About Our School

School Mission/Vision

Mission

To develop, use, and maintain organizational principles, policies, procedures, and practices that enable the district to realize its vision effectively and efficiently.

Vision

1. Our students achieve academically and grow socially and emotionally.
2. Our staff thrives professionally.
3. Our parents engage with their children.

About Our School

Background Information: The South Carolina/Fort Stewart/DoDDS Cuba District opened Murray Elementary, in August of 2014. Several years went in to the planning and building of the school. The new school includes many innovative features and teaching and learning will emphasize the integration of technology.

Although the Fort Stewart School's enrollment remained the same, Murray ES allowed the schools to re-zone, providing enrollment relief to Diamond, Brittin, and Kessler Elementary Schools. This rezoning eliminated the need for busing, and provided easier access for student to attend schools within walking distance of their homes.

Col Charles P. Murray, Jr.

1st Lt. Murray after
presentation of
Medal of Honor
July 5, 1945

Our school is named in honor of Colonel Charles Patrick Murray, Jr., United States Army Medal of Honor recipient.

Colonel Murray displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy by commanding Company C, 30th Infantry, displaying supreme courage and heroic initiative near Kaysersberg, France, on 16 December 1944.

While leading a reinforced platoon into enemy territory, Murray fired from an exposed position, disorganizing the enemy ranks and forcing their withdrawal. He then moved with his patrol to secure possession of a bridge and construction of a roadblock, capturing enemy troops while sustaining injuries. By his single-handed attack on an overwhelming force and by his intrepid and heroic fighting, then 1st Lt. Murray stopped a counterattack, established an advance position against formidable odds, and provided an inspiring example for the men of his command.Read the full citation

Charles Patrick Murray, Jr.

 Charles Murray, Jr. in 2008

Born September 26, 1921
Baltimore, Maryland
Died August 12, 2011 (age 89)
Columbia, SC
Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery
Service branch U.S. Army
Unit 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment
Battles/
wars
WW II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Awards Medal of Honor
Silver Star (3)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star w/Valor (2)
Purple Heart

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Chain of Command

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Grades:
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K
1st
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5th
Enrollment: 320
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