Current News and Events
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 […]
Come to Politics and Prose for the Murch Book Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Browse an amazing selection of books, visit with friends, and support our school! You can benefit your student’s […]
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, […]
Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner! This is a special time at Murch when we come together to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff. Each day […]
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 […]
The Spring Session of Murch Plus kicks off on Wednesday, April 22, from 3:30–4:15 PM! Emails with class assignments were sent on Monday, April 20. Dismissal Information: • […]
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 […]
- Saturday, April 25
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Politics & Prose Murch Book Fair
Come to Politics and Prose for the Murch Book Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Browse an amazing selection of books, visit with friends, and support our school! You can benefit your student's classroom too! Teacher wish lists will be available at the event.
Be sure to present this flyer at check out (electronic copy on your phone works too), and Murch will receive 20% of sales (excludes gift cards, special orders, memberships, and coffee house items). We hope to see you there!
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- Monday, April 27
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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 School Tour - Prospective Pre-K Families Only
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- Wednesday, April 29
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Murch Plus Spring Session
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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
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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
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- Tuesday, May 05
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
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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
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Murch Plus Spring Session
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- Thursday, May 07
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
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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
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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
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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
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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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