Doug Perry
Doug Perry

The Communications and Public Information Office of the Murray City School District (MCSD) coordinates all communications with parents/students, District personnel, and other key stakeholders such as news media, other districts, local and state officials, community partners, and others.

MCSD Public Information Officer:
Doug Perry, Communications/Public Information, 801-264-7400 or dperry@murrayschools.org

How We Communicate

  • MurraySchools.org
    The Murray City School District is the primary communications tool for the District to post information
  • Press Room
    The press room of this website displays press releases, media alerts, announcements, and links to news stories about District happenings
  • Social Media
  • Your Murray Schools (YMS)
    YMS is the District newsletter that is periodically (3-4x each year) published in the Murray Journal newspaper.
  • PeachJar
    PeachJar is a third-party email platform whereby MCSD can email information about upcoming events and activities to parents of students within the District. It also allows non-district organizations to submit flyers (for a fee) to do the same thing. Official school district content is generally distributed on Mondays, while non-school content is distributed on Fridays.
  • Alumni News webpage – If you have alumni info to share, send us an email!
    Information regarding Murray High School alumni events and news.

District Awards and Recognition

Each year, MCSD promotes the following awards and recognition:

  • Pinnacle Award recipients by the Murray Education Foundation
  • MCSD Teacher & Classified Employee of the Year
  • Nominees for MCSD Teacher & Classified Employee of the Year
  • Laura Baker Teacher Award Scholarships
  • Various recognition’s for staff, departments & schools – local, state & national

    • Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education (when MCSD awarded)
    • PTA Golden Apple Award (when MCSD awarded)
    • MCSD Board of Education recognition’s
    • Additional District-wide teacher and student awards

About the MCSD

MCSD current and historical information

Other Resources of local and educational interest:

Murray State Legislators Contact Information:
For a list of current elected Murray officials, go to this link on the Murray City website.