
March 10, 2025
Thank you so much for supporting our school at the Book Fair last week. If you have any extra eWallet funds, it's not too late! 25% of every online purchase before March 16 d...

March 9, 2025
Good evening, Hugh Mercer Families, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! First, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Reading Night! We had such a great time ...

March 6, 2025
On Friday, March 7, there will be a full-scale exercise taking place at Walker-Grant Middle School. This is a non-instructional day, and no students will be on school grounds. The...

March 2, 2025
Good evening, Hugh Mercer Families, March is here, bringing the promise of warmer weather, sunshine, and exciting activities at HMES! Read Across America Week — Dress-Up Days! ...

February 24, 2025
Virginia School Board Association 2025 Art Contest Acceptable entries must be art or photography. All work must be in a displayable form (matted or mounted). Art must be ...

February 24, 2025
Come learn more about CTE with us! All rising 6th, 7th, and 7th grade students and their families are invited to join us for Pathways to Success on Thursday, March 6, from 5:...

February 23, 2025
First and foremost, I want to thank our amazing students for such a warm welcome last week. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know them during arrival, dismissal, and lu...

February 16, 2025
Good morning, Hugh Mercer Families, This is Mrs. Wheeler, your interim principal, with a few important reminders for the week ahead. I am excited to get to know the HMES students...

February 9, 2025
We are excited to see you tomorrow and to keep the ball rolling with some wonderful learning opportunities. This week, we want to “Show the Love” and one way we are doing that is h...

February 7, 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 — "A last-minute addition to the agenda for Monday’s Fredericksburg City School Board meeting could have lasting effects for the division’s stude...

February 5, 2025
We're just a few months away from the 2025 Mental Health Fair! Here's just a few things you can look forward to: Journaling Breakout Session — Discover how to express your tho...

February 2, 2025
Good evening, Hugh Mercer Students and Families, We are excited to see you tomorrow and to keep the ball rolling with some wonderful learning opportunities as we continue to build...

January 29, 2025
Do you have questions about Special Education and/or disability services? The regional Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center has a large number of resources and can provi...

January 26, 2025
Good evening, Hugh Mercer students and families, We are excited to see you tomorrow and to keep the ball rolling with some wonderful learning opportunities as we continue to sett...

January 23, 2025
Today, January 23, 2025, the City of Fredericksburg provided an update on the Learning Lane emergency stormwater repairs, including an updated timeline to account for delays due t...

January 22, 2025
Reminder for Parents: Dress for the Cold Weather As temperatures are now consistently below freezing—especially in the mornings—it's important to ensure your children are dressed...

January 20, 2025
Good evening, Hugh Mercer Students and Families, I hope everyone had a restful and refreshing extended weekend in honor of and celebrating the life and messages of Dr. Martin Lut...

January 14, 2025
Dear HMES Families, We are excited to offer our K-2 grade students After School Club Programs for the 2024-25 school year. Club sessions will provide students with the benefit of...

January 14, 2025
Showing up to school every day is critical for children's wellbeing, engagement, and learning. Make sure to send children to school if they are: Generally healthy and well. ...

January 14, 2025
Good Afternoon Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) families and employees: On Tuesday, January 7, PowerSchool, an international provider of education administration softwar...