During the Murray State University Math Day competition Murray High School students ranked in the top ten of awards.
Individual Results:
Lower Level Exam:
Sumin Park — 1st Place
Upper Level Exam:
Anastasia Arkova — 5th Place
Brandon Daughaday — 4th Place
**Both of these students were awarded potential scholarships for the MSU Math Department.
Individual Results:
Lower Level Exam:
Sumin Park — 1st Place
Upper Level Exam:
Anastasia Arkova — 5th Place
Brandon Daughaday — 4th Place
**Both of these students were awarded potential scholarships for the MSU Math Department.
The Murray Independent School District sends a huge appreciation applause today for our Safety Resource Officers:
Mike Ray-Murray High School
Patrick Morris-Murray Middle School
Jeremy Partin-Murray Elementary School
The safety and care each of you provide each day to our district is felt across our campuses.
#murrayschools
Mike Ray-Murray High School
Patrick Morris-Murray Middle School
Jeremy Partin-Murray Elementary School
The safety and care each of you provide each day to our district is felt across our campuses.
#murrayschools
Congratulations to our Murray High School Tiger Seniors committing to further their football career at the following universities:
De'Erik Jackson-Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raiders
Simon Rickman-Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raiders
Demetrius (Meech) Carman-Murray State University Racers
Zaye Martin-Murray State University Racers
Wyatt Robbins-Murray State University Racers
Hank Fronza-UPike Bears
Joshua Bridges-Kentucky Weleyan University Panthers
During a ceremony held at Murray High School, these players, their families, and coaches were recognized for their signing letters of commitment. #murrayschools
We are appreciative to CFSB for sponsoring our Murray High School students to attend the monthly Murray Calloway Chamber of Commerce community luncheons and breafast updates. #murrayschools
During half-time of Friday night's Murray High School Homecoming Game-the Little Murray Tiger Cheerleaders performed. The little Tiger cheerleaders attended an an after-school camp with Murray High School Cheerleaders to prepare for their performance. Great Performance little Tiger cheerleaders!
Thanks to Kate Chipman with the MHS Yearbook staff for capturing their performance! #murrayschools
Thanks to Kate Chipman with the MHS Yearbook staff for capturing their performance! #murrayschools
Murray High School junior students attended breakfast with Dr. Ronald Patterson, Murray State University President. These students attended Murray State University’s sophomore summit last year by invitation. Now, as juniors, they were invited back for Breakfast with the MSU President. Students were able to talk to Patterson about his position and life at MSU. The event also featured students from Marshall, Calloway, and New Covenant. (Photo one from left: Dr. Patterson, MSU president, Aiden Castleberry, Asa Munsey, Olivia Smee, Addison Shultz, and Brooke Burgess). (Photo two: Dr. Ronald Patterson, MSU president, pictured with Murray High School students, and students from Marshall, Calloway, and New Covenant. #murrayschools
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With more than 900 centers serving every corner of our incredible Commonwealth, FRYSC Coordinators continue to answer the call first made in 1991 — #WhateverItTakes. For 35 years, FRYSC Coordinators have shown up with heart, grit, and purpose, building powerful relationships between schools, homes, and communities to ensure students and families have what they need to thrive.
FRYSC Coordinators do extraordinary work with one clear mission: helping every student reach their fullest potential and succeed well into adulthood. This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we honor 35 years of impact, dedication, and life-changing work across Kentucky, and that deserves to be celebrated in a BIG way!
We appreciate Melissa Durham, FRYSC Director, Shelia Scott, FRYSC Assistant, and Andrea Morris, The Den Services Director. They definifely DO WHATEVER IT TAKES Each and Every Day! #murrayschools #kybuilt #35years #fryscstrong #whateverittakes
FRYSC Coordinators do extraordinary work with one clear mission: helping every student reach their fullest potential and succeed well into adulthood. This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we honor 35 years of impact, dedication, and life-changing work across Kentucky, and that deserves to be celebrated in a BIG way!
We appreciate Melissa Durham, FRYSC Director, Shelia Scott, FRYSC Assistant, and Andrea Morris, The Den Services Director. They definifely DO WHATEVER IT TAKES Each and Every Day! #murrayschools #kybuilt #35years #fryscstrong #whateverittakes
Dr. Ron K. Patterson, Ed.D., Murray State University President, will be the guest speaker at the Murray High School Black History Assembly in the MHS Taylor Gymnasium (main gym) , Friday, February 20, 2026.
