Hello Lion Families!
This week we will be administering the Science/Biology End of Course Exam on Tuesday, May 19, and the Civics End of Course Exam on Thursday, May 21st. Testing will start promptly after the first tardy bell.
Please review the following expectations with your student and assist them in preparing for a successful testing experience:
Testing Day Checklist ✅
☐ Get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and eat breakfast
☐ Know your testing date, time, and location
☐ Test with integrity—do your best and show your learning
☐ Bring your MCSD laptop, fully charged and working
Please note: A modified testing bell schedule will be in effect for all students and all classes. Even students who are not testing may have to follow the adjusted bell times.
This week we will be administering the Science/Biology End of Course Exam on Tuesday, May 19, and the Civics End of Course Exam on Thursday, May 21st. Testing will start promptly after the first tardy bell.
Please review the following expectations with your student and assist them in preparing for a successful testing experience:
Testing Day Checklist ✅
☐ Get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and eat breakfast
☐ Know your testing date, time, and location
☐ Test with integrity—do your best and show your learning
☐ Bring your MCSD laptop, fully charged and working
Please note: A modified testing bell schedule will be in effect for all students and all classes. Even students who are not testing may have to follow the adjusted bell times.
🦁💙 Murray Lions — Let’s Make It a Great Week! 💙🦁
Check out our Weekly Agenda (attached) for all the exciting events happening this week! 📅✨
🎭 Drama Club Performance – Monday Night!
Join us for our Black Box Theatre performance at 6:00 PM—come out and support our talented Lions! 🎬👏
📊 PM3 Assessments Continue This Week!
Good luck to our 8th graders taking their Science 🔬 and Civics PM3 exams!
You’ve worked hard all year—stay focused, do your best, and show what you know! 💪📚 #LionStrong
🏫 SAC Meeting
Join us for our final SAC meeting of the school year—we appreciate all of our families and community members who support our school! 🙌
⏳ Countdown is ON!
Only 8 school days left for students! 🎉🐾 Let’s finish the year strong and keep showing that Murray Lion Pride! 💙🦁
📸 Don’t forget to review the agenda for times and details—and let’s have an amazing week!
#GoLions #FinishStrong #MurrayMiddle #LionPride 💙🐾
Check out our Weekly Agenda (attached) for all the exciting events happening this week! 📅✨
🎭 Drama Club Performance – Monday Night!
Join us for our Black Box Theatre performance at 6:00 PM—come out and support our talented Lions! 🎬👏
📊 PM3 Assessments Continue This Week!
Good luck to our 8th graders taking their Science 🔬 and Civics PM3 exams!
You’ve worked hard all year—stay focused, do your best, and show what you know! 💪📚 #LionStrong
🏫 SAC Meeting
Join us for our final SAC meeting of the school year—we appreciate all of our families and community members who support our school! 🙌
⏳ Countdown is ON!
Only 8 school days left for students! 🎉🐾 Let’s finish the year strong and keep showing that Murray Lion Pride! 💙🦁
📸 Don’t forget to review the agenda for times and details—and let’s have an amazing week!
#GoLions #FinishStrong #MurrayMiddle #LionPride 💙🐾
💃🕺🦁 Murray Lions Dance the Night Away! 🦁🕺💃
Our 8th Grade Class Night Dance at the Kane Center was one to remember! 🎉✨ It was an amazing evening filled with music 🎶, laughter 😂, and unforgettable memories 💙 as our Lions celebrated the end of their middle school journey together.
From the dance floor energy 💃🕺 to the smiles 📸 captured throughout the night, it was so special to see our 8th graders enjoying every moment with their friends as they get ready for their next chapter. 🎓🐾
We are so proud of this incredible group of students and all they have accomplished this year. 💙🦁 Once a Lion, always a Lion!
📸 Check out the photos below for a glimpse into this fun and memorable night!
Our 8th Grade Class Night Dance at the Kane Center was one to remember! 🎉✨ It was an amazing evening filled with music 🎶, laughter 😂, and unforgettable memories 💙 as our Lions celebrated the end of their middle school journey together.
