Kenneth Murphy Elementary School

Due to expected severe weather, Beach Park District 3 will have a Remote Learning Day on Friday, January 23, 2026. Please click the link below to read the full communication.

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STEAM Club hard at work! Our students are busy building, creating, problem-solving, and exploring new ideas. We love seeing their curiosity and teamwork in action as they dive into hands-on learning. Great job, STEAM Club! #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

Champions

Sill time to sign up for the Winter Session #1 to learn how to draw with Young Rembrandts after school program

You're invited to attend our Board of Education Meeting this Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

📍 Location: Beach Park Middle School (Cafeteria), 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099

The meeting agenda is now available and can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/4q8kkPD

Happy holidays and winter break from our KM Dolphins! #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

🌍✨ Third Grade Learning Around the World! ✨🌍
Third graders have been working hard learning about Holidays Around the World! These pictures highlight just a few of the holidays we’ve explored as we learned about different cultures, traditions, and celebrations. We love seeing our students grow as global learners! #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

Second graders in Ms. Arthur’s class have been busy measuring and exploring math in a hands-on way! Students practiced using measurement tools, comparing lengths, and building their skills through active learning. Way to go, keep up the great work! #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

🎨✨ Our PTO Arts & Crafts Afterschool Event was a huge success! Students had so much fun creating multiple crafts, exploring their creativity, and showing off their artistic talents. A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for all of their hard work, planning, and dedication to making this event so special for our students. We truly appreciate everything you do! #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

You're invited to attend our Board of Education Meeting this Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

📍 Location: Beach Park Middle School (Cafeteria), 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099

The meeting agenda is now available and can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/4iTQ4Fn

Team read had some special guests today! Students have these furry friends to read to because they don’t judge and allow us to take risks in our reading!! Hot Dog!! #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

📘✨ I-Ready Testing is here! ✨📘
Our students are gearing up for success, and we’re helping them shine with these simple testing tips! 🌟
🍎 Get a good night’s rest
🍎 Eat a healthy breakfast
🍎 Charge those Chromebooks
🍎 Check your work
🍎 Take your time
🍎 And most importantly… have a positive mindset!

We believe in our students—they’ve got this! #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

🎉 Happy 67th Day of School! 🎉
Our school had extra smiles today celebrating day 67; and yes, the kids were very excited to point out that it’s “six… seven!”

From counting fun to silly giggles, our students are making every day memorable. Here’s to 67 days of learning, laughing, and growing together! These are some pictures from our first grade friends from Mrs. Solita's class. #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

❄️ Recess was pure joy today! Our students had a blast playing in the snow: running, laughing, and soaking up every frosty moment. ☃️❤️

Nothing beats snowy-day fun! #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

Happy National Substitute Educators Day! 



A BIG thank you to all of our dedicated Beach Park District #3 substitute teachers!

We want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the vital role you play in our schools. Whether you serve as a Daily Substitute, stepping in at a moment's notice, a Building Substitute, providing consistent support within your school, or a Long-Term Substitute, guiding students through extended periods of learning, you are important, and your contributions make a real difference!

Thank you for being an essential part of the Beach Park District #3 family. Your work matters, and we appreciate you!

Interested in Joining Our Team of Substitutes?
If you or someone you know would like to become part of our outstanding substitute teacher team, please visit our district website at www.bpd3.org or contact our Human Resources Department for more information.

Together, we make a difference in the lives of our students!

Indoor recess is full of creativity and laughter! ☀️🎨🧩 Even though we stayed inside, our students made the most of it with games, building activities, and lots of smiles. We love seeing them turn any space into a place for fun! Here is some good moments from Mrs. Schroetter's 1st grade class. #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

🌼 Hands-On Science Fun! 🐝
Our 3rd grade students loved the Make a Flower activity today! They created their own paper flowers and pipe-cleaner bees, then “flew” their bees from flower to flower to see what happens to pollen during the process.

It was an exciting way to explore how pollination works — and to see our young scientists learning through creativity and play! #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3