Carbondale Reporter

Murphysboro High School has been providing updates and highlights on their events and activities via their social media platforms. A recent series of tweets from the school touched on several aspects, from schedule changes to sports victories.

On April 30, 2025, at 14:33 UTC, Murphysboro High School tweeted a notice of a schedule change for its sports events. The tweet specified, "SCHEDULE CHANGE: Varsity baseball is a go for their game at home vs. Anna-Jonesboro at 4:30. Softball is now being played at home vs. Mt. Vernon at 4:30. JV baseball is canceled." These updates ensured participants and attendees were informed of the new arrangements.

Later, on May 1, 2025, at 00:02 UTC, the school shared a positive outcome in a girls' soccer match. The tweet announced, "Red Devils Girls Soccer defeats Harrisburg, 9-0. Goals by: Izzy Doerr (4), Brynn Decker (2), Cama Woosley (2), & Josselin Mateo. Congrats to Izzy on scoring her 101st career goal!" Recognizing individual achievements, it highlighted Izzy Doerr's milestone in her athletic career.

The Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186, which encompasses schools like Murphysboro High School, serves Jackson County and parts of Harrison County. The district includes various schools and spends $19,142 per student, based on 2020 data. The district reports a low chronic truancy rate of 6.7% compared to a statewide average of 9.6%.