MCS Families,
Our crews have been out checking road conditions across the county, and due to widespread icy and hazardous roads that make travel unsafe for school buses and student drivers, all Murray County Schools will be closed on Monday, February 2.
Information regarding extracurricular activities will be shared directly from each school.
We will continue to monitor conditions and share timely updates.
Sharing a few of the pictures from our road checks today.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we always place the safety of our students, staff, and families first. Stay safe and warm!
Our crews have been out checking road conditions across the county, and due to widespread icy and hazardous roads that make travel unsafe for school buses and student drivers, all Murray County Schools will be closed on Monday, February 2.
Information regarding extracurricular activities will be shared directly from each school.
We will continue to monitor conditions and share timely updates.
Sharing a few of the pictures from our road checks today.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we always place the safety of our students, staff, and families first. Stay safe and warm!
Sharing....Food Drop Schedule
🌟 Good News Spotlight 🌟
This week, we want to shine a big light on our Transportation Team, Bus Drivers, and Maintenance Team. During this cold weather, these folks have been up early — even when school is closed — making sure our buses are ready, our buildings are warm, and everything is safe for our staff and students.
From taking extra precautions to getting everything warmed up and running smoothly, they work behind the scenes so learning can go on without a hitch. We truly could not do what we do without them.
Thank you for your dedication, your hard work, and your hearts for serving our schools. We are so grateful for each of you!
This week, we want to shine a big light on our Transportation Team, Bus Drivers, and Maintenance Team. During this cold weather, these folks have been up early — even when school is closed — making sure our buses are ready, our buildings are warm, and everything is safe for our staff and students.
From taking extra precautions to getting everything warmed up and running smoothly, they work behind the scenes so learning can go on without a hitch. We truly could not do what we do without them.
Thank you for your dedication, your hard work, and your hearts for serving our schools. We are so grateful for each of you!
Chattanooga Food Drop Update
Due to expected low temperatures and inclement weather this Saturday, the Chattanooga Food Bank Mobile Pantry has been rescheduled for February 7th at Murray County High School.
Thanks!
Due to expected low temperatures and inclement weather this Saturday, the Chattanooga Food Bank Mobile Pantry has been rescheduled for February 7th at Murray County High School.
Thanks!
Did you know the McKinney-Vento Act helps ensure children and youth experiencing homelessness have equal access to education?
Please take a moment to review the flyer below, which includes the definition and contact information for support. We’re here to walk alongside you and help every student succeed.
📞 Questions? Reach out — we’d love to help. Wellness Director - Tara Jones - 706-695-4560.
🚨 2-Hour Delay – Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Murray County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, due to icy conditions on some backroads.
This delay allows:
• Bus drivers to travel in daylight
• Student drivers to have safer conditions
• School facilities time to warm up and be ready for students and staff
Please use extra caution in parking lots, walkways, and drop-off areas, as some surfaces may still be slick.
Please remember, a 2-hour delay simply pushes everything back two hours — from bus pick-up times to school start and tardy times.
Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work to keep everyone safe. Stay warm, take your time, and be safe.
Murray County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, due to icy conditions on some backroads.
This delay allows:
• Bus drivers to travel in daylight
• Student drivers to have safer conditions
• School facilities time to warm up and be ready for students and staff
Please use extra caution in parking lots, walkways, and drop-off areas, as some surfaces may still be slick.
Please remember, a 2-hour delay simply pushes everything back two hours — from bus pick-up times to school start and tardy times.
Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work to keep everyone safe. Stay warm, take your time, and be safe.
Due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, all Murray County Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Freezing rain, sleet, and dropping temperatures are expected to impact road safety across our county. We will continue to monitor conditions and will communicate any additional closures for Tuesday as soon as possible.
For extracurricular activities, please look for information directly from your school and coaches.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Please stay safe and warm!
Freezing rain, sleet, and dropping temperatures are expected to impact road safety across our county. We will continue to monitor conditions and will communicate any additional closures for Tuesday as soon as possible.
For extracurricular activities, please look for information directly from your school and coaches.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Please stay safe and warm!
Please help us share!
Due to the potential incoming inclement weather, this Saturday's Mobile Pantry will be postponed until January 31st.
Weather Watch Update
Dear Murray County Schools Families,
We know many of you are closely watching the weather — and so are we. Our district leadership team is actively monitoring conditions and will always make decisions with the safety of our students and staff as our top priority.
