Murray ES

Murray Elementary School is part of the Fort Stewart Schools Community in the DoDEA Americas Southeast District. Murray ES serves students in PK to grade 6. Read More

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Smithsonian Celebrates DoDEA Student Art

The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) celebrated the creativity of military-connected students in its 13th annual art competition for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools worldwide.

Reading Bingo Turns Pages and Builds Community at DoDEA School, Inspiring Lifelong Learners

At Murray Elementary School on Fort Stewart, reading has gone from a dreaded nightly task to a thrilling game. Through an innovative program called Reading Bingo, students are diving into books with enthusiasm, exploring new adventures one Bingo square at a time.

Parents, students applaud AVID course

The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Course is a college and career readiness course designed to build students’ confidence in their academic habits.

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Juneteenth National Independence Day

Juneteenth (a blending of the words June and nineteenth) is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.

Thu, Jun 19 2025, All day

PreK Registration Talking Points with Fort Stewart Principals

Popsicles with the Fort Stewart Principals

Popsicles with the Fort Stewart Principals - Talking PreK

Thu, Jul 10 2025 , 10am - 11am EDT

First Day for Teachers

This day is dedicated to preparing for the upcoming school year, including setting up classrooms and collaborating with colleagues.

Mon, Jul 28 2025, All day

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DoDEA Announces Strategic Future Ready DoDEA Initiative to Strengthen Support for Military-Connected Students

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has launched a comprehensive, mission-aligned transformation of its organizational structure in direct support of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Workforce Acceleration and Recapitalization Initiative. This strategic realignment is designed to better serve military-connected students and families through smarter resource allocation, strengthened leadership and professional development, and enhanced support at every level of the school system.

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) to Transition from School Boards to School Advisory Committees

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is advancing its school governance model for the 2025-2026 School Year by transitioning from traditional school boards to more dynamic School Advisory Committees (SACs)/Installation Advisory Committees (IACs) system across all DoDEA schools.

DoDEA Americas Announces 2026 District Teachers of the Year

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas region proudly announces the 2026 District Teachers of the Year for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast districts.

National School Nurse Day

DoDEA joined the nation in celebrating the specialized practice of school nursing on May 7, 2025. This celebration recognizes the contributions school nurses make every day, particularly in times of crisis, to improve the safety, health, and academic success of all students.

National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

DoDEA celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month in May. The purpose of recognizing SLHM in DoDEA is to highlight the professionals who support individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Take time to thank a teacher for their tireless support of students. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9.

School Hours

School Hours	Regular Hours	Early Release Day Hours
PK - 5 Students	8:00 am - 3:00 pm	8:00 am - 2:15 pm

Early Release 2^nd Tuesday of each month 8:00-2:15

Cafeteria Hours	Start	End
Breakfast	7:45 am	8:15 am
Lunch	11:00 am	12:30 pm
Lunch (Early Release Day)	11:00 am	12:35 pm

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