Note from Nurse Morgan!

We want to thank Mrs. Jody Brown Engle with Texas Farm Bureau for stopping by with SuSu's popcorn for our staff today!
🚨 Meet Chief Corrin! 🚨
Martinsville ISD parents and guardians are invited to join us for an important safety presentation with Chief Corrin during Meet the Teacher night.
Learn about how parents can respond during critical incidents, hear directly from our Chief of Police, and gain valuable information about the safety measures in place to protect our students and staff.
📅 Monday, August 10, 2026
🕕 Presentations at 6:00 PM & 6:30 PM
📍 Martinsville ISD Library
Your partnership plays an important role in keeping our schools safe. We encourage all parents and guardians to attend one of these short presentations while you're on campus for Meet the Teacher.
Martinsville ISD parents and guardians are invited to join us for an important safety presentation with Chief Corrin during Meet the Teacher night.
Learn about how parents can respond during critical incidents, hear directly from our Chief of Police, and gain valuable information about the safety measures in place to protect our students and staff.
📅 Monday, August 10, 2026
🕕 Presentations at 6:00 PM & 6:30 PM
📍 Martinsville ISD Library
Your partnership plays an important role in keeping our schools safe. We encourage all parents and guardians to attend one of these short presentations while you're on campus for Meet the Teacher.

Information from the Cafeteria:
There are several important reasons to fill out a Meal Application for your family, and we encourage each family to do so!
- Takes less than 10 minutes
- Only 1 application per household
To fill one out online please visit: family.schoolcafe.com or there will be physical copies in the front administration office you would like to fill one out in person.
There are several important reasons to fill out a Meal Application for your family, and we encourage each family to do so!
- Takes less than 10 minutes
- Only 1 application per household
To fill one out online please visit: family.schoolcafe.com or there will be physical copies in the front administration office you would like to fill one out in person.

Dear Class of 2027 Students and Parents,
This is a message from Graduate Sales: We want to ensure that every senior and their parents are signed up on heygrad.net today!
Registering will ensure you receive notifications regarding all upcoming order dates and deadlines for CAPS, GOWNS, and other senior items.
Please complete your registration at heygrad.net today.
This is a message from Graduate Sales: We want to ensure that every senior and their parents are signed up on heygrad.net today!
Registering will ensure you receive notifications regarding all upcoming order dates and deadlines for CAPS, GOWNS, and other senior items.
Please complete your registration at heygrad.net today.
🏀 Junior High Basketball Season is Almost Here! 🏀
We can't wait to see our student-athletes hit the court.
Come out and cheer on our young Pirates as they work hard! Check out the schedule below and mark your calendars so you don't miss a game!
We can't wait to see our student-athletes hit the court.
Come out and cheer on our young Pirates as they work hard! Check out the schedule below and mark your calendars so you don't miss a game!

Returning Student Registration is due by August 10th!
Please log in to your Parent Portal account or create an account if you do not already have one:
https://portals07.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=174909
If you do not see the green "Registration" button under your student's name, or if you experience any issues, please contact Courtney Stifle at (936) 622-0117 for assistance.
Please Note: Parent Portal will be unavailable beginning Tuesday, August 4, at 11:00 AM and will be back online Wednesday at 7:00 AM.
Please refer to the attached flyer for in-person registration assistance and extended office hours.
We are also available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM, to assist you or provide computer access for completing registration.
Please log in to your Parent Portal account or create an account if you do not already have one:
https://portals07.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=174909
If you do not see the green "Registration" button under your student's name, or if you experience any issues, please contact Courtney Stifle at (936) 622-0117 for assistance.
Please Note: Parent Portal will be unavailable beginning Tuesday, August 4, at 11:00 AM and will be back online Wednesday at 7:00 AM.
Please refer to the attached flyer for in-person registration assistance and extended office hours.
We are also available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM, to assist you or provide computer access for completing registration.

Hoping our High School Cheerleading Squad and advisors have the best week at Cheer Camp this week!

Attention Senior Class of 2027!
If you would like to paint a parking spot for the 26-27 school year you can start picking up applications in the front administration office. Parking spots are $20 and they are first come first serve on reservations when paid.
Applications have to be approved before painting and you can paint your spot July 27th- August 8th.
Our summer hours to pick up applications are Monday- Thursday from 7:30AM - 3:30PM.
If you would like to paint a parking spot for the 26-27 school year you can start picking up applications in the front administration office. Parking spots are $20 and they are first come first serve on reservations when paid.
Applications have to be approved before painting and you can paint your spot July 27th- August 8th.
Our summer hours to pick up applications are Monday- Thursday from 7:30AM - 3:30PM.

RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION REMINDER!
✅ Registration is STILL OPEN!
Don't forget to complete your Returning Student Registration for the 2026–2027 school year.
The Parent Portal link is available on the Martinsville ISD website.
Need help?
We will be offering in-person assistance with computers available to use August 5th & 6th from 8AM-6PM
Step-by-step registration instructions are available through the link provided:
https://canva.link/g20g30lgouiwfvv
Questions?
📞 Please contact the Martinsville ISD office—we're happy to help!
✅ Registration is STILL OPEN!
Don't forget to complete your Returning Student Registration for the 2026–2027 school year.
The Parent Portal link is available on the Martinsville ISD website.
Need help?
We will be offering in-person assistance with computers available to use August 5th & 6th from 8AM-6PM
Step-by-step registration instructions are available through the link provided:
https://canva.link/g20g30lgouiwfvv
Questions?
📞 Please contact the Martinsville ISD office—we're happy to help!

Big News from our Art Department!
The Knights of Pythias art awards ceremony was July 11th. Students received awards totalling $2,600
Malia Allen placed 1st locally and 1st in state in the high school division. Her poster will advance in the international competition in August.
Allie Baker placed 2nd locally and 2nd in state in the high school division.
Kayden Hellquist placed 1st locally and 2nd in the state middle school division.
Natalia Vazquez placed 3rd locally in the middle school division. (Not pictured)
Martinsville received the most awards locally than any other schools.
We are so proud of these students!
The Knights of Pythias art awards ceremony was July 11th. Students received awards totalling $2,600
Malia Allen placed 1st locally and 1st in state in the high school division. Her poster will advance in the international competition in August.
Allie Baker placed 2nd locally and 2nd in state in the high school division.
Kayden Hellquist placed 1st locally and 2nd in the state middle school division.
Natalia Vazquez placed 3rd locally in the middle school division. (Not pictured)
Martinsville received the most awards locally than any other schools.
We are so proud of these students!



Mark Your Calendars! It's Almost Time for Meet the Teacher!
Martinsville ISD is excited to welcome our students and families to Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 10th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📘 PreK–6th Grade
Meet your teacher and visit your classroom.
Please bring your student's school supplies and leave them in the classroom.
🎓 Grades 7–12
Students may pick up their class schedules in the cafeteria.
School supplies do not need to be brought that evening.
We can't wait to see everyone and kick off another amazing school year. See you on August 10! ❤️
Martinsville ISD is excited to welcome our students and families to Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 10th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📘 PreK–6th Grade
Meet your teacher and visit your classroom.
Please bring your student's school supplies and leave them in the classroom.
🎓 Grades 7–12
Students may pick up their class schedules in the cafeteria.
School supplies do not need to be brought that evening.
We can't wait to see everyone and kick off another amazing school year. See you on August 10! ❤️

📚✏️ 2026–2027 School Supply Lists Are Here! 🎒
7th–12th Grade supply lists are now available. We will have paper copies in the front administration office starting tomorrow!
Stay tuned for more back-to-school updates. We can't wait to welcome our Pirates back for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 🏴☠️
7th–12th Grade supply lists are now available. We will have paper copies in the front administration office starting tomorrow!
Stay tuned for more back-to-school updates. We can't wait to welcome our Pirates back for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 🏴☠️


📢 Office Closure Notice
Please note that the Martinsville ISD Administration Offices will be closed Monday, July 6, through Thursday, July 9.
Our offices will reopen during normal business hours on Monday, July 13th.
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful 4th of July weekend!
Please note that the Martinsville ISD Administration Offices will be closed Monday, July 6, through Thursday, July 9.
Our offices will reopen during normal business hours on Monday, July 13th.
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful 4th of July weekend!

📢 Returning Student Registration is NOW OPEN! 📢
Martinsville ISD parents and guardians can now complete Returning Student Registration through the Parent Portal.
✅ Log in to Parent Portal
✅ Update student information
✅ Complete required forms
✅ Verify contact information
The Parent Portal link can be found on the MISD website. If you need assistance with the registration process, step-by-step instructions are available through the link provided on this flyer.
Complete your student's registration today and help us prepare for a successful 2026-2027 school year!
If you have any questions, please contact MISD!
Martinsville ISD parents and guardians can now complete Returning Student Registration through the Parent Portal.
✅ Log in to Parent Portal
✅ Update student information
✅ Complete required forms
✅ Verify contact information
The Parent Portal link can be found on the MISD website. If you need assistance with the registration process, step-by-step instructions are available through the link provided on this flyer.
Complete your student's registration today and help us prepare for a successful 2026-2027 school year!
If you have any questions, please contact MISD!

