Basketball Interest Meeting – Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m.
Fourth and Fifth graders interested in basketball are invited to learn more at an interest meeting after school on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 3:30 in the gym. This will be a joint interest interest meeting for 4th & 5th grade boys and girls who are interested in basketball. Students may attend without their parents, but…
First Cross Country Meet Wednesday, Sept. 16
Good luck to the Murch Cross Country as they compete in their first 20th Annual DCIAA Lafayette Invitational! When: Wednesday, Sept. 16 Time: Boys start at 11:00 a.m, Girls start at 11:45 a.m. Students leave directly from school at 9:30 a.m. Where: Colmar Manor Park Who: Students competing in the meet can be found here.…
Murch Movie Night
Join us for Murch’s Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, October 2 at 7:30PM on the Murch soccer field! Free popcorn will be served, and we’ll sell pizza, snacks, water, and MURCHandise. Pizza sales will begin at 6:30PM on a first-come, first-served basis, until 7:45PM. Volunteers are needed to make this night a success! Help for an hour…
Murch Fall Fair – Saturday, Oct. 17!
The Murch Fall Fair is Saturday, October 17 from 12 to 4 PM on the Murch playground! One of the most anticipated events of the year – Murch students will get to play games, do arts and crafts, win prizes, purchase snacks and merch, and much more. This is a great way to raise funds…
Room Parent Orientation – Sept. 15
The Room Parent Orientation will be on Tuesday, September 15 from 7:00-7:45PM in the Murch Cafeteria (36th Street/Cafeteria entrance). If you sign up but are unable to make the meeting, we will follow up by email. Questions? Email HSA Room Parent Coordinator Brigette Courtot at: roomparents.murch@gmail.com. We still need a few room parents – please…
Fall Community Events: Washington Spirit, Fall Fair, Movie Night, Pizza Night
Join the Murch Community at one of the upcoming events this fall: Sept. 26: Murch at the Washington Spirit Join fellow Murch soccer fans and cheer on the Washington Spirit! Purchase discounted tickets here. Oct. 2: Movie Night A Murch tradition: Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and watch a movie with all you…
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 control what information is visible to others. Here’s how to access it: New families: Create an account to be listed and gain access.👉 Register on…
Welcome Assistant Principal Kenny!
Principal Hawkins is pleased to introduce our new Assistant Principal, Christopher Kenny, to the Murch Family! Mr. Kenny brings more than a decade of experience in education, serving as a teacher, district leader, and school administrator, all with a focus on helping every student succeed. Most recently, he served as Assistant Principal at Bancroft, where…
Cross-Country Practices Monday and Thursday
4th and 5th Graders can participate in Cross Country. Practices will be held after school on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:30 starting on Aug. 31. Students will dismiss directly from their classrooms and meet outside the gym. Coaches will bring them to practice in Fort Reno. Please have them wear or bring comfortable clothes and…
Supply Lists for 2026-2027 SY
Supply lists for the 2026-2027 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, please reach out to Ms. Lauren Miller (Murch’s guidance counselor) for confidential assistance. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Leadership 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…
Health 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.
Congratulations 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…
📣 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…
Future 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…
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 fundraising goal! Together, we raised $110,575, which will support the programs and moments that make Murch such a special place, such as Murch Plus, Movie Night, Fall…
Murch Buddy Program – Sign Up by Sept. 18
New to Murch Elementary School? Welcome to Murch! All new families are invited to participate in the Murch Buddy program, where new families are paired with a returning family to provide a resource for information about Murch and connection to the community. Sign up to participate using THIS FORM by Friday, September 18, 2026. Returning…
New-to-Murch Parent/Caregiver Breakfast – Sept. 17
Parents and caregivers who are new to Murch Elementary School are invited to a new parent breakfast on Tuesday, September 17 from 9:15-10:00AM in the Murch PreK and Kindergarten Commons (open area in-between the Pre-K and Kindergarten halls; across from the gym). Come meet fellow Murch parents, Principal Hawkins, and members of the Murch Home…
Friendly Reminder: Handicapped Parking Spot on Davenport St
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 of our students rely on wheelchairs and accessible transportation, and this spot is essential for ensuring they can safely arrive at and leave school—especially during…
Interested in Chaperoning a Field Trip?
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: 1. Complete the DCPS Clearance Application. 2. After you submit your DCPS Clearance Application you will receive an email with a link to instructions to use to…