From the dance floor energy 💃🕺 to the smiles 📸 captured throughout the night, it was so special to see our 8th graders enjoying every moment with their friends as they get ready for their next chapter. 🎓🐾
We are so proud of this incredible group of students and all they have accomplished this year. 💙🦁 Once a Lion, always a Lion!
📸 Check out the photos below for a glimpse into this fun and memorable night!
🎭✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎭
Join us for our Murray Middle School Black Box Drama/Theater Production on Monday, May 18 at 6:00 PM!
📍 Held at our Outdoor Amphitheater, this special performance will showcase the incredible talent and hard work of our student performers.
Bring family and friends and enjoy an evening of creativity and entertainment under the stars! 🌟
We hope to see you there! 🎭💙
Join us for our Murray Middle School Black Box Drama/Theater Production on Monday, May 18 at 6:00 PM!
📍 Held at our Outdoor Amphitheater, this special performance will showcase the incredible talent and hard work of our student performers.
Bring family and friends and enjoy an evening of creativity and entertainment under the stars! 🌟
We hope to see you there! 🎭💙
🌾🎉 Murray Middle School FFA Banquet Celebration 🎉🌾
Last night, we proudly celebrated our Murray Middle FFA students at their annual banquet! Awards were presented recognizing the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our amazing members.
We are also excited to announce the 2026–2027 FFA Officer Team:
President – Coby Perez-Vasquez
Vice President – Maddie Monks
Secretary – Isabella Austin
Treasurer – Alivia Dorta
Reporter – Tyler Bosch
Sentinel – Maddox Monks
Student Advisor – Jah’rancia Eddy
Congratulations to all of our FFA students and our new officers—we are so proud of you and look forward to another great year! 💙💛
📸 Check out the pictures from this special evening!
Last night, we proudly celebrated our Murray Middle FFA students at their annual banquet! Awards were presented recognizing the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our amazing members.
We are also excited to announce the 2026–2027 FFA Officer Team:
President – Coby Perez-Vasquez
Vice President – Maddie Monks
Secretary – Isabella Austin
Treasurer – Alivia Dorta
Reporter – Tyler Bosch
Sentinel – Maddox Monks
Student Advisor – Jah’rancia Eddy
Congratulations to all of our FFA students and our new officers—we are so proud of you and look forward to another great year! 💙💛
📸 Check out the pictures from this special evening!
🎓 Murray Middle School 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 🎓
We are excited to celebrate our 8th grade students’ accomplishments! Please note an important change this year—the Promotion Ceremony will be held at South Fork High School on Wednesday, May 27th at 6:00 PM.
Each qualifying student will receive 4 tickets, which will be distributed on May 26th to students with a valid school ID who have met all requirements.
We look forward to honoring this special milestone with our students and families as they prepare for the next chapter!
💙🎉 Congratulations to our incredible 8th graders!
We are excited to celebrate our 8th grade students’ accomplishments! Please note an important change this year—the Promotion Ceremony will be held at South Fork High School on Wednesday, May 27th at 6:00 PM.
Each qualifying student will receive 4 tickets, which will be distributed on May 26th to students with a valid school ID who have met all requirements.
We look forward to honoring this special milestone with our students and families as they prepare for the next chapter!
💙🎉 Congratulations to our incredible 8th graders!
🧠💚 Mental Health Awareness Day at Murray Middle School 💚🧠
Today, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Day—a reminder that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies. We encourage our school community to wear green to show support, raise awareness, and stand together for mental health.
At Murray Middle School, we are deeply grateful for the incredible mental health professionals who support our students, families, and staff every single day.
To our dedicated social workers, counselors, school psychologists, and all who provide guidance, compassion, and care—thank you. You help create a safe space where every voice is heard, every feeling matters, and every individual is supported.
Your work makes a lasting difference in the lives of our school community. 💙
Every day should be Mental Health Awareness Day. Let’s continue to check in, lift one another up, and prioritize kindness and understanding—today and always.
Today, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Day—a reminder that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies. We encourage our school community to wear green to show support, raise awareness, and stand together for mental health.
At Murray Middle School, we are deeply grateful for the incredible mental health professionals who support our students, families, and staff every single day.
