Murray Middle School

🏆📚 CONGRATULATIONS HISTORY FAIR WINNERS 🏆📚 Students showcased incredible research and creativity at the History Fair Awards Night on March 6 at South Fork High School Fork High School. 1st Place winners are headed to the State History Fair in Tallahassee this May, while 2nd Place winners have the option to submit their work and attend as well! A special shoutout to Q-Markis Brooks, a seven-time participant and former MCSD students, who shared how the History Fair shaped his journey and donated $500 to help support students advancing to state! 👏 Best of luck to our winners from Hidden Oaks Middle School, Murray Middle School, and South Fork High School as they prepare to represent Martin County at the next level! See the full list of winners here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2077218

It's the last week of the 3rd quarter! Be sure your student is checking their Focus Portal and submitting any missing assignments before Friday. Friendly reminder that next week is Spring Break! 🌺🌴

🔎GET A CLUE!🔎 Clue into school breakfast with the Martin County School District! It's no mystery– a great school day starts with breakfast! A nutritious morning meal helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to crack the case on their learning. 🔎 Our schools serve up delicious breakfast options to fuel young detectives for a day of discovery. Check out the fun, themed menu and celebrate National School Breakfast Week with us! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

💎🦁CELEBRATING 60 YEARS🦁💎 Murray Middle School is celebrating its diamond jubilee–60 years of providing educational excellence in the Martin County School District! 🦁🎉 Join the Lions for a FREE community event on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Lion’s Den is looking nice and spruced up after a recent beautification day! Enjoy food trucks, family-friendly activities, and a look back at Murray’s rich history. Connect with alumni, current families, and friends as we celebrate this incredible milestone! 📽️ Watch the promo video and join the celebration! ➡️ https://youtu.be/Anvmu6e7s50?si=j2YLsIOPZ18ounON #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓CLASS OF '29–FRESHMEN PREVIEW🎓 Future Bulldogs, it's your turn! Get an inside look at everything South Fork High School has to offer at Freshmen Preview Night—TONIGHT, Feb. 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.! ✅ Explore Specialty Pathways ✅ Learn about International Baccalaureate ✅ Discover clubs, unique courses, and more Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how SFHS can prepare your student for lifelong success! Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens March 1. ➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/43cf2tB #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓CLASS OF '29–FRESHMEN PREVIEW🎓 Future Falcons! Get an inside look at everything Jensen Beach High School has to offer at Freshmen Preview Night—tomorrow, Feb. 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.! ✅ Explore Specialty Pathways ✅ Learn about AP Capstone ✅ Discover clubs, unique courses, and more Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how JBHS can prepare your student for lifelong success! Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens March 1. ➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/43cf2tB Upcoming Freshmen Previews: 📆 South Fork High School: Thursday, February 27, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚BOOKS OF THE MONTH📚 Looking for your student's next great read? The Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Books of the Month are here! Spend time reading, learning, and growing with these featured titles. February Books of the Month: 📕 PreK: "Celebrating Presidents’ Day: What Is a President?" by Kimberly Jordano and Trisha Callella-Jones 📗 K-2: "The Front Steps: A True Story About a Boy Who Loved to Read" by Alan C Duncan and Anna Welch 📘 3-5: "Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books" by Kay Winters 📙 6-8: "Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal" by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 📕 9-12: “George Washington’s Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution" by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger Happy reading! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎉CELEBRATING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE🎉 Our middle school mathletes didn’t just compete—they DOMINATED the MATHCOUNTS Treasure Coast Regional Competition! Students from all five Martin County School District-operated middle schools showcased their skills at Indian River State College, proving once again that academic excellence thrives in MCSD. 🏆 NINE of the TOP 10 individual awards—MCSD. 🏆 CRUSHED the team competition—Hidden Oaks Middle School and Stuart Middle School took the top Overall Team spots. 🏆 SPEED MATH CHAMPIONS—HOMS and Indiantown Middle School led the way in the Ciphering Round! Congratulations to our incredible mathletes and to their dedicated coaches for this success! Read all who won here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2047283 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

It is the last week of February and we are celebrating our 60th Anniversary - Diamond Jubilee on Saturday! You don’t want to miss this event. 💎🦁💙 ⚽️ - Away games on Monday (SMS) and Wednesday (IMS) both start at 5:15 ❤️🖤 - 8th Graders visit SFHS today 📈- SAC Meeting on Friday at 8am in the Media Center 💎- Diamond Jubilee on Saturday from 11-2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anvmu6e7s50

