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Join us for another fun HSA-sponsored community event on Saturday, January 24 at 10:00 AM, when Murch takes over the Avalon Theatre for a special Saturday matinee!  Tickets are FREE and all Murch families are welcome. Concessions […]

Give your holiday tree a second life! The Murch HSA, in partnership with Nova Arborist, will host our annual Holiday Tree Mulching Event on Saturday, January 10 from 12:00–3:00 PM. Bring your tree to Murch (corner […]

You won’t want to miss this—the Murch Auction is the HSA’s largest fundraiser and biggest party of the year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 21 from 7:00–11:00 PM at […]

Looking for a fun, hands-on adventure that also supports Murch? Join us for Murch Day at the KID Museum on Sunday, January 11 from 10 AM–4 PM! KID Museum isn’t […]

Do you have a student who is interested in joining Student Council or learning what it’s all about? All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are invited to attend a […]

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 […]

Thank you to everyone who donated Halloween costumes this year—our Costume Share was a great success! Looking ahead to next year, we are specifically seeking youth sizes 8 and up. Due […]

Amore Learning’s popular after-school enrichment classes are returning to Murch this winter — and registration is now open! Classes begin the week of January 5, offering engaging opportunities for students to explore creativity, STEM, […]

Thank you to all of the students, parents, and volunteers who made the Book Fair possible this year! If you can’t get enough or missed your favorite book, there’s still […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

If your 4th or 5th grade student is interested in participating in an official DCIAA sport(s) this year—  Fall: Cross Country Winter: Basketball Spring: Track & Field —you will need to […]

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 […]

Supply lists for the 2025-26 school year are available by clicking HERE (English) or HERE (en español). If you need assistance procuring any of the suggested supplies on the list, […]

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 […]

Background checks are required for ALL parents interested in chaperoning a field trip. It is a simple and easy process that we encourage everyone to do ASAP. Follow these steps: […]