There will be no school for students or staff on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 due to the DC Primary Election. Enjoy the day off, and if you’re eligible, don’t forget to make your voice […]

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 […]

Due to weather-related closures, the last day of school for DCPS students is now Thursday, June 18. Previously, the last day of school was scheduled for Tuesday, June 17. 5th […]

As the school year comes to a close, we look forward to celebrating our amazing fifth graders and all they have accomplished during their time at Murch! 🎓 Fifth Grade […]

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 […]

Missing a jacket, water bottle, lunch box, or favorite sweatshirt? Be sure to check the Murch Lost & Found — located in the main entrance and organized by both Murch and Deal students! […]

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 […]

Do you love creating fun community events? Are you organized, energetic, and ready to make some Murch magic? Then grab a few friends and consider leading the Murch Fall Fair! […]

Please join us for the final Coffee on the Playground & HSA Community Meeting of the school year on Friday, June 12 from 8:45–9:30 AM! Grab a cup of coffee, connect with fellow […]

Help us show our appreciation for the incredible Murch staff who support our students every day! Please consider donating to the HSA’s Murch Staff End-of-Year Gift Fund by Friday, June 12. This fund […]

Starting this week, students in grades K–5 who have a clear library account (either books returned or replacement arrangements made) can visit the library to receive a free lollipop  and be entered […]

With spring in the air, Litter Patrol is back in action! Join us on the playground from 8:15–8:30 AM every Monday (or Tuesday if there’s no school on Monday). Meet by […]

🎤 Mic Drop, Murch! Auction Goal Reached! We did it! We’re thrilled to share that we surpassed our ambitious auction goal—raising over $105,000 for Murch! Thanks again to everyone who attended, bid, […]

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 […]

February 11, 2026 Dear DC Public Schools Parents and Families, At DC Public Schools (DCPS), we are committed to providing students with rigorous and joyful learning experiences through high quality […]

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 in our […]

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 […]

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 […]