Murray ISD -

In recognition Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Murray/Calloway County hospital is partnering with Abby Dowdy, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, to host "Hope & Healing," today September 23, 2025. The event will be held in The Murray Room at the CFSB Center (Entrance A) from 3 to 4:30 p.m., and is free to the public. and will be held in The Murray Room at the CFSB Center – (Entrance A).

- Resource Information – 3 pm – 3:30 pm
- Learning Session with Dr. Abby Dowdy – 3:30 pm
- Q&A to follow

A Murray native and a Murray High School graduate, Dowdy has returned her hometown community to practice as the first and only Psychologist at Murray Calloway County Hospital. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University in 2020. Prior to that, she received a master’s degree from the University of Indianapolis and an Undergraduate degree from Transylvania University.

The event is to raise awareness about suicide, reduce stigma surrounding mental health, and connect the community with critical prevention resources. “Our goal is to open the conversation, support those affected, and help our community know they are not alone,” said Dr. Abby Dowdy. “Every life matters, and together we can foster hope and healing.”

A moment of silence will honor those lost to suicide and offer support to families and friends impacted by such loss. Mental health support will be available on-site for anyone in need during the event. All are welcome, including individuals, families, educators, healthcare workers, and community partners. Attendees will also have access to a resource fair with local organizations offering support, information, and services. #murrayschools

Our in-person trainings have concluded and our online training is now available to become an approved volunteer. To view the MISD Volunteer page on our website, visit: https://www.murray.kyschools.us/o/misd/page/volunteer-information

Please review the following steps:

A. Complete the Volunteer application-(front and back). Please ensure your social security and driver's license number is included @ https://drive.google.com/file/d/17PfGGPgk7SeNtgtpzSi0TjpoX4F-wevV/view?usp=sharing
B. Review the on-line power point: https://rb.gy/8ygls
C. Complete the quiz: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoB1TNQo9gZ7ZjS8UHd7TaZ6LU2fOfo5z4iMMrUUWS_ZPmxQ/viewform?usp=header
D. If you are new to the program and have never volunteered with the MISD a $10 fee is required to complete your background check at the state. Once the $10 is paid—the background check is good for five years. However, a yearly training is required. The $10 will need to be dropped off at the board office with your paperwork.
E. If you have volunteered before and know you have a background check on file-you will need to check to see if the background check is still good, or a new one is required.
F. To check verification please email sherry.purdom@murray.kyschools.us before submitting you completed paperwork.
G. Do not submit paperwork until you have checked the expiration of your background check. Submitting paperwork without this verification will not be approved until this step is completed.
If a new background check is not required, all forms may be emailed to sherry.purdom@murray.kyschools. However, if a new background check is required, please submit all paperwork to the MISD Board Office, 208 S. 13th Street, with $10. (Checks should be made to the MISD).
*Please note if you are a former employee of the MISD and a six-month lapse has occurred since your employment, a new background check will be required.

Murray High School 2025 Football Welcome To The Jungle Homecoming was a full slate of activities. We congratulate the 2025 MHS Football Queen, Sasha Patel, and her court, Kate Chipman, Hannah Elmore, Kendyll English, Flora Falwell, and Carrigan Tucker.

We welcomed home alumni to their alma mater from the 1965, 1975, and 2005 classes for their reunions,
Homecoming ended with a great finale as the MHS Tigers defeated the Marshall County Marshals, #murrayschools

Murray High School " Welcome to The Jungle Homecoming," is celebrated today at Murray High School, as members of the 1965 and 1975 graduating classes visited Murray High School classes and students. A light lunch was provided by the Murray High School Alumni & Friends Association in the library. MHS alumni from the 1965 and 1975 classes, Ben Humphrey(65), Joe Ward(65), Mark Williams(75) and Marti Erwin(65) spoke to MHS classes about their days at MHS and their careers after high school graduation.

MHS alumni from the 1975 class and members of the 1974 State Championship Football team, spoke to the MHS football team members in the John Hina Fieldhouse describing their days as MHS Football players. 1974 State Championship Football alumni, Dale McCuiston, Steve Porter ,Doug Shelton, and Craig Suiter, were the former football team speakers. Former assistant coach of the 1974 state championship team, Mark Brady, also spoke to current players.

Melvin Cunningham, MHS Football Coach and members of the football presented these alumni with former playing jerseys with their 1974 respective numbers from their MHS playing days. Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD superintendent, was on hand to greet alumni.

Members of the 1965 class are celebrating their 60-Year reunion, and 1975 graduates are celebrating their 50-Year reunion. Groups will be at the game this evening as MHS Tigers play the Marshall County Marshals. Kick-off time is 7 p.m., with crowing of the football queen at 6:40 p.m.

Thank you Murray High Alumni for sharing your story-We Welcome you home to your alma-mater!

Special thanks to Tony Jarvis, MHS principal, and The Murray High School Alumni & Friends Association for hosting this event at Murray High School. #murrayschools