To our dedicated social workers, counselors, school psychologists, and all who provide guidance, compassion, and care—thank you. You help create a safe space where every voice is heard, every feeling matters, and every individual is supported.
Your work makes a lasting difference in the lives of our school community. 💙
Every day should be Mental Health Awareness Day. Let’s continue to check in, lift one another up, and prioritize kindness and understanding—today and always.
Hello Lion Families!
Tomorrow, Thursday, May 14, 2026, Murray Middle will administer the Mathematics PM3 assessment, the Algebra I EOC, assessment, and the Geometry EOC assessment.
Please review the following expectations with your student and assist them in preparing for a successful testing experience:
Testing Day Checklist ✅
☐ Get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and eat breakfast
☐ Know your testing date, time, and location
☐ Test with integrity—do your best and show your learning
☐ Bring your MCSD laptop, fully charged and working
Please note: A modified testing bell schedule will be in effect for all students and all classes. Even students who are not testing will follow the adjusted bell times.
Tomorrow, Thursday, May 14, 2026, Murray Middle will administer the Mathematics PM3 assessment, the Algebra I EOC, assessment, and the Geometry EOC assessment.
Please review the following expectations with your student and assist them in preparing for a successful testing experience:
Testing Day Checklist ✅
☐ Get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and eat breakfast
☐ Know your testing date, time, and location
☐ Test with integrity—do your best and show your learning
☐ Bring your MCSD laptop, fully charged and working
Please note: A modified testing bell schedule will be in effect for all students and all classes. Even students who are not testing will follow the adjusted bell times.
🎉✨ Class Night is BACK at Murray Middle School! ✨🎉
We’re excited to celebrate our 8th graders on Friday, May 15 from 6:00–9:00 PM at the Kane Center! 🎓
🎟️ Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased during the school day from Mr. Chasse
🍪 Refreshments will be provided!
Students should be sure to dress appropriately (see school announcements for dress code details).
Let’s make it a night to remember—can’t wait to celebrate together! 💙🎉
We’re excited to celebrate our 8th graders on Friday, May 15 from 6:00–9:00 PM at the Kane Center! 🎓
🎟️ Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased during the school day from Mr. Chasse
🍪 Refreshments will be provided!
Students should be sure to dress appropriately (see school announcements for dress code details).
Let’s make it a night to remember—can’t wait to celebrate together! 💙🎉
🎭✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎭
Join us for our Murray Middle School Black Box Drama/Theater Production on Monday, May 18 at 6:00 PM!
📍 Held at our Outdoor Amphitheater, this special performance will showcase the incredible talent and hard work of our student performers.
Bring family and friends and enjoy an evening of creativity and entertainment under the stars! 🌟
We hope to see you there! 🎭💙
Join us for our Murray Middle School Black Box Drama/Theater Production on Monday, May 18 at 6:00 PM!
📍 Held at our Outdoor Amphitheater, this special performance will showcase the incredible talent and hard work of our student performers.
Bring family and friends and enjoy an evening of creativity and entertainment under the stars! 🌟
We hope to see you there! 🎭💙
Hello Lion Families!
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Murray Middle will administer the ELA PM3 assessment across all grade levels.
Please review the following expectations with your student and assist them in preparing for a successful testing experience:
Testing Day Checklist ✅
☐ Get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and eat breakfast
☐ Know your testing date, time, and location
☐ Test with integrity—do your best and show your learning
☐ Bring your MCSD laptop, fully charged and working
Please note: A modified testing bell schedule will be in effect for all students and all classes on Tuesday. Even students who are not testing will follow the adjusted bell times.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Murray Middle will administer the ELA PM3 assessment across all grade levels.
Please review the following expectations with your student and assist them in preparing for a successful testing experience:
Testing Day Checklist ✅
☐ Get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and eat breakfast
☐ Know your testing date, time, and location
☐ Test with integrity—do your best and show your learning
☐ Bring your MCSD laptop, fully charged and working
Please note: A modified testing bell schedule will be in effect for all students and all classes on Tuesday. Even students who are not testing will follow the adjusted bell times.
🦁💙 Welcome to a New Week, Murray Lions! 💙🦁
We’re excited to kick off another great week here at Murray Middle School! 📚✨ Be sure to check out the weekly agenda attached for everything happening on campus.
