🥗 National School Lunch Week 🍎
Our schools have been celebrating all week, and Bagley Middle School had a special guest server today — Isaiah Mack! Students were thrilled to meet him as he joined our incredible School Nutrition team to help serve lunch and celebrate National School Lunch Week.
Isaiah is a Whitfield County native and graduate of Northwest High School, who went on to play football at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and has since played professionally in the NFL.
Between lunch periods, students lined up for photos and autographs, and Isaiah made sure to take time with everyone. It was a truly enjoyable day filled with smiles, delicious food, and a sense of community spirit!
A big thank-you to Isaiah for making this day extra special!
Happy Boss’s Day, Dr. Wright!
Today we celebrate our Superintendent, Dr. Tim Wright, whose leadership, dedication, and heart make Murray County Schools a great place to learn and work.
Dr. Wright is always working hard for our district, putting students first in every decision. He has a heart for our teachers and staff and believes in the potential of every student in Murray County Schools.
We are so proud to have a leader who leads with integrity, vision, and care. Wishing you the best day, Dr. Wright — you truly make a difference every day!
Today we celebrate our Superintendent, Dr. Tim Wright, whose leadership, dedication, and heart make Murray County Schools a great place to learn and work.
Dr. Wright is always working hard for our district, putting students first in every decision. He has a heart for our teachers and staff and believes in the potential of every student in Murray County Schools.
We are so proud to have a leader who leads with integrity, vision, and care. Wishing you the best day, Dr. Wright — you truly make a difference every day!
🌟 Good News Spotlight 🌟
This week’s Good News Spotlight shines on Mrs. Amy Phillips, Cafeteria Manager at Bagley Middle School!
Mrs. Phillips was nominated by Media Specialist Stacy Roland, who shared:
“Mrs. Amy Phillips, our amazing lunchroom manager, works hard every day to put a smile on students’ faces—not only through her positive attitude but also through the nutritious meals she serves. She is deeply committed to meeting students’ needs while also taking their suggestions and mixing up the menu to keep it exciting and delicious for everyone. But more than the meals, it’s her kindness and gentle heart that will always be remembered by students and staff.”
Thank you, Mrs. Phillips, for serving our students with care, creativity, and heart. Your dedication makes Bagley Middle—and all of Murray County Schools—shine a little brighter!
This week’s Good News Spotlight shines on Mrs. Amy Phillips, Cafeteria Manager at Bagley Middle School!
Mrs. Phillips was nominated by Media Specialist Stacy Roland, who shared:
“Mrs. Amy Phillips, our amazing lunchroom manager, works hard every day to put a smile on students’ faces—not only through her positive attitude but also through the nutritious meals she serves. She is deeply committed to meeting students’ needs while also taking their suggestions and mixing up the menu to keep it exciting and delicious for everyone. But more than the meals, it’s her kindness and gentle heart that will always be remembered by students and staff.”
Thank you, Mrs. Phillips, for serving our students with care, creativity, and heart. Your dedication makes Bagley Middle—and all of Murray County Schools—shine a little brighter!
🎉 Congratulations to the Murray County Board of Education!
The Murray County Board of Education has once again been recognized by the Georgia School Boards Association as an Exemplary School Board for 2025 — a distinction they have earned for more than eight consecutive years!
This honor reflects their commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in governance. To achieve this level of recognition, our Board exceeds the Georgia Department of Education’s required training hours, conducts regular self-assessments, and participates in evaluations by outside stakeholders.
We are grateful for their dedication, leadership, and consistent effort to go above and beyond in serving the students, staff, and families of Murray County Schools. 💚🏫
#MurrayCountySchools #ExemplarySchoolBoard #YouAreMurray #LeadershipInAction
The Murray County Board of Education has once again been recognized by the Georgia School Boards Association as an Exemplary School Board for 2025 — a distinction they have earned for more than eight consecutive years!
This honor reflects their commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in governance. To achieve this level of recognition, our Board exceeds the Georgia Department of Education’s required training hours, conducts regular self-assessments, and participates in evaluations by outside stakeholders.
We are grateful for their dedication, leadership, and consistent effort to go above and beyond in serving the students, staff, and families of Murray County Schools. 💚🏫
#MurrayCountySchools #ExemplarySchoolBoard #YouAreMurray #LeadershipInAction
Murray County Schools wants your input! Each month, we’ll be reaching out with a few quick questions (1–3) to help us improve classroom instruction, communication with families, and overall student support. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by scanning the QR code or visiting the link below. Your feedback helps us grow. Thank you for being a valued part of our school community!
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Georgia Pre-K Week 2025
This week, we celebrated Georgia Pre-K Week — a time to recognize the incredible impact of early learning and the dedicated educators who make it possible!
