Current News and Events
Mark your calendars for this year’s Murch Musical, taking place at Murch on: Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PMFriday, May 22 at 7:00 PM Our talented 4th and […]
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 […]
Show your Murch pride all year long with our new limited edition Murch International T-shirts! Designed to celebrate our global community beyond just one night, these shirts are […]
We’re excited for another fantastic International Night on Thursday, June 4 from 6:00–8:00 PM! This special evening celebrates the rich diversity of our Murch community—and we’d love your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
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, […]
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 […]
- Friday, May 01
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DCIAA Developmental Track & Field Meet #2
Coolidge High School
The Murch Track & Field team will compete in the second DCIAA Developmental Meet on Friday, May 1 at 2:00pm at Coolidge High School.
Good luck to all of our athletes as they represent Murch—we’re cheering you on! 💛💙
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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
Murch Plus Spring Session will meet from 3:30-4:15pm on Wednesdays from April 22 - May 27. Click here for dismissal information.
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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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DCIAA Championship Meet
Coolidge High School
The Murch Track & Field team will compete in the DCIAA Championship Meet on Friday, May 8 at 2:00pm at Coolidge High School.
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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
Murch Plus Spring Session will meet from 3:30-4:15pm on Wednesdays from April 22 - May 27. Click here for dismissal information.
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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
Murch Plus Spring Session will meet from 3:30-4:15pm on Wednesdays from April 22 - May 27. Click here for dismissal information.
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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
Murch Plus Spring Session will meet from 3:30-4:15pm on Wednesdays from April 22 - May 27. Click here for dismissal information.
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- Thursday, May 28
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Field Day
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