Current News and Events
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, […]
Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner! This is a special time at Murch when we come together to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff. Each day […]
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). […]
Mark your calendars for this year’s Murch Musical, taking place at Murch on: Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM Friday, May 22 at 7:00 PM Our talented 4th […]
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, […]
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is underway, and we need your help meeting district benchmarks! DC Public Schools requires students to re-enroll each year. Families can enroll […]
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 […]
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 […]
🎤 Mic Drop, Murch! Auction Goal Reached! We did it! We’re thrilled to share that we surpassed our ambitious auction goal—raising over $105,000 for Murch! Thanks again to everyone who […]
With spring in the air, Litter Patrol is back in action! Join us on the playground from 8:15–8:30 AM every Monday (or Tuesday if there’s no school on Monday). […]
- Monday, April 27
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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 School Tour - Prospective Pre-K Families Only
Murch will host a tour for prospective Pre-K families only on Monday, April 27 at 9:15 AM. This is a wonderful opportunity for families interested in joining the Murch community to visit the school, meet the principal, and have their questions answered.
👉 Click here for more information about prospective Murch families.
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- Tuesday, April 28
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"Screenagers: Elementary Age Edition" + Q&A
The Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015, USA
You're invited to a free community event: a screening of Screenagers: Elementary Age Edition on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM at the Avalon Theatre (5612 Connecticut Avenue NW). The one-hour film will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A panel. This event is sponsored by Murch's Delaying Social Media and Smartphones Parent Work Group. Click HERE for tickets and for more information.
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- Wednesday, April 29
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Murch Plus Spring Session
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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
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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
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- Tuesday, May 05
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
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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
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Murch Plus Spring Session
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- Thursday, May 07
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
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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
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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
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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
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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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Murch Social Media
Thank you to our 2026 Murch Auction Sponsors!
