

๐ฃ Join the Lionโs Den at Murray Middle School! ๐ฆ
Weโre growing our team and looking for passionate educators and support staff to make a difference in studentsโ lives!
โจ Now Hiring:
Gifted English / Language Arts Teacher
ESE Teacher (SPIRE / Learning Strategies)
Math Support Facilitator
ELA Support Facilitator
ESE Paraprofessionals
โ If youโre dedicated to student success and ready to be part of an incredible school community, we want to hear from you!
๐ Apply today: www.MartinSchools.org
๐ง Questions? Contact: rotht@martinschools.org

It's officially the first full week of summer break!
Summer learning opportunities in the Martin County School District are already underway, including Extended Day Summer, the Environmental Studies Center camp, and Reading Camp!
Weโve also compiled a list of summer camps offered across our district.
To help your child stay engaged and make the most of the weeks ahead, youโll find everything in one placeโincluding meal sites and ideas to keep those minds active: https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/summer-break-resources
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD

๐ฆ๐ฃ Lion families,
Save the date for Sports Physical Night and get your student-athletes ready for the 2026-2027 sports seasons!
๐
When: Thursday, August 13 | 5:00โ7:00 PM
๐ Where: 1050 SE Monterey Rd., Suite 400 (Stuart)
๐ต Cost: $20 (cash or checkโdonated to your schoolโs athletic department!)
โ
No appointment needed! Just walk in!
โ Bring your forms
โ Bring glasses/contacts if needed
โ No insurance required
๐จ Note: EKG testing is not included
Letโs get our Lions ready to ROAR this season! ๐ฆ๐ช

Summer Break is officially underway, but donโt forget to take a look at how well your child did this school year! Fourth-quarter report cards for elementary students are now available.
Report cards for middle and high school students (without EOC grades) will be posted on Monday, June 8.
View your childโs grades and attendance records in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD

What a beautiful way to end the school year! ๐โจ Our last day was filled with laughter, fun, and unforgettable moments as students enjoyed our amazing House activities! ๐
From the warmth of Nukumori ๐, the spirit of Amistad โค๏ธ, the courage of Isibindi ๐, the innovation of Protos ๐ฉต, and the compassion of Altruismo ๐คโour Lions came together to celebrate everything that makes Murray Middle so special.
โ๏ธ The sun was shining,
๐ถ The music was playing,
๐ And the memories were made that will last all summer long...
Thank you to our students, staff, and families for an incredible year. We are so proud of our Lions and all theyโve accomplished! ๐ฆ๐ซ
Enjoy your well-deserved summer break! ๐ดโ๏ธ
We canโt wait to see you again next year! ๐๐พ
#GoLions #MurrayPride #HouseChallenge #LastDayFun #HelloSummer โ๏ธ๐๐พ


Cue the end-of-school playlists and countdownsโฆ weโre officially down to the LAST THREE DAYS of the 2025-2026 school year! ๐๐
Before we head into summer, letโs finish strong! Stay focused, keep learning, and take a moment to be proud of how far youโve come this year. ๐ช
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

The halls are a little louder with laughter,
The days feel a little lighter, a little shorterโฆ
And in the air, you can feel it โ
๐ The closing of one chapter
โ๏ธ And the beginning of another.
As we step into our last week together, take a moment โ
To celebrate the growth ๐ฑ
The friendships ๐ค
The challenges you overcame ๐ช
And the memories made along the way ๐
๐ Be sure to check out the weekly agenda attached as we wrap up this incredible year:
๐ Celebrations
๐ 8th Grade Promotion
๐ซ And our last day for students on Thursday!
To our students โ
Keep shining, keep growing, and carry your Lion pride wherever you go ๐พ
To our 8th graders โ
Once a Lion, always a Lion ๐ฆ๐
And to all our Murray families โ
โ๏ธ We wish you a safe, joyful, and well-deserved summer
Until we meet againโฆ ๐
#GoLions #MurrayMiddle #LastWeek #LionPride #HelloSummer โ๏ธ๐พ