The “Celebrating Black History Month: Representing Leadership, Education and Commitment.” event will begin at 2 p.m. with a Meet and Greet Reception at 1:30 p.m. The community is invited to attend.
Dr. Ron K. Patterson joined Murray State University as president on July 1, 2025. He was unanimously selected by the Board of Regents and members of the Presidential Search Committee following a comprehensive nationwide search. With more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education, he is committed to expanding academic initiatives, advancing student success, and cultivating collaborative partnerships on and off campus.
President Patterson believes that higher education is about relationships, resilience, and realization. His interactions with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, legislators and friends of the university fosters collaboration, inspires partnerships, and continues the tradition of Murray State University, the finest place we know.
Patterson and his wife, Jenny, have two children, Olivia, and Braylon, and a dog named Tundra. #murrayschools
The “Celebrating Black History Month: Representing Leadership, Education and Commitment.” event will begin at 2 p.m. with a Meet and Greet Reception at 1:30 p.m. The community is invited to attend.
Dr. Ron K. Patterson joined Murray State University as president on July 1, 2025. He was unanimously selected by the Board of Regents and members of the Presidential Search Committee following a comprehensive nationwide search. With more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education, he is committed to expanding academic initiatives, advancing student success, and cultivating collaborative partnerships on and off campus.
President Patterson believes that higher education is about relationships, resilience, and realization. His interactions with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, legislators and friends of the university fosters collaboration, inspires partnerships, and continues the tradition of Murray State University, the finest place we know.
Patterson and his wife, Jenny, have two children, Olivia, and Braylon, and a dog named Tundra. #murrayschools
The Murray Independent Transportation Department shares a heartfelt message in the passing for our former bus driver, Mr. Chuck Howe-Bus Driver #1901. The Murray Independent School District offers our sincerest condolences. He will be missed. #murrayschools
Congratulations to the 2026 Murray High School Homecoming Queen, Greer Miller, and her court from left: Presley Hatchett, Naya James, Ellen Rose Drew, Greer Miller, Bria Stiff, Rebekah Ellis, and Mercy Klotz. #murrayschools
Students in Dr. Drew Thompson's Murray High School Advanced Placement Psychology class are shown at the beginning and completion of their "Eggsperiment,"a weeklong parenting simulation in which students are responsible for the care of their egg babies around the clock. The lesson is a part of a unit on development and learning. #murrayschools
Murray Middle School fifth grade math teachers, Taylor Garland, and Jarrod Darnall, implemented the fifth grade Math Student of the Month Recognition this year. After being awarded a grant from the MISD Foundation For Excellence, these math teachers have recognized 30 students since the beginning of school, with six being recognized each month.
This outstanding math student criteria includes participation in class discussion, completing assigned work and extension work, demonstrating the TIGER traits, and showing improvement in any of these areas.
Students have their photo taken for the bulletin board recognition and receive a yard sign to display in their yard for the month. Garland and Darnall also reach out to parents with a positive message.
Students who have been recognized are pictured: (September): Veer Patel, Hazel Pizzo, Harper Ford, Bella Vigil, Grady Farr, Duncan Hoffman, (October) Tippy Poston, Molly Ryan, Brody White, Bill Kramer, Blakely Burke, Quinn David, (November) Maddox Forrest, Maddox Lusk, Carsyn Clementa, Vivienne Canon-Hull, Roman Crumble, Talia Karns, (December) Jay Zaidan, Penelope Kennedy, Thomas Rayburn, Kinsley Williams, Tegan Clark, Addie Moore,(January) Nick Broker, Claudia Debonis, Chloe Lynch, Isaiah Villaflor, Joseph Bell, and Cass Prohm.
On National Signing Day Wednesday afternoon surrounded by family, coaches, teammates and friends, Murray High standout wide receiver Isaiah Martin chose to stay home to play for his hometown Murray State Racers. Fielding offers from several college programs in the region, he picked the Racers over offers from the UT Martin, Eastern Kentucky, Pikeville and Bethel.
