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The Board of Education recognized the North Murray FFA Land Evaluation Team for winning 1st place at the State Land Evaluation Career Development Event in Athens on November 2! Team members Joel Mallett, Kyle Shoemaker, Luke Smith, and Davis Ward did an outstanding job, with Joel Mallett earning highest overall individual honors. Shoutout to coaches Mr. Paul Little and Mrs. Baker for their great leadership! Way to go, team! 🎉 #FFA #YouAreMurray #StudentSuccess

Tonight, we will be announcing the District Teacher of the Year during halftime between the girls' and boys' varsity games at North Murray High School! The girls' game starts at 6:00 PM, so be sure to join us and celebrate these extraordinary educators! 🎉📚 Congratulations to all of these nominees and school-level Teachers of the Year! Let's show our appreciation and support for these teachers. See you there! 👏 #TeacherOfTheYear #YouAreMurray

Gratitude for Our Team's Dedication During Winter Weather We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to our incredible bus drivers, transportation department, and operations staff. Thank you, bus drivers! Our students were delivered safe and sound, with only one road still questionable this morning. Thank you to our Transportation and Operations Department for your time and dedication to checking roads, buildings, and parking lots over the weekend. It makes all the difference. Thank you for going above and beyond to keep our students and staff safe. We are so grateful for everything you do! #YouAreMurray#ThankYou

Murray County Schools is hosting a Heater, Blanket, and Coat Drive now through January 27, 2025! We're inviting our community to help keep families warm by donating new portable heaters, blankets, and new or gently used coats. Every donation makes a difference! 📍 Drop-off Location: Wellness Department 1004 Green Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 (MCS Enrollment Center) For more info, contact the Wellness Department at 706-422-4560 or Danielle Jones at 706-537-9128. Thank you for helping us ensure everyone stays cozy this winter! 🧥✨ #WarmHeartsMurray #CommunityCare #YouAreMurray

Weather Update: Regular Schedule Tomorrow Murray County Schools will resume a regular schedule tomorrow. While most roads are clear, we still have about 10% that have some questionable spots. Our buses will proceed with extreme caution. Drivers will use their best judgment in the morning in order to keep all students as safe as possible. If you know your road may be problematic you may want to transport your child to school. If you have questions about your bus route in the morning, please call our Transportation Department at 706-695-2196. If you experience travel issues, please communicate with your school to let them know and they can be flexible to excuse tardiness and absences due to poor road conditions. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe!

Today's Board of Education meeting will be held as scheduled with the work session beginning at 5:30pm in the Central Office Boardroom.

Important School Closure Announcement Due to the icy conditions on many of our county's backroads and neighborhoods and nearly 20 bus routes deemed dangerous, we have decided to close all schools tomorrow to ensure the safety of our students, bus drivers, and staff. Keeping safety our top priority, we want to prevent any risks associated with traveling in these hazardous conditions. We expect warmer weather tomorrow and will monitor the situation closely. As soon as possible, we will provide an update regarding the status of schools on Tuesday. For those involved in after-school activities and extracurricular events, coaches and staff will communicate any changes or updates directly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe and warm!

Hey everyone! Here’s what you need to know about tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 2025: • No School: All Murray County Schools and office buildings will be closed. • No Activities: No after-school activities or extracurricular events on Friday. • Weekend Events: Updates for Saturday and Sunday events will come from your coaches and school staff. We’ll keep an eye on the weather and let you know about Monday’s schedule as soon as possible. Our goal is to keep things as easy and convenient for you as we can. Stay safe and warm out there! ❄️💙

Newly Elected and Returning Board Members Sworn In Today, we proudly welcomed newly elected board members Sheila Pittman-Simpson, Hunter Phillips, and Tony Abernathy, along with returning board member Renda Baggett, who was re-elected for another term, during a special swearing-in ceremony. We look forward to their leadership and dedication to advancing the success of our district. Congratulations to all, and thank you for your commitment to our students, staff, and community!

