To view the October 7, 2025 HSA Minutes, please click here.
Fall Student Portraits Available for Purchase!
Good news! Fall Student Portraits are now online for viewing and ordering. Families of photographed students should have received an email from Freed Photography with a link to their private gallery (be sure to check your spam folder!).
If you did not receive an email, please contact Freed Photography at support@freedphoto.com or 301-652-5452 for assistance.
Murch ES GOOD NEWS (1)September 2, 2025 – HSA Minutes
To view the September 2, 2025 HSA Minutes, please click here.
Wonders Extended Day at Murch – Enroll Today!
Wonders offers high‑quality before and after school care for Pre‑K through 5th grade students right on the Murch campus. Programs provide a fun, safe, and enriching environment with activities that build on the school day, including:- 🏃♂️ Outdoor play & active games
- 🎨 Creative projects & art activities
- 📖 Homework support & Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) time
Before Care: 7:00 AM – first bell
After Care: Dismissal – 6:00 PM
Full‑day care available on most school closure days for enrolled families.
Enrollment & Tuition
Flexible options available; monthly tuition remains the same each month. Accepts childcare vouchers, subsidies, and offers financial assistance through the Wonders Circle Fund.
Contact Wonders
📧 murch@wonderslearning.org
📞 (240) 274‑0246
Get Ready for 4th & 5th Grade Sports!

- Fall: Cross Country
- Winter: Basketball
- Spring: Track & Field
—you will need to complete the 2025–26 DCPS Student‑Athlete Participation Packet.
👉 Click here to access the packet
Important details:
- The packet only needs to be completed once per school year.
- Clearance is valid for the entire year (or until the health form expires).
- Submit forms as early as possible, ideally before school starts, since the clearance process can take time.
💡 Tip: Make sure to submit the packet with an unexpired Universal Health Certificate to avoid delays.
If you have any questions, please contact Murch.Athletics@k12.dc.gov.
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, and you control what information is visible to others.
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New families: Create an account to be listed and gain access.
👉 Register on Membership Toolkit -
Returning families: No need to re‑register! Simply log in to update your contact info and privacy settings.

Class assignments (with 2025–26 teacher names) will appear in the directory in September.
💡 Tip: The directory is online‑only again this year. For the easiest access, download the Membership Toolkit app to your phone or tablet.
Questions? Email Rajiv D’Cruz.
Friendly Reminder: Handicapped Parking Spot on Davenport St
We’d like to remind our Murch community that there is a designated handicapped parking spot on Davenport Street, near the corner of 36th Street on the school side.
A number of our students rely on wheelchairs and accessible transportation, and this spot is essential for ensuring they can safely arrive at and leave school—especially during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.
We kindly ask that families refrain from parking in this space unless they have a valid need or permit to do so, so we can ensure accessibility for those who truly need it.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping Murch inclusive and accessible for all!
June 10, 2025 – HSA Minutes
To view the June 10, 2025 HSA Minutes, please click here.
May 6, 2025 – HSA Minutes
To view the May 6, 2025 HSA Minutes, please click here.
April 22, 2025 – HSA Budget Meeting Minutes
To view the April 22, 2025 HSA Budget Meeting Minutes, please click here.
