Dr. David Meinschein, Ed.D., MISD Superintendent, visited the Murray Preschool Head Start Ruby Simpson and Whitten Centers today. Students enjoyed their special-planned Thanksgiving Parades with Dr. Meinschein. While visiting the Ruby Simpson Center, Dr. Meinschein and students recorded a special Thanksgiving message. To listen visit: https://bit.ly/3XiymkU

The Murray Independent School District Sends Warm Thanksgiving greetings to our families and commuinity! #murrayschools

You're invited to send our Tigers to the Semi-Finals--Let's send our Tigers to Erlanger with our Tiger Roars! #murrayschools

Photo One: Middle School (left to right) - Daisy Mireles, Maggie Finney, Sylvie Beckers, Natalia Price, DeeDee Shastri, Shiva Shastri, Henry Mallory, Quinn Gibbs, CeCe Futrell, Claudia DeBonis, and Aurora Fritz.

Photo Two: Murray High School (back row left to right): - Lylah Bennett, Chyanne Miller, Alexis Ray, Khush Patel, Laney Like, Prajna Pathak, Zelda DeYeso-Danz, Lydia Smith. (front row) - Faith McCafferty, Zoey Mason, Emma Bailey, Arlo Vance

The Murray Middle and Murray High Speech Teams took second place overall at the Graves County Tournament. In the senior high division, Henry County Tennessee took first, Murray second, and Calloway third. In the junior division, Calloway claimed first, Murray Middle second, and Henry County Tennessee third.
Murray Middle Speech Team students placed in the following events:

DECLAMATION
5th - Daisy Mireles
6th - Natalia Price

DRAMATIC INTERP
5th - CeCe Futrell

DUO ACTING
1st - Claudia DeBonis & Alicia L.

EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
1st - DeeDee Shastri

HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION
3rd - Henry Mallory
5th - Shiva Shastri
6th - Aurora Fritz

IMPROMPTU SPEAKING
1st - DeeDee Shastri

ORATORY
5th - Sylvie Beckers

POETRY
1st - DeeDee Shastri
2nd - Daisy Mireles
5th - Maggie Finney
6th - Alicia L.

PROSE
1st - Quinn Gibbs
5th - CeCe Futrell

STORYTELLING
5th - Claudia DeBonis

Murray High School Speech Team students placed in the following events in the senior high division:
BROADCASTING
2nd - Lydia Smith

DECLAMATION
1st - Lydia Smith
3rd - Chyanne Miller
4th - Roman Anderson

DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION
2nd - Faith McCafferty

EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
1st - Prajna Pathak

HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION
1st - Faith McCafferty
3rd - Emma Bailey

IMPROVISATIONAL DUO
2nd - Emma Bailey & Zoey Mason

PROGRAM ORAL INTERPRETATION
2nd - Alexis Ray
3rd - Emma Bailey

PROSE
2nd - Zelda DeYeso-Danz
6th - Arlo Vance

STORYTELLING
1st - Laney Like
3rd - Khush Patel

The Murray Middle School Speech Team is coached by Michael Robinson and Jennifer McCafferty. The Murray High Speech Team is coached by Michael Robinson with Jennifer McCafferty and Drew Thompson.

Congratulations to our Murray High School Tigers-Advance to the Semi-Finals! Murray High defeated Lexington Catholic 20-14 in Overtime. Tigers are now in the Top Four and play Loyd Memorial Friday, November 28, in Erlanger, Kentucky.. History occurred tonight in Ty Holland Stadium, and our Tiger Roars are loud! #murrayschools

Our Murray Elementary School little Tigers enjoyed their Thanksgiving meal prepared by the MES Lunch Cafeteria Ladies. Shout out to these Ladies for all they do each day to ensure our students have tasty, nutritious meals. Out student's faces deliver a happy Friday Thanksgiving greetings to each of you! #murrayschools

Tonight the Murray High Tigers face third round of playoffs in an undefeated season. We send a huge thanks to Murray Ledger and Times Sports Writer Jon Wright for a black and gold tribute in today's Murray Ledger and Times. Remembering our history, our footbal state Championship Alumni who visited our team back in September was a wonderful reminder of the significant Football Tiger Tradition we hold dear to our hearts! Thanks Jon Wright!

