Murphy Elementary School
About Murphy Elementary School
Murphy Elementary School
Where Every Child Thrives Through Crew, Character, and Community
Welcome to Murphy Elementary! At Murphy, we believe that every student deserves to feel safe, valued, challenged, and connected. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive learning community where students, families, and staff work together as Crew—supporting one another and helping everyone succeed.
At Murphy, we believe that we are stronger together.
Crew means:
- We support each other.
- We solve problems together.
- We celebrate each other's successes.
- We take care of our school and community.
- Everyone belongs.
- Everyone has a responsibility to contribute.
Every student has an important role in making Murphy a welcoming place where everyone can learn and grow.
Our teachers and staff create learning experiences that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students to become compassionate leaders both inside and outside the classroom.
We Show SAM!
Our school expectations help every Murphy Tiger feel safe, respected, and ready to learn.
S — Show Respect
- Treat yourself, others, and our school with kindness and respect.
- Respect is shown through our actions, words, and attitudes.
- Respect creates a safe community where everyone belongs.
A — Act Responsibly
- Take ownership of your learning and your actions.
- Every choice has consequences.
- Responsible choices keep everyone safe.
M — Make Safe Choices
- Keep your hands and body to yourself and give space to others.
- We can pause before making decisions.
- Create a safe environment where everyone can learn and thrive.
Our Tiger Traits
At Murphy, we support each student in developing our core Tiger Traits.
- Explorer - We are curious learners who ask questions, try new things, and embrace challenges.
- Critical Thinker - We solve problems creatively, persevere through challenges, and learn from mistakes.
- Active Citizen - We care for our school, our community, and our world by making a positive difference every day
- Compassion - We show kindness, empathy, and respect for everyone in our community.
- Integrity - We are honest, responsible, and make positive choices—even when no one is watching.
Every Friday morning, we host Tiger Tributes, recognizing students from each class for showing our Tiger Traits around campus.
Breakfast & Lunch
We provide breakfast and lunch daily to students at no charge. Breakfast is served from 8:00 - 8:20am. Lunch is served between 11am and 1pm, depending on grade level.
You can see menu information for Murphy here.