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Pre-Camp sessions are being held at Murray High School in preparation for the annual Murray High School band camp that begins Monday, July 20, 2026. Shout out to our students, their instructors, and the parent volunteers who assist with the successes of this camp! #murrayschools
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Exciting news for our Murray Calloway Area Technology Center students and staff! We extend our sincere appreciation and thanks for the addition of a SRO at our ATC. We are very thankful for our relationship with the Murray Police Department and the safety they provide to the Murray Independent School District! #murrayschools
During the Murray Board of Educaation July meeting the Murray Independent School District Board of Education unanimously approved the revised post-bid for construction of a new Murray Elementary School, with a project totaling $42,880.862.21. The construction contract totals $38,088,200 with additional costs, bringing the total project close to nearly $42.9 million.
Murray High School 2026 graduates, Madelyn Kough and Reed Jarvis were each awarded a $500 scholarship from Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects.
A new Safety Resource Officer has been added to the Area Technology Center.
The May 2027 Murray High School graduation date was set for May 21, 2027.
Special thanks to Martha Andrus with the Murray Ledger & Times for covering these historic milestones during the meeting. For full story visit: https://www.murrayledger.com/news/local/misd-board-approves-new-elementary-school-funding-project/article_8f3615d3-cc5d-4b9a-9806-d3d3b004c887.html
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Murray High School 2026 graduates, Madelyn Kough and Reed Jarvis were each awarded a $500 scholarship from Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects.
A new Safety Resource Officer has been added to the Area Technology Center.
The May 2027 Murray High School graduation date was set for May 21, 2027.
Special thanks to Martha Andrus with the Murray Ledger & Times for covering these historic milestones during the meeting. For full story visit: https://www.murrayledger.com/news/local/misd-board-approves-new-elementary-school-funding-project/article_8f3615d3-cc5d-4b9a-9806-d3d3b004c887.html
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The MISD Transportation team met for training today at the Murray Board of Education. Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent, and Jay Bordeaux, MISD Transportation Director, greeted the team. Transportation safety and training communication was conducted, preparing the team for back to school in August.
Shout out to our MISD Transportation Team! They are the best! #murrayschools
A reminder---Thursday is our Free Summer Meal Pick Up day. We applaud our team for the 41,600 meals that have been served to our families this summer! See you tomorrow! #murrayschools
**Please note, a new date, Monday, July 13 @ 5:30 p.m. training has been added. Trainings are open to anyone wanting to volunteer this year. The training will be held at MHS in the Cafeteria. No registration is required.
Murray Independent School District (MISD) is inviting current and prospective volunteers to attend one of several volunteer training sessions for the 2026–2027 school year. Annual volunteer training is required for anyone wishing to volunteer in MISD schools, assist with field trips, or participate in school-sponsored volunteer activities.
MISD values the important role volunteers play in supporting students, staff, and schools. To ensure a safe learning environment, all volunteers are required to complete annual confidentiality training, submit a new volunteer application each school year, and be approved through a Kentucky state background check.
The background check fee is $10, and once approved, the background check remains valid for five years before renewal is required.
Please note: Online volunteer training will not be available until after all scheduled in-person training sessions have been completed.
Volunteer Requirements
• Complete annual confidentiality training.
• Submit a new volunteer application each school year.
• Successfully complete a state background check.
• Receive volunteer approval prior to attending field trips or participating in school volunteer activities.
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Nikkia Mosley has been named the new Murray Head Start Program Director by The Murray Independent School District.
Mosley has over twenty years of experience in Head Start beginning with first participating in Head Start as a Head Start Parent and policy council member. Most recently, Mosley served as the executive director for the Head Start Program at Fort Valley State University in Georgia, where she was the lead executive oversight of a multi-county federally funded program, directing strategy, fiscal accountability, and system-wide performance. As a recognized national expert in Head Start governance, compliance, and organizational performance, Mosley has served as the program director for three Head Start programs.
Mosley began as a teacher assistant for Head Start, then a teacher, before starting in Head Start leadership as a center director for Early Head Start. She then served in multiple roles, advancing her leadership and experience with the Head Start program and eventually became the Program Director of a Head Start program for the first time in 2019. A former Fiscal Reviewer for the Office of Head Start, she is a UCLA Head Start Fellow, a National and Regional Head Start Trainer, and is a member of multiple other professional and leadership organizations/experiences with Head Start.
Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent, said Mosley’s leadership will continue to build strong partnerships with the MISD and families, while providing an exceptional early childhood education. “We look forward to the positive impact she will have on children, staff, and the community,” he said. “I am excited to welcome Ms. Mosley to the MISD and Murray Head Start team. Having previously served as an Executive Director and Director of Head Start programs, she will quickly integrate into our program bringing experience and innovative thinking. “
Mosley completed a Bachelor’s Degree from Limestone College and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She also holds numerous certifications related to Head Start including certification in Executive Leadership and Head Start Director Certification. “I am honored to join Murray Independent School District as the Head Start Program Director. I look forward to partnering with our dedicated staff, families, community partners, and district leadership to ensure every child has access to a high-quality early learning experience,” she said. “Together, we will build on the program's strong foundation while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and opportunity that prepares our youngest learners for lifelong success."
Murray Independent serves as the fiscal agent and home for Murray Head Start, a federally funded Head Start program that partners with nine school districts and institutions of higher education in western Kentucky to provide comprehensive services, primarily to low-income children birth to five and their families. Murray Head Start employs approximately 100 staff members that serve the program in Murray and throughout Western Kentucky.
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Mosley has over twenty years of experience in Head Start beginning with first participating in Head Start as a Head Start Parent and policy council member. Most recently, Mosley served as the executive director for the Head Start Program at Fort Valley State University in Georgia, where she was the lead executive oversight of a multi-county federally funded program, directing strategy, fiscal accountability, and system-wide performance. As a recognized national expert in Head Start governance, compliance, and organizational performance, Mosley has served as the program director for three Head Start programs.
Mosley began as a teacher assistant for Head Start, then a teacher, before starting in Head Start leadership as a center director for Early Head Start. She then served in multiple roles, advancing her leadership and experience with the Head Start program and eventually became the Program Director of a Head Start program for the first time in 2019. A former Fiscal Reviewer for the Office of Head Start, she is a UCLA Head Start Fellow, a National and Regional Head Start Trainer, and is a member of multiple other professional and leadership organizations/experiences with Head Start.
Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent, said Mosley’s leadership will continue to build strong partnerships with the MISD and families, while providing an exceptional early childhood education. “We look forward to the positive impact she will have on children, staff, and the community,” he said. “I am excited to welcome Ms. Mosley to the MISD and Murray Head Start team. Having previously served as an Executive Director and Director of Head Start programs, she will quickly integrate into our program bringing experience and innovative thinking. “
Mosley completed a Bachelor’s Degree from Limestone College and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She also holds numerous certifications related to Head Start including certification in Executive Leadership and Head Start Director Certification. “I am honored to join Murray Independent School District as the Head Start Program Director. I look forward to partnering with our dedicated staff, families, community partners, and district leadership to ensure every child has access to a high-quality early learning experience,” she said. “Together, we will build on the program's strong foundation while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and opportunity that prepares our youngest learners for lifelong success."
Murray Independent serves as the fiscal agent and home for Murray Head Start, a federally funded Head Start program that partners with nine school districts and institutions of higher education in western Kentucky to provide comprehensive services, primarily to low-income children birth to five and their families. Murray Head Start employs approximately 100 staff members that serve the program in Murray and throughout Western Kentucky.
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💻 Online Registration for all Murray Independent students (Grades K-12) opens TOMORROW Wednesday, July 1 at 9:00 AM.
What is Online Registration?
Each year, families complete Online Registration to confirm their student's enrollment, update important contact information, complete required district forms, and submit the Household Income Form. Completing these steps before your school's in-person registration day helps make the check-in process quick and easy.
Before attending your school's in-person Back-to-School Registration Day, every family must complete TWO quick steps in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal:
✅ Step 1: Complete Online Registration
✅ Step 2: Complete the Household Income Form (Parent Portal → More → Meal Benefits)
Both steps must be completed before your student attends in-person registration at their school.
📍 To get started on July 1, visit:
MISD Online Registration Kiosk
Need help accessing your Parent Portal account? Contact your child's school or email parentportal@murray.kyschools.us.
🏫 Each school will share additional information about registration days, schedule pickup, and other back-to-school events soon.
💻 Online Registration for all Murray Independent students (Grades K-12) opens Wednesday, July 1 at 9:00 AM.
What is Online Registration?
Each year, families complete Online Registration to confirm their student's enrollment, update important contact information, complete required district forms, and submit the Household Income Form. Completing these steps before your school's in-person registration day helps make the check-in process quick and easy.
Before attending your school's in-person Back-to-School Registration Day, every family must complete TWO quick steps in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal:
✅ Step 1: Complete Online Registration
✅ Step 2: Complete the Household Income Form (Parent Portal → More → Meal Benefits)
Both steps must be completed before your student attends in-person registration at their school.
