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Gina Winchester, MISD Board member, said “It feels like Murray," during the Murray Independent School District October Board Meeting when Allison Commings, Associate Principal, and Kyley Byrd, Associate AIA, from the Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects Lexington office, revealed the schematic design of the new Murray Elementary School.

On the Murray Elementary School Community Helper Day parade day, Dr. David Meinschein, MISD superintendent, and Whitney York, MISD assistant superintendent, visited Murray Elementary School this morning and introduced the renderings to the Murray Elementary Students. Students saw first hand how a community comes together as "Student Focused – Future Ready."

“This milestone marks a major step forward in creating a modern, engaging learning environment designed to support the needs of students and teachers for generations to come.
Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects is proud to partner with Murray Independent on this transformative project, continuing our shared commitment to excellence in education.
Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects


It feels like Murray.
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Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent, attended the October Murray Calloway Chamber of Commerce Luncheon with his class members of the 2025-2026 Leadership Murray Class. Dr. Meinschein and class members participate with a diverse group of potential, emerging, and existing community leaders. The hope of the program is understanding of the strengths and challenges of the Murray Calloway County area, and the skills necessary to motivate and engage others in collaborative efforts to address them. #murrayschools

MHS students, Brandon Daughaday, and Emma Haynes were CFSB Special guests from Murray High during the October Chamber Luncheon. We appreciate CFSB's sponsorship to our students each month. #murrayschools

Special thanks to the Murray Calloway Chamber for highlighting our students who attend the monthly Chamber Breakfast/Luncheons. Each month Murray High students are sponsored by CFSB Bank to attend the Chamber community breakfast or lunch.

During the September breakfast, Nick Bell andTanner Morgan were the MHS seniors.

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Since this day honors the vital role local chambers play in strengthening communities and economics, we send our appreciation to our local Murray/Calloway County Chamber of Commerce.. Their abilities to weave our community together through a multitude of relationship connectors builds a stronger thread throughout Murray and Calloway County! #murrayschools

The Murray Independent School District sends a hugs appreciation shout out to our Food Services Department. In honor of National School Lunch Week-We thank each of our wonderful ladies who prepare our tasty, healthy meals each day. #murrayschools

During the Leadership Tomorrow Agriculture Day at Murray State University, Olivia Smee (photo one), Murray High School junior, and Halle Allred(photo two), Calloway County High School senior, were the winning recipients of a Hutson School of Agriculture 100 years of tradition t-shirts. Dr. Kristy B. Guffey, MSU Professor, Agricultural Science and Agriculture Day Chairman, presented the students with their shirts.

Murray Middle School fifth grade students are participating in The Community Vitality Childhood Education Project. A collaboration project with Murray State University’s interdisciplinary Community Vitality team that includes faculty and students from multiple programs including Nursing, Psychology, Exercise Science, Nutrition, and Occupational Safety and Health. Ultimately, the Community Vitality Childhood Education Project serves as both an educational experience for elementary or middle school students and a research initiative to explore how introducing Blue Zones principles in childhood can support long-term health and community well-being.

We send a huge shout out and salute to our Murray Independent School District Custodians! We appreciate each of you for caring for our facilities. You're the best! #murrayschools

The Murray Independent School District welcomes back our students and administration. Have a wonderful day! #murrayschools

To our Tiger families and community, please have a wonderful, safe Fall Break! #murrayschools

Special thanks today to HUCKS of Murray for providing lunch to MES staff and teachers as appreciation and to Walmart for gift cards donated to use to purchase school supplies. #murrayschools

Murray Middle School Students enjoy extra recess prior to Fall Break. #murrayschools

Murray Tigers are busy at their respective Murray campuses. Murray Tigers are the best every day of the week! #murraytigers

Jarrod Coulson, who conducts research at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, recently visited Mackenzie Cadagin’s Murray Elementary School kindergarten class and shared his career with students.

The Los Alamos National Laboratory was created during World War II to develop the first atomic bombs, but today it focuses on national security, science, and technology. Scientists in the laboratory work on things including energy, medicine, the environment, and keeping the U.S. nuclear stockpile safe without testing.

Students participated in a contamination experiment and learned about scientists and were able to dress like one.

The Murray Independent School District hosted the Region One Kentucky Board Association (KSBA) meeting at the Spring Hill Suites Chestnut Room. Shawn Smee, KSBA First Region Director and MISD Board member, served as the chair of the event. KSBA was established in 1936 and represents 857 school board members from across the Commonwealth to provide superior service, support, and training, aiding in the effort of providing the best education possible for public school students across Kentucky.

The following school districts were in attendance: Ballard County, Calloway County, Crittenden County, Graves County, Marshall County, Lyon County, Livingston County, McCracken County, and Murray Independent.

Dr. David Meinschein, EdD, MISD Superintendent, Whitney York, MISD Assistant Superintendent, MISD Board members, Gina Winchester, Robyn Pizzo, Adam Seiber, Dr. Richard Crouch, MISD Board Chair, and Melanie Jarvis, MISD Director of Student Services, Kenny Imes, Calloway County Judge Executive, and wife, Mary Beth Imes, State Representative District 5, and Holly Bloodworth, Kentucky Board of Education member, were in attendance.

Our Murray Elementary School students attending MSU's Fall on the Farm are the faces of fall. Their smiles brighten every day! #murrayschools

Congratulations to the Murray Tiger Band for two epic performances at MSU’s Festival of Champions!!
Class AAA Best Percussion
Class AAA Best Color Guard
Class AAA 1st Place
Best Overall Brass Award
Best Music Performance
Best Visual Performance
Beat General Effect
Grand Champion!!
Score: 82.40
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Murray High School and Calloway County High School Leadership Tomorrow Class members attended Agriculture Day at the MSU Equine and Expo Centers. Students met with Dr. Kristie Guffey, MSU Professor, Graduate Coordinator of Hutson School of Agriculture, for the third annual Raising Hope Farmer Appreciation Day. Students from numerous FFA Kentucky FFA Chapters were also in attendance. A Murray State University Block and Bridle Student group provided lunch to attendees. While there, vendors were on site to answer questions about specific agriculture careers and the course of college studies. A special visit was made by Miss Kentucky Ariana Rodriguez who spoke to the students about her childhood in foster care, and her role as Miss Kentucky 2025. Rodriguez travels the state representing the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) as a spokesperson for their Kentucky Proud initiative.

After lunch, Leadership Tomorrow students toured Colston Farms in Farmington, Ky. Calyn Colston, Calloway County Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development at UK Cooperative, provided an insight into she and her family’s first generation, small family farm producing grass hay, maple syrup, and baked goods. Students watched demonstrations of maple syrup production, while also having hands-on experience tapping trees for maple syrup. #murrayschools

Our Murray Elementary kindergarten and first grade students visited the annual Murray State University Fall on The Farm. Murray Independent School District volunteers accompanied the classes . We send a huge thank you to Murray State University for this fall tradition for our students, and a special shout out to our volunteers who assist with this field trip. Thank you! Fall is in the Air! #murrayschools