📊 PM3 Assessments are this week!
We know our Lions are ready to shine! 🌟 Remember to:
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Take your time and do your best
👉 You’ve been working hard all year—it’s your time to show what you know! We believe in you! 💯💙
🌸💐 And a special Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing moms, caregivers, and families! Thank you for all you do to support our students each and every day. ❤️
Let’s have a positive, focused week and keep that Lion Pride strong! 🐾💙
#GoLions #FinishStrong #MurrayMiddle
We’re excited to kick off another great week here at Murray Middle School! 📚✨ Be sure to check out the weekly agenda attached for everything happening on campus.
📊 PM3 Assessments are this week!
We know our Lions are ready to shine! 🌟 Remember to:
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Take your time and do your best
👉 You’ve been working hard all year—it’s your time to show what you know! We believe in you! 💯💙
🌸💐 And a special Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing moms, caregivers, and families! Thank you for all you do to support our students each and every day. ❤️
Let’s have a positive, focused week and keep that Lion Pride strong! 🐾💙
#GoLions #FinishStrong #MurrayMiddle
🌮💙🦁 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – Day 5! 🦁💙🌮
We wrapped up an amazing Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week yesterday with a delicious taco lunch and exciting raffle prizes! 🎉
A huge thank you to our incredible PTSA and administration for making this week so special. Your thoughtfulness and generosity truly made our Murray Middle School teachers and staff feel valued, supported, and appreciated each and every day. 💙
We are so grateful to be part of such a caring and supportive school community. Thank you for uplifting our staff and reminding us how much we are appreciated.
💙🐾 Murray Lion pride at its finest! 🐾💙
We wrapped up an amazing Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week yesterday with a delicious taco lunch and exciting raffle prizes! 🎉
A huge thank you to our incredible PTSA and administration for making this week so special. Your thoughtfulness and generosity truly made our Murray Middle School teachers and staff feel valued, supported, and appreciated each and every day. 💙
We are so grateful to be part of such a caring and supportive school community. Thank you for uplifting our staff and reminding us how much we are appreciated.
💙🐾 Murray Lion pride at its finest! 🐾💙
💙 A little extra love for someone who deserves it every day 💙
Although School Nurse Day was May 6th, we couldn’t miss the chance to recognize our incredible nurse, Alma Soberanis! 🩺💉 She is truly a wonderful asset to Murray Middle School, bringing compassion, care, and dedication to our campus each and every day. 🏥💙
Alma, you are not just special on one day—you are the best every single day. 👩⚕️✨ Thank you for all that you do for our students and staff. We appreciate you more than words can express! 💐🩺👏
Although School Nurse Day was May 6th, we couldn’t miss the chance to recognize our incredible nurse, Alma Soberanis! 🩺💉 She is truly a wonderful asset to Murray Middle School, bringing compassion, care, and dedication to our campus each and every day. 🏥💙
Alma, you are not just special on one day—you are the best every single day. 👩⚕️✨ Thank you for all that you do for our students and staff. We appreciate you more than words can express! 💐🩺👏
🌴☕ Teacher & Staff Appreciation – Day 4: Island Iced Coffee Day! ☕🌴
Today we kept the celebration going with a refreshing Island Iced Coffee Day! Our amazing teachers and staff enjoyed a little tropical boost to power through the day. 🌺
Thank you for everything you do to support, inspire, and uplift our students each and every day. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💙💛
📸 Check out the snapshots from today’s celebration!
#MurrayMiddle #StaffAppreciation #IslandVibes #ThankATeacher
Today we kept the celebration going with a refreshing Island Iced Coffee Day! Our amazing teachers and staff enjoyed a little tropical boost to power through the day. 🌺
Thank you for everything you do to support, inspire, and uplift our students each and every day. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💙💛
📸 Check out the snapshots from today’s celebration!
#MurrayMiddle #StaffAppreciation #IslandVibes #ThankATeacher
A huge thank you goes out to the Port Salerno Church of God's Senior Ministry and Bishop Umali Miller for their generous Teacher Appreciation delivery of Jupiter Donuts and fresh apples this morning.
