April 13, 2026
Preparing for the Next Step: 8th Grade High School Transition Night
The shift from middle school to high school is a significant milestone, and to support our rising 9th graders, we hosted our annual High School Transition Night last Thursday. The event packed the ...
April 6, 2026
Celebrating Scholarship and Service: National Junior Honor Society Induction
Last night, we were honored to celebrate the newest members of our school’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). The candle-lighting ceremony in the auditorium was a poignant reminder of the dedic...
March 23, 2026
Enchantment Under the Lights: Beauty and the Beast Takes the Stage
The magic of Broadway arrived in our school auditorium last weekend as the drama department presented its highly anticipated production of Beauty and the Beast. From the moment the curtain rose on ...
March 20, 2026
Creativity in Bloom: Highlights from the Spring Art Expo
Our school gymnasium was transformed into a vibrant gallery last Thursday night for our annual Spring Art Expo. The event showcased the incredible range of talent within our student body, featuring...
March 20, 2026
Lions Prepare for the District Swimming Championships
The air at the natatorium is thick with anticipation (and a healthy dose of chlorine) as the Lions swim team enters their final week of intensive training. With the District Championships scheduled...
March 16, 2026
Boys' Baseball & Girls' Lacrosse Updates; Team Spotlights
Baseball and lacrosse are in high gear, and our boys' and girls' teams are showcasing incredible talent and sportsmanship! Our baseball team has demonstrated strong pitching and timely hitting in r...
March 13, 2026
Track & Field/Softball Updates; Upcoming Games
Our Spring sports are in full swing, and our track & field and softball teams are making waves! Last weekend's track meet saw several of our runners achieve personal bests, with impressive perf...
March 13, 2026
Yearbooks On Sale Now
A yearbook is a good way to keep memories. Your school yearbook will have photos and information about the events, activities, and people that were part of your school year. It is a good way to rem...
March 12, 2026
☀️ Summer Summit School: Payment Information {NO REQUIRED FORM OPTION}
Hello Families!We are excited for a summer of growth and fun at the Summer Summit June 1 - July 17. To keep things running smoothly, please see the payment instructions below. You have the choice t...
March 12, 2026
Coach Thompson Named Coach of the Month; Important Reminders
We are incredibly fortunate to have a dedicated coaching staff here at the middle school, and this month, we celebrate Coach Thompson as our Coach of the Month! Coach Thompson's passion for coachin...
March 12, 2026
Innovations Take Center Stage: Highlights from the STEM Fair
Our hallways were buzz with scientific curiosity and technological wonder as the gymnasium hosted the Annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Fair. This year's fair was the ...
March 11, 2026
A Note from Principal Garcia: Marching Toward Excellence
March is always one of the most dynamic months on our campus. As the winter chill begins to fade and we see the first signs of spring, there is a renewed energy in our hallways. It is a critical ti...
March 11, 2026
Lions Start Season Strong, Announce Athletes of the Month!
The Lions' athletic season is officially underway, and our teams have hit the ground running with some incredible performances! Last week's opening games saw hard-fought battles and exciting victor...
March 11, 2026
Welcome to ParentSquare!
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March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026
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March 4, 2026
February Recap & Tournament Results
It’s been a whirlwind month in Room 214 as the Mertz Middle Debate Team tackled our toughest resolution yet: "Resolved: The government should substantially increase its development of renewable ene...
February 9, 2026
🚀 Blast Off! RSVP for the 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Planetarium
We are thrilled to announce that our 3rd-grade explorers will be heading to the City Planetarium for a hands-on journey through the stars! This trip aligns with our current science unit on the sola...
February 5, 2026
From the Desk of Principal Garcia
It is hard to believe we are already flipping the calendar to February. As we settle into the second half of the school year, the hallways at Mertz Middle are buzzing with energy. We’ve officially ...
February 5, 2026
Chess Club T-Shirts
Final call for Chess Club T-shirt orders! Bring your $10 and your shirt size to the office by tomorrow morning if you want to look sharp for the spring season.
January 29, 2026
Winter Choral Showcase
Join us for an enchanting evening of music and melody as our talented chorus students take the stage Thursday, February 19 at 7:00 pm in the Mertz Middle School Auditorium. Save the date on your ca...
January 29, 2026
Bake Sale - Fundraiser for Mertz Middle PTO
Please join us for the Third Annual Mertz Middle School PTO Bake Sale! Thursday March 20, 2pm - 4pm in the School Cafeteria. All proceeds will go to the school's after school enrichment program! We...
January 29, 2026
Fifth Annual Career Day
Fifth Annual Career Day Wednesday, February 18 The purpose of Career Day is to expose students to a variety of careers in order to jumpstart their thinking about the future. By preparing early, stu...