Jon Wright--- Tonight, Murray High will face a state power in Lexington Catholic as it tries to reach the sub-state round of the Kentucky State Football Playoffs for the first time since 2020.
This is the first time this has happened in Class 3A, where the Tigers were placed ahead of this season. All of the other seasons for Tiger football were spent in either 2A or A.
When four members of the Murray High 1974 State Championship Football team came to talk to the current team ahead of its homecoming game back in September, the occasion produced this moment in the locker room of the John Hina Fieldhouse where the current and former players posed with matching jersey numbers. On the front row, from far left, were: Mark Bradey assistant coach on the ’74 team, Gage Chapman, (current running back/linebacker—20); Dale McCuiston (’74 starting defensive back 20); Craig Suiter (’74 starting lineman—75); Ryan Walls (current starting lineman—75); Steve Porter (’74 starting lineman—73); Jaden McGehee (current starting lineman—73); Doug Shelton (’74 starting running back/defensive back—24) and Jordan Westbrook (current starting defensive back—24).

Let's Do This Tigers! The Murray Independent School District is chanting Tigers, Tigers, Tigers! #murrayschools

Murray High School students showcase the Holiday Ornaments that will be available this weekend at the Mistletoe Marketplace. Ornaments were made by Emily Chipman's Art Classes and will be sold by the FRYSC and The Den Services to assist with Tiger Christmas and ongoing programs. As the event gets closer --Dan Hicks, Community Education Advisory Chair and ATC Principal, is waiting for Santa at the ATC prior to the event's kick off on Saturday.

Mistletoe Marketplace features over 40 vendors featuring student creations, crafts, baked goods, and more. Saturday, November 22 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, November 23, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will be held at the Murray Calloway County Area Technologyt Center, 126 Robertson Road North, Murray, Ky 42071 #murrayschools

The Murray High School Tiger family enjoyed their annual Thanksgiving meal. A big shout out to the MHS Cafeteria Staff Ladies who prepared this meal as well as the numerous Tiger family members who assisted in serving and cleaning after the meal. #murrayschools

Calling All VOLUNTEERS!

It’s time to sign up for our Tiger Christmas Program! In an effort to stay current with our digital world, we’ve created an electronic sign-up for this year. Please be patient with us as we navigate this new process for the first time. 😊

If you are interested in volunteering, simply click the link at the bottom of this email. We have several volunteer dates available, but December 10, 11, and 16 are our family shopping days and where we need the most support.

You can find all volunteer options at the link below or by using the attached QR code:

LINK:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090549A4AE2AA4FC1-60527183-christmas

Please feel free to share this link with others who may be interested in volunteering.
Please note: If a student wishes to volunteer, they must reach out to a FRYSC staff member. We carefully schedule student service to ensure confidentiality.

Today was the Thanksgiving meal prepared by our Murray Middle School Food Service Cafeteria ladies. Always an eventful and special time of Thanksgiving among the Tiger family! We so appreciate the effort these ladies do to prepare the food each day for our students. We are Thankful! #murrayschools

Today we celebrate our entire Murray Independent community! Murray Independent School District is proud to share strong results from the 2024–2025 Kentucky Accountability Report. Murray Elementary, Murray Middle (6–8), and Murray High each earned an overall rating of Blue, and Murray Middle (4–5) earned an overall rating of Green. These ratings reflect the hard work of our students and the dedication and team work of our teachers, staff, and school community who make Murray a place where excellence thrives. #MurraySchools

Full results can be viewed here: https://reportcard.kyschools.us/

During the November MISD Board Meeting MHS Boys’ Golf, MHS Boys’ Soccer, MHS Boys’ Soccer Coach Jared Rosa Coach of the Year, and Jade Green, Back to Back Regional Champion. (Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent, is pictured with MISD Board Members, Dr. Richard Crouch, Chair, Shawn Smee, Vice Chair, Robyn Pizzo,Adam Seiber and Gina Winchester.)

MHS Boys’ Soccer-2025 Kentucky 2A Champion Recognition
Region 1 Coach of the Year Jared Rosa
(photo one)

MHS Boys' Soccer Players Pictured: Xavier Robinson (Senior), Kellen Crouch (Senior), Paxton Mastera, Drew Foley (Senior), Hank Fronza (Senior), Elias Houck, Liam Sykes, and Micah Wyatt. (Brady Burkeen (Senior) not pictured).
Coaches:
Jared Rosa -Region One Coach of the Year
Nathan Crafton
Aaron Bickleman

MHS Boys’ Golf
(photo 2)
KHSAA Bowling Green State Finals-Ian Dahncke, Maddox Mitchell, Reed Jarvis. Coaches Josh Morris and Chad English

Jade Green, Back-to-Back Regional Champion
(photo 3)
Jade finished with an impressive time of 20:31.10 and advanced to the KHSAA State Meet in Lexington.

