On Wednesday, HMES celebrated Unity day by wearing orange and creating a kindness chain.
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Kindness chain
GOTR unity
K unity
3rd Unity
Did you know that FCPS is a Purple Star accredited district for our commitment to supporting military students and families. These are the Purple School Representatives for HMES, Mrs. Izquierdo, Mrs. Lewis, and Ms. Mitchell.
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purple star representatives
Ms. Blands class learned about Dia de Los Muertos and made papel picado.
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Día de los muertos
Día de los muertos
Papel picado
Papel Picado
Día de los muertos
Día de los muertos
Don't forget to sign up for Trunk or Treat using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054BA8A72EA1F94-59167623-trunk We are excited to be joining LES and GWES to make this the best Trunk or Treat yet!!
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trunk or treat
Congratulations to these Patriots of the Week.
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Adana
Lara
Maria
October is Bullying Prevention Month.
Earlier this month, we dressed in blue to bring awareness to bullying. Ms. Abraham and Dr. Russ have also been reading books to classes that highlight the importance of being kind.
On Wednesday, we will wear orange for Unity Day.
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Blue up
Kindness
Kindness
Dr. Russ with the kindergarten class
Russ  reads to class
Blue up day
The JM 🧡🖤 football team 🏈and cheerleaders 📣 came to HM💛💚 to encourage everyone to come out to tomorrow's Homecoming Football game! Go Jackets!
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cheerleaders
football team
Here are the Patriots of the Week. Thanks for being a leader in our school.
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Kaiden
Nalani and David
Stefan

In art, second grade students made Vijegantes Masks inspired by the masks made for the folk character in Puerto Rico.

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Student inspired Vijegantes Masks
Student inspired Vijegantes Masks
Student inspired Vijegantes Masks

Dine out for a cause this Wednesday! The PTA will receive 25% of sales on Oct. 15 from 4 - 8.

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Panera flyer
Panera flyer in Spanish
Kindergarten students learned about the artist Ines Alvidres.
These kindergarten works were inspired by Alvidres
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Children's drawing inspired by Ines Alvidres
Children's drawing inspired by Ines Alvidres
Children's drawing inspired by Ines Alvidres
Children's drawing inspired by Ines Alvidres
Children's drawing inspired by Ines Alvidres
Children's drawing inspired by Ines Alvidres
Children's drawing inspired by Ines Alvidres
Children's drawing inspired by Ines Alvidres
About Our New Logo

Our new logo reflects the many dimensions of Fredericksburg City Public Schools, a system defined by connection, growth, and purpose. The interwoven lines represent the process of learning itself: dynamic, evolving, and rooted in the creation of new connections. Just as synapses in the brain build understanding through interaction, our students, staff, and community strengthen and expand through shared learning experiences.

The geometric framework also symbolizes the physical spaces where learning occurs across our city. When overlaid on a map of Fredericksburg, each blue point of connection aligns with one of our schools. The larger point indicates a shared site, emphasizing collaboration and shared purpose. All lines represent pathways connecting our schools across the City of Fredericksburg.

Together, these interconnected elements capture the essence of our division: We are a community of learners, growing through connection and commitment to Educating and Inspiring Every Child, Every Day.
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New FCPS Logo
New FCPS logo over City of FXBG map
Logo and Tagline: Educate & Inspire Every Child, Every Day. Fredericksburg City Public Schools
At Hugh Mercer we are pink from head to toe in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer impacts the lives of many every day and FCPS has many Breast Cancer Survivors and Warriors. At HM we honor them every Tuesday.
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Pinktober
Hope
Smiles for Pink
3rd grade
Pinktober
Pink
Pink
Pink from head to toe
Fourth grade had a great trip to Friends of the Rappahannock.
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FOR
FOR
FOR
FOR
FOR
FOR
FOR
Tree seed
Leaf bug
River
Dine out for a cause! The PTA will receive 25% of sales on Oct. 15 from 4 - 8.
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Panera flyer
Panera flyer in Spanish
First Grade showed appreciation for all the hard work the custodians do and expressed their gratitude with a thank you poster.
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first grade thank you
Kindergartners did a taste test on Wednesday for the sense of taste. We had some sour faces and some happy tasters! Ms. T (Fortune) joined in the fun!
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Taste test
Ms. T Taste test
Taste test
Taste test
Taste test
Taste test
Taste test
Here is the Patriot of the Week! She has been showing the patriot core value of achievement!
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achievement
We had a fantastic time on our field trips to the Sunshine Ballpark. It was so great seeing our friends from all the schools!
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friends
hula
hugs
tug
of war
catch
capture the flag
Here are some more pictures from Spirit Week. We love seeing our scholars every single day. Attendance matters because you matter.
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Spirit Days
Spirit Days