Murch Girl Scouts Celebrate Girl Scout Week – Thursday, March 12!
Just in time for Women’s History Month, the Girl Scouts at Murch Elementary are celebrating Girl Scout Week – March 8-14, 2026! At the heart of Girl Scouting are many […]
Before & After Care Surveys
If your child is enrolled in Wonders or Capitol Language Services for before- or after-care, we would love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to share your feedback about your experience […]
Complete the DCPS Family Survey by Friday, April 3
DCPS invites you to share your feedback via the 2026 DCPS Family Panorama Survey. This year’s survey is part of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s (OSSE) statewide school survey initiative, DC SAYS. Please […]
Women’s History Month: Career Day – March 27
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the many contributions women have made throughout history and in our world today. To mark the occasion, Murch will host a Women’s History […]
♟️ Murch Chess Club – Spring Session Registration Open!
Students of all grades and skill levels are invited to join the Murch Chess Club, led by coaches from Silver Knights Chess Academy. Each week, students will enjoy a fun […]
Lost & Found Clean-Out – Starting Thursday, March 5
Beginning Thursday, March 5 (just in time for the Lip Sync Show!), we’ll have a well-organized and very full Lost & Found available for Murch families to browse and take items home. Thanks to […]
Murch Boys Basketball Win Championship Game! 🏆
Congratulations to the Murch Boys Basketball team! 🏆 They beat Randle Highland ES with a score of 38-27 to win the DCIAA Championship game on Monday, March 9 at 5:00 […]
Amore Learning Spring Enrichment – Enrollment Now Open!
Amore Learning’s Spring Enrichment program is now open for enrollment and led by some of your favorite Murch teachers. From Junior Newsbreakers and Wildlife Explorers to Fashion Design, there’s something for everyone. Enrollment is open—register today!
Thank You, Murch Families! We Did It!
Thank you, Murch families! 💙 We did it! The Murch HSA’s 2025 Support Our School (SOS) Campaign wrapped up on December 31, and thanks to your incredible generosity, we reached our […]
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – Join the Planning Team!
With spring just around the corner, we’re gearing up for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, taking place the first week of May! We’re looking for volunteers to join a Leadership […]
Important DCPS Calendar Adjustments for the 2025-26 School Year
February 11, 2026 Dear DC Public Schools Parents and Families, At DC Public Schools (DCPS), we are committed to providing students with rigorous and joyful learning experiences through high quality […]
Track & Field – Season Begins Tuesday, March 10
Calling all 4th and 5th graders! 📅 Season Details Practices: Tuesdays & Fridays, 3:15–4:30 PM Season Begins: Tuesday, March 10 Cost: Free to participate 👉 Interested in joining? Please click […]
Kids Heart Challenge Ends Thursday
In partnership with the American Heart Association, Murch once again will be participating in the Kids Heart Challenge. The challenge officially kicked off on February 6th and will last until March […]
Cue the music… Murch Musical Rehearsals Begin Monday, March 9!
The Murch Musical kicks off on Monday, March 9, with the first rehearsal from 3:15–5:15 PM for participating 4th and 5th graders. We’re excited to see our students begin working […]
Murch Curriculum Night at Murch – Wednesday, March 11 at 5 PM!
Join us for Curriculum Night on Wednesday, March 11, from 5:00–6:30 PM at Murch for an evening of learning and community fun. This year’s theme celebrates Women Who Changed the World through Words & Numbers, highlighting the powerful […]
2026 Murch Auction – Get Your Tickets Today!
🎤Live from Murch… it’s SATURDAY NIGHT! The 2026 Murch Auction is coming up on Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 PM! This year’s fundraiser will bring Saturday Night Live energy! It’s going to be a night […]
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 […]
International Display at Murch
The Murch International Committee is excited to bring back the International Display at the school entrance! This rotating showcase will feature cultural items from the many countries and traditions represented in our […]
Get Involved at Murch!
Want to meet new people, make a meaningful impact, and support our amazing school community? Now’s your chance! The Murch Home and School Association (HSA) has 25+ committee roles supporting events, fundraising, communications, […]
Kids Ride Free Metro Cards – Request Your New Card!
The 2024–2025 Kids Ride Free Metro Cards will expire on September 30, 2025. To ensure your student can continue riding free on Metrobus and Metrorail, please request a new card for the 2025–2026 […]