Mart ISD

Dear Mart ISD Parents, Friends, and Fans, Thank you for helping last night's games go smoothly. We had a huge crowd and we appreciate your patience with the lines. Each and every spectator was respectful and supportive which made the entire event enjoyable for all. Our teams, cheerleaders, and band did a fantastic job representing our high school. Nights like last night are what high school football is all about. We hope to see you all again next Friday for another home game as the Mart Panthers take on Italy! Sincerely, Betsy Burnett Superintendent betsy.burnett@mymartisd.org *Picture credit to Raquel Blood

Dear Mart ISD Parents, Friends, and Fans, With a big game vs Marlin this evening, I wanted to remind you of the expectations for fans at all Mart ISD athletic events. Tonight, we will have security provided by McLennan County Sherriff Department to help us uphold these standards on both sides of the field. Metal detectors have also been added for use at all athletic events. Please prepare for the metal detectors upon entrance. Listed below are UIL’s rules for spectators.  The first instance that a fan acts inappropriately, they will be asked to leave the event.  Fans who continue to be an issue may be legally trespassed from all future Mart ISD events.  Administrators will work diligently to enforce these standards for behavior and sportsmanship.  We appreciate your support and cooperation as we work to maintain the Panther tradition of excellence.   ~ UIL BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS OF SPECTATORS ~  Remember that you are at the contest to support and yell for your team, and to enjoy the skill and competition not to intimidate or ridicule the other team or its fans.  Remember that school athletics are a learning experience for students and that mistakes are sometimes made. Praise student-athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as students, as athletes, and as people, just as you would praise a student working in the classroom.  A ticket is a privilege to observe the contest, not a license to verbally assault others or be generally obnoxious.  Learn the rules of the game, so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take place.  Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators and support groups.  Respect the integrity and judgement of game officials. Understand that they are doing their best to help promote the student-athlete,and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public.  Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team.  Refrain from the use of any controlled substances (alcohol, drugs, etc.) before, during, and after the game on or near the site of the event (i.e. tailgating).  Use only cheers that support and uplift the teams involved.  Be a positive role model at events through your own actions and by censuring those around you whose behavior is unbecoming.  Parents and spectators should be aware that the school can (and should) remove them from the premises and can prohibit them from attending future contests due to undesirable behaviors.  Game officials can ask that school administrators have unruly fans removed from a contest facility.  There is no such thing as a “right” to attend interscholastic athletics. Interscholastic athletics are considered a “privilege” and the spectator who avails themselves of it is expected to conduct himself or herself accordingly.  Keep in mind that you are a guest of the school, and that while winning is certainly an admirable goal, it is hollow if it comes at the expense of morals, ethics, and just plain common sense.  The school is responsible for the behavior of their spectators. The school district can be and will be punished for actions of patrons in violation of UIL standards and rules.     To review the entire UIL Parent manual, please visit the link found here: https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/manuals/Parent_Info_Handbook_17-18.pdf.  Sincerely, Betsy Burnett Superintendent betsy.burnett@mymartisd.org

If you can't join us for the pep rally today, you can still watch using this link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/mart-high-school-mart-tx/evtf9f48f1d97 The pep rally starts at 3pm. Varsity kickoff vs. Marlin is tonight at 8pm in Mart. JV plays at 4:30. Both games will also be streamed live on NFHS network.

Pep Rally Announcement

Due to the change in our varsity football game, we are going to have our camo spirit day tomorrow, September 1, and all staff and students can wear pajamas on Friday, September 2! Thank you.

The varsity football game vs Marlin scheduled for Friday has been changed to Thursday. All games will be played in Mart. JV will play at 4:30 and Varsity at 8:00. Tickets are $4 for students and $6 for adults.

If you would like to place an order for XGrain items, please email marcus.thompson@mymartisd.org and pay with cash or check, or order from the site found here: https://martisd.revtrak.net/apparel-and-merchandise/#/list All orders and money are due by September 7.

The volleyball games scheduled for Saturday, September 3, vs Hamilton have been canceled.

You can listen to the Mart vs Paris-Chisum game tonight here: http://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KOYN

Next week's edition of Panther Talk can be found here: https://www.smore.com/sjb21 Have a great weekend!

Check out next week's athletic calendar:

Just a reminder of Mart HS student drop off and pick up procedures. There will be no entry allowed from the football/gym side entrance, this is now a bus entrance/exit only, no matter the time of day. Thank you to all our parents and student drivers who are looping all the way around the back parking lot before dropping off and picking up, this has been determined to be the best route when taking student safety into consideration . We still have parents trying to cut through the parking lot and not make the full loop around when dropping off in the mornings. This disrupts the flow of traffic and puts our students safety at risk. Please use the map from our district website and Facebook page if you are unsure of the new procedures. Thank you.

Hey Panther Fans, all home athletic events will continue to be streamed live through NFHS network. This includes all football games! If you can’t be there in person make sure to tune in at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com and watch your favorite athletes!

If you would like to purchase a 2022 Cross Country shirt, you can contact raven.skinner@mymartisd.org and pay with cash or check, or you can follow this link & purchase a shirt: https://martisd.revtrak.net/apparel-and-merchandise/#/v/xc-shirt All orders are due by end of the day on August 30.

Reminder: AG Boosters and FFA will have a meeting on August 29th at 6:00 in Mr. Doughty's room at the HS. They will be voting on officers, and hopefully welcoming lots of new members! Students are required to be in 3rd grade or above to show or be involved in baking or crafting. Please email Jared.Doughty@mymartisd.org if you have any questions.

Below are the links for fall picture day for Mart Elementary and Mart High School. Elementary - https://www.cloudhq-mkt5.net/mail_track/link/96c69f265f0628a979_1661030028524?uid=722747&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.annajohnsonsmith.com%2Fupcoming-events%2Ffall-portraits-mart-elementary-2022 High School - https://www.cloudhq-mkt5.net/mail_track/link/96c69f265f0628a979_1661030028524?uid=722747&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.annajohnsonsmith.com%2Fupcoming-events%2Ffall-portraits-mart-high-school-2022

Congratulations to MHS XC teams! Both the boys and girls placed 2nd today at the Mud Sweat and Cheers Relay!

In an effort to create the safest environment possible for our students, beginning Monday, August 22, Mart High School will change the student drop off/pick up line. All High School student drivers and parent drop offs/pick ups will enter and exit on the Ag side of the building. Now that the back parking lot is paved, there is plenty of space to circle around and not interfere with bus traffic or walkers exiting the building. Thank you for your patience while we work to ensure the safety of everyone at Mart ISD.

Check out next week's athletic calendar!

Next week's edition of Panther Talk can be found here: Have a great weekend! https://www.smore.com/4x9yw