All month long, we’re celebrating our incredible Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs. We’re kicking things off by spotlighting our amazing high school CTAE teachers and staff — the folks who pour into our students daily, guiding them with skill, patience, and heart. We are truly thankful for each of you and the work you do.
CTAE gives students hands-on learning experiences, industry certifications, and career pathways that lead to college, the workforce, and beyond. These programs help our students discover their talents and walk confidently into their futures — and we’re so grateful for the educators who make that possible.
🎉 Congratulations to Our STAR Students and Teachers! 🎉
Our Board of Education proudly recognized two outstanding students and the educators who helped shape their success through the STAR program.
North Murray High School
STAR Student: Landon Atkins
STAR Teacher: Stacy Roland, Bagley Middle School
Murray County High School
STAR Student: Owen Lam
STAR Teacher: Keith Rollins, Murray County High School
The STAR program honors Georgia’s highest-achieving seniors based on SAT scores and class ranking, along with the teachers who have made a lasting impact on their academic journey. We are so proud of these students and teachers for this well-deserved recognition!
South End Schools will be having a meeting next week at MCHS. RSVP required: https://rsvp.eftours.com/2bs9e5c (meeting details on the RSVP page). Attend in person for a chance at a $500 scholarship! Email Mr. Winkler (case.winkler@murray.k12.ga.us) OR Ms. Martin (kassandra.martin@murray.k12.ga.us) with any questions.
North End Schools, reach out to Ms. Henson (michelle.henson@murray.k12.ga.us) for details on how you can sign up for this trip of a lifetime!
We are excited to welcome our newest learners to Murray County Schools! Registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten will be held on:
🗓 Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 At your child’s districted elementary school
Eligibility:
Kindergarten: Must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026
Pre-K: Must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026
We can’t wait to partner with you as your child begins their educational journey here at Murray County Schools!
This week, we celebrate and thank our incredible school counselors who serve our students with compassion, wisdom, and a servant’s heart. Every day, they walk alongside our students — offering guidance, encouragement, and support through both the joys and challenges of school life.
From academic planning to social-emotional support and everything in between, our counselors play a vital role in helping every child grow, thrive, and succeed. We are truly blessed by their dedication and the love they pour into our schools.
Thank you to our counselors for all you do — your impact reaches far beyond the classroom!
🌟 Good News Spotlight 🌟
We are proud to recognize Angela Ausmus, as nominated by Kayla Flood and the SPE ESS team, for the incredible heart and dedication she shows to our ESS students not only at Spring Place Elementary, but across the district.
Angela plans many of our district ESS events, including the ESS Christmas Party, and works closely with businesses in the Chatsworth community to secure donations that help make these special moments possible. Because of her initiative and servant heart, students are able to experience simple joys like meeting Santa, playing games, and creating crafts in a safe, welcoming environment.
She goes above and beyond—not just at Spring Place, but across the entire district—and we are truly blessed to have her as part of our ESS family. Thank you, Angela, for all you do for our students! ❤️
MCS Families —
Murray County Schools will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd. Our transportation team has been out checking road conditions across the county.
While most routes are safe, there are a few morning bus routes we do not feel are safe to run at this time due to lingering icy spots. Warmer temperatures should allow these routes to run in the afternoon.
Morning routes not running:
Richard Bennett Rd
Brushtown Rd
Temple Grove Rd (Richard Bennett Rd to Halls Chapel Rd)
CCC Camp Rd (Crandall Ellijay Rd to dirt)
Crandall Ellijay Rd
Coffey Church Rd
Hooker Rd
Worley Mill Circle
We apologize for any inconvenience, but the safety of our students and staff is at the forefront of our decision-making. Families who live on these roads are asked to please notify the school if their child will be late or unable to attend. Thank you for your continued patience and partnership as we keep student safety our top priority.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
