Murphy High School

Congratulations to Christian Dyer! She is the 25-26 Red Ribbon Student Leader for Murphy High School. 

Show your SCHOOL SPIRIT!

Congratulations to Emily Smith @WKRG's Scholar Athlete of the Week!! Thanks to @United States Sports University for recognizing Scholar Athletes. Be sure to tune in on September 30th at 4 to see the scholar athlete segment on WKRG News 5.

Congratulations to Collin Bendolph, National Merit Semifinalist. As a full IB diploma candidate and full UA student, Collin boasts an impressive 4.99 GPA, ranking him in the top 1% of the senior class. He has already earned 30 college credits and plans to major in accounting, followed by law school.

Today's shout out goes to senior Nadia Moore. Nadia is a National Merit Commended Scholar. This recognition places her in the top 3-4% nationwide on the PSAT/NMSQT. Nadia is a partial IB liberal arts student and a full UA student. She has an impressive 4.60 GPA and has earned 35 college credits so far.

Jamaya Irby is a current IB Junior and already has a 30 composite on her ACT. She scored in the top 10% on the PSAT/NMSQT among high school's test takers and the state's first-generation test takers. She has a 4.42 GPA and wants to become an English teacher.

Senior Naima Dortch is our 4th scholar to be recognized. Naima is a Commended Student for her score on the PSAT/NMST. Naima is a full UA student with an impressive 4.36 GPA and has earned 36 hours of college credits so far. She plans to major in Economics and aspires to become a Diplomat to South Africa. In addition, Naima is a certified rescue diver and participates in Youth International Cultural Awareness Program (Y.I.C.A.P), and Youth Diving With a Purpose.

The Pather Battalion had a busy couple of weeks filled with various activities. These include air rifle practice, attending the Academy of Excellence Conference, a visit from the Murphy JROTC robotics team to Callaway Smith Middle School, practicing platoon formation, and daily flag detail.

Free Flu Clinic for students here at Murphy October 15, 2025.  If interested, please have the student stop by first aid for a permission form.   Complete the form and return to the school nurse by 9-30-25.

Basketball Schedule

Show your school spirit next week for HOMECOMING!

Tickets sold during lunch waves in Culinary.

Grade Level
Parent Meetings

MHS Open House /Title 1 Meeting
October 6
5:30-7:00 PM
Meet the teachers!

Starting today!

Come out for a bite to eat and support our Flag Football team!

MHS Football vs Davidson tonight at Ladd!

These AP Scholars scored a 3 or higher on 3 AP exams Congratulations to our hard working students!
Ronn Anderson, Lina Aterhzaz, Rae Beck, Sofi Eatom, Logan Foster, Lilianna Garden, Cecelia Greer, Rin Ham, Jamya Irby, Noah Jinright, Mia Kastor, Amelia Moore, Phebe Nguyen, Emily Smith