Murray High School students are showcasing the holiday ornaments that will be available this weekend at the Mistletoe Marketplace! These beautiful ornaments were created by Emily Chipman’s Art Classes and will be sold by the FRYSC and The Den Services to support Tiger Christmas and other ongoing programs.
As we count down to the event, Dan Hicks, Community Education Advisory Chair and ATC Principal, is already getting into the holiday spirit as he awaits Santa’s arrival at the ATC ahead of Saturday’s kickoff.
Mistletoe Marketplace will feature over 40 vendors offering student creations, crafts, baked goods, and more!
📅 Saturday, November 22 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
📅 Sunday, November 23 | 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Murray–Calloway County Area Technology Center
126 Robertson Road North, Murray, KY 42071
#MurraySchools 🎄✨
As we count down to the event, Dan Hicks, Community Education Advisory Chair and ATC Principal, is already getting into the holiday spirit as he awaits Santa’s arrival at the ATC ahead of Saturday’s kickoff.
Mistletoe Marketplace will feature over 40 vendors offering student creations, crafts, baked goods, and more!
📅 Saturday, November 22 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
📅 Sunday, November 23 | 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Murray–Calloway County Area Technology Center
126 Robertson Road North, Murray, KY 42071
#MurraySchools 🎄✨
What a great day at Murray High!
Our cafeteria staff is absolutely incredible, and we are so grateful for the hard work, care, and love they put into serving our students every single day. Today, we are especially thankful for them — and for our entire Tiger family.
We appreciate you, Tigers! 🐯💛🖤
Our cafeteria staff is absolutely incredible, and we are so grateful for the hard work, care, and love they put into serving our students every single day. Today, we are especially thankful for them — and for our entire Tiger family.
We appreciate you, Tigers! 🐯💛🖤
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, TIGERS! 🎉
We are incredibly proud to share that Murray High School has earned a Blue Rating—the highest possible—on the 2024–2025 Kentucky State Assessments! 🟦💛
This exceptional achievement reflects outstanding performance in:
📘 10th Grade Reading & Math
🔬 11th Grade Science, Social Studies & Writing
🎓 Postsecondary Readiness for the Class of 2025, including college readiness scores and career readiness
🎒 Graduation Rate for the Class of 2025
📝 Student Survey Results on school climate & safety
This rating is a direct result of the hard work, dedication, and excellence shown every single day by our students and our staff. Murray High continues to set the bar high, and we could not be more proud of this incredible accomplishment.
💙🐯 Way to go, Tigers! Keep shining, striving, and leading the way!
We are incredibly proud to share that Murray High School has earned a Blue Rating—the highest possible—on the 2024–2025 Kentucky State Assessments! 🟦💛
This exceptional achievement reflects outstanding performance in:
📘 10th Grade Reading & Math
🔬 11th Grade Science, Social Studies & Writing
🎓 Postsecondary Readiness for the Class of 2025, including college readiness scores and career readiness
🎒 Graduation Rate for the Class of 2025
📝 Student Survey Results on school climate & safety
This rating is a direct result of the hard work, dedication, and excellence shown every single day by our students and our staff. Murray High continues to set the bar high, and we could not be more proud of this incredible accomplishment.
💙🐯 Way to go, Tigers! Keep shining, striving, and leading the way!
Congratulations to Gabe Turley, Murray High senior, on being named the Rotary Student of the Month for November! 🎉 We are proud of you, Gabe—keep representing Murray High with excellence! 🐅💛🖤
We are so proud to celebrate our very own Mr. John Karanja, who was honored last night as the first Tiger Pride Educator Award Winner at the MISD Board Meeting! 🐅✨
His nomination said it best:
💬 “He gets to know his students and builds relationships that last long after they leave his classroom. He is a remarkable listener, showing compassion and understanding every single day. He’s a rock star of a teacher—fair, wise, and creative!”
💬 “The amount of time he pours into course and lesson design, into daily instruction, and into his students as individuals is truly inspiring.”
Congratulations, Mr. Karanja! Thank you for the impact you make, the hearts you touch, and the excellence you bring to Murray High. We are honored to call you a Tiger! 🖤💛📚
His nomination said it best:
💬 “He gets to know his students and builds relationships that last long after they leave his classroom. He is a remarkable listener, showing compassion and understanding every single day. He’s a rock star of a teacher—fair, wise, and creative!”
💬 “The amount of time he pours into course and lesson design, into daily instruction, and into his students as individuals is truly inspiring.”
Congratulations, Mr. Karanja! Thank you for the impact you make, the hearts you touch, and the excellence you bring to Murray High. We are honored to call you a Tiger! 🖤💛📚
Murray High School LEO Club Blessing Box Drive a Success
The Murray High School LEO Club recently wrapped up its annual Blessing Box Drive, and this year’s event proved to be an outstanding success. Thanks to the generosity of students and staff, the drive collected over 400 donated items, all of which will help support individuals and families in our community who rely on local blessing boxes.
