
November 2, 2025
 Good afternoon, Patriots,  This is an important message from Dr. Brenda Russ, Principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School. We had a great turnout for our Fall Math and Literacy Nig...

October 29, 2025
Reminder: Make Your Voice Heard—Register to Vote!  Civic participation starts with a simple step: registering to vote. If you are a US citizen and will be  18 years old  on or befo...

October 26, 2025
 Dear Patriots,  This is an important message from Dr. Brenda Russ, Principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School. We had a great week of learning last week with our Kindergarten and ...

October 19, 2025
 Dear Patriots,  This is an important message from Dr. Russ, Principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School. I hope you were able to enjoy this beautiful weather! We had a great week l...

October 15, 2025
 Dear Families,   We are pleased to share that we have dramatically improved transportation times and consistency in recent weeks as we have successfully employed more bus drivers....

October 5, 2025
 Dear Patriots,  This is an important message from Dr. Brenda Russ, Principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School. We had a great week of learning last week. Our 3rd graders learned a...

September 28, 2025
 Dear Patriots,  We had great week last week! The Sunshine Ballpark Field Day was a great success! I was so glad the weather held out.  Here are the updates for the week:    📅 Ther...

September 23, 2025
      For additional information:    https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/special-education     SEAC: Special Education Advisory Committee   Local special education advisory committees ...

September 21, 2025
 Good evening, Patriots,  This is an important message from Dr. Brenda Russ, Principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School. We had a great week last week as we focused on increased aw...

September 14, 2025
 Good evening, Patriots-    This is an important message from Dr. Brenda Russ, Principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School.  We have a busy week ahead!  📅  Here is our week at a gla...

September 7, 2025
 Good evening, Patriots,  This is an important message from Dr. Brenda Russ, Principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School. Learning Recap  We had another successful week of learning ...

September 3, 2025
September is Attendance Awareness Month! We want to raise awareness about the importance of attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism in our schools. Attending school on a regular ...

September 2, 2025
  Title I  is the largest federal aid program for elementary, middle, and high schools. Through Title I, the federal government designates money to school districts around the coun...

September 2, 2025
 At Hugh Mercer Elementary School, student safety during arrival and dismissal is our top priority. Families should use the designated car rider lane and follow staff directions du...

September 1, 2025
 Good Evening, Patriots—  This is an important message from Dr. Brenda Russ, Principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School. We had a great week last week—2nd graders wrote short stori...

August 25, 2025
 Dear Patriots,  This is an important message from Dr. Brenda Russ, Principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School.  We had a great week last week! It was great to see children in our ...

August 18, 2025
 Dear Patriots,  Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! We are excited to have our hallways and classrooms filled with joy, smiles, and fun!  I wanted to take a moment to share a few ...

July 29, 2025
   The following is a letter from the Office of Superintendent Dr. Marceline Catlett regarding the Fredericksburg City Public Schools 2025-26 Advisory Committees:    28 July 2025  ...

July 8, 2025
 See them here:  https://hmes.fxbgschools.us/o/hmes/page/school-supply-lists  

July 2, 2025
Join us in preparing to head back to school!   Hugh Mercer Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School,  and  Gladys West Elementary School  will all host their Orientation Nigh...
