Murray County Schools - Committed to Student Success... No Exceptions, No Excuses!

🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟 This week, we celebrate and appreciate our incredible school counselors who work tirelessly to support our students, staff, and families! ⠀ This year's theme is Helping Students Thrive, and that’s exactly what our counselors do every single day. From providing academic guidance to offering emotional support, our counselors are a source of encouragement, strength, and hope. Their dedication makes a lasting impact on the lives of our students, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Join us in thanking our amazing school counselors for their hard work and commitment to making a difference!

🚍 Murray County Schools Sets the Gold Standard in School Bus Safety! 🚍 Each year, our Murray County School District Transportation Team undergoes a rigorous State School Bus Inspection conducted by the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD). Over four days, inspectors carefully examine 124 mechanical and electrical components on every bus, ensuring the highest level of safety for our students and drivers. 💯 This year, our transportation team earned an incredible 99% score! 💯 👏 A huge shoutout to our dedicated team: Terry Crump, Adam Kilgore, Todd Terro, Sam Satterfield, Randall Morrison, Alan York, John Cochran, Jeff Ridley, and Rose White. Your hard work and commitment to safety set the Gold Standard for compliance and excellence. "The only school bus fleets that can beat us are the ones that are perfect!" – Randall Morrison, Director of Transportation Help us congratulate this outstanding team in the comments! 🎉 #MurrayCountySchools #YouAreMurray#SchoolBusSafety

Join us on March 1st for a day of family fun!

🎉 Congratulations to our incredible students and teachers who were recognized at yesterday's Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting! 🌟 STAR Students and Teachers: North Murray High: Daniel Velasquez and his STAR Teacher, Angela Buckner Murray County High: Eddie Owens and his STAR Teacher, Charles Longmire ✨ A special shoutout to Karina Luna, who was honored as a “Mover, Shaker, and Newsmaker” in our community. Karina is not only an excellent student but also a talented baker and an aspiring entrepreneur. We are so proud of her drive and dedication! We are thrilled to see these amazing individuals represent Murray County Schools with excellence and ambition. #YouAreMurray #CommunityLeaders

📚✨ Free Learning Resources for Families ✨📚 The Get Georgia Reading Campaign offers amazing online resources to help kids grow and succeed! From educational activities to fun reading materials, there’s something for every child to enjoy. 💻 Explore these free tools here: https://getgeorgiareading.org/at-home/ Let’s work together to inspire every child's love for learning and reading. 🧡📖 #GetGeorgiaReading #MurrayCountySchools

🎉🏆 Congratulations to Our District Spelling Bee Winners! 🏆🎉 Today, our school-level champions came together to compete in the District Spelling Bee, showcasing their hard work and spelling skills. ✨ 1st Place: Hunter Kilgore, Chatsworth Elementary ✨ 2nd Place (Tie): Gracie Hawkins, Chatsworth Elementary ✨ 2nd Place (Tie): Corbin Rudolph, Bagley Middle School Pictured Left to Right: Dr. Wright, Corbin Rudolph, Hunter Kilgore, and Gracie Hawkins We are so proud of all our participants for their dedication and effort. A special shoutout to our winners for their incredible achievement! #MurrayCountySchools #SpellingBeeChampions #YouAreMurray

Don't forget the food drop tomorrow morning at North Murray High School!

Murray County Schools will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, January 23, 2025. We look forward to seeing our students back in class tomorrow!

Don't forget our drive!

Due to extremely low temperatures and expected wind chills in the single digits and/or possibly approaching 0 degrees, Murray County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22. The combination of extremely low temperatures and wind chill poses significant challenges, particularly for children waiting outside for buses as well as the loading and unloading of our special needs buses. These temperatures may also present challenges that affect bus operations and building maintenance. Stay warm and safe! For updates please continue to monitor our official communication channels. Schools will provide specific notifications regarding any changes or cancellations to scheduled extracurricular events.