Martin accumulated 2167 receiving yards and 29 touchdown receptions in his Tiger career, along with several highlight reel level plays, helping Murray to a 14-1 record and a spot in the 3A State Championship game.
(picture and info by Steve Springer)
By STEVE SPRINGER @racercard
Martin accumulated 2167 receiving yards and 29 touchdown receptions in his Tiger career, along with several highlight reel level plays, helping Murray to a 14-1 record and a spot in the 3A State Championship game.
(picture and info by Steve Springer)
By STEVE SPRINGER @racercard
The Murray Independent School District expresses huge appreciation to the MISD Foundation For Excellence for their unwavering efforts to our students and district. We are equally appreciative to the donors who have made a commitment to continue the quality education to our students that began in 1872. #murrayschools
Congratulations to Murray High School senior, Bria Stiff, signing with Asbury University Women’s Eagles Soccer Program, a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA D-III) National Christian school.
A four-year member of the MHS Girls’ Soccer Team, Bria signed a letter of intent inside the Murray High School Library. During Bria’s MHS career, her team’s record was 53-25-3, and she scored 66 goals and 48 assists during her high school career A three-time All Region Team Honoree, Bria was an integral part of the team’s two All-A Region titles, 2-A Section title, two District Championships, and two Region Finalists.
Asbury University is a private Christian university in Wilmore, Kentucky, United States. The school offers 50-plus majors across 17 departments.
During the signing, Bria’s family was on hand, her parents, Brandi and Ray Stiff, her brother, Jack, and her grandmother Janice Kendall, and Doug Stiff, grandfather. MHS Girl’s Soccer Team members were on hand, as well as MHS Coaches, Michael Mangold, Lyndey Mangold, and Darren Jones. Todd Stewart and Eric Jacobs, Bria’s coaches from her PUMA travelling team were also on hand. #murrayschools
Free Developmental Screenings with the Murray Preschool/Head Start, Friday, March 6, 2026
Call 270-809-3826 to schedule your child. #murrayschools
Call 270-809-3826 to schedule your child. #murrayschools
Congratulations to the Murray High School 2026 Basketball Homecoming Court- Ellen Rose Drew, Rebekah Ellis, Naya James, Greer Miller, Mercy Klotz, Presley Hatchett, and Bria Stiff . The crowning will take place Friday, February 6, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. at Murray High School Taylor Gymnasium. Immediately following the crowning, the Murray High School Tigers will play CFS-- Christian Fellowship School. #murrayschools
Congratulations to our Murray Middle School fifth grade student writers who achieved top three recognition in The Murray Woman’s Club Short Story and Poetry Competition.
(pictured): Joseph Bell (“The Not Tragedy of the F-22”), Tippy Poston (“Winter”) and Aurora Fritz (“The Walk Home”). These students and their teachers will be recognized in March at the Murray Woman's Club Awards Night. #murrayschools
(pictured): Joseph Bell (“The Not Tragedy of the F-22”), Tippy Poston (“Winter”) and Aurora Fritz (“The Walk Home”). These students and their teachers will be recognized in March at the Murray Woman's Club Awards Night. #murrayschools
We salute and thank our Murray Independent School District School Counselors, Amber Gibbs and Laura Phillips @ MES, Leisa Faughn and Sarah Silvestre @ MMS, and Morgan Carman and Eli Lathram @ MHS during National School Counseling Week(NSCW), Feb 2-6.
The NSCW is sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) highlights the unique contributions of school counselors within U.S. school systems and their tremendous impact on student success. More than 131,000 school counselors provide students with academic, college/career and social/emotional development. This week, we celebrate all school counselors. We join @WeAreASCA in honoring the contributions of school counselors.
Every student deserves a school counselor to help with academic achievement strategies, managing emotions, applying interpersonal skills and planning for postsecondary options. School counselors #AmplifyStudentSuccess 4. School counseling programs throughout the U.S.
Please thank your local school counselors. #NSCW26 #AmplifyStudentSuccess. #murrayschools
Today was a great day throughout our Tiger campuses. We send a huge shout out to our Transportation Department and our special Tiger Transporters who assisted in ensuring students made it safely to school and home today! Thanks to our families and community who also assisted in the safety and caution on the roads today for our students! #murrayschools
