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Proficient in Reading:
Elementary 32% | Middle 32% | High 29%
Distinguished in Reading:
Elementary 38% | Middle 39% | High 29%
Proficient in Math:
Elementary 35% | Middle 33% | High 40%
Distinguished in Math:
Elementary 34% | Middle 38% | High 31%
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Congratulations to the 2025 Murray Tiger Band for making it to the Semifinals!!
Huge Roars for our Tiger Band today!

(Today's performance is at 3 p.m. Eastern.)

7 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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The Tigers advance again! Tiger Roars from Ty Holland Stadium as the Tigers advance to Round 3! #murrayschools
7 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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(first photo, from left to right), Brandon Daughaday, Madelyn Sugg, Emerson Smee, Journie Merriss, and Caroline Tompkins. (Not pictured: Bria Stiff)

The Murray High School Chapter of Educators Rising attended the Regional Conference at Murray State University. Students competed in events related to a future teaching career and attended breakout sessions about issues and best practices related to education today.
MHS seniors, Bria Stiff and Caroline Tompkins, competed in the Educators Rising Moment competition, during which they gave a speech explaining why they want to become a teacher and who/what personally influenced that decision.
Brandon Daughaday placed third in the Job Interview competition.
Emerson Smee and Journie Merriss designed an Interactive Bulletin Board to assist Kindergarten students work on CVC words and rhyming. Madelyn Sugg created an Interactive Bulletin Board to help elementary students with addition and subtraction using ten frames and eventually only numbers/symbols.
Sarah Hultman, MHS math teacher, is the MHS Educators Rising advisor.
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7 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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Our Murray Middle Student Council members send a huge Thank You and Appreciation to all donations for the Meal Mission fundraiser. The carts are overflowing and today is last day to make a donation to assist our Murray/Calloway County Community. Donations will be taken until the end of school today in the front office of Murray Middle School! #murrayschools

7 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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Tonight Second Round of KHSAA Playoffs for the Tigers! Go Tigers!! #murrayschools
7 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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Since 2018, Emily Chipman’s Murray High School art students have been collaborating an artistic project with Murray Elementary School students.

Murray Elementary School students use their imaginations to describe a creature. These written assignments, that include a drawing, are then forwarded to MHS art students. Using stitching, patterns, and sewing skills, the high school students create a creature for the elementary school students.

“This is our favorite art project of the year because we learn a practical skill, sewing, while making something special for another person. We personally deliver the creatures to the students and that human connection makes it meaningful and special,” said Chipman. #murrayschools
(photos by Madelyn Sugg, Rebekah Ellis, and Kate Chipman, MHS yearbook students)
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Congratulations to Murray High School Seniors, Kendyll English and Kellen Crouch, selected to 1st Team All State. This is Kendyll's second 1st Team All State Recognition.

Tiger Roars for Kendyll and Kellen! We are proud of you! #murrayschools
7 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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Sherry Purdom, Community Education Director, and Layla Gibson, an MHS senior and Area Technology Carpentry Student, discussed the upcoming Mistletoe Marketplace November 22-23 today on Mornings on WNBS. Held at the Area Technology Center, the event is a branch of the MKY Cares committee. Over40 regional vendors providing baked goods, jewelry, crafts, student crafted items, and holiday decor will be on hand.

Area Technology Students will also be on hand with their hand-made items from each ATC Department.

We invite the community to visit next Satruday and Sunday. Saturday (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Sunday (1 to 5 p.m.)
Food Trucks will be on hand. Musical performances by the Calloway and Murray choirs as well as visits and pictures with Santa. #murrayschools

7 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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Sending Tiger Roars to our Murray High School Band as they travel to Indianapolis to perform Bands of America (BOA) Competition. Named the BOA Class A National Champion in both 2021 and 2024, the MHS Band will performtheir show “From Dusk 'til Dawn,” with their 124-member group this weekend in at the competition.
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We send our sincere appreciation to the Calloway County Chamber of Commerce for a great Salute to Schools luncheon. Hosted by The Murray Insurance Agency, the event spotlighted both Murray and Calloway County students. The event featured a Welcome and Veteran Appreciation, Pledge of Allegiance, Choir Performance, Student Speeches, LIFT Graduation Presentation, and school updates from Superintendents: Dr. David Meinschein, Ed.D., (MISD), Tres Settle (CCSD), and Dan Hicks (ATC Principal).

