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Reminder: Monthly food drop this Saturday at North Murray High School.

🎉 Happy National Principals Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible leaders who help shape the heart of our schools—our principals! 💙 From early mornings to late evenings, they guide, support, and inspire our students and staff every single day. To our principals across Murray County Schools: Thank you for your dedication, your vision, and your unwavering commitment to student success. You are champions for education, and we are so grateful for everything you do! 👏 Let’s show them some love in the comments! Drop a thank-you note or a favorite memory with your principal below. ⬇️ #ThankAPrincipal #YouAreMurray #NationalPrincipalsDay

Meeting Notice – Murray County Board of Education It's that time of year again......budget season! The Murray County Board of Education will hold a budget workshop as advertised below. The Regular Board Meeting will take place at the Gladden Middle School Gym. 🪑 We’re expecting a big crowd thanks to all the amazing students and staff we’ll be recognizing, and the gym gives us plenty of space to celebrate together! Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see you there—whether you’re interested in the budget, the recognitions, or just want to be part of what’s happening in Murray County Schools! Monday May 5, 2025 Budget Workshop - 2:00 pm - Central Office Board Room Work Session - 5:30 pm - Central Office Board Room Regular Session - 6:15 pm - Gladden Middle School

Check out our most recent More to Murray Spotlight. The ART of Expression. A look inside the amazing art program of Murray County Schools.

🎉 Today we celebrate the heart of every school and department — our Administrative Professionals! 💙 Your hard work, organization, and kindness keep everything running smoothly, and we are so grateful for all that you do. Thank you for being the steady hands and warm smiles behind the scenes. You make Murray County Schools a better place every single day. 🌟 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #YouAreMurray

🎉 Congratulations to Eton Elementary for earning 2nd place in funds raised for the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign! 💙🌟 They were recognized today at the Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Ceremony hosted by the Family Support Council, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. We’re so proud of our students and staff for supporting such an important cause—raising awareness and advocating for children in our community. 💙👧👦 #PinwheelsForPrevention #YouAreMurray

We are so proud of the amazing parents who completed a year-long English class offered through our school system! These parents of English Learner (EL) students dedicated themselves to learning and growing so they can better support their families and children. This program is about more than language—it’s about building community, connection, and confidence. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de los padres increíbles que completaron una clase de inglés de un año ofrecida por nuestro sistema escolar! Estos padres de estudiantes del idioma inglés (EL) se comprometieron a aprender y crecer para apoyar mejor a sus familias e hijos. Este programa es más que un idioma—se trata de construir comunidad, conexión y confianza.

Don't forget this Friday, April 18, 2025, is a DL day for all students at Murray County Schools.

📣 April Board Recognitions | Celebrating Excellence in Murray County Schools 🌟 At this month’s Board of Education meeting, we had the privilege of recognizing some incredible students and staff members who continue to go above and beyond. Help us celebrate their achievements! 🎉 🏆 SkillsUSA State Champions – North Murray High School Kyle Shoemaker – 1st Place, Sports Hype Video 🎥 Olivia Thomison – Runner-Up, Job Skills Demonstration 💼 🥇 FCCLA Region Champions – North Murray High School Verenise De Leon Mazariegos – 1st Place, Creative Showpiece ✨ Karina Luna – 1st Place, Baking and Pastry 🍰 Fernanda Luna – 1st Place, Hospitality and Tourism (with a nearly perfect score of 99.33!) Gail Brewster – 2nd Place, Fashion Construction 👗 👏 Special thanks to the amazing teachers who support these students, Mr. Hobbs, Mrs. Higgins, and Chef Coffey! 🛠️ Engineering and Technology Education Program – North Murray High School Mr. Kevin Henry was recognized for completing industry certification for the Engineering and Technology Education Program. This important milestone ensures our students are receiving high-quality, career-ready instruction. 🙌 🏅 SkillsUSA State Champions – Murray County High School Zahir Trejo, Om Patel, and Antero Jarquin – 1st Place, Chapter Display Team 🖼 👏 Huge thanks to Mr. Ben Oliver for guiding this team to success! 📝 Georgia AA Literary State Champion – Murray County High School Owen Lam – 1st Place, Argumentative Essay 📚 Way to go, Owen! 📚 District Library Media Specialist of the Year We are proud to honor Allison Harrison from Spring Place Elementary as the District Library Media Specialist of the Year! 🏅 💬 Thank you to Adriane Ellis and Christy Ballew for sharing about Allison’s incredible impact on our students and staff. 👏 Please join us in celebrating these outstanding individuals! #YouAreMurray

