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.
❄️ Monitoring the Weather - Stay Informed with Murray County Schools! We are closely monitoring the weather forecast for this week and will share updates on any potential school delays or cancellations as soon as possible. Our priority is the safety of our students and staff. Our weather team strives 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!
Don't forget Monday, January 20, 2025, is a student and staff holiday.
Don't forget to share positive stories, recognitions, or impacts within our schools and community. Whether it’s a student success, a teacher going above and beyond, or a moment that made you proud to be part of Murray County, we want to hear from you!
✨ Sharing is simple and helps us celebrate the incredible things happening in our district. Submit your stories and photos today, and let’s spread the joy together! 🎉 Link: https://www.murray.k12.ga.us/forms/good-news-to-share Visit our website to find the form and share your good news. #YouAreMurray #GoodNewsMurray
Congratulations to the District Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Ruby McCracken!
Mrs. McCracken teaches Agriculture at Bagley Middle School and has been with Murray County Schools for over 11 years.
Stay tuned, in a couple of weeks our friends at Chatsworth Ford will deliver Mrs. McCracken her brand-new car!
We appreciate their partnership, and can't wait to share the delivery video with you all.
#TOTY#ChatsworthFord#YouAreMurray
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!
