Murray Middle School

Murray Middle School's Chamber Choir singing "Sounds of the Holiday Season" at the December Martin County School Board Meeting. #MCSDwinterspirit

The Murray Middle School Band performed on campus Dec. 7, 2023. Mrs. Ajpacaja, our band director, did a fabulous job! Click on the link to see the performance! https://youtu.be/bfovqF6Gs8A

Due to the likelihood of inclement weather impacting our local area this afternoon into tomorrow, all OUTDOOR school/District activities planned for today and tomorrow have been cancelled. INDOOR activities may proceed as planned at the discretion of the hosting school/department. School buses will not run for any activities planned for Saturday, 12/16. Please continue to monitor our website - www.martinschools.org - and social media channels for the latest information.

The Murray staff is enjoying a well-deserved breakfast this morning. Happy Holidays from the Lions! 🎄⛄️ 🎉 🦁 #mcsdwinterspirit

📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚 As Winter Break is approaching fast, the Florida Department of Education Commissioner’s Book of the Month picks for December have arrived just in time to keep students reading while they're out of the classroom! Commissioner’s Book of the Month is a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in K-12 schools. Books of the Month for December: 📙Pre-K: "Crinkle Bells" by Jay Fleck 📕Grades K-2: "Jeremy’s Dreidel" by Ellie B. Gellman 📗Grades 3-5: "The Legend of the Christmas Tree" by Pat Matuszak and Rick Osborne 📘Grades 6-8: "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott 📙Grades 9-12: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry #ALLINMartin👊

Come join us for our Chorus Concert Thursday night! 🎄🎁 ⛄️

Something BIG is coming. Connect with your child's teacher(s) like never before through a two-way communication solution...all in ONE app. Starting in January 2024, staying up-to-date with the district, schools, AND your student’s teachers, classes and clubs will be easier than ever. Download the Martin County School District app in your preferred store now. 📲 Download for Android https://bit.ly/384NjgH Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3Dl3iWC #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

My Favorite Things K-8 Student Showcase had a wonderful turnout! Thank you MartinArts for the opportunity! #Martinarts #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #ALLINMartin👊🏻

🔎EXPLORE MY FUTURE🔍 👀 TONIGHT: Parents of 8th-grade Martin County School District students, are you curious about career and technical education programs available for your child in high school? Tonight is the night to learn more! CTE Martin is hosting a Zoom session starting at 6 p.m. for parents to learn and ask questions about the more than 20 programs offered in our high schools. These CTE programs enable students to get a jump start on their careers, earn industry certifications and network with industry professionals. To register for this informational Zoom session, please visit https://bit.ly/CTE2023Showcase #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

Our Lions band did a great job in the Hobe Sound Christmas Parade!

Last call for 8th grade baby photos for the 2023-24 yearbook. Email Mrs. Moreno with the photo. Morenos2@martinschools.org No more baby photos will be accepted after the winter break.

📢SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK📢 In accordance with Florida's instructional materials adoption cycle, the Martin County School District is beginning the Science curriculum adoption process. Students, parents/caregivers, employees and members of the community are encouraged to review materials that have been submitted by publishers and provide their feedback as part of the process. Learn more and get involved by clicking this link: https://www.martinschools.org/.../instructional-resources... #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🩺🛠️THANKFUL FOR: Career Path Collaborators🛠️🩺 Through November, Martin County School District middle school students have had the opportunity to discover the incredible Career and Technical Education programs the District offers during the Explore My Future Career Academy Showcase. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for our invaluable industry partners, businesses and skilled educators who play a pivotal role in our CTE programs. These programs not only equip students with essential skills but also open doors to a myriad of exciting career opportunities! Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School students get their turn to explore the Career Academy Showcase on Nov. 30! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🍂GIVING THANKS🍂 We wish all of our students, families and employees a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving Break! We look forward to seeing students back on Monday, November 27. 🍂🦃🧡 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎉🍎CELEBRATING SUBSTITUTES🍎🎉 Today, we celebrate the amazing people who step into classrooms with enthusiasm and adaptability! To all the substitute teachers making a difference daily, thank you for your flexibility, resilience, and dedication to our students. The impact of our guest teachers is immeasurable, and their role in education is truly valued! 🍎📚 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

We are so thankful for Murray mom Chrissy Rauch for all that she does for our staff and students. Today we are pleased to announce that Chrissy is our 2023-24 Volunteer of the Year!

⭐️EXCELLING WITH AVID⭐️ Our amazing AVID District and Site Coordinators from Martin County School District elementary, middle, and high schools recently came together at Martin County High School for a day of collaboration and learning! The exciting discussions and classroom visits focused on sharing best practices to build student agency, expand opportunity knowledge, and enhance rigorous coursework. 📚🌟 These dedicated instructional leaders are working tirelessly to ensure every student is well-prepared for college, career, and life success! 🎓💼 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🔬SCIENCE FUN FOR EVERYONE🔬 Looking for something fun to do to kick off Thanksgiving Break? Dive into a sea of science fun at the 2023 Indian River Lagoon Science Festival this Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Fort Pierce! It's FREE day of discovery that will be a blast for the whole family with dozens of hands-on, minds-on activities exploring the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival aims to show the importance of science and highlight how fun it can be! In addition to more than 70 hands-on educational STEAM exhibits, stage shows, raffles and food trucks, there will be free admission to the Smithsonian Exhibit at the St. Lucie County Aquarium and Regional History Center! For more information, click here: https://irlsciencefest.org/ #ALLINMartin👊

Murray Middle's SWAT Club members have created a public service announcement for the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout day. Join our SWAT Club members in pledging to stay tobacco free on November 16th! If you are a smoker, please consider quitting. The American Cancer Society has resources to help you quit smoking for good. Click on the links below to view the video and to see what resources are available to help you kick the habit!! https://youtu.be/82MJ_eVccHQ American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html Tobacco Free Florida https://tobaccofreeflorida.com

🍎🎉CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION🎉🍎 ICYMI: In Martin County, our celebration of our exceptional educators is second to none! Watch a recap of the unparalleled Education Foundation of Martin County's Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration, honoring phenomenal educational contributions by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/bzbZtytn90g Thank you to the Education Foundation of Martin County and to all the sponsors who made this event unforgettable, and congratulations to each school's teacher of the year! A big round of applause for South Fork High School's Kyle Gorton (23-24 High School Teacher of the Year), Treasure Coast Classical Academy's Joy Kastanias (23-24 Middle School Teacher of the Year), Crystal Lake Elementary School's Joshua Perry (23-24 Elementary School and Overall Teacher of the Year) and Bessey Creek Elementary School, the Spirit Award winner! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