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
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
Today Murray Middle School students and staff enjoyed the annual Thanksgiving meal. The meal was prepared by the MMS Cafeteria staff and was scrumptious! Special thanks to our Cafeteria staff and their efforts serving iour Tiger family!
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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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.)
Huge Roars for our Tiger Band today!
(Today's performance is at 3 p.m. Eastern.)
The Tigers advance again! Tiger Roars from Ty Holland Stadium as the Tigers advance to Round 3! #murrayschools
(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.
#murrayschools
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.
#murrayschools
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
Tonight Second Round of KHSAA Playoffs for the Tigers! Go Tigers!! #murrayschools
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)
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)
