Welcome to Murphysboro High School
Important Dates

July 29/30/31 - 25-26 School Year Registration - 8:30 AM to noon

August 11, 2025 - Teacher Institute

August 11, 2025 - 5:30 PM - Freshman and New Student Orientation

August 12, 2025 - Teacher Institute

August 13, 2025 - 1st Day of Student Attendance

August 22, 2025 - Meet the Teams 6:30 PM

September 13, 2025 - Drums at Appletime

September 19, 2025 - MHS Homecoming Football Game vs. Massac County

September 20, 2025 - Homecoming Dance 7:00 PM

October 19, 2025 - National Honor Society Induction - 3:00 PM

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

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.