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Our students are

Achieving their full potential

Murray's Mission

Murray Elementary is a

2020 National Blue Ribbon School

About our school

Welcoming you to

Murray Community School District

Enrollment & Registration

What’s happening?

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Tue • Aug 03

2021-2022 Online School Registration

7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Thu • Aug 19

K-12 Back To School Open House

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Mon • Aug 23

School News

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Letter From Principal/ Upcoming Dates
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Mustang Pride and Sportsmanship Night August 30, 2021
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Murray at a Glance

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2020

Award winner

Murray Elementary received the National Blue Ribbon Award in 2020. They are one of 6 schools in Iowa to receive this award.
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New teachers

We would like to welcome all our new staff to the Mustang family!
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Student to technology ratio

All students grades K-12 have access to their own Chromebook.
9:1

Student to teacher ratio

We're proud to offer our students the support they need to succeed in the classroom.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

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Aden Cosner

Aden Gene Cosner was not currently involved in any activities. In the past he was involved in basketball and football. Aden played two years of basketball and three years of football. Aden’s personal motto is, “It is what it is.”

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Mr. Calahan

Our music teacher has been brightening students’ homes by hosting stay-at-home sing-alongs and practicing songs with students to keep their music skills sharp. Thank you for all you do, Mr. Calahan!

Murray Milestones

We’re proud of our school’s history and celebrate our achievements throughout the years. Take a stroll down memory lane with us!

2020

Murray Elementary won a National Blue Ribbon Award.
2019

Murray Elementary received an exceptional rating on the Iowa school report card.
2018

We upgraded technology, including a DJI Phantom 4 drone.
2015

Murray building expansion completed with 4 STEM classrooms and a Junior High gym.
2012

Second trip to UNI Dome. High school football makes it to the semi-finals.
2011

First trip to UNI Dome. High school football finishes 2nd in the state.
2005

Murray High School softball finishes 6th in the state.
1996

Completion of 9 classrooms and library for the elementary school.
1983

First Apple computers installed in the building.
1980

Elementary addition providing 3 new classrooms and a cafeteria.