Here in Murray County, we are proud to have an amazing Pre-K program led by Director Amanda Kimsey and staffed by outstanding teachers who give our youngest learners the best start possible.
Throughout the week, classrooms across the district welcomed special guest readers, including an annual favorite — Senator Chuck Payne! Thank you to all our readers and staff for making this week so special for our students.
🌟 Did You Know?
- The Georgia Pre-K Program was established in 1992 and is one of the first state-funded universal pre-kindergarten programs in the nation.
- It serves over 80,000 four-year-olds each year across Georgia.
- The program focuses on building a solid foundation in literacy, math, and social-emotional development — preparing children for success in kindergarten and beyond.
👧🧒 Follow the Fun!
Want to see more of the exciting things happening with our earliest learners? Follow Murray County Schools Pre-K on Facebook to catch a glimpse inside our classrooms and celebrate our youngest little learners in action!
This week, we celebrated Georgia Pre-K Week — a time to recognize the incredible impact of early learning and the dedicated educators who make it possible!
Here in Murray County, we are proud to have an amazing Pre-K program led by Director Amanda Kimsey and staffed by outstanding teachers who give our youngest learners the best start possible.
Throughout the week, classrooms across the district welcomed special guest readers, including an annual favorite — Senator Chuck Payne! Thank you to all our readers and staff for making this week so special for our students.
🌟 Did You Know?
- The Georgia Pre-K Program was established in 1992 and is one of the first state-funded universal pre-kindergarten programs in the nation.
- It serves over 80,000 four-year-olds each year across Georgia.
- The program focuses on building a solid foundation in literacy, math, and social-emotional development — preparing children for success in kindergarten and beyond.
👧🧒 Follow the Fun!
Want to see more of the exciting things happening with our earliest learners? Follow Murray County Schools Pre-K on Facebook to catch a glimpse inside our classrooms and celebrate our youngest little learners in action!
October is National Principals Month!
This month, we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools every day. Our Murray County principals do so much more than manage buildings—they build relationships, foster learning, and create environments where students and staff can thrive.
Whether they’re greeting students at the door, cheering from the sidelines, or supporting teachers behind the scenes, our principals lead with heart, dedication, and a deep love for their schools.
Join us in thanking each of our principals for the countless ways they make a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and community!
This month, we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools every day. Our Murray County principals do so much more than manage buildings—they build relationships, foster learning, and create environments where students and staff can thrive.
Whether they’re greeting students at the door, cheering from the sidelines, or supporting teachers behind the scenes, our principals lead with heart, dedication, and a deep love for their schools.
Join us in thanking each of our principals for the countless ways they make a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and community!
Don't forget the food drop is tomorrow at Murray County High School!
🏈 Congratulations to North Murray’s Hudson Hulett! 🏈
North Murray High School’s own Hudson Hulett has been named the Georgia High School Football Daily – Player of the Week!
Hudson has rushed for 1,157 yards so far this season, becoming the first quarterback in the state to surpass 1,000 rushing yards this year. Ted Langford with Georgia High School Football Daily presented Hudson with the award today.
In true Mountaineer spirit, Hudson credited his teammates and all of the NMHS students and staff for contributing to his success.
Honorable mentions were:
Offense: Layten Myers, Eli Smith, and the offensive line—Eddie Diaz, Robbie Herndon, Luca Burns, Sampson Suddeth, Caden Bowen, and Blane Tarvin.
Defense: Jacob Daley, Julio Perez, and Brayson Taylor.
Special Teams- Placekicker: Pablo Martinez.
Congratulations to Hudson on this incredible honor and to the entire North Murray Mountaineer football team and coaching staff for their hard work and dedication!
North Murray High School’s own Hudson Hulett has been named the Georgia High School Football Daily – Player of the Week!
Hudson has rushed for 1,157 yards so far this season, becoming the first quarterback in the state to surpass 1,000 rushing yards this year. Ted Langford with Georgia High School Football Daily presented Hudson with the award today.
In true Mountaineer spirit, Hudson credited his teammates and all of the NMHS students and staff for contributing to his success.
Honorable mentions were:
Offense: Layten Myers, Eli Smith, and the offensive line—Eddie Diaz, Robbie Herndon, Luca Burns, Sampson Suddeth, Caden Bowen, and Blane Tarvin.
Defense: Jacob Daley, Julio Perez, and Brayson Taylor.
Special Teams- Placekicker: Pablo Martinez.
Congratulations to Hudson on this incredible honor and to the entire North Murray Mountaineer football team and coaching staff for their hard work and dedication!
Good News Spotlight
This week’s Good News Spotlight shines on the incredible Woodlawn Elementary nutrition team!