Throughout the week, classes competed to bring in the most donations, adding a fun and spirited challenge to the service project. Dr. Thompson’s first period class won the competition, contributing the impressive number of 190 items and leading the school in the final totals.
The LEO Club would like to thank everyone who participated. Your kindness and commitment to service continue to make a meaningful difference in the Murray community.
The Murray High School LEO Club recently wrapped up its annual Blessing Box Drive, and this year’s event proved to be an outstanding success. Thanks to the generosity of students and staff, the drive collected over 400 donated items, all of which will help support individuals and families in our community who rely on local blessing boxes.
Throughout the week, classes competed to bring in the most donations, adding a fun and spirited challenge to the service project. Dr. Thompson’s first period class won the competition, contributing the impressive number of 190 items and leading the school in the final totals.
The LEO Club would like to thank everyone who participated. Your kindness and commitment to service continue to make a meaningful difference in the Murray community.
Tonight at Murray High School archery practice, our MHS Archers volunteered their time to help our newest archers from Murray Middle. With archery season heating up for our Murray Tigers, it’s awesome to see our athletes step up, support others, and lead by example. Fist bump to you, Tigers! 🐅🎯👏
he Murray High Speech Team took 6th place out of 41 schools at the Paul Laurence Dunbar Invitational Tournament in Lexington on Saturday. 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 5th 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.
PHOTO: Front (left to right) - Ali Yarali, Faith McCafferty, Elin Davis, Anastasia Arkova, Khush Patel. Back - Aiden Cothran, Alexis Ray, Laney Like, and Ellie Klarer.
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 5th 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.
PHOTO: Front (left to right) - Ali Yarali, Faith McCafferty, Elin Davis, Anastasia Arkova, Khush Patel. Back - Aiden Cothran, Alexis Ray, Laney Like, and Ellie Klarer.
Moving into Week 14, Tigers! It’s going to be a great one. We have a full slate of events—including Thanksgiving Lunch, and we can’t wait to enjoy what our incredible lunch staff has prepared! Our basketball teams are gearing up with scrimmages, clubs are meeting, and we’re hosting Round 3 of the football playoffs at HOME! Let’s make it an amazing week, Tigers! 🐅💛🖤
Our Murray High Tiger Swim Team hits the pool today in Evansville for their first meet of the season! 🏊♀️🐅
Good luck to our incredible swimmers — here’s to what’s sure to be another winning season for our Tigers! 💛🖤
#TigerPride #MurraySwim #GoTigers
Another big night for our Murray Tiger Band — they’ve advanced to the semifinals of the Bands of America Grand Nationals Championship in Indianapolis, IN! Catch their next performance tomorrow at 3:00. Go Tigers! 🎶🐅💛🖤
Our Tigers make us proud in every way — check out this week’s ROAR winners! We salute your hard work and your commitment to showing Respect, staying On Task, bringing a positive Attitude, and being Responsible. Keep it up, Tigers! 🐅💛🖤
Another week down, Tigers — we hope it was a great one! 💛🐅🖤 Now head home, rest, rejuvenate, and get ready to come back strong for Week 14.
This weekend, find someone to make smile. Bring a little joy their way — maybe even share a fist bump! Let’s keep spreading those Tiger smiles! 😄👊
This weekend, find someone to make smile. Bring a little joy their way — maybe even share a fist bump! Let’s keep spreading those Tiger smiles! 😄👊
Tonight, Tigers!! 🐅🏈
Our Murray High Football Team takes on Hart County High in the 2nd Round of the KHSAA Football Playoffs — and we’re hosting right here at Ty Holland Stadium!
Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy as we cheer on our UNDEFEATED Murray Tigers! 💛🖤
Let’s keep this incredible season rolling!
#TigerPride #FridayNightLights #GoTigers
Our Murray High Football Team takes on Hart County High in the 2nd Round of the KHSAA Football Playoffs — and we’re hosting right here at Ty Holland Stadium!
Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy as we cheer on our UNDEFEATED Murray Tigers! 💛🖤
Let’s keep this incredible season rolling!
#TigerPride #FridayNightLights #GoTigers
After another INCREDIBLE season, our Murray Tiger Band is headed to Indianapolis, Indiana for their final performance at the Bands of America Grand Nationals! 🎶🐅
We are beyond proud of our talented students, dedicated staff, and amazing parents who make it all possible. 💛🖤
Good luck, Tigers — go shine and bring home the hardware! 🏆✨
#TigerPride #MTB #BandsOfAmerica #SemperMelior
We are beyond proud of our talented students, dedicated staff, and amazing parents who make it all possible. 💛🖤
Good luck, Tigers — go shine and bring home the hardware! 🏆✨
#TigerPride #MTB #BandsOfAmerica #SemperMelior
Today was the Murray/Calloway County Chamber of Commerce “Business at Lunch: Salute to Schools” event! 💛🖤
Our very own Ali Yarali delivered a featured speech, capturing the true spirit of what it means to be a Tiger — with eloquence, humor, confidence, and pride.
