Don't forget tonight's meeting!
🌍✈️ Adventure Awaits! ✈️🌍
Don’t miss out on an unforgettable journey to Italy, France, and Spain in the Summer of 2027!
This once-in-a-lifetime trip is open to students who will be in high school during the 2026-27 school year, so current 7th and 8th graders are invited to join!
📅 Learn more at our meeting—Register today!
🔗 https://bit.ly/4gNeyxh
🎉 Celebrating Our 2025 Community Champions! 🎉
Yesterday, Family Connections hosted its 2025 Community Champions Luncheon, and we were so excited to see so many of our outstanding students recognized! 💙💚
🏆 Murray County High School:
Nominees: Madison Gallman, Emma McDaniel, Charlsey Richards, Abigail Rogers
Champion: Isabel Grace Harrison
🏆 North Murray High School:
Nominees: Katrina Luna, Landon Mata-Fraire (not pictured)
Champion: Brody Allen
🏆 Pleasant Valley Innovative High School:
Nominee: Leonardo Castillo
Champion: Joshua Tanner Hall
We are incredibly proud of these students and their commitment to excellence! 👏
A special congratulations also goes to Carla Pulliam from our Finance Department at the Murray County Schools Central Office! Carla’s dedication and warm smile have been a constant presence in MCS for many years, and we are so grateful for her! 💛
Thank you to Family Connections for their continued support of our students and families. Your work makes a lasting impact in our community!
Congratulations to all! 🎉 #YouAreMurray #CommunityChampions
📢 MCS Families – We Need Your Input! 📢
You may have seen your child’s school sharing a survey link and QR code—this is your chance to share your thoughts! 📝💬 Each school has a unique survey, and your feedback helps shape the future of our schools.
🔹 Where to Find It: Check your child’s school’s website or social media page for their survey link or QR code.
🔹 Why It Matters: The more families who participate, the stronger and more valuable the results!
Surveys close March 31, so don’t wait! Take a few minutes to complete yours today. Thank you for helping us make Murray County Schools the best they can be! 💙🍎 #YouAreMurray#MurrayCountySchools
🌟 Good News Spotlight! 🌟
We are thrilled to share that Chatsworth Elementary Principal Audre Allen has been selected for Channel 9’s Pay It Forward award! 🎉
Mrs. Allen was nominated by Kathy Moore for her dedication to serving students and families through the Helping Hands Ending Hunger Food Pantry at CES. She was surprised with her $500 Pay It Forward reward by her Assistant Principal, Katie Mason.
📺 Tune into Channel 9 this afternoon to watch the full story and celebrate this awesome moment with us!
Congratulations to Mrs. Allen and the CES Helping Hands Ending Hunger Pantry.
#GoodNewsSpotlight #PayItForward #YouAreMurray
🌟 Career Exploration Across Murray County Schools! 🌟
It was a fantastic day for our students as they explored future career opportunities!
👨🏭 Murray County High School hosted Career Connect, brought in by the Murray County Chamber of Commerce. Several local industries were represented, giving students the chance to speak with potential employers and learn about career paths right here in our community. What an amazing way to prepare for the future! 💼👏
🏫 Eton Elementary also had an exciting Career Day, where students got a firsthand look at different professions thanks to local businesses and industries. From learning about various career paths to engaging with community professionals, these young learners took their first steps toward a bright future! 🌟✨
A huge thank you to all the local businesses, industries, and partners who made these events possible. Your support helps shape the future of our students! 💚
North Murray will host their Career Connect next month and our other elementary schools will host career days as well.
#CareerConnect #CareerDay #YouAreMurray #FutureReady #CommunityPartnerships
Don't forget the food drop at North Murray High School tomorrow!
🎉 Wrapping Up Georgia School Board Appreciation Week! 🎉
Throughout this week, we’ve had the pleasure of highlighting the dedicated individuals who serve on our school board, and we hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know them a little better!
Today, we’re celebrating our final two board members:
🔹 Conrad Puryear – District 5, City Representative
🔹 Tony Abernathy – District 3, Eton
We are proud to have both of these outstanding leaders serving Murray County Schools. Their dedication and hard work help shape the future of our students and schools!
👏 Thank you, Mr. Puryear and Mr. Abernathy, and all of our board members for your service! #ThankABoardMember #YouAreMurray
**Don't forget Pre-K registration tomorrow from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.**
🌟 Georgia School Board Appreciation Week 🌟
Today, we recognize Sheila Pittman-Simpson, who represents District 1 - Ramhurst on the Murray County Board of Education. 🎉
Sheila is dedicated to serving our students, staff, and community, ensuring that every child has access to quality education and opportunities for success. Her commitment to our schools and passion for education make a lasting impact on our district.
Join us in thanking Sheila Pittman-Simpson for her leadership and service! 💙💛 #SchoolBoardAppreciation #YouAreMurray
🌟 Georgia School Board Recognition Week 🌟
Today, we recognize Renda Baggett, our dedicated District 2 Bullpen representative! 🎉
Renda plays a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and schools, ensuring that every decision helps shape a brighter future for our district. Her commitment to excellence and passion for education make a lasting impact on our community.
