Gifted students work with Wiggle Bots
2 days ago, Hugh Mercer
wiggle boys
wiggle bots
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.
5 days ago, Hugh Mercer
purple school ambassadors
purple school ambassadors
purple school ambassadors

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.

6 days ago, Hugh Mercer
Poster for family movie night on January 16
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.
18 days ago, Hugh Mercer
Santa and Rojas
Santa, Doris, and Cindy
Santa and Nurse
Cindy and Santa
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.
20 days ago, Hugh Mercer
Gingerbread house
Art Room
Charlie Brown
Math Trees
Snoopy
Math Trees
Frozen
Math Trees
Reindeer
Wall decor

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.

22 days ago, Hugh Mercer
On with the snow
Volpert's Class
Clem and Gigi
Visitors
Patriot Pledge
Gift giving
Molly
Group shot
Show
Legislative visit
Congratulations to our Spelling Be winners!
Fifth grade - Andrew (champion) and Gideon (runner up)
Fourth grade - Maria
Third grade - Mohammad Hadis
24 days ago, Hugh Mercer
Gideon and Andrew
Marie
Hadis
Shaking hands
Congratulations to our Patriots of the week.
26 days ago, Hugh Mercer
Cullen
Isa
Dalezya
Kieran
Cedric
Ryder

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.

28 days ago, Hugh Mercer
2025-2026 SCA
SCA Officers
Ambassadors and representatives
SCA President and Dr. Russ
Dr. Russ
SCA President and Vice President
Ambassadors
Class representatives
JM  SCA
JM  SCA
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
holladay
Hasan
Zion
Zion
messiah
Hugh Mercer’s very own Elves. One from Ms. Bland's class. The Elf on the shelf is from Miss Phipps’s class.
about 1 month ago, Hugh Mercer
elf
elf on the shelf
elf on the shelf
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 1 month ago, Hugh Mercer
clash of the carolers
Donate to the PTA and don't cook on Wednesday. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the PTA.
about 1 month ago, Hugh Mercer
Chipotle, Dec 10
Chipotle, Dec 10
Last week, GT students made pies.
about 1 month ago, Hugh Mercer
teacher giving students ingredients for pie
students listening to the teacher
student showing pie
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 1 month ago, Hugh Mercer
December Spirit Days
Kindergarten was inspired by the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and went around the school with their balloons.
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer
parade
balloon parade
balloon parade
balloon parade
balloon parade
balloon parade
Our gifted students designed and manufactured dolls for the children of Loisann's Hope House.  
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer
dolls
dolls
dolls
dolls
doll delivery
Congratulations to our Turkey Trot winners and great job to everyone that participated. 🦃
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer
First place
First place
First place
First place
First place
First place
Turkey Trot
Turkey Trot
Turkey Trot
Turkey Trot
First Grade did a fun around the hall subtraction activity with fall trees and leaves. 
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer
First Grade solving math problems in the hallway
First Grade solving math problems in the hallway
First Grade solving math problems in the hallway
First Grade solving math problems in the hallway
First Grade solving math problems in the hallway
Fifth grade students beautifully blended Art, Science, and Literacy to create poems and pictures of nature.
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer
Art, Science, and Literacy
Art, Science, and Literacy
Art, Science, and Literacy
Art, Science, and Literacy
Art, Science, and Literacy
Art, Science, and Literacy
Art, Science, and Literacy