Congratulations to Murray High School cross country senior, Jade Green, signing with Thomas Moore University in Crestview Hills Kentucky. Green signed a letter of intent inside the MHS Library with her mom, Michelle Downey, step-father, Stephen Downey, and sister, Sydney Downey, and brother, Jacob Downey. Green's teammates were also present, along with other MHS staff and students.
Emily Chipman-MHS Cross Country Coach who has coached Green the past seven years, said Jade is dedicated, hardworking and consistent
. Green's ccomplishments include:
• Varsity runner since seventh grade
• 3 year team captain
• 2x Regional champion
• 2 X Region 1A Runner of the year
• 6 -time State qualifier
• Placed 13th at State for two consecutive years and 2x All State Award
• Dozens of placement medals from Middle School and High School races
• Numerous years, Region 1 A First team and all area team
most recently, Jade came in 3rd at the New Balance Runninglane National Championship XC Race Dec 6 2025 with a new individual PR of 19:59
• Only 1.85% of US high school girls run a sub 20 minute 5k
“We are so proud of her and hope Jade has a rich and fulfilling D2 running career at Thomas Moore University,” Emily Chipman said. #murrayschools
You are invited to join alumni, parents, and friends of Murray schools who have donated to the MISD Foundation’s triennial campaign which supports grants for teachers, enrichment activities for students, and assistance with tuition for families. Send tax-deductible contributions by mail to MISD Foundation, PO Box 1417, Murray, KY 42071 of donate online at www.murrayfoundation.net.
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Murray Middle School Band Students were selected for the First District Kentucky Music Education Association (FDKMEA) All District Middle School Band. MMS students chosen: DeeDee Shastri-first chair flute, Miah Arnett, second-Alternate Flute, Zoey Medeiros-fourth chair clarinet, Alex Broker, sixth chair clarinet, Desiree Williams, eigth chair clarinet, Johnathan Mehr, fifth chair Alto Sax, Gideon Ross, first chair baritone sax, Henry Mallory, first chair bassoon, Kai Mize Harper, second chair trumpet, Alex Park, third chair trumpet, Anthony Hughes, fourth chair trumpet, Caleb Zeiss, ninth chair trumpet, Fey Mayes, first chair french horn, Ethan Cyzewski, fourth chair french horn, Jaden Park, second chair snare, Amro Dalloul, third chair snare, Alana Patel, fourth chair snare, Abby Ridley, first alternate snare, and Adelaide Goselin, second alternate mallets.
The concert for will be held Saturday January 10, 2026, at Paducah Tilghman High School.
The concert for will be held Saturday January 10, 2026, at Paducah Tilghman High School.
(pictured from left:) Stella Swaggart, Dimitri Rubio, Miranda Mathis, and Mila Hicks
Murray High School students, Mila Hicks, Miranda Mathis, Stella Swaggart, and Dimitri Rubio were selected to perform in the 2026 Kentucky Music Educators Association’s All-State Chorus.
The concert will take place in Louisville on Friday, February 6, 2026, as part of the Kentucky Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.
They were chosen for this honor through competitive auditions held this year across the state. All four of these students perform in the Murray High School choir under the direction of Hunter Carter and April Sexton, both members of the Kentucky Music Educators Association, an association that represents over one-thousand Kentucky school music educators. This is the first time Hicks, Mathis, and Swaggart will perform in the All-State Choir.
Instructions for purchasing tickets for the 2026 All-State Chorus concert will be on the KMEA website under “All-State Tickets.”
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Murray High School students, Mila Hicks, Miranda Mathis, Stella Swaggart, and Dimitri Rubio were selected to perform in the 2026 Kentucky Music Educators Association’s All-State Chorus.
The concert will take place in Louisville on Friday, February 6, 2026, as part of the Kentucky Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.
They were chosen for this honor through competitive auditions held this year across the state. All four of these students perform in the Murray High School choir under the direction of Hunter Carter and April Sexton, both members of the Kentucky Music Educators Association, an association that represents over one-thousand Kentucky school music educators. This is the first time Hicks, Mathis, and Swaggart will perform in the All-State Choir.
Instructions for purchasing tickets for the 2026 All-State Chorus concert will be on the KMEA website under “All-State Tickets.”
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Murray Elementary School kindergarten students received complimentary books from Season’s Readings, Inc., a non-profit corporation located in Murray. Spearheaded by Mitch and Ashley Ryan, Season’s Readings has donated books to community kindergarten students since 2018.