The Lion Staff appreciates your kindness and thoughtfulness. 💙🦁
🎓 Junior Achievement Career Fair at Murray Middle School! 🎓
Yesterday, our 8th grade students had a fantastic opportunity to participate in a Junior Achievement Career Fair right here at Murray Middle School! Local businesses and organizations joined us to share valuable information, hands-on demonstrations, and insights into a variety of career paths.
This experience helped our students begin thinking about their futures as they prepare for high school and start exploring college and career possibilities.
We are incredibly grateful to all of the companies and professionals who took the time to invest in our students and inspire their future endeavors. Thank you for making a difference in their journey!
📸 Check out the photos from this great event below!
#MurrayMiddle #FutureReady #CareerExploration #JuniorAchievement
Yesterday, our 8th grade students had a fantastic opportunity to participate in a Junior Achievement Career Fair right here at Murray Middle School! Local businesses and organizations joined us to share valuable information, hands-on demonstrations, and insights into a variety of career paths.
This experience helped our students begin thinking about their futures as they prepare for high school and start exploring college and career possibilities.
We are incredibly grateful to all of the companies and professionals who took the time to invest in our students and inspire their future endeavors. Thank you for making a difference in their journey!
📸 Check out the photos from this great event below!
#MurrayMiddle #FutureReady #CareerExploration #JuniorAchievement
🎉 Celebrating Outstanding Character at Murray Middle School! 🎉
We are proud to recognize four of our exceptional 8th grade students who were honored last night as recipients of the Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards! This prestigious award was created in honor of the late Joe Kordick, founding chairman and driving force behind Character Counts!
👏 Congratulations to our winners:
Nicolas Garzon
Turahji Hatcher
Amelia Ewing
Sophia Camerino
These students demonstrate the six pillars of character—Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship—in their everyday actions, both in and out of the classroom.
We are incredibly proud of their leadership, integrity, and commitment to making Murray Middle School a better place. Keep shining and leading by example! 💙💛
#MurrayMiddle #CharacterCounts #StudentSuccess
We are proud to recognize four of our exceptional 8th grade students who were honored last night as recipients of the Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards! This prestigious award was created in honor of the late Joe Kordick, founding chairman and driving force behind Character Counts!
👏 Congratulations to our winners:
Nicolas Garzon
Turahji Hatcher
Amelia Ewing
Sophia Camerino
These students demonstrate the six pillars of character—Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship—in their everyday actions, both in and out of the classroom.
We are incredibly proud of their leadership, integrity, and commitment to making Murray Middle School a better place. Keep shining and leading by example! 💙💛
#MurrayMiddle #CharacterCounts #StudentSuccess
🌺 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – Day 3! 🍍
Today our amazing PTSA brought a little sunshine to campus with a tropical-themed lunch for our staff! 🌴🥪 From delicious Firehouse Subs to fresh salads, soups, and fun tropical punch mocktails, it was the perfect midweek treat.
We are so grateful for the continued support and generosity of our PTSA—you truly make our staff feel appreciated! 💙
📸 Check out some highlights from today’s celebration below!
Go Lions! 🦁
Today our amazing PTSA brought a little sunshine to campus with a tropical-themed lunch for our staff! 🌴🥪 From delicious Firehouse Subs to fresh salads, soups, and fun tropical punch mocktails, it was the perfect midweek treat.
We are so grateful for the continued support and generosity of our PTSA—you truly make our staff feel appreciated! 💙
📸 Check out some highlights from today’s celebration below!
Go Lions! 🦁
🏆 Murray Middle School Sports Banquet Recap! 🦁
Last week, we proudly celebrated our incredible student-athletes and all they’ve accomplished this year. From the court to the field, their dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship make us proud every day!
👏 Congratulations to all of our award winners and athletes!
📸 Check out highlights from the evening below!
Go Lions! 💙🦁
Last week, we proudly celebrated our incredible student-athletes and all they’ve accomplished this year. From the court to the field, their dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship make us proud every day!
👏 Congratulations to all of our award winners and athletes!
📸 Check out highlights from the evening below!
Go Lions! 💙🦁
