Dine & Donate with Texas Roadhouse!

Join us for a delicious meal while supporting our school on Wednesday, September 10th from 4-8 PM! Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your purchase back to our school when you present the attached flyer on the event day. Don’t forget to bring the flyer to participate, every bite helps our students!
5 days ago, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
Flyer for the Dine to Donate Fundraiser

📚✨ Get Ready for Literacy Day! ✨📚
Monday, September 8th

To celebrate the magic of reading, students are invited to dress up as their favorite book character! 📖🎭

👉 Costumes must represent a character from a book — please, no movie or cartoon-only characters.

We also encourage each student to bring the book their character is from to read during class.

Let’s make this day one to remember—full of imagination, creativity, and a love for stories! 🧙‍♂️👸🦸‍♂️🦄

**ALL STUDENTS NOT PARTICIPATING SHOULD WEAR THEIR REGULAR UNIFORM*

#LiteracyDay #TheMertzWay#ReadEveryDay#BookCharacterDay

10 days ago, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
WLD
📢 Kona Ice is Coming Tomorrow! 🍧
We’re excited to welcome Kona Ice to campus tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27th!

If your student would like to purchase a treat, please make sure to send money with them in the morning. We will not interrupt the academic day to deliver money to students, so it’s important they arrive prepared.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!
13 days ago, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
Kona Ice
📣 Reminder!
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
16 days ago, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
Open House 8/25/25

🎉 Grits with Grands! 🥣💛

We’re excited to invite our wonderful grandparents to a special morning filled with warm grits and loving company!

📅 Friday, September 5th
❤️ Kindergarten starts at 8:30 AM
🧸 Pre-K starts at 9:00 AM
📍Join us in the school cafeteria for a cozy and memorable morning!

✨ This event is for Pre-K and Kindergarten grandparents only.
✨ To join this event, please click the link below and fill out the form to RSVP.

https://forms.office.com/r/DUzwR0riRs

**The deadline to reserve is Thursday, August 28th.**

Let’s celebrate the love and joy grandparents bring into our lives — we can't wait to see you there! 💕

17 days ago, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
Grits with Grands
📸 Picture Day Update! 📸

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
20 days ago, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
EMMS Picture Day
📅 Countdown to School!
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
29 days ago, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
EMMS

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

about 1 month ago, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
Headshot of Meagan Gayle

🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Shirts purchased after August 2nd will NOT be delivered to the school and will either have to be mailed or picked up at Game Day Sports.📱Scan the QR code on the flyer to order now and don’t forget to include your child’s full name at checkout! 🔗 Or click the link https://gamedaysportsal.com/products/eichold-mertz-tshirt-2025-2027?_pos=1&_sid=9d124d4d1&_ss=r #TheMertzWay #FridayShirts

3 months ago, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
Image is a flyer that states: Eichold-Mertz Magnet School 2025-2027. Friday shirt details: Style: Unisex short sleeve with school logo. Sizes: Youth 3t-yXL and Adults S-4XL. Price: $12-$14 based on size. Order Online with QR code. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You MUST enter your child's full name at checkout to ensure receipt of the T-shirt.
Congratulations to Maegan Gayle of Eichold-Mertz Magnet School who was awarded a $10,000 Fund for Teachers grant to participate in Steve Spangler's Science of Ireland program. We are so excited for her to explore volcanoes, glaciers, geothermal systems, and sustainable cities starting in early June. This program is designed to enhance STEM instruction and inspire students to address global environmental challenges through hands-on, real-world learning. We are so proud of Meagan Gayle!
4 months ago, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
Photo shows Ms. Maegan Gayle wearing a blue shirt with a green back drop.
We are thrilled to announce the formation of our very first Cheerleading Squad! These incredible students are full of energy, spirit, and MERTZ pride - and they're ready to lead the charge in cheering on their classmates, spreading positivity, and representing our school with excellence!
4 months ago, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
Picture shows Eichold-Mertz Magnet School 2025-2026 Cheerleaders. The named students are Emerson Vann, Lexington Harris, Cadence Lawrence, Amelia Albins, Ja'Meiah York, Layton Bleyswyk, Amelia Wells, Kori Hall, Rilyn Edwards, Eliana Lofton, Elina Albins, Aubrey Williams, Massiah Williams, Violet Agadaroud, Kenna Harrington, and Anna Horn.
Ms. Ruby Rawls was recognized as our 2024-2025 teacher of the year! Ruby is an amazing, dedicated, and hardworking educator in her second year of teaching. Her journey began with tutoring at Mobile County Training School through Spring Hill College, followed by two years of service as a Case Officer at the Mobile County District Attorney's Office. That experience shaped her passion for uplifting and empowering youth - and now, she brings that same passion and energy into her classroom every single day. In addition to her work in education, Ms. Rawls has served as President of the Mobile County Coalition Against Bullying and as a Junior Board member of the CORE Project - further demonstrating her commitment to creating safe, supportive spaces for young people both in and out of school. Thank you, Ms. Rawls, for you heart, your leadership, you commitment, and the love you pour into your students. You are truly making a difference!
4 months ago, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
Ms. Ruby Rawls is pictured at the MCPSS teacher of the year recognition celebration holding her Teacher of the Year trophy.