Denise Whitaker, MES principal, said students participated in a math lesson last month that asked them to choose scholastic books they would purchase with ten dollars. Mitch Ryan, a Season’s Readings Board member, said this is a collaborative community project. Through Season’s Readings, MISD’s Murray Elementary and Calloway County School District Kindergarten students receive this gift of reading each year.
MES kindergarten students returned to their rooms after afternoon specials to find their books on their desks. The books were tied neatly with ribbons on each set of three books. Members of the Murray Fire Department were on hand to help surprise the students with their books and read to them.
Ryan said the corporation was out of a desire to add books to the many gifts children receive during the Christmas season. This holiday-time program is designed to give books to children in coordination with local organizations to foster reading development in young children.
Ashley Ryan, Ryan’s wife who assists with the community project, said the volunteers who have contributed to this effort have been a major help to this project and they are very thankful to all the outpouring support.
Special thanks to Mitch and Ashley Ryan and the community members who make this possible for our students!
For more information contact Season’s Readings at (270) 761-6880.
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Denise Whitaker, MES principal, said students participated in a math lesson last month that asked them to choose scholastic books they would purchase with ten dollars. Mitch Ryan, a Season’s Readings Board member, said this is a collaborative community project. Through Season’s Readings, MISD’s Murray Elementary and Calloway County School District Kindergarten students receive this gift of reading each year.
MES kindergarten students returned to their rooms after afternoon specials to find their books on their desks. The books were tied neatly with ribbons on each set of three books. Members of the Murray Fire Department were on hand to help surprise the students with their books and read to them.
Ryan said the corporation was out of a desire to add books to the many gifts children receive during the Christmas season. This holiday-time program is designed to give books to children in coordination with local organizations to foster reading development in young children.
Ashley Ryan, Ryan’s wife who assists with the community project, said the volunteers who have contributed to this effort have been a major help to this project and they are very thankful to all the outpouring support.
Special thanks to Mitch and Ashley Ryan and the community members who make this possible for our students!
For more information contact Season’s Readings at (270) 761-6880.
#murrayschools
The Murray Elementary School Choir is pictured during their recent Town and Gown Holiday performance. The MES Choir is directed by Katie Cornelison, Morgan Keeney, and Morgan Workman. #murrayschools
Please join us Thursday, December 11 @ 3 p.m. inside the MHS Library to congratulate Jade Green! Jade will be signing with Thomas More University. #murrayschools
The 2025-2026 Leadership Tomorrow Group attended Community Resources Day. During the day they visited the Tiger/Laker Christmas Warehouse and assisted in preparing items for the holiday season for children. Students then met with Debi Henry, Murray Art Guild Director, and learned about the history of the MAG and the new MAG facility.
A tour of the Calloway County Senior Citizens at the Weaks Center provided an overview of the daily services offered to the Murray and Calloway County senior citizens. Students ate lunch at the Center provided by the Senior Citizens Center and talked with patrons about their lives and interviewed them for a special Christmas Holiday Hero edition in the Murray Ledger & Times.
After a visit to Needline with Fran Smith, assistant director, the students concluded their day at Playhouse in The Park for an overview of the Murray Parks Department by Mike Sykes, and Wayne Shields-Hogue, Playhouse In The Park Director.
A heartfelt thanks is sent to our behind the scenes helpers with our community resources -their heartfelt work lends a special touch to everyone they touch!
Leadership Tomorrow is a year-long leadership program for Murray High and Calloway County High schools junior and senior students. Currently the students are hosting an online silent auction to raise funds for their program and their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. Online auction can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/LTAuction
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A tour of the Calloway County Senior Citizens at the Weaks Center provided an overview of the daily services offered to the Murray and Calloway County senior citizens. Students ate lunch at the Center provided by the Senior Citizens Center and talked with patrons about their lives and interviewed them for a special Christmas Holiday Hero edition in the Murray Ledger & Times.
After a visit to Needline with Fran Smith, assistant director, the students concluded their day at Playhouse in The Park for an overview of the Murray Parks Department by Mike Sykes, and Wayne Shields-Hogue, Playhouse In The Park Director.
A heartfelt thanks is sent to our behind the scenes helpers with our community resources -their heartfelt work lends a special touch to everyone they touch!
Leadership Tomorrow is a year-long leadership program for Murray High and Calloway County High schools junior and senior students. Currently the students are hosting an online silent auction to raise funds for their program and their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. Online auction can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/LTAuction
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Kara Brown’s Murray Elementary School second grade class visited Barbara Kough’s Kindergarten class prior to Thanksgiving break. The second-grade students read books to a kindergarten partner, and then together they made turkey hats. #murrayschools
The MHS choir performed two performances at the Murray Woman’s clubhouse. The group performed for their annual open house on Sunday. Today, the group performed for the Calloway County/Murray retired teachers luncheon. #murrayschools
(pictured left to right): Wyatt Riquelme, Will Leedy, and Ben Hughes
The Murray Middle School Sixth Grade Academic Team achieved second place overall at the Kentucky Association for Academic Competition (KAAC) Sixth Grade Showcase held at Calloway County Middle School.
