Important Dates
November 21, 2024 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 26, 2024 - Senior VS. Faculty Volleyball Game (2pm bell schedule)
November 27, 28, 29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
December 6, 7, 8 - Madrigal Performances
December 11, 2024 - Holiday Band and Choir Concert, 7PM
December 18, 2024 - Final Exams, Periods 1/2/3
December 19, 2024 - Final Exams, Periods 4 or 5/6/7
December 20, 2024 - Final Exam Makeup Day
December 23, 2024 through January 5, 2025 - Winter Break (No School)
March 7, 8, & 9, 2025 - MHS/MMS Musical
March 10 - 14, 2025 - Spring Break
March 20 through March 23, 2025 - Band/Choir Trip to New York City
April 9, 2025 - Tentative ACT Test Day (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior classes)
April 11 & 12, 2025 - IHSA Music Contest @ MHS
April 17, 2025 - Kiwanis Honors Banquet
May 3, 2025 - Prom
May 13, 2025 - Senior Awards Night
May 24, 2025 - Tentative Graduation Date 7:30 PM
Vision and Mission
Vision: Murphysboro High School is a progressive school that is unified in our commitment to educational excellence. As a team who looks at data for improvements, we challenge ourselves, each other, and our students, utilizing technology to leverage our goals, allowing our students a safe environment to reach their highest level of achievement.
Mission: Murphysboro High School, in active partnership with family and community, shall empower individuals to become part of a larger learning community, and develop confidence in their skills in order to meaningfully participate in a changing society. Utilizing cloud based computing, we extend our learning opportunities beyond the traditional school structure, assisting in the development of personalized learning networks for each individual.