Welcome to a new and exciting school year at Murray Elementary! We are thrilled to begin this journey together as we continue to learn, grow, and succeed as one strong school community. This year, we embrace the powerful idea that knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty. At Murray, we believe that when students gain knowledge, they gain confidence, independence, and the ability to make thoughtful choices that shape their future. Every lesson learned, every book read, and every problem solved brings our students one step closer to reaching their fullest potential.

This summer, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we are excited to invite all children (K-8) to join in the Second Lady’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Participants will read and track 12 books of their choice between June 1 and September 4. Every book counts! When you finish your 12 books, ask your parents/guardians to let us know, and we will send you a personalized certificate, an America 250th anniversary-themed bookmark, and a special link to receive a prize! You will also be entered for a chance to visit our nation’s capital and the White House with a chaperone. Terms and conditions apply. https://www.whitehouse.gov/read/ Where will your next book take you? We can’t wait to find out!

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Each spring, students in DoWEA schools around the world showcase their artistic talents in the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)’s art contest. This year, their artworks showed off the special qualities that make their comm...

As we close out the 2025–2026 school year, we want to take a moment to thank you for being such an important part of our Murray Elementary community. This year has been filled with growth, achievement, and meaningful connections, and we are incredibly proud of all we have accomplished together.