You can contribute to the Murphy through direct giving, volunteering, in-kind donations and more!

  • Direct Giving to the School-Family Council

    Cash donations help the Murphy provide student enrichment activities and support our teachers. Direct giving to the Murphy supports The Murphy Parent-Family Council , a 501c3 Non-Profit organization so all contributions are tax deductible. If you would like to make a large gift towards a specific program please contact us directly so that we can facilitate this.

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  • Become a Homeroom Family

    Become a classroom liaison for the Richard J. Murphy School-Family Council and help strengthen our school community. As a liaison, you’ll share SFC news, events, and volunteer opportunities with families in your student’s classroom, gather feedback to bring to Council meetings, and encourage participation in activities that support a safe, supportive learning environment. Your efforts amplify family voices, increase engagement, and build connections across the Murphy School—no previous experience required. Join us to make a positive difference for students, families, and staff.
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  • Volunteer

    Beyond our volunteer events, there are many opportunities to support the school. This includes helping us maintain the school facilities and grounds, lending your expertise in social media, activating a corporate volunteer event and more. Check out our current opportunities and let us know how you would like to help!

    Volunteer

  • In-Kind Donations

    From mulch to teacher supplies, you might be able to defray costs for the Murphy by making an in-kind donation. We’ve compiled a list of supplies that the administration and teams need.

    Supplies List

  • Support Teachers directly through Donors Choose

    Some teachers and staff from the Murphy leverage the Donors Choose platform to request funding for specific projects.

    Browse donors choose projects

In-kind Donations

  • Front entry landscaping

  • Leaf clean-up and composting

  • Painting for Art Galleries on floor 2

  • Grab-bar handle installations in both student and staff bathrooms

  • Wooden student performance stage repair

  • Weather protected storage for wheel chairs on floor 3, mostly enclosed balcony

  • Consultation for an air exchange or exhaust fan in the cafeteria

  • HDMI connectable screen that is large format for non-homeroom based instructors

  • 200 student headphones with microphones

  • Card and board games for indoor recess, Grades K - 4

  • Drama/theater opportunities for Grades K - 3

  • Novel sets for each student to have an assigned book:

    • Love That Dog - 110 copies

    • Esperanza Rising - 60 copies

    • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - 70 copies

    • The Lightning Thief - 70 copies

    • Two Roads - 40 copies

    • A Long Walk to Water - 60 copies

    • Patient Zero - 60 copies

    • One Last Word - 60 copies

    • Farewell to Manzanar - 70 copies

    • Summer of the Mariposas - 75 copies