We’re excited to share the very first Superintendent article from Dr. Tim Wright.
From student-athletes to summer reading, discover how our community is gearing up for an incredible 2024-2025 school year.
Read the full article here or in today's edition of the Chatsworth Times!
https://www.murray.k12.ga.us/o/mcs/page/superintendent-articles
Is your child or a child you know struggling with developmental challenges? Murray County Schools' Child Find program is here to help! We offer free services for eligible children from 3 to 21 years old, including support for speech, vision, hearing, learning, and more.
Early intervention can make a big difference, so don't wait!
📞 Call us today at 706-695-2252 to learn more about how we can support your child's development. Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
🎉 Exciting day for our district leadership as we gear up for the new school year! Huge thanks to Rockbridge Community Church for providing a delicious breakfast and to Gladden Middle School for hosting. Our Maintenance and Facilities Director, Chris Crow, led us on a tour of the new gym and band room construction at Murray County High School. We're ready to make this year the best one yet! 📚🏫 #BackToSchool #LeadershipDay #MurrayCountySchools#YouAreMurray
MCS Families - If you plan to attend the Back 2 School Bash please fill out the waiver below. This will help save time Saturday as we work to best serve you and your students. Thank you and we can't wait to see you all!! Waiver: https://forms.gle/DkpbHRTQuZEFz5cF6
MCS Families - Don't forget our Back 2 School Bash coming up next Saturday August 17th!
You can register here: https://forms.gle/Gsp6yo5rhfFonXQh9
Or use the QR code below!
MCS Families - Just a quick reminder Friday, August 9, 2024, is the last day for this year's summer feeding program.
🚍 Annual Transportation Department Meeting Recap 🚍
Today, the Transportation Department held its annual meeting at Gladden Middle School in preparation for the new school year. They also took the time to recognize our dedicated drivers for their years of service:
5 Years
Billy Brown, Paul Brown, Kelley Flood, Steve Granger, Russell Jackson, Terry Martin, Robert Richardson, Jeff Ridley, Dennis Robbins, Jonathon Smith, Sharon Smith, Lisa Strickland, Jason Swanner, Rose White, Carl Loudermilk, Jacob Rector, Ethan Smith, Jeff Johnson
10 Years
Brad Bartley, Gary Chadwick, Tim Ellis, Paulette England, Denise Green, Dennis Green, Tamie Headrick, Sheila Hudson, James Jones, Kenneth Keasley, Will Lingenfelter, Jerry Raper, Charlie Smith, Joann Smith, Terri Teasley, Ashley Weaver, Alan York, Sam Satterfield, Jason Ledford
15 Years
Ray Cochran, Dell Cooper, Randy Eaves, Lisa Gribble, Michael Keener, Keith Robinette, Jimmy Thompson, Christine Wakefield, Kathy Wheat
20 Years
Mistie Banks, Tammy Carroll, Brett Dotson, Alan Gibson, Tammy Harrison, Garland Ledford, Gerard Ledford, Traci Rankin, Mamie West, Terry Osborne
30 Years
Mike Pritchett, Chuck Smith
40 Years
Terry Crump
Thank you for your dedication and service! Here's to a safe and successful school year ahead! 🌟
#TransportationDepartment #YearsOfService #SchoolBusDrivers#YouAreMurray
📣 Exciting Leadership Updates in Our Schools! 🏫✨
We are thrilled to announce some important administrative changes happening across our schools in Murray County. These leaders bring a wealth of experience and a passion for education that will undoubtedly benefit our students, staff, and community!
Read more about these amazing educational leaders on our website at: https://www.murray.k12.ga.us/article/1684654
Supply lists for the 24-25 school year are now available.
Link:https://www.murray.k12.ga.us/page/school-supply-lists
Don't forget about the MCS Cannery!
🏈 It was an exciting day at North Murray as Ladd McConkey held an incredible football camp! Students from all across the district came together to learn, play, and enjoy the day. Thank you, Ladd, for inspiring our young athletes!
A huge thank you to the North Murray Football players, coaches, and all the football program staff for hosting the stations and volunteering making it a memorable experience for everyone.
Don't forget summer feeding is back this week! Our dedicated staff is back serving free meals at summer feeding sites this week make sure to stop by!
