Mrs. Gerdes is a strong advocate for students, consistently pushing them to be their very best while providing the support and encouragement they need to succeed. She takes time to celebrate student accomplishments, big and small, helping students build confidence and pride in their learning.
Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Gerdes works tirelessly to support fellow staff members and contribute to the building as a whole. Her dedication, leadership, and positive impact make a difference for students, colleagues, and our entire school community. We are grateful for the passion and commitment she brings each day and are thrilled to celebrate this well deserved recognition.
The spotlight is shining bright on our latest Leaders of the Month!
Leadership isn't just about a title; it's about the daily actions that lift others up. These students have gone above and beyond in their classrooms and hallways.
We couldn’t let the month wrap up without honoring their hard work. Stay tuned—our next assembly is just around the corner, where the tradition continues!
Welcome Back, MHE Families!
It has been so wonderful to see our hallways filled with energy, laughter, and bright smiles once again! We hope you all had a restful and rejuvenating break.
The start of a new term is always a special time—a chance for fresh starts, new friendships, and exciting discoveries. Our teachers have been working hard to prepare engaging lessons, and we are thrilled to dive back into learning together.
To our returning students: Welcome home!
To our new families: We are so glad you’re part of our community.
Let’s make this the best semester yet!
Be sure to check our school calendar for upcoming events and important dates.
JAN. 5 we welcome our HIGH SCHOOL students back to class. It is an A Day.
Jan. 6 ECC, EL and MS students return. It is a B Day at EL & MS.
Sync calendars at go.FZSD.us/SyncMyCalendar
CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Muenks for earning the District's Triple E award!
Each month, Superintendent Dr. St. Pierre presents the Triple E Impact Award to staff who exemplify our mission to Educate, Empower, and Equip to Excel. This month, MHE is proud to celebrate Kristine Ryan and Nicole Muenks.
Mrs. Ryan, our recess clerk, even adjusted her work schedule to provide extra support and intervention for kindergarten students, showing exceptional dedication to their success.
Mrs. Muenks, a 3rd-grade teacher, consistently models grit, a growth mindset, and a commitment to doing what’s best for students. She embraces the new curriculum with fidelity, seeks support for students when needed, and is always willing to try new strategies to help her students excel.
We are grateful for their leadership and positive impact on our school community!
It has been a crazy week! But we're thankful we were still able to see kiddos and hand out their classroom & specials leader of the month award!
Keep up the great work!
Thankful for our Talented 5th Graders!
We are so proud of the talent and dedication shown by two of our amazing 5th-grade students, Jack and Archer!
These young artists took the initiative to create eye-catching posters, bringing the spirit of Thanksgiving right into our school halls.
Thank you, Jack & Archer, for sharing your creativity with our entire school community!
🎉 Book Fair Pumpkin Contest Winners Announced! 📚
A huge congratulations to the creative students who won our Book Fair Pumpkin Decorating Contest! We were absolutely blown away by the amazing artistry and imagination that went into transforming those gourds into beloved book characters and designs. Every single pumpkin was a masterpiece!
🏆 Our Top Book Decorators and Their Prizes
We are thrilled to announce the winners who earned a special shopping spree at our Book Fair:
1st Place ($50 Book Fair Shopping Spree): Phoenix G
2nd Place ($30 Book Fair Shopping Spree): Brooklyn H
3rd Place ($20 Book Fair Shopping Spree): Sofia J
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this contest so much fun! It was wonderful to see our school community celebrating reading and creativity together.
A Fond Farewell to the Book Fair!
And that's a wrap on this year's Book Fair! We hope everyone had an amazing time browsing, exploring, and found a lot of good books to take home and enjoy. Thank you for making it such a wonderful success and supporting our school library!
Our annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest is officially underway, and the results are absolutely SPECTACULAR! This year, students got creative and dressed up their pumpkins as their favorite book characters! You'll find everything from famous pigs to beloved Disney characters to classic heroes.
How to Vote & Support Our School!
Here's the fun part! YOU get to decide which pumpkin reigns supreme!
VOTE: Cast your vote for your favorite book-character pumpkin by donating coins or cash in the jar next to it.
WHY VOTE: Every dollar (or dime!) goes directly towards supporting our school and library programs!
🏆 The Grand Prize!
The student whose pumpkin receives the most votes (and therefore, the most donations) will win an amazing prize: a $50 Gift Card to the Scholastic Book Fair! What a perfect way to celebrate reading!
🗓️ Important Dates:
Contest Ends: Tuesday, October 28th
Winner Announcement: The winner will be announced at school on the morning of Wednesday, October 29th!
Don't miss out! Stop by the voting area, drop in your donation, and help your favorite book-character pumpkin win!
The Book Fair officially kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, October 23rd, and runs through next Wednesday, October 29th.
Come on down and snag some amazing new books while supporting our school! We can't wait to see you all! Happy reading! 📖🎉
Recently, our amazing teachers came together for a development session, collaborating and diving deep into our exciting new curriculum. Their dedication and teamwork were inspiring!
Superintendent Dr. St. Pierre stopped by MHE to chat with our 2nd grade students about what they were learning.
While there , he also presented Mrs. Stephens the Triple E Impact Award. This award is presented each month to recognize a staff member in every building who exemplifies our district mission to Educate, Empower, and Equip to Excel.
Congratulations Mrs. Stephens!
Congrats to Kindergarten!!
Kindergarten students fed their monster the most candy that will be used to support Trunk or Treat.
Being the top earners, kindergarten students have earned extra recess!
These lucky winners earned a chance to enjoy a delicious lunch and chat with our wonderful principals. It's always a highlight of their day, and ours too!
Keep up the great work, everyone – who knows, you might be next to join the lunch bunch!
