Glenn E. Murdock Elementary School

<p>This school prides itself on its parent volunteers as much as its academics. Parents put in 10,000 volunteer hours during the 2009-10 academic year, which is about average for Glenn E. Murdock. The school received a recent API score of 918, which was among the highest in the area.</p> <p>Halloween Happenings (with carnival rides, game booths and a cake walk) and Spring Fling for parents involve the community. The school also holds a science and math night. </p> <p>The PTA puts out a monthly newsletter called Mustang News and presents Honorary Service and other awards. The school is named for Glenn E. Murdock, who served for twenty-four years as superintendent of the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. Students are encouraged to wear the school colors (red, white and blue) on Fridays.</p>