Murray Massenburg Elementary School

08/30/2026

Open House was a huge success! We had about 80% families attend. They met teachers, staff, sign up for PTA, pick up supplies donated from a local church, and fellowship at Panther Nation. We had a joyous time together!

08/30/2026

We had a wonderful first day of school at Murray-Massenburg! We were able to greet our students with a warm Panther Pride cheer as they entered the building. Our community partners from the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, and the ladies from Triangle Links Inc. were there to spread joy!

08/12/2026

The countdown is ON!

The first day of school for our traditional calendar students is Monday, August 24, and we’re getting ready to welcome our scholars back for an exciting 2026–2027 school year!

Be sure to visit www.dpsnc.net to view the full Back to School Guide for everything you need to start the year strong!

07/27/2026

Welcome Back Letter for the 26-27 School Year

Good afternoon, Panther Nation! We hope you are enjoying your summer! In just a few weeks, we'll ...

07/26/2026

Good afternoon, Panther Nation,

Please see the link below for the updated Murray-Massenburg Elementary School Supply List.

The Kindergarten supply list has been revised, so if you have already viewed or downloaded the previous version, please take a moment to review the updated list. Please pay close attention to the changes made to the Kindergarten supplies.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming our Panthers for a fantastic school year.

07/24/2026

Good morning Panther Nation,

There has been a slight update to our Pre-K & Kindergarten Summer Playground Meetup scheduled for tomorrow morning!

Saturday, July 25
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION CHANGE (due to high chance of rain!): Murray-Massenburg Elementary Gym/Cafeteria

Where to park: The cafeteria/gym is located at the back left of the school campus. You can enter the school campus on the far left entrance (the bus entrance), so that you can park close to the cafeteria entrance in the rainy weather!

We will have fun games to play together in the gym/cafeteria! Best of all, you can come meet Principal Brown, our amazing teachers, and other Panther families as we welcome you to the Murray-Massenburg community. Families will also have the opportunity to enjoy a brief tour inside the school and learn more about what makes our school so special.

What to bring: We will have lots of snacks to enjoy together. Please do bring your own water bottles!
We can't wait to meet our newest Panthers and their families as we kick off an amazing school year together!

Welcome to the Panther Family!

Spanish Translation
Buenos días, Familia Panther:

¡Tenemos una pequeña actualización sobre nuestro Encuentro de Verano para estudiantes de Pre-Kínder y Kínder, programado para mañana por la mañana!

Sábado, 25 de julio
9:00 a. m. – 11:00 a. m.

¡CAMBIO DE UBICACIÓN** *(debido a la alta probabilidad de lluvia!):
Gimnasio/Cafetería de la Escuela Primaria Murray-Massenburg

Dónde estacionarse: La cafetería y el gimnasio están ubicados en la parte trasera izquierda del campus escolar. Puede ingresar al campus por la entrada ubicada más a la izquierda (la entrada de los autobuses) para estacionarse cerca de la entrada de la cafetería y así evitar caminar bajo la lluvia.

¡Tendremos juegos y actividades divertidas para disfrutar juntos en el gimnasio y la cafetería! Lo mejor de todo es que podrán conocer a la Directora Brown, a nuestros maravillosos maestros y a otras familias Panther mientras les damos la bienvenida a la comunidad de Murray-Massenburg. Las familias también tendrán la oportunidad de disfrutar de un breve recorrido por la escuela y conocer más sobre lo que hace tan especial a nuestra escuela.

Qué traer:** Tendremos muchos refrigerios para compartir. Les pedimos que, por favor, traigan sus propias botellas de agua.

¡Estamos ansiosos por conocer a nuestros nuevos Panthers y a sus familias mientras damos inicio a un increíble año escolar juntos!

¡Bienvenidos a la Familia Panther!

07/23/2026

Good afternoon Panther Nation,

We have some very exciting news! As Murray-Massenburg Elementary continues to grow, we have now been allotted two assistant principal positions. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Alexandra Toti Hurdle and Ms. Nicole Edwards to the Murray-Massenburg Administrative Team

Ms. Hurdle brings experience in instructional leadership, curriculum and assessment, advanced academics, and family engagement. During her career with Durham Public Schools, she has served as an AIG Specialist, Testing Coordinator, 504 Case Manager, and Principal Intern, where she has supported teachers, led professional learning, and worked to strengthen student achievement. We are excited to welcome Ms. Hurdle to Panther Nation and look forward to the leadership, energy, and expertise she will bring to our school community!

Ms. Diondris Nicole Edwards joins Murray-Massenburg Elementary School as Assistant Principal. She comes to Panther Nation from Neal Elementary School, where she served as Assistant Principal and previously served in leadership roles as Title I Coordinator and Testing Coordinator. Ms. Edwards is a graduate of North Carolina Central University, where she earned her degree in School Administration. She is committed to instructional excellence, student achievement, and building strong relationships with students, staff, and families. We are excited to welcome Ms. Edwards and the leadership and dedication she will bring to our school community.

As you can see everyone, we are "Prowling with a Purpose" even during the summer break!

07/21/2026

Good afternoon, Panther Nation!

I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful and relaxing summer!

Although our 2026–2027 school supply list has not yet been posted on the district website. To help our families prepare for the upcoming school year, we are sharing a copy of the Murray-Massenburg Elementary School supply list below.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming our Panthers back for another outstanding school year. Thank you for your continued support, and enjoy the rest of your summer!

06/21/2026

Campamento Panther para Estudiantes que Ingresarán a Kindergarten

Estimadas familias de los estudiantes que ingresarán a Kindergarten: ¡Estamos emocionados de dar l...

05/29/2026

BUS UPDATE: Bus 246 will ride bus 27.
Bus 71(600) will ride bus 652 and will be LATE with an ETA of 2:50pm at school.