Hello Summer! 🌞
While school is out for summer, here are some mental health resources for your student and family!
Call or text 988 from your phone to contact the National Suicide Hotline!
Call 540-373-6876 for the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) 24/7 emergency services line!
To schedule outpatient counseling appointments, visit or call: 600 Jackson Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Phone: 540-373-3223
For additional resources: Call 211 from your phone or visit www.findhelp.org.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools cannot endorse any one specific agency in our community, however the resources listed above are available to the citizens of 22401.
SUMMER READING
Take advantage of the many opportunities for summer reading.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss
CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, June 4, 2024; 3PM-6PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed! Preregistration preferred. Same day walk-on welcomed.
Click here to register 👉https://fxbg.link/JobFair
Flashback Friday !!! What a SchoolYear 2024 has been! Fun times and laughter filled the hallways of Hugh Mercer daily. HMES Patriots enjoy your Summer Break !! See you next School Year !! 🌊☀️⛱️
Tonight the JMHS Class of 2024 will graduate but this morning they graced the hallways of Hugh Mercer ! HMES Patriots were overjoyed to see the Seniors in their cap and gowns! In the near future, our Patriots will be sporting caps and gowns as well. Congratulations Class of 2024!!!🎓🎓🎓
Mrs. Bunn class had a blast at Field Day. Field day was filled with fun activities.
A Celebration of Gardens and Community at Hugh Mercer Elementary School
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ThrowBack Thursday!! HMES Patriots thanks for the great memories. We had such a great school year! We learned a lot, made new friends, attended assemblies, went on field trips, attended after school events, and much more. Have a great Summer!!
ThrowBack Thursday!! HMES Patriots thank you for the great memories. We had such a great school year! We learned a lot, made new friends, attended assemblies, went on field trips, attended after school events, and much more. Have a great Summer!!
FCPS has paired with the Cook Center for Human Connection to bring our families FREE virtual opportunities for family engagement to expand their knowledge of mental health topics regarding the care and needs of children. Dates and times coming soon.
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“Nest Realty Fredericksburg, has pledged to give area teachers $100! And, we need nominations! Who qualifies? Any public school teacher or para, including Pre-K, in Fredericksburg City, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Prince William County, King George County, Caroline County, Orange County, and Culpeper County. Nominating your favorite teacher is quick and easy. We just need the teacher's name, their school, and why you think they deserve $100. Nominations were made and Ms Phipps and Mrs. Trahos were the winners ! Thanks Nest Realty Fredericksburg for the generous gifts!!
Music in the Air!! HMES Patriots had a special treat this morning!! Ms. Breen and Ms. Sanker played music for students as they enter the school.
“Peep peep! The baby chicks hatched this weekend in Mrs. Keeka’s first grade class. About 4 different kinds of chicken eggs were incubated. 11 chicks successfully hatched. Students from different classes (and teachers) are have fun visiting the chicks. Peep! “
All of the students in Mrs. San Soucie's class last week became authors! Students had to research an animal and write their own non-fiction book where they shared facts about the animal's appearance, diet, family, and habitat! Then students made their animals out of clay, and their own habitats. Students and families around the school were invited to come and meet the authors where they shared a presentation about their book, and even signed copies of their books for various students! Hats off to these scholarly authors!
The link below has some pictures from World Language today, with our end of the year scavenger hunt outside, and indoors. The kids each had their own magnifying glasses and plastic creatures and animals as we used Spanish vocabulary that we learned to gather information.
Great job recycling everyone! Hugh Mercer Patriots had a recycling contest. Each class weigh in everyday the amount of recycle that was collect per class. On last Thursday afternoon, Winning classes had a Pizza parties.
Kindergarten - Ms. Rogers
First grade - Ms. Goldberg
Second grade - Ms. Swisher
Third grade- Ms. Phipps
Fourth grade - Ms. Lawson
Fifth grade - Ms. O’Neill
Special Shout out to Kimberly Bastress for spearheading this project.
Third grade had a special visit from Fredericksburg City Fire and Rescue!! Students learned all about fire safety and what it takes to be a firefighter or EMT!!
Here a cluck, there a cluck, everywhere a cluck cluck.. The ducklings have arrived in Ms. Burns classroom!! So far, we have 5 ducks out and 2 on the way!!! What an amazing way to end the year!!
Marian Lamphere and Cat Paccasassi came up with a brilliant idea to revamp the HMES garden. A garden club was established after school and magic begun. This weekend we celebrated the new and improved garden with snacks, activities, community partners. Way to go HMES Patriots.
We saved the best for LAST. What a great way to end the school year with our school's field day. HMES Patriots had a blast. I also think the staff had a little fun as well. 😊😁😂
