Matador News

Instrument Test Drive

 Instrument Test Drive This is your chance to try out all the band and orchestra instrument options and for our teachers to help determine the best fit for you! This is also mandatory in order to schedule you in the correct class for next year.

Choice Sheet Night TONIGHT! (January 14)

Our annual Choice Sheet night is tonight, January 14, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Murchison Middle School. Students and caretakers can learn about all the options for student courses for the 25/26 school year.

Rising 6th graders - Geometry Pathway application

This is for rising 6th graders that want to apply for the Geometry pathway at Murchison.

New NEWS for rising 6th graders

Elementary Visits to deliver Choice Sheets There are a couple of updates to the elementary visits to deliver and discuss choice sheets.  Please note, the SMORE is locked and cannot

Rising 9th grader information

UPDATE on January 8: There is a link below to sign up for a virtual Q&A session that takes place on January 24 Hey 8th graders and caregivers! We're not telling you to leave now but we have to get you ready for next year.

Rising 6th grader information

UPDATED with Showcase form link: Rising 6th grader info for the 2025/26 school year

McCallum Fine Arts Academy visits MMS 9/30

This is for 8th grade students only: if you are interested in hearing information about the McCallum Fine Art Academy, please sign up to attend their presentation that will take place in the cafeteria during advisory on Monday, September 30.

8th grade Community Projects

Because we are an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program that ends in year 3 (grade 8), all Murchison 8th graders are required to complete a community project.  8th grade advisory teachers have started sharing information about the community project with their students.  More informatio

School Supplies

All students should plan to bring paper and a writing utensil on the first day of school.

First Day of School - August 20th

We look forward to seeing your student on the first day of school - Tuesday, August 20th! The official school day is from 8:20am to 3:50pm. On the first day of school, students should report FIRST to the following locations:

Matadors Days/Open House - August 13 and 14

All incoming Matador families (returning or new) are invited to campus to this come and go event in order to take a mini tour of campus, join the PTA, pick up pre-purchased Spirit Gear, purchase required Agendas and more! There are three opportunities to visit:

Two Hour Delay 1/17/2024

Dear Austin ISD community, To ensure the safety of our students and staff, all Austin ISD classes will be on a two hour delay Wednesday, Jan. 17. All district offices will also be on a two hour delay.