Join us for an upcoming School-Family Council Event!

Fundraisers & Volunteer Opportunities

  • Murphy Mingle

    February 5, 2026 7:00PM

    Get a sitter and join us at Landmark Public House to support Murphy and connect with parents and community members. This is a chance to fundraise for Richard J. Murphy School, meet parents, caregivers, and community partners, and enter raffles with great local prizes!

    Age: 21+ Tickets: $20 online / $25 at door

  • Murphy Mingle Raffle

    Open Now - February 5, 2026

    Join in on the fun by purchasing raffle tickets and supporting the Murphy School Family Council. Even if you can’t make it on the 5th, you can support us by entering to win one of our great local prizes.

    Thanks to Dorchester Baseball, Dorchester Youth Soccer, Boston Beauty, BostonX, SprayBosTan, Open Doors Yoga Studio. BToneFitness, Dorchester Swag, and Boston Bowl who all supported this raffle!

  • Become a Homeroom Family Lead

    Ongoing

    The Murphy School Family Council (SFC) needs Homeroom Family Leads. You’ll connect the SFC with families in your child’s class and share SFC events and opportunities. It’s an important but simple volunteer role to boost family involvement.

  • Murphy School Spring Clean-up

    May 16, 2026

    Bring the kids and join us to brighten the Murphy grounds this Spring. All are welcome.

    Over the next few months we’re seeking community partners and donations to make this day a success. We need items and support such as:

    Mulch & Local plants

    Volunteer landscaping crews or landscapers donating time

    Dumpster or waste removal services

    A local artist to help design and paint a mural

    Tools (rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows) and gloves

    Refreshments for volunteers (water, coffee, snacks)

    Let us know what you can provide and if you or your group would like to volunteer. Stay tuned for volunteer signup details and the event date. Thank you for supporting a cleaner, brighter Murphy for our students and families.

  • Annual Coffee Cake Sales Fundraiser

    February 23, 2026 - March 13, 2026

    The Murphy SFC Annual Coffee Cake Sale will kick off in late February and run through March 13. Cakes will be delivered in time for the Easter holiday. A portion of each sale will support the Murphy—your purchase helps fund programs and resources for our school community. We hope you will participate.

    New this year: a digital ordering option to make purchases easier and more convenient.

    Order details, pricing, and pickup/delivery instructions will be shared soon. If you have questions or would like to help with the sale, please contact the School-Family Council. Thank you for your support.

School-Family Council Meetings

  • February School-Family Council Meeting

    February 11, 2026 6:00-7:00PM

    Join us monthly for the Murphy School-Family Council Meeting. Meetings are typically the second Wednesday of the month in the Murphy School Library. In person participation is preferred but a virtual option is available.

  • March School-Family Council Meeting

    March 11, 2026 6:00-7:00PM

    Join us monthly for the Murphy School-Family Council Meeting. Meetings are typically the second Wednesday of the month in the Murphy School Library. In person participation is preferred but a virtual option is available.

  • April School-Family Council Meeting

    April 8, 2026 6:00-7:00PM

    Join us monthly for the Murphy School-Family Council Meeting. Meetings are typically the second Wednesday of the month in the Murphy School Library. In person participation is preferred but a virtual option is available.