Current News and Events
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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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 […]
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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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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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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 […]
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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, […]
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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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Enrollment begins March 28th for the 2025-2026 school year, and we need your help meeting district benchmarks! DC Public Schools requires students to re-enroll each year. Families can […]
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Good news! Pre-orders for Class Photos AND 5th Grade Panos have been fulfilled! If you pre-purchased photographs, these have been sent home with the students. If you have […]
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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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Capitol Language Services (CLS) is excited to announce that enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open for our: • Before and After-school Programs • Art Programs […]
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Murch student portraits are now online for viewing and ordering! You should have received an email from Freed Photography with your student’s private gallery information. If you have […]
Read More- Friday, August 22
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Classroom Sneak Peek & Welcome Events
See the classroom and meet the teacher from 1:30-3PM! For more information, please click here.
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- Saturday, August 23
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Murch Beautification Day!
Saturday, August 23 from 9:00AM – Noon
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Kindergarten Playdate
Families with students entering Kindergarten are invited to meet at Murch’s early childhood playground on the corner of 36th Street and Davenport Street for a playdate before the school year begins on Saturday, August 23 at 10AM.
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- Sunday, August 24
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Pre-K Playdate
Families with students entering Pre-K are invited to meet at Murch’s early childhood playground on the corner of 36th Street and Davenport Street for play dates before the school year begins at 10AM on Sunday, August 24.
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- Monday, August 25
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First Day of School
We are excited to welcome your students soon for their first day of school. Please click here for more information on where to go!
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- Thursday, August 28
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First Day of School for Pre-K4
Happy First Day of School to our youngest students!
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Back to School Night
Back to School Night for grades K-5 will be held on Thursday, August 28 from 6-7:30PM! For more information, please click here.
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- Friday, August 29
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Cross Country Informational Meeting
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to join Murch’s Fall Cross Country Team. There will be an informational meeting on Friday, August 29 right after school from 3:15-3:45pm in the Gym to learn more. Click here for more details!
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- Monday, September 01
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No School (Labor Day)
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- Tuesday, September 02
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Girls on the Run Registration Deadline
Girls in grades 3-5 are invited to join the fall season of Girls on the Run. Families MUST register online at www.gotrdc.org by September 2nd. For more information, click HERE.
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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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- Thursday, September 04
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Cross Country Practice Begins
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- Friday, September 05
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Kick-Off Coffee on the Playground
Join us for the first HSA-sponsored Coffee on the Playground of the 2025-26 school year! For more information, please click HERE.
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- Wednesday, September 10
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Room Parent Orientation
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- Tuesday, September 16
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New Parent Breakfast
New to Murch this year? The Murch Home and School Association (HSA) invites new Murch families to join us on Tuesday, September 16 from 9:15-10:00AM in the Pre-K and Kindergarten Commons for a New-to-Murch Parent/Caregiver Breakfast. Click HERE for more information and to RSVP!
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- Thursday, September 18
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Pre-K Back to School Night
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- Friday, September 19
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Buddy Forms Due
The Murch Buddy Program partners new families with returning families to provide new families with a resource for information about Murch and a new connection to the community. Interested? Click here for more information!
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