Welcome to Murphysboro High School
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Important Dates

April 9, 2025 - State ACT Test Day (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior classes)

April 11 & 12, 2025 - IHSA Music Contest @ MHS

April 17, 2025 - Faculty vs. Senior Basketball Game 2 PM

April 17, 2025 - Kiwanis Honors Banquet 6 PM

April 24, 2025 - Student Council Talent Show 2 pm Bell Schedule

April 27, 2025 - Student Council Awards Banquet

May 3, 2025 - Prom

May 13, 2025 - Senior Awards Night

May 21, 2025 - Final Exams - Periods 1/2/3

May 22, 2025 - Final Exams - Periods 4 or 5/6/7

May 23, 2025 - Final Exam Makeup Day

May 24, 2025 - Graduation 7:30 PM

June 9, 2025 through June 26, 2025 - Summer School (Credit Recovery-Mondays through Thursdays, 8:30am to 11:30am)

July 29/30/31 - 25-26 School Year Registration - 8:30 am to noon

August 11, 2025 - Teacher Institute

August 11, 2025 - 5:30 PM - Freshman and New Student Orientation

August 12, 2025 - Teacher Institute

August 13, 2025 - 1st Day of Student Attendance

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.