Murray Middle students earned five awards in individual assessments and took second place in Quick Recall as a team.
Calloway won first, Murray claimed second, and South Livingston placed third.
Content Assessment Testing:
1st - Will Leedy
Social Studies
2nd - Ben Hughes
Science
5th - Ben Hughes
Language Arts
3rd - Wyatt Riquelme
Science
5th - Wyatt Riquelme
Arts and Humanities
The team is coached by Tamsyn Vertrees and Jarrod Darnall.#murrayschools
Our Murray Tiger administration, fans, alumni, and community showed up today in full black and gold. Our Tiger Spirit was on deck and ready to support our Tigers ' historical achievements.
We stood proud today as they ended their season 14-1, District and Regional champions, bringing home hardware and proclaiming their 2025 KHSAA Class 3A State Runner-Up victory.
A season going down in the books as these young men and coaches took their stand on Kroger Field. The gates opened for the Tigers at Kroger, and we are Roaring for you and with you! #murrayschools (team photo and trophy photo credit Steve Springer).
Congratulations to our 2025 KHSAA State Runner Up Team
14-1 Season
District Champions
Regional Champions
What a Great Season-We applaud you!!
(Photo credit: Steve Springer)
On the eve before the Tigers travel to Lexington for the State Championship game, a community pep rally inside the MHS Taylor Gymnasium honored the MHS Tigers. Coach Melvin Cunningham and Coach David Bloodworth helped create the black-and-gold spirit among the team and the crowd.
Former MHS Football Coach Mark Brady, who led the 1974 MHS team to a state championship, added the Tiger spirit to the group, while the 1974 MHS state championship alumni were recognized.
Special thanks to Tony Jarvis, MHS principal, and Ann Greenfield, MISD Athletic Director, for creating a moment in history as the Tigers take the road to claim their victory.
We are the Tigers-Once a Tiger Always a Tiger! Take your place in Lexington on Saturday and claim your victory! #murrayschools
Former MHS Football Coach Mark Brady, who led the 1974 MHS team to a state championship, added the Tiger spirit to the group, while the 1974 MHS state championship alumni were recognized.
Special thanks to Tony Jarvis, MHS principal, and Ann Greenfield, MISD Athletic Director, for creating a moment in history as the Tigers take the road to claim their victory.
We are the Tigers-Once a Tiger Always a Tiger! Take your place in Lexington on Saturday and claim your victory! #murrayschools
MHS Tiger Football Coach Melvin Cunningham announced the MHS Tigers will now leave Friday, Dec. 5 @ 7 a.m. for Lexington. All fans, alumni, and community members are invited to arrive by 6:45 a.m. at the John Hina Fieldhouse to send our team off with our huge Tiger Roars! #murrayschools
Murray Middle School students enjoyed a fun outing to Corvette Lanes as part of the school’s PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Reward Social for the months of October and November.
Students who met both behavior and academic expectations qualified to attend the trip, which recognizes and celebrates students who consistently demonstrate responsibility, respect, and readiness to learn. The event provided an opportunity for students to relax and celebrate their hard work.
Dr. David Meinschein, Ed.D., MISD Superintendent, visited the students while at Corvette Lanes and joined in on the fun.
Murray Middle School will continue monthly PBIS celebrations and supporting students as they grow, learn, and succeed. #murrayschools
Our Tigers are roaring and the community is rumbling with them. Please join us this Thursday evening, Dec. 4 @ 6:30 p.m. for a Community Pep Rally in the MHS Taylor Gymnasium. Then again on Friday, Dec,. 5 at 8:45 a.m. at the MHS Football Field House for the Team Send Off. Let's show our Tiger Roars for the team as they make this trek for the first time in over 30 years!
Special thanks toTrenchMedias for the photos and the up close and personal look at our players as they take the field each time leading our Tigers to an undefeated season!
See you Thursday night and Friday morning!
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Special thanks toTrenchMedias for the photos and the up close and personal look at our players as they take the field each time leading our Tigers to an undefeated season!
See you Thursday night and Friday morning!
