Home and School Association
Our volunteers have been working tirelessly for months and would love to enjoy the Auction as much as possible. If you can help with Set up, Pack away, or Clean up - it would make the world of a difference. Please sign up here and stay for an hour or more if possible.
Murch’s Silent Auction is now open and will close this Saturday, March 29th at 9pm.
You don’t need to attend the Auction event to bid on the Silent Auction!
Each spring, Murch hosts a night of celebration to raise money for the Home and School Association (HSA). The annual auction is our school's largest fundraiser and proceeds raised are used to provide educational materials, technologies, and opportunities for students and staff not funded by DCPS.
We’ve got over 190 items up for bid – so you’re sure to find something great to take home, give as a gift, or an event to look forward to.
There are so many items and experiences to get excited about including:
AND much, much more!
Join the Murch Auction Whiskey Club and spend the auction sipping premium bourbon and scotch! $60 Early Bird Tickets on sale now through Friday, March 14. Get your ticket before the price goes up! If you have any questions, email murchwhiskey@gmail.com.
Purchase your Whiskey Club tickets HERE!
Join the Murch Auction Tequila Club! Premium tequila for sipping, plus Palomas and other tequila cocktails will be available. Enjoy a souvenir glass with membership. $40 single/$70 couple Early Bird Ticket until Friday, March 28. Get your tickets now! If you have any questions, email cherylisaac@gmail.com.
Purchase your Tequila Club tickets HERE!
We’re getting excited to celebrate the spirit of Murch Madness at the Auction this Saturday! Not sure what to wear? We’re here to help.
First, and most importantly, whatever you wear is fine, as long as you come ready to celebrate Murch!
But if you’re looking for some inspiration, we polled your fellow attendees (aka the Auction committee) and here are a few ways to get into the theme, if that’s your thing:
Dress as your favorite athlete or coach! From Caitlin Clark to Shaq. From Bill Belichick to Serena Williams, rock your jerseys, tennis whites, or sleeveless sweatshirts.
Dress to rep your team! Yes, it’s college basketball season, but celebrate the teams that fire you up, whether they’re in the NFL, Champions League, World Cup, MLB, WNBA, or the Toon Squad, if you’ve got their gear – wear it!
Get creative: Anything sports related, from mascots to equipment is fair game. Am I dressing as a literal basketball hoop? Maybe.
Murch Spirit: Rock your favorite Murch hoodie. Nothing like getting into a bidding contest for a wine cellar in comfort!
Class Colors: Grab a sweatband or tube socks (see the table below)! This is an easy way to start a conversation with someone you don’t yet know, but might have kids in the same grade!
Dress like a fan: What would you wear to a basketball game? That’s a good choice too!
We can’t wait to celebrate Murch with you, no matter what you’re wearing. Don’t forget to invite your friends, browse the auction list, and buy your tequila and whiskey tickets!
See you on the court, er, I mean dancefloor!
Questions? Email our auction team at murchauction@gmail.com
Can see the image above?
The colors are:
Pre-Kindergarten - Red
Kindergarten - Orange
First Grade - Yellow
Second Grade - Green
Third Grade - Blue
Fourth Grade - Purple
In addition to auction sponsors, we're also looking for donations of items and experiences from businesses (concert and sports tickets, gift certificates, etc.) to include in our auction. Promote your business, your favorite restaurant, or community group!
We do a great job of providing a return on investment to our supporters. We've also found that Murch families are loyal patrons of organizations that support the school. All proceeds from the auction will help to provide vital resources to our students. So, please consider donating an item or experience to our auction!
To donate an item or experience, please click HERE!
Questions? Email our auction team at murchauction@gmail.com
Looking to advertise your business? Here’s your chance!
As a sponsor of the Murch 2025 Auction, your company’s name will be visible to more than 700 families through our posters, fliers, newsletters, and email blasts.
Your sponsorship (and all auction proceeds) will help buy books, computers, and supplies for our students and staff, as well as provide teacher trainings and other resources above and beyond those budgeted for Murch by DCPS. So, please consider sponsoring Murch Madness!
Take a look at our sponsorship packages HERE!
AtoZ Connect is the company we use to create our school directory and provide an easy way for you to connect with other Murch families. Families new to Murch must create an AtoZ Connect account to be listed in the directory and have access to the information online. Go to the membership toolkit and register as a new user.
For returning families, once you are logged in, you will see your contact information from last year. You can also update your contact information and privacy settings.
All families can choose what information is available for viewing by other Murch families.
There is also a mobile app called Membership Toolkit that we recommend downloading and using to find contact information for other Murch families from your phone.
Please email Rajiv D'Cruz with any AtoZ or directory questions.
The Murch website is your source for up-to-date information on everything happening at the school.
The school administrators, faculty, and the HSA all contribute content to the website. You'll also find a calendar of upcoming school events. And be sure to check out the Murch Parent Handbook for key information.
One of the most important ways we communicate is the weekly email newsletter. Sent every Friday, the newsletter compiles information from the school website, the principal's weekly report, and HSA updates.
This email list is also how last-minute information and special updates are communicated to families.
Previous newsletters can be viewed in the newsletter archives.
Murch is active on social media! Follow us here:
Twitter: Murch School: @murchschool / Murch HSA: @murchfamilies
Facebook Murch HSA @murchschool
Instagram: Murch HSA @murchschoolfamilies
The HSA loves to hear from parents!
Email: Email addresses for HSA Board members are listed on the website. If you are unsure where to start, contact our Co-Presidents first.
Friday Folders: Anything for the HSA can be placed in your child's Friday Folder. Just clearly mark that it is for the HSA and it will be delivered.
Get involved with the HSA to make Murch the best place for our children, teachers, and the community. The HSA's monthly meetings are open to everyone.
Let us know how you can help via this volunteer form.
The Murch Forum (IO Groups) is an informal way for parents to share information within the community. The listserv is moderated by Murch parents and is open only to parents and guardians of children currently at Murch and to Murch faculty and staff.
If you have signed up but are not receiving messages, please check your spam folder for messages from MurchFamilyForum@groups.io.