There will be no school in the Murray Independent School District, Monday, January 26, 2026. This will be an NTI Day. Please contact your child's respective Murray campus for questions and information.
We send warm and safe wishes to our Tiger familes and community. #murrayschools
We send warm and safe wishes to our Tiger familes and community. #murrayschools
Murray High School Food Services Team showing off their winning swag from the Kentucky Department of KDE for their January Tray of the Month competition. The staff submitted an MHS tray picture featuring Beef Gyro topped with Tzatziki Sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion, ranch roasted red potatoes, roasted chickpeas, fresh sliced cucumbers with ranch, fresh sliced mango, and one-percent milk.
Members of the Murray High School Food Services Department chose either, an apron, hat, or bag in recognition of their winning entry.
Shout out to our MHS Food Services Team for providing nutritious, tasty meals each day!
#murrayschools
Leadership Tomorrow's 41 junior and senior MHS and CCHS students attended Law and Government Day.
The group was welcomed by Melinda Starks, Calloway County Circuit Court Clerk in the Judicial Building. While there, Judge David Buckingham-former Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court, Judge Andrea Moore-42nd Circuit Court Judge, Bryan Ernstberger-Calloway County Attorney, and Chris Hendricks-Attorney-Running for District Judge, spoke to the group. The group then visited Murray’s City Hall and met with Murray Mayor Bob Rogers. During lunch at Pagliari’s guest speakers: Murray Police Chief Sam Bierds, Nicky Knight-Calloway County Sheriff, and Eric Phelps, the Murray Fire Department, talked to the group about their roles in the community and career opportunities. The day concluded with a tour of the Calloway County Jail with Ken Claud, Jailer, and his employees.
Leadership Tomorrow has been a viable program for the past 30 plus years. The group meets once a month for community-based outings including Law/Government, Agriculture, Arts, Community Resources, Health, and Business Industry Days. As a culmination event, the group travels to Washington, D.C., and students create a service project, as well as a fund-raising initiative to assist the community, and generate funds for their trip. (March 4-8, 2026, is the group’s annual trip to Washington, D.C. ). #murrayschools
The group was welcomed by Melinda Starks, Calloway County Circuit Court Clerk in the Judicial Building. While there, Judge David Buckingham-former Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court, Judge Andrea Moore-42nd Circuit Court Judge, Bryan Ernstberger-Calloway County Attorney, and Chris Hendricks-Attorney-Running for District Judge, spoke to the group. The group then visited Murray’s City Hall and met with Murray Mayor Bob Rogers. During lunch at Pagliari’s guest speakers: Murray Police Chief Sam Bierds, Nicky Knight-Calloway County Sheriff, and Eric Phelps, the Murray Fire Department, talked to the group about their roles in the community and career opportunities. The day concluded with a tour of the Calloway County Jail with Ken Claud, Jailer, and his employees.
Leadership Tomorrow has been a viable program for the past 30 plus years. The group meets once a month for community-based outings including Law/Government, Agriculture, Arts, Community Resources, Health, and Business Industry Days. As a culmination event, the group travels to Washington, D.C., and students create a service project, as well as a fund-raising initiative to assist the community, and generate funds for their trip. (March 4-8, 2026, is the group’s annual trip to Washington, D.C. ). #murrayschools
We are very appreciative and grateful for our board members and their commitment to the Murray Independent School District's educational excellence to our students, each and every day. As January is Board Member Recognition month throughout Kentucky, we salute the time, dedication, and insight to the future of our Tiger students! #murrayschools
Important Weather Information
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Shared from the Calloway County, KY E-911 Communications Center:
While details are still subject to change, the National Weather Service and local/regional weather forecasters are in agreement that a winter weather event will impact Calloway County this weekend. Below is information we want residents and visitors to be aware of to help prepare for the next several days.
📍Warming Shelter:
VFW Post 6291 in Murray will be open as a warming center beginning Friday evening, 1/23/26, and will remain open until temperatures return above freezing.
https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost6291
📍Disabled Vehicles:
If your vehicle becomes stuck or disabled and you are able to get a ride to your destination, you MUST contact us at 270-753-3151 before leaving your vehicle.
• If the vehicle is clear of the travel portion of the roadway, we will record your name, contact information, and vehicle details. You may then make your own arrangements to retrieve the vehicle.
• If the vehicle is blocking any portion of the roadway, it must be removed as soon as possible. You may contact a towing company of your choosing, or we can contact one for you.