Join us in thanking Renda Baggett for her service and dedication to Murray County Schools! 💚📚 #SchoolBoardAppreciation #YouAreMurray
🎶✨ Murray County Music Festival 2025: Follow Your Dreams ✨🎶
What an incredible night at North Murray High School! It was a packed house as our talented students took the stage and delivered an unforgettable performance. 💫
This special event featured a combined choir of young voices from Chatsworth, Coker, Eton, Northwest, Spring Place, and Woodlawn Elementary Schools, coming together in perfect harmony. 🎤🎼
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this festival possible:
🎵 Our dedicated elementary music teachers for their hard work and passion
🎵 Guest clinician Vic Oakes for sharing his expertise
🎵 Piano accompanist Gabrielle Cornett for her beautiful playing
🎵 Building rep & sound tech Angela Stafford for making everything run smoothly
🎵 ASL interpreter MacKenzie Dilbeck for making the music accessible to all
🎵 Elementary school principals for their continued support
🎵 North Murray High School for hosting this amazing event
And of course, a heartfelt thank you to all the parents and guardians who came out to cheer on these young performers. Your support means everything! ❤️
🌟🎶 #FollowYourDreams #MurrayCountyMusicFestival #YouAreMurray
📚🍰 Books & Bundts: Read Your Way to Something Sweet! 🍰📚
March is National Reading Month, and we’re celebrating with a district-wide challenge! 🎉 Track your reading minutes, earn a FREE Bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes (elementary students only), and help your class win a sweet celebration!
🏆 The class with the most minutes at each level (Elementary, Middle, High) wins a Bundtlet party!
Visit our website for more details, to track the leaderboard, and to download resources! Need more info? Ask your teacher or librarian.
Let’s get reading—because reading does make life sweeter! 🍰📖
#BooksAndBundts #ReadingMakesLifeSweeter #YouAreMurray
Day 2 of Georgia School Board Appreciation Week! 🎉
Today, we recognize Hunter Phillips, our newly elected board member representing District 4—Northwest. Hunter is dedicated to serving our students, staff, and community, focusing on supporting excellence in education.
We appreciate his commitment to Murray County Schools and look forward to the positive impact he will make!
Join us in thanking Mr. Phillips for his service! 👏
#SchoolBoardAppreciation#YouAreMurray
Don't forget Kindergarten Registration tomorrow!
📢 It's Georgia School Board Appreciation Week! 🎉
This week, we celebrate the dedicated Murray County Board of Education members who work hard to support our students, staff, and schools. Our board members play a vital role in shaping the future of education in our community, making decisions that impact every student’s success.
Stay tuned as we spotlight each of our board members throughout the week! First up are our Board Chairman, Dewayne Powers, and Vice Chairman, Kelli Reed.
#ThankABoardMember #GeorgiaSchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #YouAreMurray
Congratulations to the Murray Rec 7-8 girls. They are state champions!!
#futureneers#futureindians#YouAreMurray
Happy National Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! 🛠️👏
Today, we celebrate the incredible maintenance team that keeps our schools running smoothly every day. These hardworking individuals go above and beyond to ensure our buildings, classrooms, and facilities are safe, clean, and well-maintained for our students and staff.
To show appreciation, Director Chris Crow treated the team to a delicious lunch, saying, "You won’t find harder-working guys anywhere!" We couldn’t agree more!
Thank you to our maintenance crew for all you do—you are truly the backbone of our schools! 💙 #MaintenanceAppreciation #ThankYou #YouAreMurray
📚🎉 Celebrating Read Across America Week! 🎉📚
What a fantastic week it has been! From amazing guest readers to exciting activities and creative dress-up days, our students have been immersed in the joy of reading. 📖✨
A huge thank you to our teachers, staff, and community members who helped make this week so special. Encouraging a love for reading is one of the greatest gifts we can give our students, and this week was a wonderful reminder of that! ❤️📚
🍎🥞 National School Breakfast Week! 🥓🥣
Our amazing school nutrition team works hard every morning to prepare delicious and nutritious breakfast options for our students—including convenient grab-and-go choices! This week, we’re celebrating National School Breakfast Week with the theme "Clue In to School Breakfast" 🔍🍽️.
Students who joined us for breakfast had the chance to win some fun prizes! 🎉 Thank you to our dedicated nutrition staff for fueling our students for success each day! #SchoolBreakfastWeek #ClueInToSchoolBreakfast #YouAreMurray
🏀 Future Mountaineers & Indians Taking on State! 🏀
A big congratulations to our 7-8 Boys and 7-8 Girls basketball teams for earning a spot at State! 🏆
🎉 Our girls' team also brought home the District Championship along the way! These young athletes, representing schools across the district, are proving that the future of Murray County basketball is bright! 🌟
A huge thank you to the Murray County Recreation Department for their dedication to our young athletes and for helping to make this opportunity possible!
Let’s show them some support as they head to the big stage! 🏀
#FutureNeers #FutureIndians #YouAreMurray