Congratulations to our Transportation Director, Randall Morrison on being named the North Georgia RESA Transportation Director of the Year by the GADOE and GAPT! Mr. Morrison does a fantastic job overseeing the transportation of our students and supporting our school bus drivers! Thank You, Mr.Morrison! #YouAreMurray
🌟 Thank You to Our Amazing Summer Feeding Team! 🌟
A big shoutout to our dedicated Summer Feeding Team for their hard work and commitment to providing meals to our students throughout the summer! 🍎🥪
Please note that the summer feeding program is closed this week, but we’ll be back and ready to serve you next week. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
#MurrayCountySchools #YouAreMurray #SummerFeedingProgram
☀️ Summer is here, Murray County! Let's make the most of it by staying active and making healthy choices! 🏃♂️🏊♀️
Explore local parks and trails, enjoy a swim, or play some outdoor games. Keeping active helps boost energy and improve mood.
🍎 Don’t forget to fuel up with fresh fruits, veggies, and plenty of water. Healthy eating keeps us strong and ready for all the fun summer activities.
Share your favorite ways to stay active and healthy in the comments below! Let’s inspire each other to make this summer the best one yet. 💪💚
#SummerWellness #StayActive #HealthyChoices #MurrayCountySchools
🌟 Congratulations to Our Amazing Staff Members of the Year! 🌟
We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding contributions of our Staff Members of the Year from each school in the Murray County School district! 🎉 Their dedication, passion, and hard work make our schools a wonderful place to learn and grow. 🌱
As pictured:
Chatsworth Elementary: Mariana Garcia
Bagley Middle: Starlit Bell
Coker Elementary: Lisa Sanford
Woodlawn Elementary: Tiffani Cameron
Gladden Middle: Jessenia Peinado
Northwest Elementary: Lois Higdon
Eton Elementary: Shelby Howard
Murray County Pre-K: Charlotte Keith
Murray County High School: Valeria Sanchez
Pleasant Valley Innovative: Lisa Giddens
Spring Place Elementary: Heather Crook
North Murray High School: Rebecca Brown
Thank you for all you do to support our teachers, students, and community! 👏
#YouAreMurray
🎉 Celebrating Our Retirees! 🎉
Last night, we had the privilege of honoring our dedicated retirees at the Board Meeting. Their years of service, commitment, and passion have left an indelible mark on our district. We are grateful for all they have done for our students, staff, and community. 🌟👏
Pictured: Richard Farr (BMS), Robin Baggett (BMS), Linda Wheat (Pre-K), Steve Loughridge (CO)
Also Honored: Teresa Sanford, Anne McGaughey, Lisa Sanford, Karen Bancroft, Andrea Adams, Wendy Owens, Kristy Sitton, Jonathan Adams, Carla Akins, Stephanie Butler, Linda Wheat, Jena Hyslip, Nathan Ridley, Karen Kendrick, Christene Blackwell, Laura Henry, and Vicky Brown
Join us in celebrating their incredible contributions and wishing them all the best in their well-deserved retirement!
#MurrayCountySchools #ThankYouRetirees#YouAreMurray
🚧 Important Announcement: Summer Feeding Menu 🚧
This week, we’re having the floor repaired at Bagley’s Kitchen. During this time, our summer menu will feature cold sandwiches only as we won't be able to cook.
🔜 Normal menu with all your favorites returns on Thursday!
Thank you for your understanding! 💙🍽️
🌟 Our Board of Education recognized the outstanding efforts of our four elementary schools with Helping Hands Ends Hunger Pantries, at Thursday night's work session. This school year alone, these pantries have provided food to over 2,600 families in need at Spring Place, Chatsworth, Woodlawn, and Eton.
We are incredibly proud of these schools and their dedicated staff and student leaders who have made this effort possible.
👏 A huge thank you. Your generosity and hard work are making a significant difference in our community! 🌟 YOU are Murray!
#MurrayCountySchools #HelpingHands #YouAreMurray
Pictured: Tara Jones, Kristy Campbell, Amelia Brock, Shelley Chastain, Reba Howard, Rachel Brindle, Audre Allen, Regina Glass, and Kayla Collins.
It's that time of year! Please see the below information regarding the MCS Cannery.
