Current News and Events
The Spring Session of Murch Plus is underway! This session will be held every Wednesday from April 22 through May 27 from 3:30–4:15 PM. Dismissal Information: • After-School […]
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8! This is a special time at Murch when we come together to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff. Each day will include […]
Want to get more connected, give back, and make a real impact at Murch? This is your moment—the HSA is looking for volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year! Our community […]
The Murch LSAT is seeking parents to join the advisory team for the 2026-27 school year. The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) is a group of elected and appointed members that exists at every DCPS school. The Murch LSAT includes parents, […]
Get ready for one of the most exciting traditions of the year—Field Day! It’s a fun-filled, high-energy event, and we need volunteers to help run activity stations and […]
Thank you to everyone who has already enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year—we’re off to a fantastic start! We’re currently at 40% of our projected enrollment (628 students). […]
Mark your calendars for this year’s Murch Musical, taking place at Murch on: Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM Friday, May 22 at 7:00 PM Our talented 4th […]
March 27, 2026 Dear Murch Families, I am writing to share an important update regarding our aftercare programming for the 2026-27 school year. For more than 15 years, […]
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is underway, and we need your help meeting district benchmarks! DC Public Schools requires students to re-enroll each year. Families can enroll […]
Since early March, the Murch Track & Field Team has been putting in great work during their weekly practices on Tuesdays & Fridays from 3:15-4:30PM. Here’s the full […]
The DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) is proposing several street safety improvements near Murch and along nearby Connecticut Avenue—including a raised crosswalk at the Davenport entrance. Families who would like to […]
🎤 Mic Drop, Murch! Auction Goal Reached! We did it! We’re thrilled to share that we surpassed our ambitious auction goal—raising over $105,000 for Murch! Thanks again to everyone who […]
- Tuesday, April 28
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"Screenagers: Elementary Age Edition" + Q&A
The Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015, USA
You're invited to a free community event: a screening of Screenagers: Elementary Age Edition on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM at the Avalon Theatre (5612 Connecticut Avenue NW). The one-hour film will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A panel. Hosted by Murch’s Delaying Social Media and Smartphones Parent Work Group, with support from the Murch HSA and the parent associations at Hearst and Lafayette. Click HERE for tickets and more information.
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- Wednesday, April 29
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Murch Plus Spring Session
Students will be dismissed from Murch Plus at 4:15 PM to either their after-school program or to parents/guardians.
- After-School Programs: Students enrolled in Wonders or CLS will be released directly to their program.
- Parent Pick-Up: Parents will meet students outside the front entrance on Davenport Street and should wait until their child is brought out with their Murch Plus group.
Questions? Please contact Rebecca Dufresne.
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- Saturday, May 02
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Murch Musical Rehearsal
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- Monday, May 04
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8! This is a special time at Murch when we come together to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff. Each day will include thoughtful touches to make their week a little brighter—and we’d love your help!
Click here for more information and to volunteer!
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Litter Patrol
Join us on Monday mornings from 8:15-8:30AM to help keep our playground and fields clean.
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Murch Prospective Families School Tour
Join us for our next prospective families tour on Monday, May 4 from 9:15-10:15 AM to see Murch and meet the principal.
For more information on prospective families, please click HERE.
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HSA Provided Lunch for Teachers & Staff
The HSA is providing lunch for all staff—volunteers are needed for set-up and clean-up. 👉 Sign up here to help!
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- Tuesday, May 05
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8! This is a special time at Murch when we come together to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff. Each day will include thoughtful touches to make their week a little brighter—and we’d love your help!
Click here for more information and to volunteer!
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Breakfast
Love to bake? We invite families to contribute nut-free breakfast items or treats (bagels, scones, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, etc.) for staff to enjoy.
📍 Drop off in the Welcome Center before morning drop-off (store-bought is great too!)
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HSA Meeting
Join us for our monthly HSA Board Meeting at 7PM in the Library. This meeting is open to the public and focused on deeper planning and budgeting.
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- Wednesday, May 06
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8! This is a special time at Murch when we come together to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff. Each day will include thoughtful touches to make their week a little brighter—and we’d love your help!