• Any unoccupied vehicles located in the roadway will be removed by a towing company from our rotating wrecker list.
‼️Reasons NOT to call 911 or the Sheriff’s Office:
📌• To ask about road conditions:
Temperatures are not forecasted to rise above freezing until at least next Tuesday. Roads will remain slick and hazardous. (More information below.) Please stay home unless travel is absolutely necessary.
KY Road Conditions Map: https://goky.ky.gov/
📌• To ask when power will be restored:
Electric companies do not provide us with restoration timelines. They will notify local media of any outages expected to be long-term.
WKRECC Outage Map: https://outagemap.wkrecc.com/
MES Outage Map: https://murrayelectricsystem.com/electric-outages/
📌• To ask why your road has not been plowed:
The Calloway County Road Department and Kentucky State Highway crews follow priority lists that determine the order in which roads are cleared. There are over 900 miles of roadway in Calloway County. These crews are highly skilled and will be working as quickly and safely as possible to clear roads.
KY Road Conditions Map: https://goky.ky.gov/
📌• To ask about school closings:
All school closings will be reported through local media and shared on official school social media pages.
Calloway County Schools: https://www.facebook.com/callowaycoschools
Murray Independent Schools: https://www.facebook.com/murrayindependent
Murray State University: https://www.facebook.com/murraystateuniv
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Shared from the Calloway County, KY E-911 Communications Center:
While details are still subject to change, the National Weather Service and local/regional weather forecasters are in agreement that a winter weather event will impact Calloway County this weekend. Below is information we want residents and visitors to be aware of to help prepare for the next several days.
📍Warming Shelter:
VFW Post 6291 in Murray will be open as a warming center beginning Friday evening, 1/23/26, and will remain open until temperatures return above freezing.
https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost6291
📍Disabled Vehicles:
If your vehicle becomes stuck or disabled and you are able to get a ride to your destination, you MUST contact us at 270-753-3151 before leaving your vehicle.
• If the vehicle is clear of the travel portion of the roadway, we will record your name, contact information, and vehicle details. You may then make your own arrangements to retrieve the vehicle.
• If the vehicle is blocking any portion of the roadway, it must be removed as soon as possible. You may contact a towing company of your choosing, or we can contact one for you.
• Any unoccupied vehicles located in the roadway will be removed by a towing company from our rotating wrecker list.
‼️Reasons NOT to call 911 or the Sheriff’s Office:
📌• To ask about road conditions:
Temperatures are not forecasted to rise above freezing until at least next Tuesday. Roads will remain slick and hazardous. (More information below.) Please stay home unless travel is absolutely necessary.
KY Road Conditions Map: https://goky.ky.gov/
📌• To ask when power will be restored:
Electric companies do not provide us with restoration timelines. They will notify local media of any outages expected to be long-term.
WKRECC Outage Map: https://outagemap.wkrecc.com/
MES Outage Map: https://murrayelectricsystem.com/electric-outages/
📌• To ask why your road has not been plowed:
The Calloway County Road Department and Kentucky State Highway crews follow priority lists that determine the order in which roads are cleared. There are over 900 miles of roadway in Calloway County. These crews are highly skilled and will be working as quickly and safely as possible to clear roads.
KY Road Conditions Map: https://goky.ky.gov/
📌• To ask about school closings:
All school closings will be reported through local media and shared on official school social media pages.
Calloway County Schools: https://www.facebook.com/callowaycoschools
Murray Independent Schools: https://www.facebook.com/murrayindependent
Murray State University: https://www.facebook.com/murraystateuniv
Celebrating 100 days of school at Murray Elementary School is a big deal! Students, teachers and staff members go all out dressing in attire to mark 100 days of school! Those smiles say it all! #murrayschools
Patrick Morris, Safety Resource Officer (SRO), is seen (photo one) in the Murray Elementary School hallway with students during a tornado drill. Students are also seen in other emergency drill exercises.
David McDowell, Murray Independent School District Director of Pupil Personnel (DPP), said school Districts across the state are required to practice monthly emergency drills to ensure that students and staff know exactly what to do in an emergency. “Our goal is every student, safe and sound, every day,” he said.
All MISD students practice tornado, earthquake, lock-down, and fire drills based on the Kentucky Department of Education's state mandates.
#murrayschools
David McDowell, Murray Independent School District Director of Pupil Personnel (DPP), said school Districts across the state are required to practice monthly emergency drills to ensure that students and staff know exactly what to do in an emergency. “Our goal is every student, safe and sound, every day,” he said.