🍎PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD🍎 It’s Public Schools Week, and we’re proud to serve 16,500 students across 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, special centers, preschool centers, and adult education campuses—empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and difference makers! Join us in celebrating the incredible students, educators, and staff who make the Martin County School District a place of excellence. Each day, we’ll highlight what makes public schools the heart of our community—starting with MCSD Monday: 100 Years of Excellence! Want to be part of our 100 Years of Excellence in Education celebration? Share your MCSD story here: https://bit.ly/4iNGDqs #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #PSW25 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🩺🛠️CELEBRATING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION🛠️🩺 Career & Technical Education (CTE) equips students with real-world skills for the future, and we’re celebrating in style! This week, students, teachers, and staff across the Martin County School District are invited to participate in themed dress-up days. Chef’s hat or hard hat? Scrubs or a suit? Dress for the career that inspires you and highlight the many paths CTE offers! 📸 Snap a photo and DM us—we can’t wait to see the creativity! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #PublicSchoolPROUD #GetThereFL

Murray Middle School is celebrating 60 years of Educational Excellence! March 1, 2025 from 11:00 until 2:00. Save the date!! https://youtu.be/Anvmu6e7s50

We are headed into a busy season and we are SO excited! ⚽️- Season opener on Wednesday vs. TCCA at MMS 🪴- Campus beautification day on Saturday (volunteers of all ages welcome) 🎉- MCSD Black History Month Celebration on Saturday (Choir students perform at 11:30) 💎- Diamond Jubilee on Saturday, March 1st from 11-2pm

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ Episode 3 is HERE! 🎉🎉 This month on 𝒜𝓁𝓁 ℐ𝓃 ℳ𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒾𝓃, we’re going ALL IN for Black History in Martin County, sharing stories and experiences that have shaped our community. Tune in now to hear: 🎙️ Stuart Training School alumni Phillip Harvey and Godfrey Lee reflect on their education, the community, and the lasting impact of leaders like Dr. David L. Anderson, the Murray family, Dr. Jack White, and more. 🎙️ Dr. Chris Jones, Principal of Stuart Middle School, gives us a sneak peek into the District’s first-ever Black History Month Celebration, happening Feb. 22! 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #BlackHistoryMonth #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🇺🇸SCHOOLS CLOSED MONDAY🇺🇸 Just a friendly reminder, families – all District-operated schools will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable three-day weekend! View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

🎡FREE FAIR ADMISSION🎡 The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to share that students and staff can enjoy free admission on select days! 🎉 🎡 February 17 from 2 - 5 p.m.: FREE admission for students with student ID 🎡 February 21 from open to close: FREE admission for MCSD staff with District ID You don't want to miss the chance to vote for the best School Pride Booth! Voting is open for the duration of the fair (Feb. 14-22). The winner will be chosen on the last day: 🥇 - $1,000; 🥈 - $750; 🥉 - $500. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

#MMSLions, tomorrow is the last day to submit your t-shirt order forms and payments. Please use the link below to preorder your shirt. Payments can be brought in with your student or dropped off at the front office. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdngeTKy-e2j5AVfqYBGSEUogjBCPPPb5BWUbPCq3Q9Eh2xhQ/viewform?usp=header

🍎🔥IGNITING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH🔥🍎 While school is out for students... learning is in for teachers and staff! The Martin County School District's annual Professional Learning Day is a dedicated time to sharpen skills, explore new strategies, and elevate education for students across Martin County! With hundreds of sessions to choose from, an inspiring keynote speaker (Brian Mendler), a refueling station with food trucks, fun pit stops with relaxation in mind, and a Passport to Student Careers to propel our students' future, our educators are IGNITING new ideas and strategies that will make a lasting impact in the classroom! Today is about going all gas, no breaks for growth, innovation, and student success! 🏎️💨 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🌿✨ LION CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION DAY✨🌿 Murray Middle School's PTA is looking for volunteers, business partners, and sponsors to help make Beautification Day a success on February 22 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.! 🦁 Students, parents, alumni, and community members—come together to paint, clean, and refresh the Lion's Den while having fun! Your time and support will make a lasting impact on the school. ➡️ Want to volunteer or donate? Contact info is on the flyer! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎 NO SCHOOL MONDAY 🍎 Students have the day off on Monday, February 10, but our teachers and staff will be igniting their professional growth! 🔥✨ Through collaboration and learning, they’ll explore new strategies to enhance student success. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, February 11, refreshed and ready to learn! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