Share Your Voice: DC Out of School Time Family Survey
Do afterschool and summer programs in D.C. meet your family’s needs? The Deputy Mayor for Education and the Office of Out of School Time (OST) want to hear from YOU! […]
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Ward 3 Education Network Meeting – Sept. 17
The first community meeting of the Ward 3 Education Network (W3EdNet) will be held on Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00PM via Zoom. Click HERE to register. We’re excited to welcome Ward 3 Councilmember Matthew […]
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♻️ Litter Patrol is Back!
Starting this fall, students can once again join Litter Patrol by arriving 15 minutes early on Monday mornings to help keep our playground and fields clean. Litter Patrol will begin on Monday, […]
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Help Ms. Miller Stock the “Back-Up” Supply Closet
Ms. Miller is seeking donations of new clothing and school supplies for Murch’s “back-up” supply closet. Having these items on hand makes learning seamless. Please visit our Amazon Wish List to purchase. Items […]
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Room Parents Wanted
The HSA is looking for volunteers to serve as Room Parents! This is a fun, low-commitment role that typically takes just 1–2 hours per month and is a wonderful way […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Volunteer and Vendor Opportunities for the Murch Fall Fair!
The Fall Fair depends on parent volunteers to bring the fun to life, and we’re looking for a few more helping hands: Day-of Area Managers – Help oversee a specific section of the Fall […]
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Complete and Submit Your Health Forms for 2025-26!
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). Please […]
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Fall Cross Country Informational Session – Friday, August 29
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to join Murch’s Fall Cross Country Team. If you are interested, please fill out the interest form here. Cross Country is a fun, athletic team sport […]
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Where to Go on the First Day of School
We are excited to welcome our Murch students soon for their first day of school. Please click HERE for a grounds map, with arrival/dismissal line-up areas for each grade level/teacher. […]
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Coffee on the Playground & HSA Community Meetings
Join us for the first Coffee on the Playground of the 2025–26 school year on Friday, September 5 from 8:45-9:45AM. Come meet and mingle with fellow members of the Murch community! […]
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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 […]
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Girls on the Run Fall Registration Deadline – September 2
Girls in grades 3-5 are invited to join the fall season of Girls on the Run. This is our 26th season at Murch! Girls on the run inspires girls to […]
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Get Ready for 4th & 5th Grade Sports!
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 […]
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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 […]
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Help Shape Safer Routes to Murch – Complete the Survey Today!
Help Shape Safer Routes to Murch! We’re excited to share that Murch has been selected to participate in DC’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative—an important program designed to improve […]
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Murch Buddy Program
New to Murch Elementary School and seeking to connect with others in the Murch community? Each year, the Murch Home and School Association (HSA) works with Lauren Miller, Murch’s guidance […]
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New-to-Murch Parent/Caregiver Breakfast
Parents and caregivers who are new to Murch Elementary School are invited to a new parent breakfast on Tuesday, September 16 from 9:15-10:00AM in the Murch PreK and Kindergarten Commons […]
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Supply Lists for 2025-26
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, […]
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