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The Murray Police Department offered the Chief Novel McReynolds Youth Academy for Murray Middle School students who w...
06/04/2026

The Murray Police Department offered the Chief Novel McReynolds Youth Academy for Murray Middle School students who will enter fifth, sixth, and seventh grades for the 2026-2027 school year. Students applied through an application process at this no cost program. Two sessions were offered, and each session lasted four days.

The Chief Novel McReynolds Youth Academy is a camp designed for students who have a desire to learn what police officers do while at the same time educating them on issues that they may face in the future. Students attended classes on various law enforcement activities such as crime scene investigation, traffic stops and more. Students also learned strategies on how to deal with peer pressure, cyber bullying, school safety, and underage drinking. The program also encouraged each student’s leadership, communication, nd teamwork potential by allowing them to participate in team building exercises, public speaking exercises, and problem-solving scenarios.

MMS students are pictured with SRO Officers, Jeremy Partin (Murray Elementary), and Mike Ray (Murray High) and Murray Police Department guest speaker.

The Murray K-5 Soccer Camp kicked off today at the Murray High School Mallory France Soccer Complex . Murray students w...
06/03/2026

The Murray K-5 Soccer Camp kicked off today at the Murray High School Mallory France Soccer Complex . Murray students were seen throught the complex with coaches and assistants learning the fundamentals of soccer. It's great to see our coaches and students on the field this summer!

Join our team for the 2026-2027 school year! We have just a few open positions left for the new school year including po...
06/03/2026

Join our team for the 2026-2027 school year! We have just a few open positions left for the new school year including positions for instructional assistants and custodians. To view all positions and to apply visit https://murray.schoolspring.com/..

During the Murray Independent School District Closing Day Ceremony we honored our 2026 MISD Retirees. We send appreciat...
06/01/2026

During the Murray Independent School District Closing Day Ceremony we honored our 2026 MISD Retirees. We send appreciation for their years of service and dedication to the Murray Tiger Legacy of Tradition, Pride, and Excellence..

We wish you the best on the next chapter of your journey, and don't forget to let us hear from you!

During this week Murray and Calloway County school students (6th-9th grade) are attending an ATC Summer Camp at the Mur...
05/28/2026

During this week Murray and Calloway County school students (6th-9th grade) are attending an ATC Summer Camp at the Murray Calloway County Area Tecnology Center.

Students are enrolled in Electrical, Carpentry, Welding, Machine Tool, and Nursing classes. During this complimentary camp, students are experiencing hands-on learning experiences and career opportunity pathways.

During the Closing Day Ceremony for the Murray Independent School District, John Karanja, Murray High School English tea...
05/28/2026

During the Closing Day Ceremony for the Murray Independent School District, John Karanja, Murray High School English teacher, and David Hightower, Murray Middle School custodian, were named the overall CFSB Tiger Pride winners for Murray Independent School District for the 2025-2026 school year.

Both individuals were first recognized as monthly Tiger Pride winners after being nominated by their peers for their dedication, positivity, and service to their schools. From that distinguished group, Karanja and Hightower were selected as the district’s overall winners because of their extraordinary contributions to Murray Independent and their longstanding commitment to excellence.

At Murray High School and Murray Middle School, students and staff alike know their names and recognize the impact they make each day. Whether through teaching, mentoring, encouraging students, or creating welcoming school environments, both men have become integral parts of their school communities. Their efforts, relationships, and consistent dedication help make MISD a stronger and more vibrant place for students, staff, and families.
District leaders noted that both Karanja and Hightower exemplify the spirit of Tiger Pride through their daily actions, unwavering work ethic, and commitment to serving others. Their influence reaches far beyond their job titles and leaves a lasting impression on the countless students and colleagues they encounter each year.
Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent, recognized Hightower with other Murray staff monthly honorees: Jay Baron, Emily Belanger, Hightower, Meinschein, Crista Jennings, Andrea Morris, Walter Arnold, Marianne Baucom, and Julie Stone.
Karanja was recognized by Meinschein with fellow Murray Independent educators Emily Parker, Amanda Pittman, Renee Ramsey, Shannon Harrell, Meinschein, Karanja, Beth Myers, Hunter Carter, and Laurie Edminster.