All MISD students practice tornado, earthquake, lock-down, and fire drills based on the Kentucky Department of Education's state mandates.
#murrayschools
We are very appreciative and grateful for our board members and their commitment to the Murray Independent School District's educational excellence to our students, each and every day. As January is Board Member Recognition month throughout Kentucky, we salute the time, dedication, and insight to the future of our Tiger students! #murrayschools
We welcomed 112 pre-kindergarten students who visited Murray Elementary School with their families for Future Tiger Night!
The halls and kindergarten classrooms were full of future kindergarten students touring the building, and meeting our MES teachers. It was a great Tiger night seeing all those smiling faces! #murrayschools
We are very appreciative and grateful for our board members and their commitment to the Murray Independent School District's educational excellence to our students, each and every day. As January is Board Member Recognition month throughout Kentucky, we salute the time, dedication, and insight to the future of our Tiger students! #murrayschools
Pictured: Will Leedy, Wyatt Riquelme, Ben Hughes, Laurel Johnson, Devanshi Shastri, Alden Pitman, Kenzie Bourke, Eymen Kuzey, and Coach Tamsyn Vertrees. (not pictured): Chase Bilodeau, Adelaide Goselin, Gracie Leideker, and Miah Arnett.
The Murray Middle School Academic Team placed second overall in the Kentucky Association for Academic Competition (KAAC) District Governor's Cup competition. MMS placed second in Quick Recall, and second in Future Problem Solvers. “We're very proud of the MMS Academic Team students for all of their hard work and dedication,” said Tamsyn Vertrees, coach.
Future Problem Solver Team: Laurel Johnson, Kenzie Bourke, Eymen Kuzey, and Chase Bilodeau. Quick Recall Team: Laurel Johnson, Wyatt Riquelme, Devanshi Shastri, Chase Bilodeau, Eymen Kuzey, Alden Pitman, Kenzie Bourke, Ben Hughes, and Will Leedy
The following students placed individually in the Content Assessment and Composition: Math- Laurel Johnson (first), Chase Bilodeau (third). Science: Alden Pitman (fourth), and Ben Hughes (fifth). Arts and Humanities: Alden Pitman (third).
Social Studies: Devanshi Shastri (fifth), Language Arts: Devanshi Shastri (second), and Kenzie Bourke (fourth). Arts and Humanities: Alden Pitman (third), Composition: Adelaide Goselin (second), and Gracie Leideker (third).
The team is coached by Tamsyn Vertrees and Jarrod Darnall.
The Murray Middle School Academic Team placed second overall in the Kentucky Association for Academic Competition (KAAC) District Governor's Cup competition. MMS placed second in Quick Recall, and second in Future Problem Solvers. “We're very proud of the MMS Academic Team students for all of their hard work and dedication,” said Tamsyn Vertrees, coach.
Future Problem Solver Team: Laurel Johnson, Kenzie Bourke, Eymen Kuzey, and Chase Bilodeau. Quick Recall Team: Laurel Johnson, Wyatt Riquelme, Devanshi Shastri, Chase Bilodeau, Eymen Kuzey, Alden Pitman, Kenzie Bourke, Ben Hughes, and Will Leedy
The following students placed individually in the Content Assessment and Composition: Math- Laurel Johnson (first), Chase Bilodeau (third). Science: Alden Pitman (fourth), and Ben Hughes (fifth). Arts and Humanities: Alden Pitman (third).
Social Studies: Devanshi Shastri (fifth), Language Arts: Devanshi Shastri (second), and Kenzie Bourke (fourth). Arts and Humanities: Alden Pitman (third), Composition: Adelaide Goselin (second), and Gracie Leideker (third).
The team is coached by Tamsyn Vertrees and Jarrod Darnall.
We can't wait to see you tonight for Future Tiger Night -Pre Registration for Kindergarten 2026-Families will learn about easy wasy to help your child get ready for Kindergarten, enjoy a special tour, meet our MES Teachers, and receive lots of free special items! See You Tonight! #murrayschools
Area realtors with the Murray-Calloway County Board of Realtors (MCCBR) toured the Murray Elementary School as a part of their community school tours.
The MCCBR community school tours are a part of the group’s mission to provide education and professional development opportunities throughout the year. To enhance their mission and convey education opportunities to future homeowners, the group will also visit Murray Middle, Murray High, and the Area Technology Center in the next few months.