We will continue to monitor the situation and plan to share an update on Sunday.
Should any schedule changes be necessary, we will communicate through our district app's texts and notifications, Remind/ClassDojo, and our social media platforms. This is a great time to make sure your contact information is up to date in Infinite Campus:https://www.murray.k12.ga.us/page/online-registration
Thank you for your patience, support, and partnership as we work together to keep everyone safe.
Dear Murray County Schools Families,
We know many of you are closely watching the weather — and so are we. Our district leadership team is actively monitoring conditions and will always make decisions with the safety of our students and staff as our top priority.
We will continue to monitor the situation and plan to share an update on Sunday.
Should any schedule changes be necessary, we will communicate through our district app's texts and notifications, Remind/ClassDojo, and our social media platforms. This is a great time to make sure your contact information is up to date in Infinite Campus:https://www.murray.k12.ga.us/page/online-registration
Thank you for your patience, support, and partnership as we work together to keep everyone safe.
Planning just got a little easier! 📅
Did you know our 2026–2027 Murray County Schools calendars are now available? These calendars include important dates like the first and last day of school, holidays, and breaks.
We encourage families to take a look and save these dates as you plan for the year ahead!
Calendars can be found on our website as well at: https://www.murray.k12.ga.us/o/mcs/page/parent-information.
Did you know our 2026–2027 Murray County Schools calendars are now available? These calendars include important dates like the first and last day of school, holidays, and breaks.
We encourage families to take a look and save these dates as you plan for the year ahead!
Calendars can be found on our website as well at: https://www.murray.k12.ga.us/o/mcs/page/parent-information.
Three-day weekend ahead!
Just a quick reminder that on Monday, January 19, all schools and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Just a quick reminder that on Monday, January 19, all schools and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
📚🐝 District Spelling Bee Winners 🐝📚
We are so proud of all of our students who participated in the Murray County Schools District Spelling Bee! These students showed incredible preparation, confidence, and determination.
🏆 1st Place: Eli Paige – Coker Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: Asher Smith – Bagley Middle
🥉 3rd Place: Liam Wimpy – Eton Elementary
Way to represent your schools and our district so well! Congratulations to each of you on a job well done—we are cheering you on and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.
If you’d like to watch the competition, you can catch the replay on our YouTube channel here:
👉 https://youtu.be/m3fjs-srFn8
We are so proud of all of our students who participated in the Murray County Schools District Spelling Bee! These students showed incredible preparation, confidence, and determination.
🏆 1st Place: Eli Paige – Coker Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: Asher Smith – Bagley Middle
🥉 3rd Place: Liam Wimpy – Eton Elementary
Way to represent your schools and our district so well! Congratulations to each of you on a job well done—we are cheering you on and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.
If you’d like to watch the competition, you can catch the replay on our YouTube channel here:
👉 https://youtu.be/m3fjs-srFn8
🌟 Good News Spotlight 🌟
This week’s Good News Spotlight is Tyler Ellis and Christy Ballew from Instructional Technology. Tyler and Christy support our teachers and students by helping elevate learning experiences across our schools and bringing creativity and excitement into student celebrations and more!
Principal Audre Allen shared that Tyler and Christy visited CES twice in one week to make two already special events—even better! They transformed the StarLab into an interactive Snow Globe for the after-hours Winter Wonderland event, then returned later that week to spend the day celebrating hard-working Chiefs with turns on the 360 camera.
The students and staff loved every minute, and lasting memories were made. Thank you, Tyler and Christy, for always going above and beyond to support our schools and for creating moments our students will never forget!
This week’s Good News Spotlight is Tyler Ellis and Christy Ballew from Instructional Technology. Tyler and Christy support our teachers and students by helping elevate learning experiences across our schools and bringing creativity and excitement into student celebrations and more!
Principal Audre Allen shared that Tyler and Christy visited CES twice in one week to make two already special events—even better! They transformed the StarLab into an interactive Snow Globe for the after-hours Winter Wonderland event, then returned later that week to spend the day celebrating hard-working Chiefs with turns on the 360 camera.
The students and staff loved every minute, and lasting memories were made. Thank you, Tyler and Christy, for always going above and beyond to support our schools and for creating moments our students will never forget!
What a special night for Murray County Schools! We were thrilled to announce our 2024–2025 District Teacher of the Year, Sloane Singleton, during last night’s Murray vs. North Murray game.
Sloane, we are so excited for you and so grateful for the love, dedication, and heart you pour into your students each and every day. You represent the very best of Murray County Schools.
