Current News and Events

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…

Murch Fall Clean-Up and Beautification Day – Saturday, August 22

All Murch families are invited to join the Murch Green Scene in helping to give Murch a fresh look for the new school year! The Green Scene will…

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…

Pre-K & Kindergarten Playdates

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…

Murch Buddy Program – Sign Up by Friday, September 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…

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…

Classroom Sneak Peeks on Aug. 21

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…

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…

Saturday, August 22
  • Green Scene – 9 am

    Meet at PreK picnic area

    Rain Date: Sunday, Aug 23 

  • Kindergarten Playdate – 10 am

    Early Childhood Playground

    Meet other Kindergarten families before school starts.

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

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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