The Maverick Message

Access the links below to our MMS's Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts for school happenings throughout the school year:

• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MurphyMavericks
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murphymiddleschoolmavericks/
• X: https://x.com/MurphyMiddle

Valerie Ramos, SPED Inclusion, does extraordinary work bridging challenging content and diverse learning needs, ensuring every student has equal access to success in English and History. In English Language Arts, Ms. Ramos breaks down complex texts and turns daunting literature into accessible insights; in History, she brings past eras to life by helping students stay on task and use their accommodations. Working side by side with general education teachers and families, she champions individual IEP goals, builds student confidence through self-advocacy, and fosters a truly integrated classroom community where every Maverick belongs and thrives.

Monday - Wear RED to show that you're "RED"y to be drug free!

Tuesday - Maverick Spirit Day: Mavericks are Drug Free!

Wednesday - Camo Day: Hide away from doing drugs!

Thursday - Hawaiian Day: "Lei" Off Drugs!

Friday - Neon Day: Shine Bright against drugs!

Murphy Teachers will be available the afternoon of November 3rd for parent-teacher conferences. Teachers will be reaching out to you directly if they would like to initiate a meeting with you that afternoon.

However, If you have a specific topic you would like to discuss with one of your student's teachers, please reach out to them directly for their availability.

We will host current 6th and 7th graders on November 5th for a parent course registration meeting.

Come hear from Murphy Counselors about the different courses offered in 7th and 8th grade.

Quarter 1 report cards were posted in Skyward Family Access this week. They can be found under the "Portfolio" Tile.

If your student failed a class, you will be hearing from their teacher about a required tutoring plan. Please reach out to your student's teacher with any questions.

Did you know that public school funding is directly tied to a school's Average Daily Attendance (ADA)? At Murphy, this snapshot is taken during 2nd period.

This year, our campus goal is an attendance rate of 96% or higher, and we need your help to achieve it!

How Families & Students Can Help:

• Schedule appointments around 2nd period: Please try to avoid scheduling routine medical or dental visits during this time.

• Set morning routines: Encourage students to set reliable alarms so they arrive at school on time and ready to learn.

• Head straight to class: Students should proceed directly to their classrooms during passing periods to prevent tardies.

Murphy Mavericks are respectful, responsible, and resilient. Thank you for showing Maverick responsibility by arriving on time every day!

For those unavoidable absences, parents should submit an excuse note in Skyward Family Access.

• Log into Skyward Family Access.
• Choose the Attendance Tile.
• Click the + Add Absence Request on the right side of the screen.

Parents and students are encouraged to monitor the Skyward Gradebook weekly to make sure that students are turning in work and attending tutorials when review or reteach is needed.

Our campus Tutorial Schedule can be viewed here and through the button below. Please note that there is a tab for each grade level, so make sure that you toggle to the appropriate tab.

Yearbook sales are live! Even though it feels early to be thinking about the end of the year, you don't want to wait to order your 26-27 MMS Yearbook!

Yearbooks can be purchased at jostensyearbooks.com. Click Buy Now and then search for Murphy Middle School to order yours!

The current list of approved clubs for the 26-27 School Year can be viewed here!

Parents may complete the parent consent form for their student to participate.

Federal Meal Program Applications are 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 for the 2026-2027 school year!

Plano ISD participates in the federal meal program, which provides free and reduced-price meals for students who qualify. Families who may qualify for meal benefits are encouraged to complete a federal meal application for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications may be completed through SchoolCafé by logging in to your account, or by creating a new account.

Federal Meal Applications for school year 2026-2027 opened on July 15, 2026.

https://www.pisd.edu/free_reduced_meal

Our athletic uniform store is LIVE!

Please use the link below to order uniforms for students in athletics or PE. Students are expected to dress out daily with appropriate foot ware.

Have you joined Murphy Middle School PTA? Would love to have you part of the group, our kiddos really love when we are present, volunteering and helping out. There are small jobs and large jobs and all of them matter! YOU matter!

Please review the flyer below to learn more about this after school enrichment program for Murphy Mavericks.

Bowman Middle School will be distributing free food to families in need on the dates below from 3:00–4:00 PM. If your family or someone you know could benefit from this resource, please share this information.

📍 Bowman Middle School
🚗 Food pick-up will take place through the 6th-grade pick-up line.
➡️ Please enter the campus from Park Blvd. and R Avenue.

Pick-Up Driving Instructions: Click here for directions

Banco de Alimentos – Por Favor, Comparta

Bowman Middle School distribuirá alimentos gratuitos a las familias que los necesiten en las fechas indicadas a continuación,

de 3:00 a 4:00 p. m. Si su familia o alguien que conoce puede beneficiarse de este recurso, por favor comparta esta información.

📍 Bowman Middle School
🚗 La recogida de alimentos se llevará a cabo por la línea de recogida de 6.º grado.
➡️ Por favor, entre al campus desde Park Blvd. y R Avenue.