A heartfelt thank you to Chatsworth Ford for helping us award Sloane with a brand-new vehicle to drive for an entire year. Partnerships like this mean so much to our schools and our teachers.
Our teachers in Murray County are truly something special, and we are thankful for every opportunity to recognize the incredible work they do. Congratulations to all of our outstanding school TOTY nominees, and congratulations once again to Northwest Elementary’s Sloane Singleton, our 2024–2025 District Teacher of the Year!
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Questions change monthly, so keep checking back.
🎉 Join us for a very special night! 🎉
We will be naming our Murray County Schools - District Teacher of the Year tomorrow night between the varsity girls and boys games as Murray hosts North Murray at Murray High.
Girls game begins at 6:00 pm.
Please help us congratulate all of our school-level Teachers of the Year!
📸 As pictured (with Dr. Wright):
Back row (left to right):
Wade Owens – MCHS
Grace Queen – NMHS
Monica Watson – CKE
Sara Green – CES
Zac Fields – WLE
Tommy Pettyjohn – PVIS
Front row (left to right):
Haley Chambers – GMS
Sydnee Higdon – BMS
Sloane Singleton – NWE
Lacey Bailey – EES
Kaysie Hendrix – Pre-K
Joanna Long – SPE
Come cheer on these incredible educators as we celebrate their dedication and impact in our schools!
We will be naming our Murray County Schools - District Teacher of the Year tomorrow night between the varsity girls and boys games as Murray hosts North Murray at Murray High.
Girls game begins at 6:00 pm.
Please help us congratulate all of our school-level Teachers of the Year!
📸 As pictured (with Dr. Wright):
Back row (left to right):
Wade Owens – MCHS
Grace Queen – NMHS
Monica Watson – CKE
Sara Green – CES
Zac Fields – WLE
Tommy Pettyjohn – PVIS
Front row (left to right):
Haley Chambers – GMS
Sydnee Higdon – BMS
Sloane Singleton – NWE
Lacey Bailey – EES
Kaysie Hendrix – Pre-K
Joanna Long – SPE
Come cheer on these incredible educators as we celebrate their dedication and impact in our schools!
Friday was an exciting day for Murray County Schools as we celebrated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that creates clear pathways for students pursuing careers in healthcare. This MOU ensures that any Murray County Schools student in the Healthcare Pathway who completes a healthcare program at Dalton State College or Georgia Northwestern Technical College will be guaranteed an interview with AdventHealth or Hamilton Medical Center following graduation. We are incredibly thankful for these partners and the Murray County Chamber of Commerce for pouring into our students and investing in their futures.
Following the signing, some of our Healthcare Pathway seniors participated in a pledge ceremony, committing to continue their education and dedication to the healthcare field. This in-person opportunity allowed students to see firsthand the support and career possibilities waiting for them right here in Murray County.
We are proud to recognize the students who signed their commitment:
Murray County High School: Chloe Davenport and Kalyn Bennett
North Murray High School: Landon Atkins, Raychel “Rose” Revis, Reece Norman, Carly Clark, and Tatum Tuck
A special thank you to our Healthcare teachers, Brittany Ross and McKensi Vaughn, and our outstanding CTAE Department for making moments like this possible.
Following the signing, some of our Healthcare Pathway seniors participated in a pledge ceremony, committing to continue their education and dedication to the healthcare field. This in-person opportunity allowed students to see firsthand the support and career possibilities waiting for them right here in Murray County.
We are proud to recognize the students who signed their commitment:
Murray County High School: Chloe Davenport and Kalyn Bennett
North Murray High School: Landon Atkins, Raychel “Rose” Revis, Reece Norman, Carly Clark, and Tatum Tuck
A special thank you to our Healthcare teachers, Brittany Ross and McKensi Vaughn, and our outstanding CTAE Department for making moments like this possible.
Today, on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the Murray County Sheriff’s Office and the Chatsworth Police Department for their continued partnership with our schools.
Our School Resource Officers play a vital role in keeping our students and staff safe while building strong relationships on our campuses. We are truly grateful for their service, dedication, and commitment to our community.
Our School Resource Officers play a vital role in keeping our students and staff safe while building strong relationships on our campuses. We are truly grateful for their service, dedication, and commitment to our community.
Reminder: Students return on Tuesday January 6, 2026. We are excited to welcome them back!
Merry Christmas!
