We’re looking forward to celebrating with you this Thursday!
Please remember:
✨ Students may dress out of uniform for the Thanksgiving lunch.
🍽️ If you have children in different grade levels, please arrive during the lunch time of the child who eats first.
📸 Families who registered for holiday photos will receive their photo time from their child’s teacher.
We’re grateful for our families and excited to see you! 🧡


We’re adding a bonus treat to this year’s Fall Fest Frenzy — a Photo Booth to help you capture all the memories with your friends and family! 🍁🤎
Grab a prop, strike a pose, and take home a keepsake from this special event.
Don’t miss out on the laughs, smiles, and fall fun!
👉 Check out the flyer below for more details ! 🍂📷
#FallFestFrenzy #PhotoBoothFun #CaptureTheMoment

🍂🎉 Fall Fest Frenzy! 🎉🍂
We’re so excited for our upcoming Fall Fest Frenzy! It’s going to be a fun-filled day for our students and families.
👕 Please take a look at the attached flyer for details on what students can wear and what items they are asked not to bring that day.
🪑 Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs so you can relax and enjoy the festivities in comfort!
🎉 Festival shirts will be sent home with students this week. Please have your child wear their festival shirt on Friday to celebrate!
#FallFestFrenzy #StudentFun #TheMertzWay

Today we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice inspire us every day. ❤️💙
We are grateful for our veterans and their families.
Thank you for your service!


Please note check-in time will now be at 8:45 AM.
We can’t wait to see everyone there for a fun-filled day! 🎃✨
#fallfestfrenzy #themertzway #funfriday


We can’t wait to celebrate Thanksgiving with our students and families on Thursday, November 20th! 🍂
⏰ Registration closes November 3rd!
Be sure to sign up before the deadline so you don’t miss this special event. 💛
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/4VMBUSGbYx?origin=lprLink
We’re looking forward to a fun and festive day together!


Let’s celebrate Red Ribbon Week the Mertz way! Starting Monday, we’ll kick off a week full of fun activities and dress-up days as we celebrate making healthy choices! 💪❤️


Get ready for one of our favorite events of the year! The Book Fair will be open in the library from October 13–17, running daily from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Come browse amazing books, find new favorites, and support our school library. There's something for every reader!
We can't wait to see you there! 📖✨
#themertzway #LibraryLove #ReadingIsFun

Join us this Saturday, September 27 at ChaTime for a delicious way to support the Eichold-Mertz Robotics Club! 🧋✨
Just mention Eichold-Mertz Robotics when you order, and a portion of your purchase will go toward helping our amazing students build, code, and compete! 🚀💡
Bring your friends, grab your favorite drink, and help us raise funds for the future engineers and innovators of tomorrow!
#themertzway #InvestiGators #PartnersInEducation

Mark your calendars — Picture Day is Thursday, September 25th! 📅
All students are required to wear their Marvelous Monday attire for their photos.
Order form sheets will be sent home with students in the coming days, so be on the lookout!
Let’s get ready to smile big! 😄✨
#PictureDay #Lifetouch #MarvelousMonday #SayCheese

📢 REMINDER: Monday, September 22 is a Virtual Learning Day
Attention InvestiGator Families:
There will be no on-campus instruction on Monday, September 22. All classes will be held virtually, and students should not report to campus.
Please be sure to check your online platforms for assignments and instructions from your teachers. 📚💻
Thank you for your attention and cooperation!
#VirtualDay #Reminder #OnlineLearning #StayConnected

Title I & Open House
📅 Monday, August 25th
🕠 5:30 PM – Title I Meeting
🕕 6:00 PM – Open House Begins
Come meet the teachers, explore the classrooms, and learn more about our goals for the year.
We hope to see you there!
📘 ✏️ 🍎
#OpenHouse #TitleIMeeting #FamilyEngagement

Hello InvestiGator Families!
Picture Day has been rescheduled — it will no longer take place tomorrow, August 20th.
🗓️ New Date: Thursday, September 25th
Students should come to school in their regular uniforms tomorrow — Marvelous Monday attire is not required.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support! 💚🐊
#InvestiGators #PictureDayUpdate #MarkYourCalendar

We’re just 2 days away from the first day of school! 🎉
This is a reminder that the first day of school will also be our first Marvelous Monday! Please be sure to review the Student Handbook for guidelines so you’re ready to start the year off right.
Let’s make it a great year! 💙💛💚
#themertzway #MarvelousMonday

Congratulations to Maegan Gayle, a 2025 ISTE+ASCD 20 to Watch Award Winner! Maegan Gayle is in her 12th year of teaching for Mobile County Public Schools, where she is the STEM Lab teacher at Eichold-Mertz Magnet School of Math, Science, and Technology. Ms. Gayle attended Auburn University, earning her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 2012. She achieved National Board Certification in 2020 and is a 2024 finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in math. #20toWatch #ISTE25 #MCPSSProud

