We hope all of our MCS families, teachers, and staff enjoy the long weekend!⭐️
If you guessed Pre-K Director, Amanda Kimsey, you are correct!! Ms.Kimsey is a vital part of our school system keeping watch over our youngest learners. So on Georgia Pre-K Week, we want to thank Ms.Kimsey for all she does all year long for our district.
Thank you, Ms.Kimsey! #URmurray#GAprekweek
Ya'll know what day it is! #throwbackthursday! Can you guess who this sweet baby girl grew up to be????? She is a rockstar 🤩
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📚✨ Celebrating Georgia Pre-K Week: A Story of Resilience and Education! 🎉🏫
Did you know Georgia Pre-K Week emerged during the 2009-2010 recession when our Pre-K program faced funding challenges? Thanks to Voices for Georgia’s Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, we've celebrated it annually since. 🙌
Legislators and leaders visit local Pre-K classrooms, sharing stories and connecting with our little learners. A heartfelt thank you to Pre-K Director Amanda Kimsey and her incredible group of teachers who make our Murray County Schools Pre-K such a success! 📖👩🏫
Join us in celebrating Georgia Pre-K Week, honoring resilience, education, and the bright futures of our youngest Georgians! 🌟 #GeorgiaPreKWeek #EarlyEducationMatters #ThankYouPreKTeam
🌟 Happy National School Custodians Day! 🌟
Today, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the unsung heroes of our school district – our dedicated custodians! 🧹✨
They work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our schools are clean, safe, and welcoming environments for our students, teachers, and staff. From keeping the halls spotless to assisting with maintaining the facilities, they go above and beyond to make our schools shine.
Join us in celebrating and thanking our amazing custodial team for their exceptional commitment and hard work. 👏🙌
#NationalSchoolCustodiansDay #ThankYouCustodians #URmurray
If you guessed, Northwest Elementary Principal Amy Petty, you are correct! Mrs. Petty has been with the Murray County School System for 25 years and does a fantastic job! She is a product of MCS and we are proud to have her on our team. Thank you, Mrs. Petty! #throwbackthursday #URmurray
It's #throwbackthursday! Which means Friday is right around the corner. Do you recognize this week's #throwbackthursdayspotlight??
We have added Free Little Libraries across our campuses! Thank you to Instructional Technology Director Adriane Ellis and the MCHS Construction class. Mrs. Ellis led this effort, and the construction classes built the little libraries. They have been added at Eton, Bagley, Coker, and Gladden. You can find them on the map at https://app.littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap. #URmurray
Saturday was another successful food drop with the Chattanooga Food Bank Mobile Pantry at NMHS. The mobile pantry served 200 households which included, 450 adults and 307 children, for a total of 757 individuals served. Wellness Director, Tara Jones, stated "Food insecurity is real in our community and I am so thankful for this outreach program Murray County Schools has been able to do by partnering with the Chattanooga Food Bank."
A special thank you to Jonathan and Brandy Beal, and all of the NMHS students who came out early Saturday morning to serve these families. This program would not be possible without our student volunteers. We are proud of our students and their heart for serving their community. #URmurray
This week's #throwbackthursday is.........Mr.Dustin Strickland! Did you guess right?? Mr. Strickland is an assistant principal at NMHS and has spent all 18 years of his career in Murray County Schools. He always has a smile and kind words for everyone he meets making MCS a better place for all. We are thankful to have him on our team here at MCS. #URmurray
Don't forget the Chattanooga Food Bank - Mobile Pantry will be at North Murray High School this Saturday, 8:00-10:00am, or while supplies last.
You know today is Thursday, so that means........#throwbackthursday. Can you guess this week's spotlight? #URmurray
Take advantage of this fun and informative family night!
MCS Families - Just a quick reminder there are 3 easy ways to pay for school meals!
1. Online with debit/credit card at www.linqconnect.com
2. Cash sent to school
3. A check sent to the school made out to Murray County Nutrition
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Today is National IT Professional Day, and here at MCS, we have the best! This group works hard to keep us connected and plugged into the latest technology. They ensure our students and staff have what they need, from instructional technology to safety equipment. They enhance the educational experience for all here at Murray County Schools. Thank you, Tech! #URmurray
Excited to see the paving started today on the additional stadium parking and farmers market. This is a joint effort between the school system and county. Once this paving is complete the final perimeter fencing can be put in place at new track! #URmurray
Part of our MCS staff attended the TCU Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner Training this week. They are ready to come back to Murray County Schools and spread their new knowledge gained from this insightful training! TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. This is just another way our staff is working to connect with all students and make MCS the setting of success for all. #URmurray
MCS Families - We have just been informed that a portion of Hwy 76 has been shut down. This may delay some of our buses, causing late drop-off. Drivers will complete routes as quickly and safely as possible. As always, student safety is a priority for Murray County Schools. Thank you!