Following the luncheon, Mr. Wesley Bolin and three of our outstanding Murray High students — Selvam Antony, Ali Yarali, and Anastasia Arkova — opened the program by sharing about the proud history and rich culture of Murray High School. Mr. Bolin gave a fascinating brief history of Murray Schools and their impact on our region, and our students spoke eloquently about their experiences and what it means to be part of such a strong Tiger tradition.
Later, the Murray Leadership Class visited Murray High School to explore a sample of pathways offered to students, including:
Business Department with Ms. McDowell and her students
Education Pathway with Ms. Hultman and her students
FFA and Agriculture Program with Ms. Forgey and the FFA Officers
Biomedical Science Pathway with Mr. Morehead
We are so proud of our students, staff, and the entire Tiger Team for representing Murray High with excellence and Tiger Pride! 🐅💛🖤
Our very own Ali Yarali delivered a featured speech, capturing the true spirit of what it means to be a Tiger — with eloquence, humor, confidence, and pride.
Following the luncheon, Mr. Wesley Bolin and three of our outstanding Murray High students — Selvam Antony, Ali Yarali, and Anastasia Arkova — opened the program by sharing about the proud history and rich culture of Murray High School. Mr. Bolin gave a fascinating brief history of Murray Schools and their impact on our region, and our students spoke eloquently about their experiences and what it means to be part of such a strong Tiger tradition.
Later, the Murray Leadership Class visited Murray High School to explore a sample of pathways offered to students, including:
Business Department with Ms. McDowell and her students
Education Pathway with Ms. Hultman and her students
FFA and Agriculture Program with Ms. Forgey and the FFA Officers
Biomedical Science Pathway with Mr. Morehead
We are so proud of our students, staff, and the entire Tiger Team for representing Murray High with excellence and Tiger Pride! 🐅💛🖤
Today, we honor our veterans at Murray High School. 🇺🇸
We salute their service and sacrifice every day—but especially today. Take a moment to thank a veteran for their dedication and courage… maybe even give them a fist bump or a hug! ❤️💪🐯
We salute their service and sacrifice every day—but especially today. Take a moment to thank a veteran for their dedication and courage… maybe even give them a fist bump or a hug! ❤️💪🐯
During the month of October, our very own Ethan Peng was recognized as the Murray High Rotary Student of the Month! 🌟
We are so proud of Ethan and all of our students who are honored by this esteemed organization for their leadership, character, and commitment to excellence. 💛🖤
#TigerPride #MurrayHigh #RotaryStudentOfTheMonth
We are so proud of Ethan and all of our students who are honored by this esteemed organization for their leadership, character, and commitment to excellence. 💛🖤
#TigerPride #MurrayHigh #RotaryStudentOfTheMonth
Today, the Murray High School Chapter of Educators Rising attended the Regional Conference at Murray State University.
Students participated in competitions and breakout sessions focused on teaching careers, current issues in education, and best practices in the classroom.
MHS seniors Bria Stiff and Caroline Tompkins competed in the Educators Rising Moment event, delivering speeches about their motivation to become teachers and the people or experiences that inspired their decision.
Brandon Daughaday earned third place in the Job Interview competition.
Emerson Smee and Journie Merriss designed an interactive bulletin board to help kindergarten students practice CVC words and rhyming, while Madelyn Sugg created one to help elementary students strengthen addition and subtraction skills using ten frames and numerical symbols.
The MHS Educators Rising chapter is proudly advised by Mrs. Sarah Hultman, MHS math teacher.
Students participated in competitions and breakout sessions focused on teaching careers, current issues in education, and best practices in the classroom.
MHS seniors Bria Stiff and Caroline Tompkins competed in the Educators Rising Moment event, delivering speeches about their motivation to become teachers and the people or experiences that inspired their decision.
Brandon Daughaday earned third place in the Job Interview competition.
Emerson Smee and Journie Merriss designed an interactive bulletin board to help kindergarten students practice CVC words and rhyming, while Madelyn Sugg created one to help elementary students strengthen addition and subtraction skills using ten frames and numerical symbols.
The MHS Educators Rising chapter is proudly advised by Mrs. Sarah Hultman, MHS math teacher.
It’s Week 13, Tigers — Lucky 13! 🐅
Midterms for Quarter 2 are this Friday, so make sure all your work is turned in, check in with your teachers, and stay on top of your assignments.
Veterans Day is Tuesday — do you know a veteran? Take a moment to thank them for their service and sacrifice. 💛🇺🇸🖤
Check out all the events and happenings for the week below, and let’s make it a great one, Tigers! 💪 #TigerPride
Midterms for Quarter 2 are this Friday, so make sure all your work is turned in, check in with your teachers, and stay on top of your assignments.
Veterans Day is Tuesday — do you know a veteran? Take a moment to thank them for their service and sacrifice. 💛🇺🇸🖤
Check out all the events and happenings for the week below, and let’s make it a great one, Tigers! 💪 #TigerPride