Our hearts are with the South Fork High School community during this difficult time of loss.
We hold especially close the memory of a former Murray Middle School student, whose journey began here and who will always remain part of our Lion family.
We send our deepest condolences, along with love, strength, and support to all who are grieving.
#MurrayLions #LionFamily #TogetherInSupport #CommunityStrong

Our Murray Middle School Choir recently celebrated an incredible achievementโearning Straight Superiors at MPA! ๐๐
To honor their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance, students enjoyed a well-deserved Chick-fil-A celebration together.
We are so proud of our talented Murray Lions and the commitment they show to excellence in the arts! ๐งก๐
#MurrayLions #ChoirSuccess #StraightSuperiors #StudentAchievement
Our hearts are with the South Fork High School community during this difficult time of loss.
We hold especially close the memory of a former Murray Middle School student, whose journey began here and who will always remain part of our Lion family.
We send our deepest condolences, along with love, strength, and support to all who are grieving.
#MurrayLions #LionFamily #TogetherInSupport #CommunityStrong

We are proud to celebrate four outstanding Murray Middle School students โ Emmie Douglas, Emma Ingram, Lorelei Pribyl, and Parker Faurot โ who were recently inducted into the International Junior Thespian Society, MMS Troupe 88163!
This prestigious recognition highlights their dedication, creativity, and passion for the performing arts. We are so proud of their hard work and the talent they bring to our school community.
๐ Join us in congratulating these amazing Murray Lions!
#MurrayMiddle #MurrayLions #Thespians #StudentSuccess
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 โ
โ Get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and eat breakfast
โ Know your testing date, time, and location
โ Test with integrityโdo your best and show your learning
โ 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.

Check out our Weekly Agenda (attached) for all the exciting events happening this week! ๐ โจ
๐ญ Drama Club Performance โ Monday Night!
Join us for our Black Box Theatre performance at 6:00 PMโcome out and support our talented Lions! ๐ฌ๐
๐ PM3 Assessments Continue This Week!
Good luck to our 8th graders taking their Science ๐ฌ and Civics PM3 exams!
Youโve worked hard all yearโstay focused, do your best, and show what you know! ๐ช๐ #LionStrong
๐ซ SAC Meeting
Join us for our final SAC meeting of the school yearโwe appreciate all of our families and community members who support our school! ๐
โณ Countdown is ON!
Only 8 school days left for students! ๐๐พ Letโs finish the year strong and keep showing that Murray Lion Pride! ๐๐ฆ
๐ธ Donโt forget to review the agenda for times and detailsโand letโs have an amazing week!
#GoLions #FinishStrong #MurrayMiddle #LionPride ๐๐พ

Our 8th Grade Class Night Dance at the Kane Center was one to remember! ๐โจ It was an amazing evening filled with music ๐ถ, laughter ๐, and unforgettable memories ๐ as our Lions celebrated the end of their middle school journey together.
From the dance floor energy ๐๐บ to the smiles ๐ธ 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. ๐๐พ
We are so proud of this incredible group of students and all they have accomplished this year. ๐๐ฆ Once a Lion, always a Lion!
๐ธ Check out the photos below for a glimpse into this fun and memorable night!







Join us for our Murray Middle School Black Box Drama/Theater Production on Monday, May 18 at 6:00 PM!
๐ 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! ๐
We hope to see you there! ๐ญ๐

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 2026โ2027 FFA Officer Team:
President โ Coby Perez-Vasquez
Vice President โ Maddie Monks
Secretary โ Isabella Austin
Treasurer โ Alivia Dorta
Reporter โ Tyler Bosch
Sentinel โ Maddox Monks
Student Advisor โ Jahโrancia Eddy
Congratulations to all of our FFA students and our new officersโwe are so proud of you and look forward to another great year! ๐๐
๐ธ Check out the pictures from this special evening!




We are excited to celebrate our 8th grade studentsโ accomplishments! Please note an important change this yearโthe 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!
๐๐ Congratulations to our incredible 8th graders!

Today, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Dayโa 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 careโthank 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. ๐
Every day should be Mental Health Awareness Day. Letโs continue to check in, lift one another up, and prioritize kindness and understandingโtoday and always.

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 โ
โ Get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and eat breakfast
โ Know your testing date, time, and location
โ Test with integrityโdo your best and show your learning
โ 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.
