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Don't forget the Chattanooga Food Bank Mobile Pantry tomorrow! from 8:00 am - 10:00 am or while supplies last.
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This one seemed challenging for you all to figure out.😂 Just kidding! You all guessed instantly, and you were correct. Dr. Jennifer Reed! We are thankful to have Dr.Reed on our team leading our Coker Cubs. She is an excellent asset to our district, and we appreciate all she does. Thank you, Dr.Reed! #URmurray
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Reminder - Student Holiday Tomorrow
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#throwbackthursday! Do you recognize this '90s baby??? She is still just as fab today!
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Murray County Schools had a great run at this year's North Georgia Fair.
Congratulations to our Art Contest Winners!!!! And a big thank you to all those involved in hosting our exceptional students at the Special Needs Day at the North Georgia Fair! It was a great fall fair for MCS students! #URmurray
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You were right if you guessed Sydney Ledford for this week's #throwbackthursday! This girl is our HR specialist, supporting our teachers, principals, and staff with all their Human Resource needs! Thanks, Syd, for all you do to make MCS the setting of success for all! #URmurray
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It is #throwbackthursday! This week, we have an adorable little girl....do you know this sweet young lady????
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This week, MCS is participating in National Red Ribbon Week—a national campaign to inspire kids to be drug-free. Make sure to check your specific school’s social media to follow along with this week’s activities. #URmurray#redribbonweek
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MCS Families - This is a reminder about the Murray County 2023 Community Christmas information. Flyers have been sent home, but this is a reminder that the application process is online this year and is open until October 31st. Please take a look at the flyer for more details.
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If you guessed Woodlawn Elementary's Kristy Campbell, you got it!!
Mrs. Campbell is an excellent asset to our school district. Always working hard to make WLE and Murray County Schools a setting of success for all!
Thank you, Mrs. Campbell, for all you do. #throwbackthursdayspotlight#URmurray
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Do you recognize this week's #throwbackthursday? She is a quiet but vital part of our Murray County Schools team!
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Murray County Board of Education Achieves 2023
GSBA Exemplary School Board Status
The Murray County School District is proud to announce the achievement and status of the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2023 Exemplary School Board recognition.
The recognition program showcases best practices in school governance and leadership. GSBA recognizes good school board governance to foster educational community cultures in order to advance student learning and achievement.
The Murray County School Board met and/or exceeded the criteria set forth by GSBA to earn the honor of a 2023 Exemplary Board.
The GSBA Governance Team Recognition Program was developed by Georgia superintendents and board members based on the state board of education’s standards for effective governance to recognize exemplary leadership.
In 1998, the Georgia School Boards Association was one of the first school board associations in the nation to develop a program of standards for local boards of education.
The GSBA Board recognition program is three-tiered. For more information on the program, you may visit the GSBA website for awards and recognition or to view the criteria for all program tiers.
Congratulations to our board, and thank you for all you do!
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🌟 Happy National Boss's Day! 🌟 to Superintendent Steve Loughridge and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tim Wright.
Managing a school district of 800 plus employees and 6700 students is a "TALL" order! Luckily, these two guys are up for the challenge!
A big thank you to these exceptional leaders for their hard work and unwavering support. We're grateful to have bosses like them at the helm, dedicated to our student's success and the betterment of Murray County Schools. #URmurray
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Volunteers needed to for this great community event!
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Exciting News! 🎓🌟
Murray County School System proudly announces a graduation rate of 95.9%, up from last year's 92.4%.
According to a new report from the Georgia Department of Education released this week, the four-year graduation rate of 95.9% topped the State’s average of 84.4%. Georgia and the rest of the U.S. calculate graduation rates based upon a 4-year cohort methodology.
Pleasant Valley Innovative School has significantly increased from 70.7% to 95.8%. This is a remarkable achievement, and it reflects the dedication and hard work of the school's students, teachers, and staff.
Kudos to our students and educators for this incredible achievement, showcasing our commitment to excellence and student success! 🎉🎓 #URmurray#MCSthesettingofyoursuccess
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Don't forget this Saturday is the monthly Chattanooga Food Bank Mobile Pantry at Murray County High School.
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🍎🥪🥦 Celebrating National School Lunch Week! 🎉
This week, we've had some special guests join our incredible school nutrition staff to serve up delicious meals and spread joy. 🙌
Did you know that the National School Lunch Act, established under Richard B. Russell and signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1946, provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost, or no-cost lunches to children each school day? 📜
Georgia boasts the fifth-largest program in the nation, serving around 4.9 billion lunches throughout the school year. 🍽️
In the 2022-2023 school year, Murray County played its part by serving a whopping 823,421 lunches! Our nutrition staff takes immense pride in ensuring our students enjoy delicious and nutritious meals daily. 🤩
We're also thrilled to share that three of our lunchrooms achieved the prestigious title of "Georgia Tray of The Week" and were recently honored by the state in Macon. 🏆
Join us in our mission to "Level Up with School Lunch"! A big thank you to our dedicated nutrition staff and everyone who supports our efforts to nourish and educate our students. 👏👩🍳👨🍳 Let's continue to shape tomorrow by empowering our students today together! 💪 #SchoolLunchWeek #NutritionMatters #ThankYouNutritionStaff #URmurray
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MCS Families - Just an FYI!
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Need Help with Medicaid? See below.
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