Current News and Events
Dear Murch families, We are excited to welcome your students soon for their 1st day of school. Please click HERE for a grounds map, with arrival/dismissal line-up areas…
Murch’s Sneak Peek is happening Friday, August 21, from 1:00–3:00PM. This a great opportunity for students in grades K–5 to: Visit their new classroom(s) Meet their teacher(s) Drop off…
Parents and Caregivers are invited to the Murch Library on Aug. 14 from 9 am – 10 am for a light breakfast and a chance to talk with…
The Murch Online Directory is the easiest way for families to stay in touch and connect with our school community. The directory is available to Murch families only,…
Principal Hawkins is pleased to introduce our new Assistant Principal, Christopher Kenny, to the Murch Family! Mr. Kenny brings more than a decade of experience in education, serving…
Families with students entering Pre-K and kindergarten are invited to meet at Murch’s early childhood playground on the corner of 36th Street and Davenport Street for play dates…
If your 4th or 5th grade student is interested in participating in an official DCIAA sport(s) this year, you will need to complete the 2026–27 DCPS Student‑Athlete Participation…
Supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are available by clicking HERE (English) or HERE (en español). If you need assistance procuring any of the suggested supplies on…
Yesterday, DCPS announced that Assistant Principal Devario Hawkins will serve as Murch’s Interim Principal for the 2026–27 school year following Principal Cebrzynski’s retirement at the end of this…
Registration is now open for Future Stars, Murch’s new before- and after-care partner for the 2026–2027 school year! To register, visit thefuturestars.net and click: Locations → Murch ES → Register Please note…
Ready for Wonders? Wonders Extended Day registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year! Click Here: Wonders at Murch We provide before and after school care which complements and extends…
The final HSA meeting of the school year took place on Tuesday, June 2. Thank you to everyone who attended—especially those who helped us reach quorum! During the…
- Friday, August 14
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Meet Principal Hawkins and AP Kenny – 9:00 am
Murch Library
Parents and Caregivers are invited to the Murch Library for a light breakfast and a chance to talk with Principal Hawkins and Assistant Principal Kenny before the school year starts.
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- Saturday, August 15
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Pre-K Playdate – 10 am
Early childhood playground
Meet other pre-K families before school starts.
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- Sunday, August 16
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Kindergarten Playdate – 10 am
Early Childhood Playground
Meet fellow Kindergarten families before school starts.
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- Friday, August 21
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Sneak Peek – 1 pm
Come see what your classroom for the next year is going to look like, drop off classroom supplies, and say hello to your teachers and friends – old and new!
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- Saturday, August 22
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Green Scene – 9 am
Meet at PreK picnic area
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Kindergarten Playdate – 10 am
Early Childhood Playground
Meet other Kindergarten families before school starts.
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- Sunday, August 23
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Pre-K Playdate – 10 am
Early Childhood Playground
Meet other pre-k families on the early childhood playground.
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- Monday, August 24
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First Day of School
First day of school for K-5
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- Thursday, August 27
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First Day of School - Pre-K
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XC Interest Meeting – 3:15 pm
Murch Gym
4th and 5th Graders interested in Cross Country can join to get more information.
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- Monday, September 07
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Labor Day - No School
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- Friday, September 11
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Coffee on the Playground
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