We send sincere appreciation and thanks to our community for our Back To School Block Party hosted by the Murray FRYSC and Calloway FRYSC. The event for Preschool-12th grade students at both Murray and Calloway was a full evening of welcome back for our students! #murrayschools
Important Back to School Information:
Murray Middle 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students may bring their supplies for their lockers on Back-to-School Dates. Students are free to bring locker items. Please remember, all decorations must go inside the locker. However, no decorations held with adhesives (tape/stickers) are permissible. Magnets, photos, mirrors, and locker shelves are allowed.
For 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th grade back to school nights, enter through the main front entrance (Main Street). For 6th grade back to school night, enter through the carbo entrance (the door in between the cafeteria door and front entrance doors). (You may come and go anytime between times listed. The entire process should take about 30 minutes.
Please be prepared to pay your student fee of $30 during your back-to-school night. This fee covers computer technology, maintenance of student technology equipment, toner cartridges for student printing, computerized instructional programs literacy program-student novels/instructional tools science program, covers replenishment of consumable instructional materials, art program projects and activities for students throughout the school year, and locker fee. #murrayschools
Murray Middle 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students may bring their supplies for their lockers on Back-to-School Dates. Students are free to bring locker items. Please remember, all decorations must go inside the locker. However, no decorations held with adhesives (tape/stickers) are permissible. Magnets, photos, mirrors, and locker shelves are allowed.
For 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th grade back to school nights, enter through the main front entrance (Main Street). For 6th grade back to school night, enter through the carbo entrance (the door in between the cafeteria door and front entrance doors). (You may come and go anytime between times listed. The entire process should take about 30 minutes.
Please be prepared to pay your student fee of $30 during your back-to-school night. This fee covers computer technology, maintenance of student technology equipment, toner cartridges for student printing, computerized instructional programs literacy program-student novels/instructional tools science program, covers replenishment of consumable instructional materials, art program projects and activities for students throughout the school year, and locker fee. #murrayschools
Congratulations to Coy Samons, former Murray Independent School District Superintendent, as a 2025 Chamber nominee for Educator of The Year. Samons, who recently retired after a 37-year Distinguished Educational Career, was recognized as a nominee at the recent Annual Chamber Celebration.
The MISD congratulates Scott Pile -the 2025 Educator of the Year, and Erica Gray, also an Educator of the Year nominee. Pile and Gray are with Calloway County Schools.
Samons (center) is pictured with his wife, Ann (left), Belinda Taylor (back left), MISD administrative assistant to the superintendent, and Whitney York, MISD assistant superintendent. Dr. David Meinschein, MISD Superintendent, is pictured to the right of Coy Samons. #murrayschools
The MISD congratulates Scott Pile -the 2025 Educator of the Year, and Erica Gray, also an Educator of the Year nominee. Pile and Gray are with Calloway County Schools.
Samons (center) is pictured with his wife, Ann (left), Belinda Taylor (back left), MISD administrative assistant to the superintendent, and Whitney York, MISD assistant superintendent. Dr. David Meinschein, MISD Superintendent, is pictured to the right of Coy Samons. #murrayschools
Looking forward to seeing you today at Murray Middle School! #murrayschools
We enjoyed seeing our little Tigers today at Murray Elementary School Fee Day! #murrayschools
Wednesday, July 23rd – Murray Elementary School Summer Registration - Fee Day –
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Please be prepared to pay your student fee of $30 during fee day.) Transportation forms must be completed to ride the bus the first days of school. Home Visit Times are given out. New students are asked to turn in all remaining paperwork.
MES PTO will have information and $5 t-shirts for sale as long as they last.
A Murray Independent Volunteer Training in will be held in the MES Gym at 12:15 p.m. MES invites families to come to this training to be able to volunteer soon after school starts. However, volunteers may attend the other trainings at the other schools and Board Office if this one isn’t convenient. In addition to the numerous volunteer opportunities, Parents and grandparent volunteers are invited to assist with Safety Patrol in the mornings from 7-7:20 a.m. once a week in a hallway, or with a car line to keep students safe. The FRYSC also has numerous volunteer opportunities available. #murrayschools
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Please be prepared to pay your student fee of $30 during fee day.) Transportation forms must be completed to ride the bus the first days of school. Home Visit Times are given out. New students are asked to turn in all remaining paperwork.
MES PTO will have information and $5 t-shirts for sale as long as they last.