❄️ Monitoring Friday’s Weather - Stay Informed with Murray County Schools! We are closely monitoring the weather forecast for Friday and will share updates on any potential school delays or cancellations as soon as possible. Our priority is to keep you informed and provide timely decisions to help you plan conveniently. 📱 Download the Murray County Schools, GA app from the App Store or Google Play, and enable notifications to receive real-time updates. 🔗 Ensure your Infinite Campus contact information is current and you're opted in to receive important text messages. For more details and communication resources, visit: Murray County Schools Communications. Stay safe and connected with Murray County Schools!

🎉 Huge congratulations to Shereiva Davenport and Kimber Stafford, two of our amazing nutrition managers, for being spotlighted in this month's GADOE Nutrition newsletter! We are so proud of you! #YouAreMurray #GADOENutrition #TrayOfTheWeek

January Board of Education Meeting

Check out this month's Superintendent Article. Here at https://www.murray.k12.ga.us/o/mcs/page/superintendent-articles.

Merry Murray Christmas!

Friday will be early dismissal leading into Christmas break for Murray County Schools. School will dismiss at 11:30am.

🎉 Buzzing with Excitement! 🐝 🎉 Congratulations to the top 3 spellers from each of our 6 elementary schools and 2 middle schools! These talented students have mastered their words and earned their spot in the District Spelling Bee on January 28, 2025, at North Murray High School. Way to go students! #SpellingBeeStars #YouAreMurray

🌟 Good News Spotlight 🌟 We have another heartwarming Good News Spotlight, this time shining on two remarkable North Murray High School alumni, Bailey and Erin Blankenship, who embodied the true spirit of giving through their incredible event, the First Annual Santa Bowl! Bailey and Erin organized this community flag football tournament to raise money for Christmas assistance, bringing together numerous teams, a dedicated group of volunteers, and a whole day of fun and purpose. Thanks to their hard work and passion, the Santa Bowl was a resounding success, helping families in the Murray County community and contributing to Shop with Heroes. Their efforts brought joy and hope to so many during this special time of year. We are so proud of Bailey and Erin for their generosity and commitment to making a difference. Their inspiring work shows the power of giving back and reminds us of what can be achieved when we come together as a community. If you missed this year’s Santa Bowl, don’t worry—Bailey and Erin plan to bring it back next year! Be sure to keep an eye out for the event and join in on the fun and giving spirit. 🎅🏈

🎄✨ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing Community! ✨🎄 Thanks to our amazing community, WE DID IT! We had 50 needs on the Purposity Tree and ALL 50 have been met!! Murray County Schools is thankful for our amazing community and all you do. A special thank you to our Wellness Department for leading this effort. Our Wellness Director, Tara Jones shared: "I want to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible support our community has shown through the Purposity Giving Tree. Your generosity and kindness have helped ensure that all the Christmas needs for our students and families have been met this holiday season. Because of you, our students and families will experience the joy and hope of the season. Your willingness to step up and make a difference embodies the spirit of giving and reminds us of the power of community. We are so fortunate to have a community that cares so deeply."

Don't forget the Mobile Food Pantry this Saturday at Murray County High School!

As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to share a meaningful way to support the students and families in our community. This year, the Wellness Department is hosting a Purposity Giving Tree as part of the Christmas in the Park event. The Giving Tree is an opportunity to bring joy and meet the needs of students who could use a little extra cheer this season. Through Purposity, we can easily and directly connect with these needs—whether it’s a warm coat, shoes, a Christmas gift wish, or other essential items. Every contribution makes a tangible difference in the lives of our students and their families. Here’s how you can participate: Visit the Giving Tree at Christmas in the Park and choose an ornament from the tree. Each ornament will have a QR code that links directly to Murray County School System's Purposity page, featuring a student's wish or need. If you cannot make it to the tree in the park you can scan the QR code below to help. Select a gift to fulfill—the gift will be sent directly to the MCS Wellness Department. From there, our counselors and social workers will ensure it is delivered to the family before Christmas Day. We are so grateful for your generosity and kindness in supporting this initiative. Together, we can make this holiday season unforgettable for the students we serve. If you have any questions or need assistance with Purposity, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the MCS Wellness Department at 706-422-4560. Thank you for being a part of this meaningful effort!