Current News and Events

First Cross Country Meet Wednesday, Sept. 16

Good luck to the Murch Cross Country as they compete in their first 20th Annual DCIAA Lafayette Invitational!  When: Wednesday, Sept. 16  Time: Boys start at 11:00 a.m,…

Room Parent Orientation – Sept. 15

The Room Parent Orientation will be on Tuesday, September 15 from 7:00-7:45PM in the Murch Cafeteria (36th Street/Cafeteria entrance). If you sign up but are unable to make…

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…

Murch Fall Fair – Saturday, Oct. 17!

The Murch Fall Fair is Saturday, October 17 from 12 to 4 PM on the Murch playground! One of the most anticipated events of the year – Murch…

Murch Movie Night

Join us for Murch’s Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, October 2 at 7:30PM on the Murch soccer field! Free popcorn will be served, and we’ll sell pizza, snacks, water, and…

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…

Cross-Country Practices Monday and Thursday

4th and 5th Graders can participate in Cross Country. Practices will be held after school on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:30 starting on Aug. 31. Students will dismiss…

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…

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…

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