Special thanks to The Murray Insurance Agency for their lunch sponsorship and to CFSB Bank for hosting our students.
Shout out to our Murray students who participated: Welcome & Veteran Appreciation: Greer Bundren, Murray Middle School Pledge of Allegiance: Addi Haynes, Avery Collins, Jackson Burgess, and Gracen Cohoon. Murray Middle School Drama Club: Elin Davis, Greer Bundren, Elliot Smee, Thea Hultman, Indiana Ziemann, Tippy Poston, Peary Poston, Tegan Clark, Emily Parker, Staff, and Abby Meadows, Director.

Murray students sponsored by CFSB who described “Because I am a Tiger,” Murray High School,: Ali Yarali ,and Murray Middle School: Elin Davis.

Congratulations to our LIFT Graduates: Carley Alexander, Rebecca Burgess, Callie Clevenger, Sarah Collins, and Adam Haynes. #murrayschools

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Today a special tribute to our Veterans was hosted inside of the Murray Elementary School Gym. Veterans attended the ceremony with their family members at the school. Members of the MES Choir provided a heartfelt tribute to our Veterans. (To hear an excerpt, visit..... https://bit.ly/43LRziL)

We salute our Veterans and appreciate all you do for our Country! #murrayschools
7 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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On behalf of the Murray Independent School District, Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., expresses our appreciation and gratitude to our Veterans. #murrayschools
7 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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The Murray Middle School 7th and 8th grade delegation had an exceptional showing at the Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA), a statewide program that brings students together to serve as youth legislators, debating bills, running for offices, and learning firsthand about Kentucky’s government and civic process.
MMS students represented their school with confidence, leadership, and strong civic engagement, earning Premier Delegation status for their outstanding performance throughout the conference.
Several students received special recognition for their exemplary work. Devanshi Shastri and Laurel Johnson were selected as Outstanding Speakers by school advisors from across the state, highlighting their strength in public speaking and advocacy. Additionally, Adalyn Tucker was honored with the Outstanding Delegate Award, recognizing her leadership, preparation, and overall excellence. Tucker was recommended by her advisors, Heidi Mallory and Krista Fielder.
“We are incredibly proud of our students for representing Murray Middle School at such a high level. Their accomplishments reflect their dedication, talent, and commitment to making a positive impact,” said Heidi Mallory, MMS 6-8 Assistant Principal and KYA advisor.
7 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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Tiger Roars to Murray Middle School Speech Team who took third place and won thirteen awards at the Racer Classic held on the campus of Murray State University. Calloway won first and Henry County (TN) claimed second. The Murray Middle School Speech Team is coached by Michael Robinson and Jennifer McCafferty.

Tiger Roars to Murray High Speech Team took first place and thirty-four awards at the Racer Classic on the campus of Murray State University. Murray High won top honors out of eleven schools participating. Graves County, second, and Henry County (TN) placed third. The Murray High Speech Team is coached by Michael Robinson with Jennifer McCafferty and Drew Thompson. #murrayschools




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Photo one: (left to right) Murray Chief of Police Sam Bierds, Tegan Clark, Mills Buchanan (back) Amiya Nolan and Asher Thomas (front).


Murray Middle School fifth graders attended a DARE Program Graduation Ceremony inside MMS Auditorium as a conclusion to the ten-week course. The Murray Police Department provided a pizza party, shirts, and certificates to the students.

SRO Patrick Morris conducted a ten-week Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) class with all fifth-grade student classes. Communication skills and confidence building are the main components of the sessions. Life Skills, Peer Pressure, and Stressful Situations are also recognized.

Morris said the DARE program is beneficial in molding the next generation ‘s responsible decision making.

The Murray Independent School District is appreciative to The Murray Police Department for their partnership and assisting our students! #murrayschools
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Congratulations to our MHS Tigers advancing to Round 2 at Ty Holland Stadium in the KHSAA playoffs. #murrayschools
7 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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It's Tiger Football Time in Tiger Town Friday night! #murrayschools
8 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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Murray Middle School Student Council invites you to join their Needline Community-Wide Drive! #murrayschools
8 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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Our Murray Preschool Headstart locations enjoyed Halloween Festivites with numerous fun events. #murrayschools
8 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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During the week of November 3-7, the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and schools across the United States celebrate the 2025 National School Psychology Week (NSPW).

This week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities.

This year's theme, "Finding Your Path," reflects the ways that school psychologists help students, families, and school communities set and achieve their goals. We commend the work of our school psychologists, Lindsey Hansen and Morgan McCall, who make a difference every day! #murrayschools
8 months ago, Sherry Purdom
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