A Murray Independent Volunteer Training in will be held in the MES Gym at 12:15 p.m. MES invites families to come to this training to be able to volunteer soon after school starts. However, volunteers may attend the other trainings at the other schools and Board Office if this one isn’t convenient. In addition to the numerous volunteer opportunities, Parents and grandparent volunteers are invited to assist with Safety Patrol in the mornings from 7-7:20 a.m. once a week in a hallway, or with a car line to keep students safe. The FRYSC also has numerous volunteer opportunities available. #murrayschools
The Murray Independent School District invites parents of students, and community friends to join the Murray Independent School District Volunteer program, one of the most successful in Kentucky, averaging 23,000 to 30,000 volunteer hours each year. During the 2024-2025 year, 509 volunteers attended the numerous volunteer trainings offered to become approved certified volunteers. This past year volunteers logged 31,600 hours. A breakdown includes Murray Elementary School (5,000), Murray Middle School (2,500), Murray Preschool-Head Start (1,950), Murray High School (650), MISD Athletics (4,000), MHS and MMS Band (13,000), Academic Clubs (2,000), and Booster Club (2,500).
To volunteer in any capacity, including chaperoning a field trip, all MISD volunteers must meet all approved requirements before they are allowed to volunteer. All MISD volunteers are required to attend yearly volunteer trainings and have a current approved state background check on file. (While background checks are good for five years, there is a suggested $10 fee for new and updated background checks).
New volunteers, who 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 current for five years. However, yearly training is required.
(If a former employee of the MISD and a six-month lapse has occurred since your employment, a new background check will be required.) The trainings last approximately 30 minutes, and there is no registration required to attend.
Please refer to the included graphics for Volunteer training dates and times. Remember No Registration is required
Sherry Purdom-Volunteer Director
#murrayschools
To volunteer in any capacity, including chaperoning a field trip, all MISD volunteers must meet all approved requirements before they are allowed to volunteer. All MISD volunteers are required to attend yearly volunteer trainings and have a current approved state background check on file. (While background checks are good for five years, there is a suggested $10 fee for new and updated background checks).
New volunteers, who 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 current for five years. However, yearly training is required.
(If a former employee of the MISD and a six-month lapse has occurred since your employment, a new background check will be required.) The trainings last approximately 30 minutes, and there is no registration required to attend.
Please refer to the included graphics for Volunteer training dates and times. Remember No Registration is required
Sherry Purdom-Volunteer Director
#murrayschools
The 2024-2025 Murray High School Yearbook can be picked up today, Tuesday, July 22 from 1 -3 p.m. at Murray High School during Freshman and Sophomore fee and schedule day. #murrayschools
Murray High School Freshman and Sophomore students today is the last day, Tuesday, July 22, for your fee day and schedule pick up from 1 to 3 p.m. at Murray High School. Be sure and register on-line prior to arriving!
We will see you this afternoon! #murrayschools
We will see you this afternoon! #murrayschools
Today Monday, July 21, and tomorrow July 22, from 1 -3 p.m. at Murray High School is Fee and Schedule day for Freshman and Sophomore students and their families. Students can pick up schedules, pay fees and handle 2025-2026 back to school registration.
***Please remember to complete online registration prior to attending Fee day. #murrayschools
***Please remember to complete online registration prior to attending Fee day. #murrayschools
Online Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open
Registration Reminder: While completing the forms, parents and guardians need to also complete the online Household Income Form (HIF) as a part of the registration process. It can be completed by using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal App, select More, and then Meal Benefits.
If you need assistance resetting your password or accessing technology to complete the online registration process, please contact your child’s school or email parentportal@murray.kyschools.us with your name and your child’s name.
First day of school for students is August 7. #murrayschools
Registration Reminder: While completing the forms, parents and guardians need to also complete the online Household Income Form (HIF) as a part of the registration process. It can be completed by using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal App, select More, and then Meal Benefits.
If you need assistance resetting your password or accessing technology to complete the online registration process, please contact your child’s school or email parentportal@murray.kyschools.us with your name and your child’s name.
First day of school for students is August 7. #murrayschools
🎉🎒 You're Invited! 🎒🎉
Join us for the Murray Independent Back-to-School Block Party — a fun-filled event for the whole family!
📍 Location: MSU CFSB Center – Entrance B
📅 Date: July 17
⏰ Time: 4:00-7:00
✨ Enjoy:
🎠 Carnival Games
🩺 Health & Wellness Resources
🏡 Community Resource Booths
🍧 Refreshments & Treats
🎁 And so much more!
Let’s kick off the new school year with fun, connection, and everything you need to get started strong! 💛🖤
We can’t wait to see our Tiger Families there! 🐯🎈
#MurrayPride #BackToSchool #TigerFamily #MISDCommunity
Join us for the Murray Independent Back-to-School Block Party — a fun-filled event for the whole family!
📍 Location: MSU CFSB Center – Entrance B
📅 Date: July 17
⏰ Time: 4:00-7:00
✨ Enjoy:
🎠 Carnival Games
🩺 Health & Wellness Resources
🏡 Community Resource Booths
🍧 Refreshments & Treats
🎁 And so much more!
