Murphy High School NC

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Recently MHS Visual Arts Students had the opportunity to participate in ArtReach at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center near Robbinsville, NC. The one day workshop event is sponsored by Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts located in Gatlinburg, TN.

Each student participated in a class where they were able to learn the skills and techniques necessary to complete a traditional Appalachian craft. Classes included this year were learning to weave traditional baskets with invasive species like Kudzu, making traditional bark pouches, copper jewelry making, traditional Appalachian broom making, and natural indigo dyeing. They all were able to come home with something hand made that they did themselves, and each were able to take pride in their accomplishments.

Appalachia has a long tradition of art and craft. Many of the skills and techniques have been passed down for generations and were a daily necessity for living in these mountains. ArtReach offers this immersive experience for students to be a part of that heritage and to pass on the skills and knowledge to a new generation.

We would like to share our gratitude to for this wonderful opportunity. Our students had a great time and engaged in a meaningful learning experience.

10/13/2026

Make-up for Portraits will be here at MHS on the morning of Friday, October 23rd. This will include make-up photos for Senior Formal Portraits and ID portraits for everyone. If you missed the first picture day this will be the final opportunity to have your picture taken for the 2026-2027 school year. All payments for Senior Formal Portraits should be given to the photographer on Picture day. Costs are $20 sitting fee to the photographer and an additional $40 if you would like the digital photos to print. These portraits will be used in the 2027 yearbook. Extra payment envelopes are available in the office.

ID portrait payments should still be given to homeroom teachers. The cost is $15. All students are required to have the ID portrait taken, so please make every effort to have that picture made if you have not done so already. These portraits will be emailed to students with a release allowing them to be printed as much as needed.

10/11/2026

Don’t forget it’s Spirit Week!!

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

Spirit Week - October 12-16 - Please make sure that all attire meets dress code!

10/01/2026

The Civic Foundation partners with Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) to provide both student and professional development scholarships to their members. Below, you will find information about these scholarships.

* UNC School of Government Scholarship

North Carolinians who work in local government and are members of Civic are eligible to apply for a scholarship to help cover the costs of tuition for conferences, classes and seminars offered by the School of Government of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with five deadlines each year. To learn more visit: https://www.civicfcu.org/scholarships/unc-sog-scholarship.

* NC State University Public Safety Leadership Initiative Scholarship

North Carolina local government law enforcement personnel who are also members of Civic are eligible to apply for tuition for the Administrative Officers Management Program (AOMP) and Law Enforcement Executive Program (LEEP). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To learn more visit: https://www.civicfcu.org/scholarships/ncstate-psli-scholarship.

* Civic Foundation Scholarship

For the upcoming scholarship year, only graduating high school seniors are eligible to apply for a student scholarship of $5,000. Students must also be a member of Civic. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2027. Other scholarship requirements and how to access the online application portal can be found by visiting: https://www.civicfcu.org/scholarships/civic-foundation-scholarship.

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09/30/2026

🐾 Principal’s 100 Club! 🐾

Today we celebrated students who are showing character, growth, leadership, improved attendance, and Bulldog Pride! 💛🖤

Congratulations to our first group of Principal’s 100 Club students! We are so proud of the choices you’re making and the example you’re setting at Murphy High School.

• Jensen Hoyt
• McClain Nernes
• Sara Drew
• Jacob McDonald
• Bentley Gibbs
• Keirstin Westmoreland
• Amari Morgan
• Gavin Breitenbach
• Trenton Cook
• Josie Bradberry
• Kinlee Herr
• Georgia Anderson
• Madison Horton
• Ayden Blanton
• Asael Garcia Resendiz
• Yasmin Rivera-Garcia
• Amirah Lloyd
• Emily Mason
• Bella Luther

👏 Keep growing. Keep leading. Keep showing your Bulldog Pride!