Current News and Events
We are looking for current Murch families to help lead school tours for prospective families interested in joining our community. Tours take place once a month on Monday mornings at 9:15 AM and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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Thanks to the Forest Hills Connection for turning the spotlight on Murch’s very own Blue & Gold newspaper! Click here to read about the past ten years of […]
Read More- Monday, December 08
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Litter Patrol
Join us on Monday mornings from 8:15-8:30AM to help keep our playground and fields clean. For more information, click HERE.
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Murch Prospective Families School Tour
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Boys Basketball Tryouts
Calling all 4th and 5th grade boys! Tryouts for the Murch Boys Basketball Team will be held December 8, 9, and 11 from 5:00–6:00 PM each day.
For more information, please click here.
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- Tuesday, December 09
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Student Council Interest Meeting
There will be a Student Council Interest Meeting on Tuesday, December 9 at 3:20 PM in the Commons (area across from the gym). This meeting is for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. For more information, click HERE.
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Boys Basketball Tryouts
Calling all 4th and 5th grade boys! Tryouts for the Murch Boys Basketball Team will be held December 8, 9, and 11 from 5:00–6:00 PM each day.
For more information, please click here.
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- Thursday, December 11
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Boys Basketball Tryouts
Calling all 4th and 5th grade boys! Tryouts for the Murch Boys Basketball Team will be held December 8, 9, and 11 from 5:00–6:00 PM each day.
For more information, please click here.
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- Monday, December 15
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Litter Patrol
Join us on Monday mornings from 8:15-8:30AM to help keep our playground and fields clean. For more information, click HERE.
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LSAT Meeting
The Murch Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) will meet on Monday, December 15 from 6:15-7:45PM. Click the Zoom link below to join!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82065020798
Meeting ID: 820 6502 0798All LSAT meetings are held virtually, open to the entire Murch community, and include an opportunity for Q&A. We hope you'll join us!
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- Tuesday, December 16
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Book Fair!
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- Wednesday, December 17
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Book Fair!
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Festival of Lights
Please join us for the “Festival of Lights” on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025.
- Pre-Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades (showtime at 9:15 AM)
- Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades (showtime at 10:45 AM)
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- Thursday, December 18
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Book Fair!
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Murch Dad's Meet Up!
Calling all Murch dads! Join us on Thursday, December 18 at 8 PM at Comet Ping Pong for an evening of good conversation, community, and connection.
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- Monday, December 22
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No School (Winter Break)
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- Tuesday, December 23
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No School (Winter Break)
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- Wednesday, December 24
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No School (Winter Break)
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- Thursday, December 25
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No School (Winter Break)
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- Friday, December 26
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No School (Winter Break)
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- Monday, December 29
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No School (Winter Break)
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- Tuesday, December 30
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No School (Winter Break)
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- Wednesday, December 31
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No School (Winter Break)
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- Thursday, January 01
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No School (Winter Break)
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- Friday, January 02
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No School (Professional Development for Staff)
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- Monday, January 05
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Litter Patrol
Join us on Monday mornings from 8:15-8:30AM to help keep our playground and fields clean. For more information, click HERE.
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- Tuesday, January 06
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HSA Meeting
Join us for our monthly HSA Board Meeting at 7PM in the Library. This meeting is open to the public and focused on deeper planning and budgeting.
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