Congratulations to Mahalia Rickman-Murray Elementary School Special Education Teacher, selected as the West Kentucky Star Teacher of the Month.

Mahaila is pictured with her family, and Scott Walker from Scott Walker Construction, sponsor of the award.

Congratulations Mrs. Rickman for this esteemed honor! #murrayschools

(photo one) Crista Jennings, MES Attendance Clerk, November Tiger Pride Award recipient, pictured with Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent, and Dr. Richard Crouch, MISD Board member chair.
(photo two) John Karanja, MHS English Teacher and November Tiger Pride Staff Award recipient, pictured with Dr. David Meinschein, Ed.D., MISD Superintendent, and Dr. Richard Crouch, MISD Board member chair.
(photo three) Christy Seavers of Sonic, partners with award to provide merchandise and special offers in honor of this month’s recipients.


Murray Independent School District recognized the first recipients of the newly established Tiger Pride Award during the November MISD Board meeting. Created to recognize one staff member and one educator each month who exemplify exceptional service, character, and commitment to MISD students and community, honorees are nominated by their peers, with nominations highlighting the meaningful impact each individual has on their school.

November’s Tiger Pride Staff Award was presented to Crista Jennings, attendance clerk at Murray Elementary School. Known for her warmth, compassion, and unwavering dedication, Jennings is often described as the welcoming face of the school. She consistently makes students, families, volunteers, and colleagues feel valued and supported, demonstrating servant leadership in all she does.

John Karanja, English teacher at Murray High School was recognized as November’s Tiger Pride Educator Award. For more than 20 years, Karanja has influenced generations of students not only through outstanding instruction but also by modeling kindness, sincerity, and genuine care for others. His thoughtful teaching, deep relationships with students, and ongoing support for colleagues make him a beloved and respected presence within the district.

MISD also recognizes and appreciates the support of local business partner Christy Seavers of Sonic, who joined the celebration to provide merchandise and special offers in honor of this month’s recipients.

The Tiger Pride Award reflects MISD’s commitment to celebrating excellence, dedication, and the everyday actions that make our schools welcoming, engaging, and successful places for students to learn and grow. #murrayschools

(photo front left to right) - Ali Yarali, Faith McCafferty, Elin Davis, Anastasia Arkova, Khush Patel. (back row) Aiden Cothran, Alexis Ray, Laney Like, and Ellie Klarer.

The Murray High Speech Team took sixth after competing against forty-one schools at the Paul Laurence Dunbar Invitational Tournament in Lexington.

Students advanced to the final round of competition in the following events:

DRAMATIC INTERPETATION
1st - Faith McCafferty

EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
4th - Ali Yarali

HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION
5th - Faith McCafferty

IMPROMPTU SPEAKING
6th - Ali Yarali

PROSE
6th - Ellie Klarer

STORYTELLING
4th - Laney Like

Also, Murray Middle School Speech Team member Elin Davis placed fifth overall in Broadcasting in the middle school competition. The Murray High Speech Team is coached by Michael Robinson with Jennifer McCafferty and Drew Thompson. The Murray Middle Speech Team is coached by Michael Robinson and Jennifer McCafferty.

Students in Amy McDowell’s Murray High School Accounting and Finance class recently played Monopoly to apply the accounting skills they were learning. Students journalized transactions and reconciled their cash throughout the game. Monopoly games were donated by community members. #murrayschools

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Murray Preschool Head Start students enjoyed a Family Farm Event at the Ruby Simpson Child Development Center. Students are learning about animals and the animals’ favorite foods. This special hands-on experience provided children with the opportunity to feed pumpkins to the farm animals.
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Murray High School junior, Franklin Civitella, led an after-school Italian Heritage cooking class for MHS Multicultural Club members. The club provided bread with olive oil and herbs for dipping as an appetizer along with Caesar salad. Civitella instructed basic kitchen rules and presentation of the dishes, modeling what each group would be doing. Students learned how to make pasta from homemade dough and added their own filling to make ravioli. Upon completion, students enjoyed their own work topped with pesto, parmesan, and fresh parsley. Civitella served his premade tiramisu for dessert.

Civitella is an Area Technology Culinary Student who is passionate about cooking, sharing his skills with others, and pursuing this as a career.

Carley Alexander, MHS Spanish instructor, is the MHS Multicultural Club sponsor.