Martin Murphy Middle School 

Principal's Message

Rick Ito

 

Dear Mustang Parents, Guardians and Students,

I am very excited for this year at Martin Murphy Middle School. Joining us as our new Assistant Principal is Ms. Barrera.  Ms. Barrera most recently came from El Toro Elementary where she was Assistant Vice Principal for two year.  Prior to that she taught right here at Murphy for five years.  Welcome back Ms. Barrera.  It's great to have you here.   We look forward to continuing to improve our school climate and focusing on academics and student engagement this upcoming year. We have nearly our entire staff returning from last year which is a great opportunity to continue working together to make Murphy a great place for our students and our community.

We have made great efforts to support the transition of our incoming 6th graders with our 6th grade orientation at the end of last academic school year and our 6th grade summer connection this August.  We look forward in continuing to work with our community to guarantee that all of our students are successful at Murphy.

Sincerely,

Rick Ito
Principal, Martin Murphy Middle School

A message from our AP

I am thrilled to return to Martin Murphy as Assistant Principal. Having previously served as a teacher here, I am deeply honored to continue serving this wonderful community and excited to work alongside former colleagues.

For those of you who I have yet to meet, my journey in education spans over 11 years within this district, during which I have been fortunate to work alongside dedicated educators and support our students' growth and development. I taught at P.A. Walsh and Martin Murphy before moving into the Assistant Principal role at El Toro Elementary. As the new Martin Murphy AP, I am committed to fostering a nurturing and enriching environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

I look forward to working with students, families and staff to uphold the values of excellence and inclusivity that define Martin Murphy.

Virginia Barrera

Assistant Principal

Martin Murphy Middle School