Murray Middle School

Dear MMS Families, I’m writing to share some exciting news about upcoming changes at Murray Middle School. Over the next two years, our campus will be undergoing a major transformation that will enhance learning spaces and improve facilities for our students and staff. What’s Changing: Due to damage from a recent tornado, and as part of the district’s long-term facilities plan, several buildings on our campus (Buildings 9, 10, and 18) will be demolished. In their place, we’ll be gaining: -A brand-new Building 9 with updated classrooms, labs, and spaces for art, band, and chorus -A new administration and media center building (Building 1) -Renovations to our existing gym -An upgraded chiller plant to support campus-wide climate control How the Project Will Move Forward: The district’s Facilities and Purchasing Departments have already begun the process of selecting an architectural firm and a general contractor (Construction Manager at Risk). These selections are expected to be approved by the School Board in the coming months, with construction to begin after that. What This Means for Students and Families: The full project is expected to take about two years. During this time, we’ll work closely with the Facilities team to ensure a safe and smooth transition while construction is underway. While there may be some changes to traffic flow, parking, or classroom locations in the future, we will communicate those in advance to minimize disruptions. We are excited about what’s ahead and can’t wait to see our campus evolve into a space that better serves our amazing students and staff. I will continue to provide updates throughout the process. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

🍎EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🍎 Reminder, Martin County families: we have Early Release on Friday, May 23, followed by no school on Monday, May 26! View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

It is our last FULL week of the 24-25 year! Can you believe it? ☀️ ✏️ - Assessment make-ups will take place on 5/20 & 5/21 📕 - Yearbook distribution on Thursday (few still available for purchase) 🎯-SAC Meeting at 8am on Friday Did your child make growth from PM1 to PM3? Interested in celebrating that growth with us? Sign up using the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPQIMuFpBPF1Xy3lv9S4yNAk0T6MNEgN8G4KXMPqxZz_z4-w/viewform?usp=header

The 2024-2025 school year is wrapping up and it is time to CELEBRATE our students & their growth! 🦁💙 Our PM3 Growth Parties will take place on Friday, May 23rd. We are inviting parents & families to come support student growth this year! If your child made growth from PM1 to PM3 in ELA or Math and you would like to attend, please sign up using the link below. This will speed up the check-in process and ensure we have enough food for all attendees. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPQIMuFpBPF1Xy3lv9S4yNAk0T6MNEgN8G4KXMPqxZz_z4-w/viewform?usp=header

The WMMS LION NEWS crew is excited to share a recent zoom interview with former Murray Middle School and South Fork High School graduate, Alex Deyoung! Alex is a nineteen year old nursing student working as a public Relations and Patient Advocate Director for Envision MedTech. Envision MedTech is non-profit organization that provides lifesaving pediatric medical technology, equipment and supplies to underserved communities in foreign countries. Envision MedTech was founded by eighteen year old Brody Galloway from Palm Beach County. Brody and Alex crossed paths early in life when they received life saving heart surgery as babies in a Miami Hospital. They have worked hard to succeed and bring their dreams to life in spite of the health issues they have faced throughout their young lives. The Murray Middle School community is very proud of Alex and her accomplishments! Please take a moment to view the morning news segment. We are also proud of our news crew! This was our first attempt at a zoom interview and I think they did a great job! If you wish to learn more about Envision MedTech, please see the links included in the comments! https://youtu.be/4qb3uZRtMug

Attention #MMSLions, A limited number of yearbooks are still available. If your student wants to buy one, they can bring a check made out to Murray Middle School or $40 cash to Mrs. Moreno before school. Yearbooks will be sent home on May 21. Thank you for your continued support!🦁💙

The 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 27th at 6pm. Please review the information below and if you should still have questions, reach out to the Front Office at 772-219-1670. ~ Each student will receive 2 tickets for the gym and 1 ticket for the cafeteria ~ Due to fire code, each person that is in the gym will need their own ticket ~ The ceremony will be lived streamed for the viewers in the cafeteria ~ Tickets will be given to the promoting students and do not need to be purchased We are looking forward to celebrating our 8th Grade #MMSLions! 🦁💙