During the tour conducted by Denise Whitaker, MES principal, the group toured classrooms and an overview of the future Murray Elementary School was provided.
At the end of the tours the group will have visited nine schools in the Murray and Calloway County school districts. #murrayschools
We are very appreciative and grateful for our board members and their commitment to the Murray Independent School District's educational excellence to our students, each and every day. As January is Board Member Recognition month throughout Kentucky, we salute the time, dedication, and insight to the future of our Tiger students! #murrayschools
We are very appreciative and grateful for our board members and their commitment to the Murray Independent School District's educational excellence to our students, each and every day. As January is Board Member Recognition month throughout Kentucky, we salute the time, dedication, and insight to the future of our Tiger students! #murrayschools
During the January MISD Board Meeting senior members of the Murray Tiger Band were recognized on behalf of the group's incredible 2025 marching season. The Murray Tiger Band experienced one of the most successful years in program history this past fall with 124 students, demonstrating an exceptional commitment to excellence, teamwork, and school pride.
The season began with tremendous momentum as the band earned Grand Champion honors at Franklin-Simpson High School, followed by another Grand Championship at the Christian County Competition. Continuing a tradition of excellence, the Murray Tiger Band captured its sixth consecutive Festival of Champions Grand Championship, a remarkable achievement that reflects sustained excellence at the highest level.
At postseason events, the band placed second at the KMEA Class 3A West Quarterfinals and went on to earn its third consecutive KMEA Class 3A State Championship. The season concluded on the national stage, where the Murray Tiger Band earned an impressive third-place finish in Class 1A at the Bands of America Grand National Championships, competing against outstanding programs from across the country.
These accomplishments are a testament to the dedication of our students, the support of families and administrators, and the pride of the Murray community. We are incredibly proud of what this group achieved during the 2025 marching season
MHS Band Seniors pictured with MISD Boad Members, Hunter Carter, MHS Band Director, and Dr. David Meinschein, Ed.D., MISD Superintendent.
Abigail Guse, Andrea Morales-Cano, Ayden Wilkerson, Cullen Larkin, Dimitri Rubio, Disha Patel, Ellen Drew, Ellie Chetawatee, Ethan Peng, Jacob Girth, James Duffy, Jeremiah Miller, Jesus Alavarez, Joey Kinzel, Jonathan Clements, Julia Duffy, Justyss White, Kailyn Lutz, Kate Chipman, Madison Hill, Mercy Klotz, Noble Kieffer, Rebekah Ellis, Sadie Franklin, Sasha Patel, and Selvam Antony, Thomas Bucy, Tyler Marcum, Xiomara Kortova, and Zoey Mason.
The season began with tremendous momentum as the band earned Grand Champion honors at Franklin-Simpson High School, followed by another Grand Championship at the Christian County Competition. Continuing a tradition of excellence, the Murray Tiger Band captured its sixth consecutive Festival of Champions Grand Championship, a remarkable achievement that reflects sustained excellence at the highest level.
At postseason events, the band placed second at the KMEA Class 3A West Quarterfinals and went on to earn its third consecutive KMEA Class 3A State Championship. The season concluded on the national stage, where the Murray Tiger Band earned an impressive third-place finish in Class 1A at the Bands of America Grand National Championships, competing against outstanding programs from across the country.
These accomplishments are a testament to the dedication of our students, the support of families and administrators, and the pride of the Murray community. We are incredibly proud of what this group achieved during the 2025 marching season
MHS Band Seniors pictured with MISD Boad Members, Hunter Carter, MHS Band Director, and Dr. David Meinschein, Ed.D., MISD Superintendent.
Abigail Guse, Andrea Morales-Cano, Ayden Wilkerson, Cullen Larkin, Dimitri Rubio, Disha Patel, Ellen Drew, Ellie Chetawatee, Ethan Peng, Jacob Girth, James Duffy, Jeremiah Miller, Jesus Alavarez, Joey Kinzel, Jonathan Clements, Julia Duffy, Justyss White, Kailyn Lutz, Kate Chipman, Madison Hill, Mercy Klotz, Noble Kieffer, Rebekah Ellis, Sadie Franklin, Sasha Patel, and Selvam Antony, Thomas Bucy, Tyler Marcum, Xiomara Kortova, and Zoey Mason.
#murrayschools
During the January Murray Independent Board of Education meeting Andrea Morris and Hunter Carter were recognized as the December Tiger Pride Award recipients, honoring their dedication, compassion, and impact on our students and community. This Tiger Pride initiative is made possible through a partnership with the Murray Independent Foundation for Excellence, which helps recognize winners with certificates and tokens of appreciation. Murray Sonic also contributes tokens of appreciation. Past sponsors include Los Portales aand American Fidelity.
DecemberTiger Pride Staff Member :Andrea Morris:
Director of The Den, Family Resource & Youth Service Center – Murray High School
Ms. Andrea Morris was recognized following another incredibly successful Tiger Christmas, an event that provides meaningful support to many MISD families during the holiday season. Her work goes far beyond any single event, however, as she consistently serves as a lifeline for students, families, and the broader community. Colleagues shared sentiments such as:
• “Andrea is the literal life force of this school.”
• ““She treats everyone equally, no matter their circumstance.”
• “She represents everything good offered in MISD.”
December Tiger Pride Educator: Mr. Hunter Carter: Murray Middle School and Murray High School Band Director
Following an outstanding band season marked by both individual and program-wide success, MISD proudly recognizes Mr. Hunter Carter for his leadership, dedication, and impact on students.Mr. Carter’s nomination highlighted his ability to inspire confidence, foster growth, and build strong relationships with students, staff, and families:
• “He makes sure kids believe in themselves and strive to be better every day.”
• “He keeps students engaged and always learning.”
• “He is a fantastic leader and communicator.”
Congratulations to Ms. Andrea Morris and Mr. Hunter Carter and thank you to our community partners for helping us celebrate these incredible people who make Murray Independent School District such a special place.
(Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent, Dr. Richard Crouch, MISD Board chair, Nathan Crafton, MISD Foundation For Excellence Treasurer, and Wes Roberson, Sonic Representative, pictured with Andrea Morris and Hunter Carter.)
#TigerPride #MISDProud #TigerPrideAward #CommunityStrong #ThankYouEducators#murrayschools
DecemberTiger Pride Staff Member :Andrea Morris:
Director of The Den, Family Resource & Youth Service Center – Murray High School
Ms. Andrea Morris was recognized following another incredibly successful Tiger Christmas, an event that provides meaningful support to many MISD families during the holiday season. Her work goes far beyond any single event, however, as she consistently serves as a lifeline for students, families, and the broader community. Colleagues shared sentiments such as:
• “Andrea is the literal life force of this school.”
• ““She treats everyone equally, no matter their circumstance.”
• “She represents everything good offered in MISD.”
December Tiger Pride Educator: Mr. Hunter Carter: Murray Middle School and Murray High School Band Director
Following an outstanding band season marked by both individual and program-wide success, MISD proudly recognizes Mr. Hunter Carter for his leadership, dedication, and impact on students.Mr. Carter’s nomination highlighted his ability to inspire confidence, foster growth, and build strong relationships with students, staff, and families:
• “He makes sure kids believe in themselves and strive to be better every day.”
• “He keeps students engaged and always learning.”
• “He is a fantastic leader and communicator.”
Congratulations to Ms. Andrea Morris and Mr. Hunter Carter and thank you to our community partners for helping us celebrate these incredible people who make Murray Independent School District such a special place.
(Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent, Dr. Richard Crouch, MISD Board chair, Nathan Crafton, MISD Foundation For Excellence Treasurer, and Wes Roberson, Sonic Representative, pictured with Andrea Morris and Hunter Carter.)
#TigerPride #MISDProud #TigerPrideAward #CommunityStrong #ThankYouEducators#murrayschools
Great Job Murray Tigers at 2A State Championship game against Christian Academy of Louisville in Owensboro. We are incredibly proud of the effort and heart our Tigers showed!
Special thanks to Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent, for providing photos from today's game. GO TIGERS!
#murrayschools
Special thanks to Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent, for providing photos from today's game. GO TIGERS!
#murrayschools
WPSD Local Six Reporter, Drayton Charlton-Perrin and videographer Colby Farris, travelled to Murray Independent School District today to feature the new Murray Elementary School on tonight’s news. Their story will air at 5 p.m. and again at 6 p.m.
We invite our Tiger community to watch tonight’s news and hear the future vision becoming reality by Dr. David Meinschein, Ed.D., MISD Superintendent. #murrayschools
We invite our Tiger community to watch tonight’s news and hear the future vision becoming reality by Dr. David Meinschein, Ed.D., MISD Superintendent. #murrayschools