Melanie Jarvis, MISD Director of the CFSB Tiger Pride Program and Director of Student Services, said it has been an honor to provide the incredible Murray Independent School District (MISD) faculty and staff with an opportunity to recognize and celebrate one another through the CFSB Tiger Pride Award this year. “ The work happening in our schools each day deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated, and this award serves as a small, yet meaningful way to do just that. We are grateful to CFSB and the MISD Foundation for partnering with us to ensure our teachers and staff receive these well-deserved tokens of appreciation and recognition.”


(photo one David Hightower with Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent)
(photo two David Hightower with Murray Tiger Pride Staff honorees and Meinschein)
(photo three John Karanja with Dr. David Meinschein, EdD., MISD Superintendent)
(photo four John Karanja with Murray Tiger Pride Educator honorees and Meinschein)

We look forward to seeing you today!
05/28/2026

We look forward to seeing you today!

The Kentucky chapter of American School Band Directors Association recognized the Murray High School Wind Ensemble for t...
05/27/2026

The Kentucky chapter of American School Band Directors Association recognized the Murray High School Wind Ensemble for their exemplary performance at the 2026 KMEA Large Ensemble Performance Assessment. “Our organization values excellence and we are excited to encourage directors and their students with the following recognition,” said Robin Barker, American School Band Directors Association, Kentucky State chair.

Murray High School Band, joins other band programs who received a perfect score- (21), from the judges for their prepared pieces at the KMEA Large Ensemble Performance Assessment. These groups were awarded a certificate from ASBDA: “ASBDA Kentucky Band of Highest Distinction.” Those band programs who received a near perfect score (22), from the judges for their prepared pieces at the KMEA Large Ensemble Performance Assessment will be awarded a certificate from ASBDA: “ASBDA Kentucky Band of Distinction.”

“We’re very proud of our students for earning this recognition from ASBDA. Their hard work and dedication made this possible, and this honor is a great reflection of the culture and commitment within the Murray Tiger Band,” said Hunter Carter, MHS Tiger Band Director.

Barker offered his congratulations, “You and your students should be proud of this achievement. Best wishes to you and your band in all your future musical endeavors.”

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The 2025-2026 Murray Elementary School Yearbook was dedicated to MES kindergarten teacher Robin Brown, in recognition o...
05/27/2026

The 2025-2026 Murray Elementary School Yearbook was dedicated to MES kindergarten teacher Robin Brown, in recognition of Brown’s retirement after 30 years’ service to Murray Elementary school where he taught second grade for 12 years and Kindergarten for 18 years. Brown is pictured with his mother, Doris, a longtime volunteer for Murray Elementary School, and Murray Elementary teachers and yearbook sponsors, (left Magen Wood , and far right-Mackenzie Cadagin).

(pictured PTO Officers): Allie Gibbs, Lauren Rudesill, Amanda Story, Annie Dail and Jessica Jeffress (students pictured...
05/27/2026

(pictured PTO Officers): Allie Gibbs, Lauren Rudesill, Amanda Story, Annie Dail and Jessica Jeffress
(students pictured): Martin Romero Kane, Harper Pittman, Ava Schmitt, and Matthew Lusk were selected for the outside and inside cover illustrators

During a special Murray Elementary School assembly the 2025-2026 Tiger Tales Book was unveiled and dedicated to the Murray Elementary School PTO. Murray Elementary School third grade teacher, Amanda Pittman is theTiger Tales sponsor and produces the book each year. Students submit writings for the anthology each year.

Originally implemented as Scribbles, the bound book showcases work by students from kindergarten through third grade. The Murray Independent School Foundation For Excellence provides funding assistance each year to this project that features writing and artwork from Murray High School alumni from over an almost 30-year history. Additionally, the Murray Elementary School PTO also provides funding for this annual project.

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