The Tray of the Month competition for school food services, celebrates innovative and nutritious meals featuring local ingredients. While recognizing excellence of hard work of school food service teams across the state, the winning trays showcase s dishes with fresh produce and locally sourced items, aiming to promote healthy eating and support Kentucky Proud products.
The MHS tray featured 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.
“Thank you once again for your amazing work; it is our pleasure to recognize the effort you all put into feeding Kentucky’s students each day! The judges loved how original Greek gyro’s, chickpeas, and tzatziki sauce are on a menu and all the beautiful, fresh items,” said Olivia Thomas, RD, LD Dietetics Educator, Division of School and Community Nutrition
The winning staff will decide if they want an apron, hat, or bag.
We congratulate our MHS Food Services Department! #murrayschools
They are advancing to playoffs this Friday, January 16, 2025
Murray High School boys basketball team will play Christian Academy of Louisville in the 2A State Tournament Friday in Owensboro.
Ticket information:
Tickets will be sold at this link beginning today at Noon (12 p.m.)
http://owensborotickets.com/ (Tickets for fans 6 years and older must purchase a ticket. NO Re-Entry. If you leave for any reason, you must purchase a ticket to re-enter.)
Live Stream Information: All games will be streamed live on PrepSpin at this link: https://go.prepspin.com/
(Our game has not posted yet on their site.)
To view the items and place a bid, please visit the Surplus Auction website @
https://bit.ly/misdsurplus #murrayschools
The School Smiles dental team will be visiting Murray Schools the week of February 9th! All students who have signed up for the program will be seen during the school day, right at their school.
🪥 Services Provided Include:
• Dental Exam
• Cleanings
• X-Rays
• Fluoride
• Same-day treatment if needed, which may include fillings, sealants, or SDF
📋 If you are interested in signing up your student or completing a form for SDF treatment, please scan the School Smiles QR code on the flyer below!
Helping keep our students healthy and smiling!
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The Murray Police Department has enhanced officer safety and school protection through state grant funding—without using City of Murray general fund dollars. Through the Kentucky Attorney General’s Body Armor Grant Program, MPD received hard armor plates, ballistic helmets, and three ballistic shields, one placed at each Murray Independent School. School Resource Officers also received specialized training in their use.
Additional funding from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security’s Law Enforcement Protection Program allowed MPD to purchase new duty weapons equipped with optics and weapon-mounted lights. In total, more than $145,000 in critical safety equipment was secured at no cost to the city, reinforcing MPD’s commitment to public safety and fiscal responsibility.
The MISD is very appreciative of the support of our local Murray Police Department and our MISD Safety Recourse Officers. Their unwavering daily dedication and loyalty provided to our students, administration and community each day is to be commended. #murrayschools
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The award recognizes and thanks administrators for emphasizing and valuing their institution's music programs. It is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to music education in Kentucky, both at the K-12 and collegiate levels. The award is presented at the KMEA annual conference, along with other recognitions for students, faculty, and alumni.
Horne will be presented the award during the 2026 KMEA Conference Awards Ceremony, Friday, February 6, 2026, on the Upper Concourse stage at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.
We applaud Mr. Horne on this recognition and his dedication to Kentucky Music education to our K-12 and collegiate level students!
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We thank Dr. Richard Crouch, chair, Shawn Smee, vice-chair, Robyn Pizzo, Gina Winchester, and Adam Seiber for your dedication and loyalty to the Murray Independent School District.
We applaud each of you for your unwavering support! #murrayschools #LoveKYschoolboards
Please sign up for our Future Tiger Night! This event will help transition your child to Kindergarten and give you lots of ideas and resources to prepare your child for school.
To register visit: https://bit.ly/MESfuturetiger26, or call the Murray Elementary School office at 270-753-5022.
Our Tigers returned today to the Murray Independent School District. It was great to see our Tigers at the Murray Elementary, Murray Middle, Murray High, and the ATC Murray Calloway campuses.
Happy 2026 to our Tiger Nation and Community. #murrayschools
We will see everyone Monday, January 5, 2026.
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Throughout the market, the third graders took on real-world roles such as producers and business managers while applying key economic concepts including decision-making, product production, and advertising.
From planning and creating products to earning and spending ‘Market Pawsitives,’ students led every aspect of the experience and had so much fun creating things for all MES students.
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Tiger Christmas is wrapping up as over 200 families and 400 students will experience a Christmas this Holiday season. Melissa Durham, Family Resource Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Director, and Andrea Morris, The Den Services, have collaborated this effort with community support from businesses, individuals, and area churches. Their passion is seen behind the scenes as they provide the gift of giving to our Tigers to ensure they celebrate Christmas with their families.
Throughout the heart felt giving to our families and students, there were numerous donations brought in to assist. We thank Flowers By Whitney $500 Donation, and the $1,000 donation from FNB Bank, Inc. Monty McCuiston's Towinng For Toys Program is ongoing throughout the year and creates a foundation block for the annual program.
Numerous donors assist the progrram, whom we call our heroes and we send our deep appreciation!!
On behalf of the Murray Independent School District, Dr. David Meinschein, Ed.D., MISD Superintendent, expresses the district's appreciation and gratitude for the successful program that brings joy to the community.
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During a special presentation at the Calloway County Judicial’s Building Annex , Calloway County Judge Executive Kenny Imes recognized Melvin Cunningham, MHS Football Coach, and the 2025 MHS Football Team for their incredible Football Season.
(pictured from left: Calloway County Judge Executive Kenny Imes, MHS Football Coach, Melvin Cunningham, Tony Jarvis, MHS Principal, and Whitney Yorrk, MISD Assistant Superintendent.)
Antonia Faulkner, Calloway County Clerk-read the following resolution recognizing the Murray High School Football Team’s historic winning season:
WHEREAS, the Murray High School Tiger football team achieved historic athletic excellence and had an incredible 2025 season, going undefeated (14-0) through the regular season and playoffs, becoming District & Region Champions, and reaching the KHSAA Class 3A State Championship final, where they finished as State Runner-Ups against Christian Academy of Louisville (CAL); and
WHEREAS, while being led by Coach Melvin Cunningham and Player of the Year Wyatt Robbins, they made their first state title appearance in 31 years and completed the season with a 14-1 record, which has never been done before in the history of Murray High School; and
WHEREAS, the players, coaches, support staff, and the entire Murray High School community worked relentlessly — both on and off the field — demonstrating remarkable resilience, dedication, discipline, teamwork, and perseverance to showcase a dominant season with high-scoring wins and overcame adversity to reach the pinnacle of high school football; and
WHEREAS, this accomplishment not only reflects the athletic skill of the team, but also brings tremendous pride to the students, faculty, alumni, families, and residents of Calloway County and the surrounding region; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Murray High School Tigers serves as an inspiration to everyone and stands as a powerful example of what can be accomplished through hard work, unity, and a commitment to excellence;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Calloway County Fiscal Court does hereby congratulate and commend the Murray High School football team for their examplary 2025 season and celebrate the honor they have brought to the school tradition and this community. We also encourage continued excellence in athletics, academics, and the arts, trusting that the example set by this team will resonate among current and future students.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the school and that this recognition be entered into the official documents of the Calloway County Fiscal Court for historic record.
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West Kentucky Star Teacher of the Month, sponsored by Scott Walker Construction, is awarded each month of the school year. Each teache's school receives a yard sign to show that a "Teacher of the Month Works Here." Each monthly teacher winner also receives $75. #murrayschools
