These are the Patriots of the Week
3 days ago, Hugh Mercer
Due to incoming inclement weather, we are postponing Lafayette Elementary School’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24, from 7–9 PM.
The celebration has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 7–9 PM, and we look forward to gathering then.
We are truly grateful to everyone who has already RSVP’d and to our generous sponsors for their continued support. We hope you will join us in April as we celebrate this important milestone in Lafayette’s history.
4 days ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Last week, 5th grade explored measurements with math activities.
The students were learning liters, kilograms, grams, centimeters, millimeters, meters, and kilometer.
6 days ago, Hugh Mercer
💛💚 At Hugh Mercer, we like to celebrate the good. One way we celebrate is by recognizing accomplishments like perfect attendance. When a class has perfect attendance for the day, they get to display these Perfect attendance signs!! Attendance matters because you matter. 💛💚
9 days ago, Hugh Mercer
Hugh Mercer students presented the word of the month at the school board meeting. The word was citizenship and they shared their thoughts about what it means to be a good citizen.
13 days ago, Hugh Mercer
Gifted students work with Wiggle Bots
16 days ago, Hugh Mercer
Hugh Mercer is committed to helping our military affiliated families have a smooth transition when they move here. These students were selected to be Purple Ambassadors yo welcome new students. Congratulations.
19 days ago, Hugh Mercer
Family Movie Night is being held on January 16, 2026at 5:30 PM at Gladys West Elementary School (1 Learning Lane). This event is open to all elementary students (free entry). Concession sales will benefit the Gladys West and Hugh Mercer PTA.
20 days ago, Hugh Mercer
Santa took time out of his busy schedule to stop by Hugh Mercer. We hope that everyone is enjoying Winter break and the holiday season.
about 1 month ago, Hugh Mercer
As part of the December spirit days, classes were encouraged to decorate halls and doors. There were some very creative pieces around school. Math trees, a gingerbread house, and Charlie Brown were among the decorations.
about 1 month ago, Hugh Mercer
On Friday, some very special visitors stopped by Hugh Mercer. Mrs. Volpert's class demonstrated the HM Patriot Pledge. Second and third grade students then performed a song from their concert. Afterwards, our visiting representatives were treated to cookies, punch, and a token of our gratitude.
about 1 month ago, Hugh Mercer
Congratulations to our Spelling Be winners!
Fifth grade - Andrew (champion) and Gideon (runner up)
Fourth grade - Maria
Third grade - Mohammad Hadis
about 1 month ago, Hugh Mercer
Congratulations to our Patriots of the week.
about 1 month ago, Hugh Mercer
On Friday, SCA officers, ambassadors, and representatives were sworn in and installed. We applaud the leadership these students show and look forward to the work they will do. Thank you to the JM SCA Senior Class President and Executive President for coming to the ceremony on Friday. Your encouraging words were appreciated.
about 1 month ago, Hugh Mercer
Mrs. Keeka's 3rd graders created Math Gingerbread. They solved math facts on paper candy to decorate the gingerbread house and gingerbread people.
about 1 month ago, Hugh Mercer
Hugh Mercer’s very own Elves. One from Ms. Bland's class. The Elf on the shelf is from Miss Phipps’s class.
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer
Monday is 🎶Clash of the Carolers 🎶 (color wars)
Kindergarten: GOLD 🏆
1st Grade: GREEN 🌲
2nd Grade: RED 🎁
3rd Grade: WHITE ❄️
4th Grade: SILVER 🥈
5th Grade: PLAID 🎨
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer
Donate to the PTA and don't cook on Wednesday. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the PTA.
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer
Last week, GT students made pies.
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer
We have fun spirit days planned for December.
This week:
Mon: Holidays from Head to Toes
Tuesday: Holiday Socks Day!
Wed: Wear holiday scarf, jewelry, or head gear
Thurs: Wear Red & White
Fri: Wear Holiday Head Gear
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer
