Carbondale Reporter

Murphysboro High School recently celebrated the efforts of Ms. Mo’s Honors 11 class through a set of performances related to a well-known piece of English literature. The school's social media documented these events and shared details regarding extracurricular activities.

On April 11, 2025, Murphysboro High School tweeted that "Part 3, To be or not to be that is the question. Ms. Mo’s Honors 11 class did an incredible job performing the famous soliloquy from Hamlet by William Shakespeare. This is a tradition and because half of the class performed it, they were rewarded with cake." This post marked the continuation of a tradition in the school's Honors 11 class. The performance of the iconic Hamlet soliloquy reflects the school's appreciation for classical literature as a vital part of the curriculum.

A subsequent tweet, also dated April 11, 2025, repeated similar sentiments, noting that "Part 4, To be or not to be that is the question. Ms. Mo’s Honors 11 class did an incredible job performing the famous soliloquy from Hamlet by William Shakespeare. This is a tradition and because half of the class performed it, they were rewarded with cake." The reiteration emphasized the dual performance event and the associated reward, indicative of the educational environment at Murphysboro High School where literature and celebration coexist.

Further, on April 11, 2025, Murphysboro High School also informed the public about the "Red Devils Girls Soccer" team competing in Carbondale's Fralish Cup by tweeting: "Red Devils Girls Soccer competes this weekend in Carbondale's Fralish Cup". This event promotes the school's engagement in athletics alongside academics, recognizing the diverse capabilities and commitments of its student body.

The activities of Murphysboro High School are representative of the broader Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 which includes several schools within Jackson County. The district operates with 147 teachers, maintaining a gender distribution of 74.9 percent women and 25.1 percent men. It is characterized by a chronic truancy rate below the state average and a per-student expenditure standing at $19,142. Demographically, the student population is diverse with 69 percent White, 15.9 percent Black, 7.1 percent Hispanic, and 0.1 percent Asian.