Current News and Events
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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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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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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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 […]
Read More- Monday, September 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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- 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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Girls on the Run Begins
The Murch Girls on the Run program will begin on Tuesday, September 16 for girls in grades 3-5 who were selected in the lottery. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:30PM.
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LSAT Meeting
The Murch Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) will have their first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 16 from 6:15-7:45PM. Please check the Murch website for the Zoom link.
All 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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- Wednesday, September 17
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Cross Country Meet
The Murch Boys & Girls Cross Country Team kicks off their season this week on Wednesday, September 17 at Colmar Manor Community Park! The girls’ race begins at 1:00PM and the boys’ race follows at 1:30PM.
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Girls Basketball Interest Meeting
Calling all 4th & 5th grade girls! If you’re interested in joining the Murch Girls Basketball Team this season, there will be an Interest Meeting on Wednesday, September 17, from 3:30–3:45PM in the Murch Gym. For more information, please click here.
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- Thursday, September 18
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Pre-K Back to School Night
It’s your turn, Pre-K parents! Pre-K Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, September 18 from 6-7PM. Complimentary childcare for Murch students will be available courtesy of the HSA. Click here for more details.
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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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- Monday, September 22
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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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- Thursday, September 25
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Grandparents & Special Persons Day
We hope grandparents will join us for our 2nd annual Grandparents & Special Persons Day on Thursday, September 25 from 9:15-10:30am. For more information, please click HERE.
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- Monday, September 29
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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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- Friday, October 03
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Murch Outdoor Movie Night
Join us for the Murch's Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, October 3 at 7:30PM. Pizza sales begin at 6:30PM. For more information, please click HERE.
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- Saturday, October 04
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Rain Date: Murch Movie Night
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- Monday, October 06
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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, October 07
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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, October 09
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No School (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
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- Friday, October 10
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No School (Professional Development for Staff)
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- Monday, October 13
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No School (Indigenous Peoples' Day)
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- Tuesday, October 14
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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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