You can contribute to the Murphy through direct giving, volunteering, in-kind donations and more!
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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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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!
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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.
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Support Teachers directly through Donors Choose
Some teachers and staff from the Murphy leverage the Donors Choose platform to request funding for specific projects.
Volunteer Opportunities
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Event
October 16, 2025 Evening time TBD
Sign-up to teach a dance or song that celebrates Latin culture! We also are looking for food or monetary donations to support this free event. Students will participate in the show.
Trunk-or-Treat & Movie Night
October 30, 2025 5:00 - 9:00PM
Sign-up to host a trunk for our Trunk-or-Treat & Movie night. Bring candy or other snacks to pass out to trunk-or-treaters!
Jewelry Sales
October 31, 2025 9:00 - 11:00AM
Sign-up to sell festive orange and black necklaces and bracelets to students as a fundraiser for the School-Family Council. Note: CORI registration must be completed ahead of event.
School Outdoor Clean-up
October 26, 2025 Time TBD
We are giving the Murphy grounds some love! Join us to rake leaves, pick-up trash and make the Murphy grounds a safer and more beautiful space for our kiddos!
Murphy Gear Distribution
November TBD
We are looking for volunteers to help us distribute Murphy Gear to students that placed orders during our Fall fundraiser! Note: CORI registration must be completed ahead of event.
There are other ways to volunteer!
Share how you would like to contribute
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