Welcome to Murphysboro High School
Important Dates

January 29, 2026 - Club Picture Day for the Yearbook

February 7, 2026 - Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, Time TBA

March 25, 2026 - ACT Testing

March 29, 2026 - Beta Club Induction 1:30 PM

May 2, 2026 - Prom

May 7, 2026 - MHS Blood Drive

May 23, 2026 - Tentative Baccalaureate - 11:00 AM

May 23, 2026 - Tentative Graduation - 7:30 PM

June 8 through 25, 2026 - Summer School @MMS 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Lunch 11:30 am to Noon)

June 29 through July 5, 2026 - IHSA Dead Week

July 28 through July 30, 2026 - Registration @ MHS 8:30 AM to Noon

August 10, 2026 - Freshman and New Student Orientation 5:30 PM

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.

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