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN: GET READY FOR SUMMER!🎙️ The school year may be winding down, but the latest episode of All In Martin is heating up! ☀️😎 In Episode 6 of our monthly podcast, we sit down with three teachers—Mrs. Vanessa Molina-Council (MCSD 24-25 Teacher of the Year from Citrus Grove Elementary School), Mrs. Rachel Smith (Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School's 25-26 Teacher of the Year), and Mrs. Samantha Pankhurst (MCSD's 24-25 High School Teacher of the Year from Jensen Beach High School)—to reflect on this school year and share tips to help students stay sharp over the summer. PLUS: Superintendent Michael Maine joins us to share his end-of-year message for students, families, and staff across the Martin County School District. ➡️ New episode drops May 15 on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Catch up on previous episodes: 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

It was a beautiful evening for the drama presentations and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream!” After the Black Box Theatre Presentations and the show, several students were inducted into the International Thespian Society! 🎭🦁💙

📣HELP US HELP YOU!📣 We know you want the best possible education for your child, and so do we! Help us help you and our students by taking a few minutes (literally only a few minutes!!) to fill out Martin County School District’s annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey. HURRY! The deadline is May 9! This is for MCSD families of all grade levels. Tell us what’s working, what could be better, and what makes your kiddo excited (or not-so-excited) to go to school. Your feedback helps shape real improvements in our schools—like attendance, academics, and overall student outcomes. It’s short. It’s important. It’s anonymous. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib We sincerely thank our families for partnering with us on our mission to provide excellent education for all students. #ALLINMartin👊

Lots of exciting things on the horizon for our #MMSLions! FAST PM3 ELA Assessments tomorrow 🍎 - modified bell schedule 🍎 - lots of rest tonight 🍎 - good breakfast in the morning Please remind your students to bring their chargers and chromebooks to school tomorrow. We are excited for them to put all of their strategies to use and see how much they’ve grown this year! 🦁💙

📣 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week 📣 What makes Murray such a great place to be? The teachers and staff that support our students each and every day! We are so thankful for our team and the hard work they put in to serve our community! #MMSLions #BestKeptSecret 🍎

Our math teachers and students have been working hard on the Building Thinking Classrooms structure all year! Students are using collaborative discussions and critical thinking skills to master math concepts. Yesterday, our students and teachers were able to showcase their hard work as they welcomed new teachers from all over Martin County! We are proud of our Lions and honored to have had the opportunity to model this structure for other teachers around the district! 🦁💙

📣WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!📣 Families of MCSD students in all grades: Take a few minutes to fill out Martin County School District’s annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey! This important survey gathers feedback on five key indicators linked to better student outcomes, including attendance and academic growth. Your input will help shape school improvement goals across the District. The feedback received through these surveys is invaluable! MCSD is grateful to every stakeholder partnering with us on our mission to provide an excellent education for all students. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib #ALLINMartin👊

Good afternoon, The eighth grade Class Night Dance is May 16th from 6:00 until 8:00. Tickets will be on sale from May 5th until May 14th. Tickets are $10.00. Please see the dress code requirements for the dance. All students must adhere to the dress code for entry into the dance!

📣 Week of 4/28/2025 📣 🦁 - MMS Cheer Tryouts this week (must have updated physical) 🏀 ⚽️ 🏐 - Sports Banquet on Tuesday 🍧- Kona Ice PBIS Fundraiser on Friday during dismissal

🍎MONITORING PROGRESS🍎 Fourth-quarter interim reports for students in grades 6-12 are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Access your child's grades and attendance information here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🚀 TGR STEM Club members take on Kennedy Space Center 🚀 Did you know that Murray is the ONLY school in the state of Florida that offers the TGR STEM Learning Lab for students? The best part - the club and experiences are completely FREE for all students! 🦁💙 #MMSLions #TGRLearningLab

📢MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD📢 The Martin County School District’s annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey IS NOW OPEN for families of students in ALL grade levels. This important survey gathers feedback on five key indicators linked to better student outcomes, including attendance and academic growth. Your input will help shape school improvement goals across the District. The feedback received through these surveys is invaluable! MCSD is grateful to every stakeholder partnering with us on our mission to provide an excellent education for all students. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib #ALLINMartin👊

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ A new episode of 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑰𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏 is almost here! Episode 5 airs tomorrow, April 15—and we’re talking all about middle school! What's it really like having a student in middle school? Moms from across the District share their honest take: the transition from 5th to 6th grade, the support systems available and how their children are growing, thriving, and finding their place. All active in their local PTA, they also talk about why being involved makes a big difference. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Links below. 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