William F Murphy Elementary School

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William F Murphy Elementary School Inspiring education and innovation every day for students in Woodridge School District 68. Educating We want our students to develop a love of learning.

We engage them in the thrill of learning and provide them with the tools that they will need to become today's learners. Woodridge 68 Facebook Guidelines: The Murphy page informs parents, staff, and community members about our achievements, events and activities. Information posted from Woodridge 68 will be direct, open and honest; we hope comments posted on the page will be respectful, factual and constructive. Personal insults against any individual will be deleted, as will posts that violate the privacy of others or Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. Examples include unauthorized commercial solicitations; posts that bully, intimidate, or harass; content that is hateful, threatening, pornographic, or contains violence; or any post that is unlawful, misleading, malicious, or discriminatory. If more than one post by the same individual must be deleted, the District reserves the right to block that individual from the page.

09/24/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟
Say hello to Colin Ries, 3rd Grade Teacher at William F Murphy Elementary School!

Colin's favorite subjects in school were Math and Social Studies, and today he enjoys helping students grow both academically and personally.

When asked what he likes most about working at Woodridge 68, Colin shared that it's his fellow peers and team members. 💙

When he's not at school, Colin enjoys working out and playing hockey. 🏒💪

08/31/2026

🌟 Welcome to Woodridge 68! 🌟

Meet Chloe Dawson, a new fourth grade teacher at William F Murphy Elementary School!

Chloe attended the University of Iowa, and reading and writing were her favorite subjects growing up. This year, she’s looking forward to building relationships with her students and colleagues and making a positive impact on her students’ learning.

Outside of school, Chloe enjoys spending time with family and friends and trying out new coffee shops. ☕ She’s also a Cubs and Bears fan! ⚾🏈

For Chloe, joining Woodridge 68 is also a homecoming — she attended school right here in the district! We’re excited to welcome her back to Woodridge 68, this time as a teacher at Murphy!

08/28/2026

🌟 Welcome to Woodridge 68! 🌟

Say hello to Joanna Katsoudas, who is joining William F Murphy Elementary School as a fifth grade co-teacher!

Joanna attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and social studies was her favorite subject growing up. She’s most looking forward to becoming part of Woodridge 68’s tight-knit community.

In her spare time, Joanna enjoys reading, lifting weights and watching movies with family and friends. And despite growing up in a Greek household, there’s one food you won’t find on her favorites list: cheese! 🧀

Joanna also has a family connection to Woodridge 68 through a relative who works in the district. We’re happy to welcome her to the Woodridge 68 team!

08/25/2026

🌟 Welcome to Woodridge 68! 🌟

Say hello to Katy Modglin, a new Learning Behavior Specialist at William F Murphy Elementary School!

Katy attended Saint Norbert College and the University of St. Francis, and creative writing was her favorite subject growing up. This year, she’s looking forward to making lasting memories and building bonds with students and staff.

Katy loves live music — and here’s a fun fact for Chicago sports fans: she once worked for the White Sox! ⚾

Katy already had a connection to Woodridge 68 through a friend who works here, and now she’s officially part of the team herself.

Welcome to Woodridge 68, Katy!

08/24/2026

🌟 Welcome to Woodridge 68! 🌟

Say hello to Di Ander, a new fifth grade teacher at William F Murphy Elementary School!

Di attended Eastern Illinois University, and social studies was her favorite subject growing up. She’s looking forward to building a classroom community where students feel known, valued and excited to learn — as well as getting to know her new colleagues at Murphy.

Outside of school, Di enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, cheering on her kids and finding ways to make things a little more creative and fun. She recently added a new activity to the list: playing mahjong with neighborhood friends!

And this isn’t actually Di’s first time at Woodridge 68. Before having kids, she taught eighth grade at Jefferson. We’re excited to welcome her back to the classroom and back to Woodridge 68!

05/26/2026

🥬🌱 William F Murphy Elementary School 6th graders recently combined science, sustainability, and service in a meaningful way!

As part of their science classes, students used Fork Farms indoor hydroponic farming technology to grow fresh lettuce right at school. After harvesting their crop, students donated the lettuce to West Suburban Community Pantry to help support local families in need. 💙

What a great example of hands-on learning making a real impact in our community!

04/09/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟

Meet Giorgia Cavalleri, a Kindergarten Teacher at William F Murphy Elementary School!
Her favorite subject in school was Math, and today she brings that enthusiasm into her classroom with our youngest learners.

Giorgia says the best part of Woodridge 68 is the friendly and helpful staff who make it such a great place to work.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing volleyball, and scrapbooking. 📚🏐
Giorgia also first connected with the district as a student teacher.

Address

7700 Larchwood Lane
Woodridge, IL
60517

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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+16307956500

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