Please use the link below to fill out out MCS Title 1 Survey. https://forms.gle/HnXSA5cKWoFdBkp96

💼 North Murray Career Connect | AME - Advancing Murray's Entrepreneurs Today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce—and thanks to a powerful partnership between Murray County Schools and the Murray County Chamber of Commerce, Career Connects are helping bridge the gap between education and employment. Through this initiative, local businesses and community leaders are stepping into our schools, offering career insight, mentorship, and real-world connections that empower our students to dream bigger and plan smarter. Together, we’re building futures right here in Murray County—one connection at a time. #CareerConnect#MurrayMeansBusiness #YouAreMurray

Reminder: Next Friday, April 18th, is a scheduled Distance Learning Day. Students will work from home, allowing our teachers and staff to participate in state-mandated professional learning. Thank you for your support as we continue to grow and improve!

📚✨ Happy National Assistant Principal Week! ✨📚 This week, we celebrate the incredible assistant principals who help make our schools stronger every single day. From supporting teachers and students to ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, our APs wear many hats—and they wear them all with dedication, compassion, and heart. Their impact is felt in every hallway, classroom, and conversation. Join us in giving a big THANK YOU to the amazing assistant principals of Murray County Schools! 👏👏👏 #NationalAssistantPrincipalWeek #ThankYouAPs#YouAreMurray

🎉 Before we headed into Spring Break last week, Northwest Elementary hosted a fantastic Career Day! From healthcare and public safety to skilled trades and the arts, many industries were represented, giving our students a hands-on look at various career possibilities. 👩‍⚕️👨‍🏭👩‍🎨👮‍♂️ We are incredibly thankful for our community members and local businesses who took the time to share their expertise and inspire our future leaders. #CareerDay#YouAreMurray

📚✨ Happy National School Librarian Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate the amazing school librarians who spark curiosity, foster a love of reading, and create welcoming spaces for students to learn and explore. Whether they’re recommending the perfect book, teaching research skills, or inspiring young minds, our librarians make a lasting impact every day. Thank you for all you do to open new worlds through the power of books and knowledge!💙 Tag your favorite school librarian or drop a shout out or book recommendation in the comments! ⬇️📖 #ThankALibrarian #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay

🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who play a vital role in our schools. Their dedication, patience, and hard work make a difference in the lives of students every single day. From providing one-on-one support to assisting in classrooms and beyond, our paraprofessionals are the heart of our school communities. 💙 Thank you for all you do to help our students learn, grow, and succeed! Drop a comment below to give a shout-out to a paraprofessional who has made an impact! ⬇️✨ #ThankAPara #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay

🌿🌸 Spring is in Bloom with FFA! 🌸🌿 Our FFA students have been working hard, and it’s time for their Spring Plant Sales. North Murray's sale is happening today, and Bagley Middle School's is coming up in April and Murray High's will be in May! 🛍️ North Murray FFA Plant Sale 📍 Location: North Murray Greenhouse 📅 Today! March 28 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 🌾 Bagley Middle FFA Plant Sale 📅 Coming in April – Stay tuned for details! 🌾 Murray High FFA Plant Sale 📅 Coming in May – Stay tuned for details! Support our local FFA programs and take home beautiful plants for your garden! #FFA #PlantSale

🌿🏕️ Attention 4th-6th Grade Families! 🏕️🌿 We are proud to partner with Murray County 4-H to help spread the word about an amazing summer opportunity! Georgia 4-H Cloverleaf Camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center is happening June 9-13, 2025; your child won’t want to miss it! Campers will enjoy fun activities, exciting competitions, outdoor adventures, and the chance to make new friends from across the state! 📍 Sign up with our partners at Murray County 4-H: 📞 706-695-3031 📍 2662 Mount Carmel Church Rd, Chatsworth, GA Spots fill up quickly—don’t miss out! Check out the flyer for more details.

Congratulations to the MCHS Boys Tennis Team! They are headed to State. We are so proud of them! #YouAreMurray

Quick Reminder: 🌸☀️ Spring Break is almost here! ☀️🌸 Murray County Schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 31 - April 4. We hope our students and staff have a safe, fun, and restful break! 🎉 📅 Classes will resume on Monday, April 7.