❄️ Monitoring the Weather - Stay Informed with Murray County Schools! We are closely monitoring the weather forecast for this week and will share updates on any potential school delays or cancellations as soon as possible. Our priority is the safety of our students and staff. Our weather team strives to keep you informed and provide timely decisions to help you plan conveniently. 📱 Download the Murray County Schools, GA app from the App Store or Google Play, and enable notifications to receive real-time updates. 🔗 Ensure your Infinite Campus contact information is current and you're opted in to receive important text messages. For more details and communication resources, visit: Murray County Schools Communications. Stay safe and connected with Murray County Schools!

Don't forget Monday, January 20, 2025, is a student and staff holiday.

Don't forget to share positive stories, recognitions, or impacts within our schools and community. Whether it’s a student success, a teacher going above and beyond, or a moment that made you proud to be part of Murray County, we want to hear from you! ✨ Sharing is simple and helps us celebrate the incredible things happening in our district. Submit your stories and photos today, and let’s spread the joy together! 🎉 Link: https://www.murray.k12.ga.us/forms/good-news-to-share Visit our website to find the form and share your good news. #YouAreMurray #GoodNewsMurray

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Congratulations to the District Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Ruby McCracken! Mrs. McCracken teaches Agriculture at Bagley Middle School and has been with Murray County Schools for over 11 years. Stay tuned, in a couple of weeks our friends at Chatsworth Ford will deliver Mrs. McCracken her brand-new car! We appreciate their partnership, and can't wait to share the delivery video with you all. #TOTY#ChatsworthFord#YouAreMurray

The Board of Education recognized the North Murray FFA Land Evaluation Team for winning 1st place at the State Land Evaluation Career Development Event in Athens on November 2! Team members Joel Mallett, Kyle Shoemaker, Luke Smith, and Davis Ward did an outstanding job, with Joel Mallett earning highest overall individual honors. Shoutout to coaches Mr. Paul Little and Mrs. Baker for their great leadership! Way to go, team! 🎉 #FFA #YouAreMurray #StudentSuccess

Tonight, we will be announcing the District Teacher of the Year during halftime between the girls' and boys' varsity games at North Murray High School! The girls' game starts at 6:00 PM, so be sure to join us and celebrate these extraordinary educators! 🎉📚 Congratulations to all of these nominees and school-level Teachers of the Year! Let's show our appreciation and support for these teachers. See you there! 👏 #TeacherOfTheYear #YouAreMurray

Gratitude for Our Team's Dedication During Winter Weather We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to our incredible bus drivers, transportation department, and operations staff. Thank you, bus drivers! Our students were delivered safe and sound, with only one road still questionable this morning. Thank you to our Transportation and Operations Department for your time and dedication to checking roads, buildings, and parking lots over the weekend. It makes all the difference. Thank you for going above and beyond to keep our students and staff safe. We are so grateful for everything you do! #YouAreMurray#ThankYou

Murray County Schools is hosting a Heater, Blanket, and Coat Drive now through January 27, 2025! We're inviting our community to help keep families warm by donating new portable heaters, blankets, and new or gently used coats. Every donation makes a difference! 📍 Drop-off Location: Wellness Department 1004 Green Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 (MCS Enrollment Center) For more info, contact the Wellness Department at 706-422-4560 or Danielle Jones at 706-537-9128. Thank you for helping us ensure everyone stays cozy this winter! 🧥✨ #WarmHeartsMurray #CommunityCare #YouAreMurray

Weather Update: Regular Schedule Tomorrow Murray County Schools will resume a regular schedule tomorrow. While most roads are clear, we still have about 10% that have some questionable spots. Our buses will proceed with extreme caution. Drivers will use their best judgment in the morning in order to keep all students as safe as possible. If you know your road may be problematic you may want to transport your child to school. If you have questions about your bus route in the morning, please call our Transportation Department at 706-695-2196. If you experience travel issues, please communicate with your school to let them know and they can be flexible to excuse tardiness and absences due to poor road conditions. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe!