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🎉 February is CTAE Month! 🎉 Did you know we also have CTAE pathways at our middle schools? At Bagley Middle (BMS) and Gladden Middle (GMS), students are gaining hands-on experience in Technology, Media Arts, and Agriculture, building skills for the future! 🌟 🌱 Agriculture (Ms. Roseanna Stanley - GMS, Ms. Ruby McCracken - BMS) – Students explore animal science, plant growth, and agribusiness, learning about the industry that feeds the world! 💻 Technology (Mr. Aaron Stevenson - GMS, Mr. Ed McEntire - BMS) – From coding and robotics to rocket building and CO2-powered cars, students develop problem-solving and teamwork skills. Thanks to the TVA STEM Grant, BMS students will soon expand their coding experience with Sphero Bolts! 🎨 Media Arts (Mr. Trey Burger - BMS & GMS) – Students master graphic design, videography, animation, and digital marketing through projects like podcasting, 3D design, music production, and hype videos. 🎙🏆 This year, six students advanced to the State Media Arts Competition! 👏 CTAE empowers students to explore careers, gain real-world skills, and prepare for success in high school and beyond! #CTAEMonth #FutureReady #CareerLearning #YouAreMurray

Remember next week is Mid-Winter Break! All schools and business offices will be closed Monday, February 17 - Friday, February 21. We hope all of our families and staff enjoy the break. Stay safe and warm!

Good morning, MCS families. Schools are open this morning and on a regular schedule, but due to overnight flooding from the rains, we have some roads that we’ve been advised to avoid with our buses. If you live on these roads, know that buses may not be able to pass, so we will not be able to pick-up students this morning: Closed for buses upon advice from local authorities: Caylor Rd. Old Federal Rd N. Norton Bridge Rd. Crandall Ellijay Hwy 225N at McEntire Circle Possibly hard to reach: Carters Rd. Fox Ridge Patricia Ave. Ford Rd. All other routes are running normally, but we could experience some short delays as our drivers are proceeding with caution. If we see a road we cannot pass that we haven’t been alerted to, service may be disrupted. If you live on one of the affected roads, please be careful as you are out and about this morning. We will be mindful of tardies and absences from these locations, but if you are going to be late or can’t make it to school due to the road conditions, please call your child’s school to let them know. If we have any further updates, we’ll be in touch. Thank you and be safe!

Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, March 1st! It's going to be a great family event with our fantastic media specialist and school counselors offering activities and resources for all ages!

🎉 Congratulations to our 2024-2025 REACH Scholars! 🎓 We proudly celebrated these outstanding students at last night's REACH signing ceremony, held between the Board of Education work session and regular meeting. These scholars have shown exceptional dedication and potential, and we're excited to see all they will achieve! 📸 Pictured L-R: Gladden Middle School: Starla Haley, Jesus Lopez Bagley Middle School: Leslie Pantoja Chavez, Erick Hurtado, America Chavarria, Sophee Hardy (Not pictured: Verity Bailey from Gladden Middle, who was unable to attend due to illness.) #YouAreMurray #REACHGeorgia

🎓 VILLA Parent Advisory Group Field Trip & Graduation Day! 🎓 Our first VILLA class has officially completed its courses, and we celebrated with a special field trip and graduation today! 🎉 ✅ We kicked off at Spring Place Elementary, where the Student Council proudly showcased the Helping Hands Pantry, and Assistant Principal Mr. Ridley gave us a tour of the school. 🌱 Next, we visited Bagley Middle School, where Mrs. McCracken and her FFA students demonstrated a chapter meeting and highlighted the amazing activities in our FFA programs. 💼 At North Murray High School, we explored some of the exciting CTAE classes and saw firsthand the incredible opportunities available to students. 🥁 We wrapped up the day with a tour of the new gym and band room at Murray County High School—a perfect finale to an inspiring day! Thank you to all the staff and students who made this day memorable. We’re proud of our VILLA graduates and excited to see how they’ll continue to engage with and support Murray County Schools! 💚 #YouAreMurray #MoreToMurray

February is CTAE Month! For this Friday’s spotlight, we’re highlighting three outstanding programs that showcase the power of hands-on learning and career readiness! 🔨 MCHS Welding: Students recently competed in the Mountain Metal Madness welding competition, co-hosted by Murray County High School and Fannin County High School. Teams from across the region participated, including: MCHS North Murray Franklin County Chattooga North Hall Cedartown Fannin Thompson Congratulations to the winners! 🥇 1st Place: MCHS 🥈 2nd Place: Chattooga 🥉 3rd Place: Franklin County 🎥 MCHS Audio/Video Technology: Students captured video footage and photos of the competition to create an exciting promo video for next year’s event. Their work helps tell the story of student success through creative media. 👩‍🍳 NMHS Culinary Arts: While the welders competed, the culinary arts students from North Murray provided delicious lunches for all competitors and sponsors, showcasing not just culinary talent but also teamwork and professionalism. A huge THANK YOU to all the sponsors who supported this event—your contributions make opportunities like this possible for our students! These programs reflect the diverse opportunities available through Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) in Murray County Schools. #CTAEmonth #YouAreMurray #MoretoMurray #CareerReady #MountainMetalMadness #ThankYouSponsors

Don't forget the February food drop tomorrow at Murray County High School!