📍 To get started on July 1, visit:
MISD Online Registration Kiosk
Need help accessing your Parent Portal account? Contact your child's school or email parentportal@murray.kyschools.us.
🏫 Each school will share additional information about registration days, schedule pickup, and other back-to-school events soon.
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Important Dates for Murray High School. Please mark your calendars! More information will posted in the coming weeks! #murrayschools
Please mark your calendars! More information will be posted in the coming weeks. #murrayschools
Murray Independent School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dior Curtis as the new Murray High School Boys’ Basketball Coach.
Curtis returns to the Tigers after serving as head coach of the Christian County High School Colonels boys’ basketball program since 2024. During his tenure at Christian County, he successfully guided the program through a rebuilding phase following the graduation of the team's top five scorers, helping develop a competitive roster and laying a strong foundation for future success.
Curtis began his coaching career at Murray High School in 2010 as an assistant coach and was named head coach in 2017. During his seven seasons leading the Tigers, he compiled an outstanding 142-72 record and established one of the most successful eras in recent program history.
Among his accomplishments at Murray High School are:
• 2022 First Region Championship
• Sweet 16 Appearance (2022)
• Three Fourth District Championships
• Five Kentucky All "A" Classic Region 1 Championships
• First Region Coach of the Year Honor
"I’m honored and humbled to accept the position of Head Boys Basketball Coach at Murray High School," said Curtis. "Murray has a proud tradition of excellence both on and off the court, and I’m excited for the opportunity to continue building on that legacy. A huge thank you to Dr. Meinschein, Mr. Jarvis, and Ms. Greenfield for giving me the opportunity to lead this program. It feels good to be home, and I look forward to getting started. Go Tigers!"
In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Curtis was recently named Murray High School Athletic Director, where he will work alongside District Athletic Director Ann Greenfield to support student-athletes and strengthen athletic programs across the district. He will also serve as an Alternative Education Teacher at Murray High School, providing academic and behavioral support to students.
Murray Independent is pleased to announce that Dior Curtis has joined the Murray High School team for the 2026-2027 school year. Curtis joins the athletic department at Murray High School as the High School Athletic Director, where he will work alongside Ann Greenfield, District Athletic Director, to support student-athletes and athletic programs.
In addition, Curtis will serve as the Alternative Education Teacher at Murray High, supporting students with behavior and academic interventions.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to return to the Murray Independent School District in a new role. I want to continue serving the students, coaches, and community of Murray by building on our strong traditions, supporting our programs, and creating opportunities for every student-athlete to succeed. Go Tigers!" said Curtis.
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In addition, Curtis will serve as the Alternative Education Teacher at Murray High, supporting students with behavior and academic interventions.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to return to the Murray Independent School District in a new role. I want to continue serving the students, coaches, and community of Murray by building on our strong traditions, supporting our programs, and creating opportunities for every student-athlete to succeed. Go Tigers!" said Curtis.
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We invite all Murray Independent School District volunteers and new volunteers to attend one of the scheduled yearly mandated trainings. Please mark your calendar with these upcoming dates!
The Murray Independent School DistrictThe Murray Independent Volunteer Program is one of the most successful in Kentucky, averaging 30,000 volunteer hours each year. Throughout the previous year, 547 volunteers attended the numerous volunteer trainings offered and became approved certified volunteers. This past year volunteers logged 32,463 hours through numerous programs and initiatives: Murray Elementary School (5,400), Murray Middle School (2,650), Murray Preschool-Head Start (1,638), Murray High School (700), MISD Athletics (6,200), MHS and MMS Band (10,800), Academic Clubs (2,200), and Booster Club (2,575), Back To School Block Party: 94, Tiger Christmas: 126 FRYSC Events: 80.
We invite you to be a part of our amazing Volunteer Team! #murrayschools
The Murray Independent School DistrictThe Murray Independent Volunteer Program is one of the most successful in Kentucky, averaging 30,000 volunteer hours each year. Throughout the previous year, 547 volunteers attended the numerous volunteer trainings offered and became approved certified volunteers. This past year volunteers logged 32,463 hours through numerous programs and initiatives: Murray Elementary School (5,400), Murray Middle School (2,650), Murray Preschool-Head Start (1,638), Murray High School (700), MISD Athletics (6,200), MHS and MMS Band (10,800), Academic Clubs (2,200), and Booster Club (2,575), Back To School Block Party: 94, Tiger Christmas: 126 FRYSC Events: 80.
We invite you to be a part of our amazing Volunteer Team! #murrayschools
Join our Facilities team at Murray Independent! We have openings for full time custodians within our schools for the 26-27 school year beginning as early as July 1st. For more information and to apply visit: https://murray.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5709058 #murrayschools
