Current News and Events
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
- Wednesday, January 21
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Murch Plus Winter Session
The Winter Session of Murch Plus will take place on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15 PM from Wednesday, January 14 - Wednesday, February 18. For dismissal information, please click HERE.
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- Thursday, January 22
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Murch Spelling Bee
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- Friday, January 23
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End of Term
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- Saturday, January 24
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Murch Movie Day at the Avalon
Join us for a Movie Matinee at the Avalon Theatre on Saturday, January 24 at 10AM. Click HERE for more details.
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- Monday, January 26
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No School (Half-Day Professional Development & Half-Day Records for Staff)
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- Wednesday, January 28
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Murch Plus Winter Session
The Winter Session of Murch Plus will take place on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15 PM from Wednesday, January 14 - Wednesday, February 18. For dismissal information, please click HERE.
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- Thursday, January 29
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Boys Basketball: Janney ES @ Murch ES (Home)
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- Friday, January 30
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Coffee on the Playground
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- Tuesday, February 03
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Boys Basketball: Tuesday, February 3 – Eaton ES @ Murch ES (Home)
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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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- Wednesday, February 04
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Murch Plus Winter Session
The Winter Session of Murch Plus will take place on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15 PM from Wednesday, January 14 - Wednesday, February 18. For dismissal information, please click HERE.
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- Thursday, February 05
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Murch Lip Sync Information Session
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Boys Basketball: Murch ES @ Hearst ES (Away)
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First Thursday Murch Mom's Meet-Up
Join us for a monthly meet-up of Murch Moms on the firstThursday of each month at 8 PM in the bar area of Comet Ping Pong — no RSVP needed, just grab a friend, and let's get together!
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- Monday, February 09
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Murch Prospective Families School Tour
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Boys Basketball – Stoddert ES @ Murch ES (Home)
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- Wednesday, February 11
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Murch Plus Winter Session
The Winter Session of Murch Plus will take place on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15 PM from Wednesday, January 14 - Wednesday, February 18. For dismissal information, please click HERE.
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Boys Basketball: Garrison ES @ Murch ES (Home)
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- Friday, February 13
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No School (Professional Development for Staff)
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- Monday, February 16
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No School (Presidents' Day)
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- Tuesday, February 17
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Lip Sync Tryouts
Pre-K Commons
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- Wednesday, February 18
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Murch Plus Winter Session
The Winter Session of Murch Plus will take place on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15 PM from Wednesday, January 14 - Wednesday, February 18. For dismissal information, please click HERE.
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- Thursday, February 19
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Lip Sync Tryouts
Pre-K Commons
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Murch STEM Fair
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Murch Dad's Meet Up!
Calling all Murch dads! Join us on Thursday, February 19 at 8 PM at Comet Ping Pong for an evening of good conversation, community, and connection.
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