🎉 BIG Congratulations to Martinsville ISD's Haley Bartolo! 🎉
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Haley Bartolo for being selected as a $40,000 BigFuture® Scholarship recipient through the College Board!
This amazing scholarship recognizes students who take important steps toward planning their future through college and career exploration. Haley's hard work, dedication, and commitment to her future have earned her this life-changing opportunity. BigFuture awards two $40,000 scholarships each month to eligible students who complete key college planning milestones.
Haley, your Pirate family is so proud of you! We can't wait to see all the incredible things you accomplish in the years ahead.
Congratulations, Haley! Your future is bright, and we are honored to celebrate this incredible achievement with you!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Haley Bartolo for being selected as a $40,000 BigFuture® Scholarship recipient through the College Board!
This amazing scholarship recognizes students who take important steps toward planning their future through college and career exploration. Haley's hard work, dedication, and commitment to her future have earned her this life-changing opportunity. BigFuture awards two $40,000 scholarships each month to eligible students who complete key college planning milestones.
Haley, your Pirate family is so proud of you! We can't wait to see all the incredible things you accomplish in the years ahead.
Congratulations, Haley! Your future is bright, and we are honored to celebrate this incredible achievement with you!
📚✏️ 2026–2027 School Supply Lists Are Here! 🎒
The Pre-K through 6th Grade school supply lists are now available! We also have paper copies in the administration front office!
7th–12th Grade supply lists are still being finalized and will be posted as soon as they are ready.
Stay tuned for more back-to-school updates. We can't wait to welcome our Pirates back for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 🏴☠️
The Pre-K through 6th Grade school supply lists are now available! We also have paper copies in the administration front office!
7th–12th Grade supply lists are still being finalized and will be posted as soon as they are ready.
Stay tuned for more back-to-school updates. We can't wait to welcome our Pirates back for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 🏴☠️







🌟 New Employee Spotlight 🌟
Please join us in giving a warm Pirate welcome to our new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Jordan Matheny! 🏴☠️
Mrs. Matheny is an educator with more than 10 years of experience and a genuine love for working with students, teachers, and families. She and her husband both grew up in Nacogdoches, making the opportunity to serve this community especially meaningful.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Matheny has developed a passion for creating a joy for learning by supporting teachers, building strong relationships, and encouraging students to reach their full potential. She is excited to begin this new chapter and looks forward to getting to know and serving the students, staff, and families of Martinsville ISD.
We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Matheny to the Pirate family and know she will make a positive impact on our campus. Please help us give her a warm Martinsville welcome!
❤️🖤 Welcome aboard, Mrs. Jordan Matheny! We're excited to have you as part of the Pirate family.
Please join us in giving a warm Pirate welcome to our new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Jordan Matheny! 🏴☠️
Mrs. Matheny is an educator with more than 10 years of experience and a genuine love for working with students, teachers, and families. She and her husband both grew up in Nacogdoches, making the opportunity to serve this community especially meaningful.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Matheny has developed a passion for creating a joy for learning by supporting teachers, building strong relationships, and encouraging students to reach their full potential. She is excited to begin this new chapter and looks forward to getting to know and serving the students, staff, and families of Martinsville ISD.
We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Matheny to the Pirate family and know she will make a positive impact on our campus. Please help us give her a warm Martinsville welcome!
❤️🖤 Welcome aboard, Mrs. Jordan Matheny! We're excited to have you as part of the Pirate family.

✨ New Employee Spotlight ✨
Please join us in welcoming Laura Hightower as our new 7th & 8th Grade ELAR Teacher at Martinsville ISD!
Mrs. Hightower brings 25 years of educational experience and is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University. She is excited to begin this new chapter and share her passion for education with our students.
Mrs. Hightower and her husband have called the Center area home for the past 13 years, where they stay busy operating two family chicken farms and raising their two sons.
Mrs. Hightower shared:
"I’m incredibly excited to meet my new students and co-workers. I look forward to working with all of you to make this an amazing school year."
We are excited to have Mrs. Hightower join the Pirate family and look forward to the positive impact she will make in our classrooms and school community.
🏴☠️ Welcome to Martinsville ISD, Mrs. Hightower!
Please join us in welcoming Laura Hightower as our new 7th & 8th Grade ELAR Teacher at Martinsville ISD!
Mrs. Hightower brings 25 years of educational experience and is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University. She is excited to begin this new chapter and share her passion for education with our students.
Mrs. Hightower and her husband have called the Center area home for the past 13 years, where they stay busy operating two family chicken farms and raising their two sons.
Mrs. Hightower shared:
"I’m incredibly excited to meet my new students and co-workers. I look forward to working with all of you to make this an amazing school year."
We are excited to have Mrs. Hightower join the Pirate family and look forward to the positive impact she will make in our classrooms and school community.
🏴☠️ Welcome to Martinsville ISD, Mrs. Hightower!

Martinsville ISD's Returning Student Online Registration will be open July 1 – July 31 in Parent Portal.
Parents and guardians of returning students are encouraged to complete the online registration process during this time to ensure your child is ready for the upcoming school year.
✅ Update student information
✅ Complete required forms
✅ Verify contact information
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact MISD.
🏴☠️ We look forward to welcoming our Pirates back for another great year at Martinsville ISD!
Parents and guardians of returning students are encouraged to complete the online registration process during this time to ensure your child is ready for the upcoming school year.
✅ Update student information
✅ Complete required forms
✅ Verify contact information
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact MISD.
🏴☠️ We look forward to welcoming our Pirates back for another great year at Martinsville ISD!