#murraytigers
Photo: (back row left to right): Carrigan Tucker, Bria Stiff, Nate Johnston, Alex Sharp, Allyman Dalloul, Gavin Gorman, Ali Yarali, Logan Dodd, Tyce Gibson. Front row: Olivia McLaughlin, Adeline Pitman, Kenzie Myers, Emma Bailey, Emeri Whipple, Leela Monroe, Riley Morris, Aubrey Himelick, and Nadia Ghasemi.
A delegation of students from Murray High School were recognized for their participation in the Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA) Conference held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville.
Outstanding Delegate - Tyce Gibson
Outstanding Speaker - Gavin Gorman
Outstanding Speaker - Emeri Whipple
Ali Yarali served as co-chair of a committee during debate on day one of KYA. On day two, Yarali was selected amongst the delegates he chaired to serve as Pro Tempore in the Bluegrass House chamber where he facilitated debate over student proposed bills.
A group of four Murray High students wrote a bill over mandated recess time for students that sparked lively discussion at the conference. After two days of debate, the bill presented by Adeline Pitman, Kenzie Myers, Allyman Dalloul, and Nate Johnston passed through both chambers and was signed by the student governor.
Murray High School was also recognized as a Premier Delegation for their outstanding preparation at the conference amongst all students and advisors. The Murray High advisor for the conference was Michael Robinson with assistance from Gillian Miller.
A delegation of students from Murray High School were recognized for their participation in the Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA) Conference held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville.
Outstanding Delegate - Tyce Gibson
Outstanding Speaker - Gavin Gorman
Outstanding Speaker - Emeri Whipple
Ali Yarali served as co-chair of a committee during debate on day one of KYA. On day two, Yarali was selected amongst the delegates he chaired to serve as Pro Tempore in the Bluegrass House chamber where he facilitated debate over student proposed bills.
A group of four Murray High students wrote a bill over mandated recess time for students that sparked lively discussion at the conference. After two days of debate, the bill presented by Adeline Pitman, Kenzie Myers, Allyman Dalloul, and Nate Johnston passed through both chambers and was signed by the student governor.
Murray High School was also recognized as a Premier Delegation for their outstanding preparation at the conference amongst all students and advisors. The Murray High advisor for the conference was Michael Robinson with assistance from Gillian Miller.
Dr. David Meinschein, Ed.D, Murray Independent School District Superintendent, announced the Murray Independent School District will not be in session, Friday, December 5, 2025. Students, families, and community will travel to Lexington to watch the Tigers take on Christian Academy-Louisville, Saturday, December 6, 2025, 11 a.m. at Kroger Field, Lexington for the State Championship title.
Dr. David Meinschein, Ed.D indicated this day for students will not be required to be made up.
The following information was released by Ann Greenfield, MISD Athletic Director.
TICKET/SEATING INFORMATION:
Gates open 1 hour prior to kickoff.
All tickets must be purchased through GoFan. If you purchase these tickets by Wednesday, they are $17. After Wednesday they will be $20. Children 10 and under are free but they must still purchase a ticket on GoFan.
General Admission Link
https://gofan.co/event/5399587?schoolId=KY13134
There is an opportunity to purchase tickets for indoor seating (Longship Club) but these seats are on the home side. Here is the link for those seats. They are $27 before Wednesday; After Wednesday they are $30.
https://gofan.co/event/5400506?schoolId=KY13134
The MHS bench will be on the North Sideline so the best entrances will be Gates 1, 2, 3 or 4. Parking closest to these gates are the Green, Red and Purple parking lots. If you desire to sit in the Longship Club area the best entrances are Gates 10 and 11. Parking for these entrances is Blue.
BAGS AND CLEAR BAG POLICY
As a reminder, the SEC’s clear bag policy remains in place at Kroger Field for this event as an additional safety measure and to facilitate entry. All bags are subject to search. Each fan will be permitted to carry one large clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a 12” x 6” x 12” clear bag – plus a small clutch that does not exceed 4.5” x 6.5”. The small clutch allows privacy for small personal items and is also easily searched. The clear bag policy improves public safety by making bags easily searched and significantly reducing faulty bag searches. Any non-clear bags left unattended at the gates will be evaluated and disposed of.
CHAIR BACKS
Fans are welcome to bring stadium seats or seat cushions to the game; the seats or cushions should be no wider than 18 inches.
LiveStream
If you are unable to make the trip, the game will be streamed live on NFHS but there is a charge.
PER UK AND KHSAA STAFF. At no time will you be able to come onto the field unless you have proper credentials. Our school will be fined if we do not adhere to this directive.
Our Tigers are headed to state to play for the state title! Congratulations to the MHS Tigers #murrayschools
