Current News and Events

Where to Go on the First Day of School

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…

Fall Community Events: Washington Spirit, Fall Fair, Movie Night, Pizza Night

Join the Murch Community at one of the upcoming events this fall: Sept. 26: Murch at the Washington Spirit  Join fellow Murch soccer fans and cheer on the…

Back to School Night – Sept. 10

Back to School Night for grades K-5 will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10! Don’t miss this opportunity to visit your student’s classroom and hear from their teacher(s). Stay tuned…

Murch Buddy Program – Sign Up by Sept. 18

New to Murch Elementary School?  Welcome to Murch! All new families are invited to participate in the Murch Buddy program, where new families are paired with a returning…

New-to-Murch Parent/Caregiver Breakfast – Sept. 17

Parents and caregivers who are new to Murch Elementary School are invited to a new parent breakfast on Tuesday, September 17 from 9:15-10:00AM in the Murch PreK and…

Girls on the Run Fall Registration Deadline – Aug 31

Girls in grades 3-5 are invited to join the fall season of Girls on the Run.  This is our 27th season at Murch!   Families MUST register online at www.gotrdc.org(opens…

Cross-Country Interest Meeting for 4th and 5th Graders

If your 4th or 5th grade student is interested in participating in Cross Country this year, join for an Interest Meeting after school on Thursday, Aug. 27. Coaches Jack…

Join the Murch Online Directory to Stay Connected!

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,…

Welcome Assistant Principal Kenny!

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…

Supply Lists for 2026-2027 SY

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…

Leadership Update: Mr. Hawkins Named SY26-27 Interim Principal

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…

Future Stars Aftercare Registration Now Open

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…

Sunday, August 23
  • Pre-K Playdate – 10 am

    Early Childhood Playground

    Meet other pre-k families on the early childhood playground.

Monday, August 24
  • First Day of School

    First day of school for K-5

Thursday, August 27
  • First Day of School - Pre-K

  • XC Interest Meeting – 3:15 pm

    Murch Gym

    4th and 5th Graders interested in Cross Country can join to get more information.

Monday, August 31
  • Deadline for Girls on the Run

  • Cross Country Practice

  • HSA Meeting – 7pm

    All are welcome to attend HSA meetings, held the first Tuesday of each month in the Commons.

Tuesday, September 01
  • HSA Meeting – 7pm

    All are welcome to attend HSA meetings, held the first Tuesday of each month in the Commons.

Thursday, September 03
  • Cross Country Practice

Monday, September 07
  • Labor Day - No School

Thursday, September 10
  • Cross Country Practice

  • Back to School Night

Friday, September 11
  • Coffee on the Playground

Monday, September 14
  • Cross Country Practice

Thursday, September 17
  • New Parent Breakfast

    PreK and K Commons

  • Cross Country Practice

Monday, September 21
  • Cross Country Practice

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