MMS Science Class

NEW 4-H Event Coming to New Hanover County!

Join us for the Southeast 4-H District S.T.E.M. Day on Saturday, September 26, at the N. C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center and Arboretum.

Youth ages 10–18 are invited to participate in a fun-filled day of hands-on STEM activities, learning, and exploration with 4-H members from across the Southeast District!

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: N. C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center and Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington NC 28403
Ages: 10–18 in the Southeast 4-H District
Cost: $25 per participant (includes lunch)
All youth must be 4-H Online approved!
Registration Deadline: September 11 by 5:00 p.m.
To register or for more information, contact Cecilia at [email protected].

We hope to see you there for an exciting day of STEM discovery!

🐝🌼 As I was cleaning up and getting ready to leave school today after spending the day working outside, I found myself reflecting on just how much has changed this school year.

I stopped for a moment to watch a bumblebee on a flower and realized something incredible: none of this was here last fall.

In just 9–10 months, we’ve created a pollinator garden, an outdoor classroom, improved our outdoor workspaces, and transformed areas of our campus into places where students can learn, explore, and connect with nature. 🌱🌻

None of this would have been possible without the amazing support of so many people. Thank you to our students, teachers, administrative team, Lifepoint Church, the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, World Wildlife Fund, Keep NC Beautiful, Murray Middle School PTA, New Hanover County Compost Department , our community volunteers, and everyone else who donated their time, resources, encouragement, and hard work to make these projects a reality. ❤️

Next year will be especially meaningful as we celebrate our 25th anniversary. I’m incredibly grateful to have called Murray Middle School home for 20 of those years.

I hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer. Thank you for helping us grow something special. We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together when we’re back in the fall! 🌿☀️🐝

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🌎✨ Earth Week Challenge – Help Our School Win $1,000! ✨🌎

In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), we’re participating in a special Earth Week Challenge—and we need your help! 🌱

From April 19–25, families can request a FREE energy efficiency kit through the Duke Energy EE in Schools Program.

💡 Why participate?

The school with the most kit requests wins $1,000 to support our classrooms!
Every kit also helps us earn additional rewards and prizes
You’ll get tools to help save energy at home
It’s a win for our school AND for the environment 🌍

👉 Order your free kit here: https://hehc.duke-energy.com/k12

Let’s work together to make a difference and bring home that $1,000! 💚