Let’s kick off the new school year with fun, connection, and everything you need to get started strong! 💛🖤
We can’t wait to see our Tiger Families there! 🐯🎈
#MurrayPride #BackToSchool #TigerFamily #MISDCommunity
📱 BIG NEWS, TIGER FAMILIES! 🐾
Murray Independent Schools now has an official app — and it's your new go-to hub for all things MISD! 🎉
Stay in the loop with:
✅ School announcements
✅ Calendars & events
✅ Lunch menus
✅ Sports updates
✅ Push notifications & emergency alerts
✅ And SO much more — all in one place!
🔍 Just search “Murray Independent Schools” in the App Store or Google Play and hit download today!
Let’s stay connected and make this school year the best one yet! 💛🖤
#TigerPride #MISDApp #StayConnected
Murray Independent Schools now has an official app — and it's your new go-to hub for all things MISD! 🎉
Stay in the loop with:
✅ School announcements
✅ Calendars & events
✅ Lunch menus
✅ Sports updates
✅ Push notifications & emergency alerts
✅ And SO much more — all in one place!
🔍 Just search “Murray Independent Schools” in the App Store or Google Play and hit download today!
Let’s stay connected and make this school year the best one yet! 💛🖤
#TigerPride #MISDApp #StayConnected
Be Sure and Mark Your Calendars-Back To School Block Party is always a favorite with our students, families, and community! See you Thursday! #murrayschools
Murray High School Junior and Seniors mark your calendars for Thursday, July 17 and July 18 Schedule Pick Up! #murrayschools
This is your MISD Medication Reminder for the upcoming school year. If you have questions contact any of our school nurses.
MISD Permission Form Link can be found here: https://shorturl.at/HhvrF
The Murray Head Start made two special presentations recently at the Murray Board of Education.
(photo one): Cindy Graves, Director of Murray Head Start, presented three scholarship awards to Christian Reisner, former Head Start student from Mayfield, Ky. Reisner received $1500 from the Region IV Head Start Association, Atlanta, GA, as the 2025 Head Start Alumni winner, $500 from the Region IV Head Start Association as the 2025 National Alumni winner, and $500 as the Murray Head Start Alumni recipient in honor of the late Judy Whitten, former Director of Murray Head Start. Reisner attends Western Kentucky University where he studies finance.
(photo two): Christian Reisner, Murray Head Start and Region IV Head Start Association Alumni scholarship winner, and Tabatha Addison, Reisner’s Mayfield Head Start Preschool teacher.
(photo three) Cindy Graves, Director of Murray Head Start, presented Trish Pickett with the Region IV Head Start Association, Atlanta, GA, 2025 Support Staff of the Year in Technology award in the amount of $100. Pickett serves as the Data Services Specialist for the Murray Head Start program. #murrayschools
(photo one): Cindy Graves, Director of Murray Head Start, presented three scholarship awards to Christian Reisner, former Head Start student from Mayfield, Ky. Reisner received $1500 from the Region IV Head Start Association, Atlanta, GA, as the 2025 Head Start Alumni winner, $500 from the Region IV Head Start Association as the 2025 National Alumni winner, and $500 as the Murray Head Start Alumni recipient in honor of the late Judy Whitten, former Director of Murray Head Start. Reisner attends Western Kentucky University where he studies finance.
(photo two): Christian Reisner, Murray Head Start and Region IV Head Start Association Alumni scholarship winner, and Tabatha Addison, Reisner’s Mayfield Head Start Preschool teacher.
(photo three) Cindy Graves, Director of Murray Head Start, presented Trish Pickett with the Region IV Head Start Association, Atlanta, GA, 2025 Support Staff of the Year in Technology award in the amount of $100. Pickett serves as the Data Services Specialist for the Murray Head Start program. #murrayschools
Online Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open
Registration Reminder: While completing the forms, parents and guardians need to also complete the online Household Income Form (HIF) as a part of the registration process. It can be completed by using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal App, select More, and then Meal Benefits.
If you need assistance resetting your password or accessing technology to complete the online registration process, please contact your child’s school or email parentportal@murray.kyschools.us with your name and your child’s name.
First day of school for students is August 7. #murrayschools
Registration Reminder: While completing the forms, parents and guardians need to also complete the online Household Income Form (HIF) as a part of the registration process. It can be completed by using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal App, select More, and then Meal Benefits.
If you need assistance resetting your password or accessing technology to complete the online registration process, please contact your child’s school or email parentportal@murray.kyschools.us with your name and your child’s name.
First day of school for students is August 7. #murrayschools
We look forward to seeing you today! #murrayschools
Dr. David Meinschein, Murray Independent School District superintendent, greeted future Murray Elementary School Kindergarten students at the front door and visited classrooms during a two-day Jump Start Program this week. Students attend the Jump Start program to prepare them with expectations for their daily routine in August.
The second session of Jump Start will be held Monday, July 14, and Tuesday, July 15 at Murray Elementary School from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. #murrayschools
The second session of Jump Start will be held Monday, July 14, and Tuesday, July 15 at Murray Elementary School from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. #murrayschools