Click here for more information and to volunteer!
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HSA Provided Lunch for Teachers & Staff
The HSA is providing lunch for all staff—volunteers are needed for set-up and clean-up. 👉 Sign up here to help!
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Murch Plus Spring Session
Students will be dismissed from Murch Plus at 4:15 PM to either their after-school program or to parents/guardians.
- After-School Programs: Students enrolled in Wonders or CLS will be released directly to their program.
- Parent Pick-Up: Parents will meet students outside the front entrance on Davenport Street and should wait until their child is brought out with their Murch Plus group.
Questions? Please contact Rebecca Dufresne.
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- Thursday, May 07
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8! This is a special time at Murch when we come together to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff. Each day will include thoughtful touches to make their week a little brighter—and we’d love your help!
Click here for more information and to volunteer!
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First Thursday Murch Mom's Meet-Up
Join us for a monthly meet-up of Murch Moms on the first Thursday of each month at 8 PM in the bar area of Comet Ping Pong — no RSVP needed, just grab a friend, and let's get together!
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- Friday, May 08
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8! This is a special time at Murch when we come together to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff. Each day will include thoughtful touches to make their week a little brighter—and we’d love your help!
Click here for more information and to volunteer!
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HSA Provided Lunch for Teachers & Staff
The HSA is providing lunch for all staff—volunteers are needed for set-up and clean-up. 👉 Sign up here to help!
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- Saturday, May 09
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Murch Musical Rehearsal
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- Monday, May 11
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Litter Patrol
Join us on Monday mornings from 8:15-8:30AM to help keep our playground and fields clean.
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- Wednesday, May 13
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Murch Plus Spring Session
Students will be dismissed from Murch Plus at 4:15 PM to either their after-school program or to parents/guardians.
- After-School Programs: Students enrolled in Wonders or CLS will be released directly to their program.
- Parent Pick-Up: Parents will meet students outside the front entrance on Davenport Street and should wait until their child is brought out with their Murch Plus group.
Questions? Please contact Rebecca Dufresne.
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- Monday, May 18
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Litter Patrol
Join us on Monday mornings from 8:15-8:30AM to help keep our playground and fields clean.
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Musical Tech Week
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- Tuesday, May 19
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Musical Tech Week
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LSAT Meeting
The Murch Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) will meet on Tuesday, May 19 from 6:15-7:45PM.
Click the Zoom link to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
89908900370 All LSAT meetings are held virtually, open to the entire Murch community, and include an opportunity for Q&A. We hope you'll join us!
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- Wednesday, May 20
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Murch Plus Spring Session
Students will be dismissed from Murch Plus at 4:15 PM to either their after-school program or to parents/guardians.
- After-School Programs: Students enrolled in Wonders or CLS will be released directly to their program.
- Parent Pick-Up: Parents will meet students outside the front entrance on Davenport Street and should wait until their child is brought out with their Murch Plus group.
Questions? Please contact Rebecca Dufresne.
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Musical Tech Week
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- Thursday, May 21
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Murch Spring Musical
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Musical Tech Week
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Murch Dad's Meet Up!
Calling all Murch dads! Join us on Thursday, May 21 at 8 PM at Comet Ping Pong for an evening of good conversation, community, and connection.
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- Friday, May 22
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Murch Spring Musical
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Musical Tech Week
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- Monday, May 25
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No School (Memorial Day)
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- Tuesday, May 26
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Murch Spring Musical In-School Performance
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Litter Patrol
Join us on Monday mornings from 8:15-8:30AM to help keep our playground and fields clean.
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- Wednesday, May 27
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Field Day
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Murch Plus Spring Session
Students will be dismissed from Murch Plus at 4:15 PM to either their after-school program or to parents/guardians.
- After-School Programs: Students enrolled in Wonders or CLS will be released directly to their program.
- Parent Pick-Up: Parents will meet students outside the front entrance on Davenport Street and should wait until their child is brought out with their Murch Plus group.
Questions? Please contact Rebecca Dufresne.
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Murch Social Media
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