Posts by Barry Mills
Free “Pass It On” Basketball Clinic with Murch Alum – Saturday, June 20
Looking to sharpen your basketball skills this summer? Murch alum Aaron Brin (Class of 2020) and current varsity basketball player at Sidwell Friends School is hosting a free basketball skills clinic for Murch students and members of the community. Open to rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, this clinic is a great opportunity to learn…
Read MoreLeadership 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 school year. With more than 15 years of experience in education, including five years as Murch’s Assistant Principal, Mr. Hawkins has played a key role in strengthening…
Read MoreRISE Summer Bridge Program at Deal Middle School
RISE is a summer bridge program designed to help rising 6th grade students feel confident and excited about their transition to Deal. The program introduces students to all things Deal while building connections and confidence. For registration information, please see the link in this week’s HSA newsletter.
Read MoreHealth Forms & Immunizations for SY26-27!
Don’t forget to complete and submit your student’s health forms! The required forms can be found here on the DCPS website. For immunization information and pediatric immunization facilities, visit: Immunization | doh (dc.gov) Parents can send completed health forms to MurchESEnroll@k12.dc.gov over the summer or once school starts.
Read MoreJoin the DC Public Library’s Discover Summer Program!
Dive into books this summer with the Discover Summer program at the DC Public Library! Complete a summer reading bingo card by doing activities such as reading for 20 minutes or asking a librarian for a book recommendation. Do just three of these activities and you will earn two FREE tickets to a Nats game…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our SY26-27 HSA Board and LSAT Leaders!
The final HSA meeting of the school year took place on Tuesday, June 2. Thank you to everyone who attended—especially those who helped us reach quorum! During the meeting, the 2026–27 HSA budget, amended bylaws, and slate of HSA Executive Board officers and LSAT parent representatives were all approved unanimously. Congratulations to our newly elected…
Read MoreInterested in Volunteering Next Year?
Not ready to join the HSA Board, but looking for a way to get involved? Consider joining one of our HSA committees! Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to take on a larger role, we have volunteer opportunities to fit a variety of interests, schedules, and skill sets. Communications Help maintain…
Read More📣 Enroll/Re-Enroll for SY26-27!
Thank you to all of the families who have already completed enrollment/re-enrollment for next year. Thanks to your efforts, Murch has now reached an incredible 85.5% of our projected enrollment (628 students)! Every enrollment helps our school plan for staffing, resources, and a strong start to the 2026–2027 school year. While the Enrollment Challenge may be…
Read MoreFuture Stars Aftercare Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for Future Stars, Murch’s new before- and after-care partner for the 2026–2027 school year! To register, visit thefuturestars.net and click: Locations → Murch ES → Register Please note that all families must first purchase a $75 Family Membership before enrolling in Before Care, After Care, or both. As part of the registration process, families will also be asked…
Read MoreJoin Screenwise Families DC – Stay Connected on Tech & Kids
Following last week’s sold-out Screenagers screening at the Avalon Theatre, many families expressed enthusiasm for staying connected and continuing the conversation—and we’re excited to help! We invite you to join Screenwise Families DC, a new WhatsApp group designed to connect, inform, and support families who want to work together to delay the introduction of social…
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