🏀🎉 Congratulations to the Bagley Lady Blazers and the Gladden Warriors Basketball Teams on being crowned Region Champions! 🏆 Your hard work, determination, and teamwork have truly paid off. Thank you to the dedicated coaches for their leadership and guidance throughout the season. We are so proud of all of you! #RegionChamps #YouAreMurray #GoBlazers #GoWarriors

🎉 Murray County 4-H Shines at District Project Achievement! 🎉 70 Murray County 5th and 6th-grade Cloverleaf 4-H’ers traveled to Georgia Highlands College in Rome, Georgia, to participate in District Project Achievement, a speech contest, this past Saturday, February 1, 2025! 🌟 Our students showcased their talents in over 50 project areas, presenting impressive speeches with creative visual aids. With 78% of our competitors placing, Murray County proudly took home the award for Outstanding Participation! 🏆 👏 Congratulations to all our hardworking 4-H’ers for their dedication and achievements! #YouAreMurray #4HStrong #StudentSuccess

🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟 This week, we celebrate and appreciate our incredible school counselors who work tirelessly to support our students, staff, and families! ⠀ This year's theme is Helping Students Thrive, and that’s exactly what our counselors do every single day. From providing academic guidance to offering emotional support, our counselors are a source of encouragement, strength, and hope. Their dedication makes a lasting impact on the lives of our students, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Join us in thanking our amazing school counselors for their hard work and commitment to making a difference!

🚍 Murray County Schools Sets the Gold Standard in School Bus Safety! 🚍 Each year, our Murray County School District Transportation Team undergoes a rigorous State School Bus Inspection conducted by the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD). Over four days, inspectors carefully examine 124 mechanical and electrical components on every bus, ensuring the highest level of safety for our students and drivers. 💯 This year, our transportation team earned an incredible 99% score! 💯 👏 A huge shoutout to our dedicated team: Terry Crump, Adam Kilgore, Todd Terro, Sam Satterfield, Randall Morrison, Alan York, John Cochran, Jeff Ridley, and Rose White. Your hard work and commitment to safety set the Gold Standard for compliance and excellence. "The only school bus fleets that can beat us are the ones that are perfect!" – Randall Morrison, Director of Transportation Help us congratulate this outstanding team in the comments! 🎉 #MurrayCountySchools #YouAreMurray#SchoolBusSafety

Join us on March 1st for a day of family fun!

🎉 Congratulations to our incredible students and teachers who were recognized at yesterday's Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting! 🌟 STAR Students and Teachers: North Murray High: Daniel Velasquez and his STAR Teacher, Angela Buckner Murray County High: Eddie Owens and his STAR Teacher, Charles Longmire ✨ A special shoutout to Karina Luna, who was honored as a “Mover, Shaker, and Newsmaker” in our community. Karina is not only an excellent student but also a talented baker and an aspiring entrepreneur. We are so proud of her drive and dedication! We are thrilled to see these amazing individuals represent Murray County Schools with excellence and ambition. #YouAreMurray #CommunityLeaders

📚✨ Free Learning Resources for Families ✨📚 The Get Georgia Reading Campaign offers amazing online resources to help kids grow and succeed! From educational activities to fun reading materials, there’s something for every child to enjoy. 💻 Explore these free tools here: https://getgeorgiareading.org/at-home/ Let’s work together to inspire every child's love for learning and reading. 🧡📖 #GetGeorgiaReading #MurrayCountySchools

🎉🏆 Congratulations to Our District Spelling Bee Winners! 🏆🎉 Today, our school-level champions came together to compete in the District Spelling Bee, showcasing their hard work and spelling skills. ✨ 1st Place: Hunter Kilgore, Chatsworth Elementary ✨ 2nd Place (Tie): Gracie Hawkins, Chatsworth Elementary ✨ 2nd Place (Tie): Corbin Rudolph, Bagley Middle School Pictured Left to Right: Dr. Wright, Corbin Rudolph, Hunter Kilgore, and Gracie Hawkins We are so proud of all our participants for their dedication and effort. A special shoutout to our winners for their incredible achievement! #MurrayCountySchools #SpellingBeeChampions #YouAreMurray

Don't forget the food drop tomorrow morning at North Murray High School!

Murray County Schools will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, January 23, 2025. We look forward to seeing our students back in class tomorrow!

Don't forget our drive!

Due to extremely low temperatures and expected wind chills in the single digits and/or possibly approaching 0 degrees, Murray County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22. The combination of extremely low temperatures and wind chill poses significant challenges, particularly for children waiting outside for buses as well as the loading and unloading of our special needs buses. These temperatures may also present challenges that affect bus operations and building maintenance. Stay warm and safe! For updates please continue to monitor our official communication channels. Schools will provide specific notifications regarding any changes or cancellations to scheduled extracurricular events.