Posts by Martha McIntosh
Contact Information for City Leadership
Mayor Muriel Bowser email: eom@dc.govJohn A. Wilson Building1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20004 Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Nilesemail: dme@dc.gov1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 307Washington, DC 20004 DC Council Contacts Chairman Phil Mendelsonemail: pmendelson@dccouncil.us1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504Washington, DC 20004 Ward 1 – Councilmember Brianne Nadeauemail: bnadeau@dccouncil.us1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 102Washington, DC 20004 Ward…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Murch Swing Space Plan
What is the current swing space plan? DCPS announced January 2, 2016 that for the 2016-2017 school year, Murch would be located at a trailer complex to be constructed on two fields at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). For the 2017-2018 school year, Murch would locate on the current school site while…
Read MoreSwing Space and Renovation – Where Do We Stand and What's Next?
As Murch gets closer and closer to renovation, everyone in the community has plenty of questions. There are many details that are still being sorted out, but there are also many things that are known and worth highlighting. First and foremost, by the fall of 2018, Murch will have a tremendous, new facility that fits our student population and…
Read MoreDCPS Announces Swing Space Decision: One Year at UDC Then Onsite
On January 21, DC Public Schools (DCPS) announced its decision on where Murch students would be located during the renovation and expansion of the school. The plan is to relocate the school to a trailer complex to be built on the grounds of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) for one year (the 2016-2017 school…
Read MoreSwing Space Decision Delayed Until January 21
DCPS and DGS met with the Murch SIT the evening of Thursday, January 7, to present updates to three of the four proposed swing sites for the Murch renovation. They have delayed the deadline for making a decision until January 21. At this point, both agencies appear to be leaning towards the UDC site, but…
Read MoreSwing Space: Learn More and Make Your Voice Heard
This Thursday evening, DC Public Schools (DCPS) and the Department of General Services (DGS) briefed the Murch community on options for swing space — the place where the school will be housed during upcoming construction. Their presentation can be found here. Before the meeting, the Murch SIT met with DCPS and DGS to express the frustration…
Read More2016 Murch Talent Show Information
Important: Please read this document carefully as some important details have changed this year. Here are some important dates and details for the Talent Show: Info Session - Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 3:30 in the World Geography classroom Tryouts - Thursday, January 7 at 3:30 pm in the gym Rehearsal - Friday, January 22 at 12:30…
Read MoreOctober Update on Renovation
This month, the DC Department of General Services (DGS) collected proposals from construction companies interested in the contract for modernizing Murch. DGS, in consultation with DC Public Schools (DCPS), is now reviewing the submitted proposals and plans to select a builder in the next several weeks. Meanwhile, the question on everyone’s mind continues to be about swing…
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