They were nominated by Principal Pam Rich, who shared:
“I have the most fabulous cafeteria staff ever! They go way above and beyond for all of our students. They jump through hoops daily — from meeting the needs of PreK–5th graders with allergies, to preparing meals for HeadStart, to making sure every child who arrives late still gets a good breakfast before starting the day.
They embrace every crazy dress-up day, fix breakfast for lunch (complete with biscuits and gravy!), and pour their hearts into everything they do. These ladies are SO AMAZING — they certainly don’t do it for the money. They do it because of the love they have for our students and their dedication to making a difference. They recently scored a 100 on their food service inspection report, but I give them a 110!”
👏 Thank you to the Woodlawn Elementary cafeteria team for your kindness, creativity, and commitment to our students — you truly make a difference every single day!
This week’s Good News Spotlight shines on the incredible Woodlawn Elementary nutrition team!
They were nominated by Principal Pam Rich, who shared:
“I have the most fabulous cafeteria staff ever! They go way above and beyond for all of our students. They jump through hoops daily — from meeting the needs of PreK–5th graders with allergies, to preparing meals for HeadStart, to making sure every child who arrives late still gets a good breakfast before starting the day.
They embrace every crazy dress-up day, fix breakfast for lunch (complete with biscuits and gravy!), and pour their hearts into everything they do. These ladies are SO AMAZING — they certainly don’t do it for the money. They do it because of the love they have for our students and their dedication to making a difference. They recently scored a 100 on their food service inspection report, but I give them a 110!”
👏 Thank you to the Woodlawn Elementary cafeteria team for your kindness, creativity, and commitment to our students — you truly make a difference every single day!
🏅 Board Recognitions
At last night’s monthly board meeting, the Murray County Board of Education recognized several outstanding achievements!
Congratulations to North Murray High School student, Malia Schmidt, who was honored for earning the State Championship title in Track and Field! Malia claimed first place in the 400-meter dash with an impressive time of 57.42 seconds.
The Board also recognized the Nutrition Staff from Northwest Elementary School for receiving the Cafeteria Award of Excellence from the Georgia Department of Education—one of only 22 schools in the entire state to earn this distinction!
Pictured left to right: Nutrition Director Amanda Ridley, Meggin Shoemaker, Chelsea Shipman (Manager), Kathy Choate, Patricia Martin, Leigh Ann Shoemaker, and Principal Amy Petty.
We’re proud of these incredible accomplishments!
🎉 It’s National Coach Appreciation Day!
Declared by President Richard Nixon in 1972, this day recognizes the lasting impact coaches have—teaching teamwork, discipline, and resilience that last far beyond the game.
Today, we celebrate the dedicated coaches across Murray County Schools and the many community coaches who invest their time, energy, and heart into helping our students grow on and off the field.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our student-athletes and for inspiring the next generation of leaders!
Declared by President Richard Nixon in 1972, this day recognizes the lasting impact coaches have—teaching teamwork, discipline, and resilience that last far beyond the game.
Today, we celebrate the dedicated coaches across Murray County Schools and the many community coaches who invest their time, energy, and heart into helping our students grow on and off the field.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our student-athletes and for inspiring the next generation of leaders!
📢 Schedule Reminder - Mark Your Calendars
Friday, October 10th, is a Distance Learning Day for all students.
Teachers and staff will participate in professional learning.
Monday, October 13th, is a staff and student holiday in observance of Columbus Day.
Thank you for making note of these important dates! ✅
Friday, October 10th, is a Distance Learning Day for all students.
Teachers and staff will participate in professional learning.
Monday, October 13th, is a staff and student holiday in observance of Columbus Day.
Thank you for making note of these important dates! ✅
🌟 Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day, and we want to thank the incredible men and women who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. Our custodians work tirelessly—often behind the scenes—to ensure students and staff have the best environment to learn and grow.
Thank you to our amazing custodial team for everything you do for Murray County Schools. We appreciate you today and every day! 👏✨
Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day, and we want to thank the incredible men and women who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. Our custodians work tirelessly—often behind the scenes—to ensure students and staff have the best environment to learn and grow.
Thank you to our amazing custodial team for everything you do for Murray County Schools. We appreciate you today and every day! 👏✨
🌟 Good News Wednesday! 🌟
This week’s Good News Spotlight is on Mrs. Rachel Brindle, ESOL teacher at Spring Place Elementary! 💙💛
Mrs. Brindle recently shared about the SPE Helping Hands Pantry at the Nourish Conference, speaking straight from the heart and representing our system so well. Alongside Dr. Brock, she helped showcase the incredible work being done at Spring Place. 👏
Thank you, Mrs. Brindle, for the passion and dedication you bring to our students and community! 🌟
We love sharing the great things happening in Murray County Schools. If you’d like to nominate someone for a future spotlight, fill out our Good News form here: https://www.murray.k12.ga.us/forms/good-news-to-share
This week’s Good News Spotlight is on Mrs. Rachel Brindle, ESOL teacher at Spring Place Elementary! 💙💛
Mrs. Brindle recently shared about the SPE Helping Hands Pantry at the Nourish Conference, speaking straight from the heart and representing our system so well. Alongside Dr. Brock, she helped showcase the incredible work being done at Spring Place. 👏
Thank you, Mrs. Brindle, for the passion and dedication you bring to our students and community! 🌟
We love sharing the great things happening in Murray County Schools. If you’d like to nominate someone for a future spotlight, fill out our Good News form here: https://www.murray.k12.ga.us/forms/good-news-to-share
The numbers tell the story—
With an overall graduation rate of 93.1%, our schools continue to remain strong and perform above the state average of 87.2%.
Murray County High – 93.1%
North Murray High – 93.9%
Pleasant Valley Innovative – 88.9%
We know that there is always room to grow, and we are committed to supporting every student on their path to graduation.
Congratulations to our graduates of the Class of 2025 —you’ve set the bar high, and the best is yet to come!
With an overall graduation rate of 93.1%, our schools continue to remain strong and perform above the state average of 87.2%.
Murray County High – 93.1%
North Murray High – 93.9%
Pleasant Valley Innovative – 88.9%
We know that there is always room to grow, and we are committed to supporting every student on their path to graduation.
Congratulations to our graduates of the Class of 2025 —you’ve set the bar high, and the best is yet to come!
Flu Shot Reminder
Flu season is here! Murray County Schools wants to remind our families that flu shots will be available for students soon.
➡️ Please note: Flu shots are completely optional.
They are not required, but are a resource provided for families who would like their child to receive one.
If you’d like your child to participate, please be sure to complete and return the consent form. No student will receive a flu shot without parent/guardian permission.
Keeping our students healthy helps keep everyone learning strong!
Flu season is here! Murray County Schools wants to remind our families that flu shots will be available for students soon.
➡️ Please note: Flu shots are completely optional.
They are not required, but are a resource provided for families who would like their child to receive one.
If you’d like your child to participate, please be sure to complete and return the consent form. No student will receive a flu shot without parent/guardian permission.
Keeping our students healthy helps keep everyone learning strong!
✨ Pass the Torch Tradition ✨
This morning at Mountaineer Stadium, North Murray seniors welcomed kindergartners from their feeder elementary schools for a special tradition — Pass the Torch. 💛🖤
Seniors passed a Mountaineer t-shirt to the Class of 2038, symbolizing pride, tradition, and the bright future ahead for our youngest Mountaineers!
At Murray County Schools, we’re proud to celebrate traditions like this that connect our students, schools, and community across generations.
This morning at Mountaineer Stadium, North Murray seniors welcomed kindergartners from their feeder elementary schools for a special tradition — Pass the Torch. 💛🖤
Seniors passed a Mountaineer t-shirt to the Class of 2038, symbolizing pride, tradition, and the bright future ahead for our youngest Mountaineers!
At Murray County Schools, we’re proud to celebrate traditions like this that connect our students, schools, and community across generations.
🍎 Today’s the Day – Crunch for Lunch! 🍎
Murray County Schools are joining students across Georgia today, Friday, September 26th, to celebrate Crunch for Lunch!
This fun, statewide event promotes healthy eating while supporting our Georgia farmers. Students across the district will be taking a big crunch into fresh, Georgia-grown apples as part of their school meals today. 🍏🍎
Grab an apple and join us—let’s celebrate Georgia agriculture and good nutrition together. Let’s hear that crunch!
#CrunchForLunch #GeorgiaGrown #FarmToSchool
Murray County Schools are joining students across Georgia today, Friday, September 26th, to celebrate Crunch for Lunch!
This fun, statewide event promotes healthy eating while supporting our Georgia farmers. Students across the district will be taking a big crunch into fresh, Georgia-grown apples as part of their school meals today. 🍏🍎
Grab an apple and join us—let’s celebrate Georgia agriculture and good nutrition together. Let’s hear that crunch!
#CrunchForLunch #GeorgiaGrown #FarmToSchool
🧡 As we move into the final days of September, we pause to recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
It’s important to remember: you are not alone, and help is always available. 💙
Murray County Schools provides resources and support through our Wellness Department. You can find these and more on our district website under Student Wellness.
It’s important to remember: you are not alone, and help is always available. 💙
Murray County Schools provides resources and support through our Wellness Department. You can find these and more on our district website under Student Wellness.
