Mercer Connection - PTSA for Mercer Middle School

🎒 Hey rising 6th-grade families (and current 5th-grade parents)!

Is your student heading to Mercer Middle School this fall? Transitioning to middle school is a big milestone, and the Mercer PTSA is here to welcome you to the Mustang family! Joining us is the absolute best way to connect with other families, meet school staff, and stay in the loop.

Here is how you can get involved right now:

🗓️ Come to our next meeting!
Want to check things out before September? Join us in person on June 9th at 6:30 PM. We meet in the Mercer Family Resource Room, located right by the main entrance.

💻 Get Connected (links in the comments):

Explore our resources at www.mercerptsa.org

Sign up for our email newsletter on the website to get summer updates.

Drop a comment or say hello right here in this Facebook group!

🤝 Help shape the new school year!
We are looking for fresh 6th-grade perspectives to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. We have openings for:

Secretary & Co-Treasurer

Chairs for: Staff Appreciation, Spirit Wear, Race & Equity, and Family Support

Language Liaisons (specifically looking for Chinese & Somali speakers)

Interested or just have questions about making the leap to middle school? Send us a DM or email [email protected]. We can’t wait to meet you! 💙👇

Advocacy Alert- Sign the Petition: Allow SPS Teachers to Attend Graduations!
Seattle Public Schools scheduled 2pm downtown graduations for Franklin, Roosevelt, and Garfield — then CANCELED early release, forcing teachers to stay on campus during ceremonies.
This is wrong.
Teachers mentor, support, and pour their hearts into our students. They deserve to be there when those students walk across the stage.
SIGN THE PETITION to ask SPS:
Reinstate early release,
or Arrange Central Office staff to cover classrooms,
or Find solutions so teachers can attend 2pm ceremonies.
Our graduates deserve to see the teachers who helped get them there. Our teachers deserve to celebrate with their students.
Link to sign in the comments.

Advocacy Alert- Sign the Petition: Allow SPS Teachers to Attend Graduations!
Seattle Public Schools scheduled 2pm downtown graduations for Franklin, Roosevelt, and Garfield — then CANCELED early release, forcing teachers to stay on campus during ceremonies.
This is wrong.
Teachers mentor, support, and pour their hearts into our students. They deserve to be there when those students walk across the stage.
SIGN THE PETITION to ask SPS:
Reinstate early release,
or Arrange Central Office staff to cover classrooms,
or Find solutions so teachers can attend 2pm ceremonies.
Our graduates deserve to see the teachers who helped get them there. Our teachers deserve to celebrate with their students.
Petition Link and More Information: https://www.change.org/p/allow-sps-high-school-teachers-to-attend-their-school-s-graduation

Did you miss out on tickets for Mustang Night at the Mariners?

Wow! Our tickets for Mustang Night at the Mariners are officially sold out! We can't wait to see 100 of you at the ballpark on May 16.

Missed out? You still have a chance!

We are holding a special raffle for a final set of tickets at our upcoming community meeting. If you’re feeling lucky and want to join the Mustang section, make sure you're there for your chance to win!

Community Meeting Details:

Date: Tuesday, May 12

Location: Mercer Middle School

Thank you for the incredible support of the Mercer PTSA. See you at the meeting!

It’s time to take the Mercer spirit to the ballpark! We are thrilled to announce Mustang Night at the Mariners on Saturday, May 16 at 4:15 PM.
We’ll be watching the Mariners take on the San Diego Padres from the 300 level, and we want you there with us.
Why Join Us?
Affordable Fun: Tickets are only $15.
Support Mercer: A portion of each ticket sale supports the Mercer PTSA and our school programs.
Community: Sit with other Mustang families and enjoy a great Saturday at T-Mobile Park.
Important Dates:
Deadline to Buy: Get your tickets by April 27th.
Ticket Delivery: Keep an eye on your inbox! Tickets will be emailed out after May 1st.
The Catch: We only have 100 tickets available in our reserved section. If you would like to sit with another family, please place one order for the entire group. Don’t miss out on this fan-favorite fundraiser!
Go Mariners, and Go Mustangs!
Ticket link in the comments below

It’s time to take the Mercer spirit to the ballpark! We are thrilled to announce Mustang Night at the Mariners on Saturday, May 16 at 4:15 PM.
We’ll be watching the Mariners take on the San Diego Padres from the 300 level, and we want you there with us.
Why Join Us?
Affordable Fun: Tickets are only $15.
Support Mercer: A portion of each ticket sale supports the Mercer PTSA and our school programs.
Community: Sit with other Mustang families and enjoy a great Saturday at T-Mobile Park.
Important Dates:
Deadline to Buy: Get your tickets by April 27th.
Ticket Delivery: Keep an eye on your inbox! Tickets will be emailed out after May 1st.
The Catch: We only have 100 tickets available in our reserved section. If you would like to sit with another family, please place one order for the entire group. Don’t miss out on this fan-favorite fundraiser!
Go Mariners, and Go Mustangs!
Ticket link in the comments below

Spring break countdown: ✅

📅 April 13–17
🎒 School’s out
😌 Relaxation mode on

We’ll see students back at school refreshed and ready to learn on Monday, April 20! Enjoy the break, SPS!

https://www.seattleschools.org/news/school-calendar/

🏁 Final Push! Help Mercer reach our $10,000 goal for the Move-A-Thon!

We are officially in the final countdown, and we need your help right now to reach our $10,000 goal.

With the Move-A-Thon ending tomorrow, April 4th, we are making an urgent plea for donations to help Mercer cross the finish line. Before we dive into the final numbers, we want to give a huge shout-out to the incredible volunteers and helpers who planned and ran the Mercer Carnival on Thursday night! It was a fantastic event that brought our community together and gave a massive boost to our fundraising efforts. Thank you for your hard work and energy!

Now, we need to keep that momentum going. As the SE Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA) works toward a collective $600,000 goal, every dollar we raise at Mercer is critical—especially as our schools face significant looming budget cuts.

These funds ensure our students have access to after-school programs, music equipment, classroom supplies, and essential school events.

We only have a short time left. Please take a moment to support our students in these final hours:

Donate Immediately: Help us close the gap and reach $10,000. Donate [Link in the comments]

Multiply Your Impact: Share this link with your family, friends, and neighbors right now.

Your contribution has never been more vital than it is this year. Thank you for stepping up, celebrating with us at the carnival, and supporting students across Southeast Seattle.

Step up to Sponsor today!

SESSFA’s Move A Thon is just around the corner, and we’re looking for amazing partners to help make this year’s event our best yet! Perhaps your business aligns with SESSFA’s values and goals or you otherwise want to support strong community projects!

By sponsoring the Move A Thon, your business will be proudly highlighted as a true community supporter—directly impacting and uplifting students across 17 local public schools.

We reach 6700 students and their families! We’d love to talk with you about how your sponsorship could have a positive impact for your business too!

Your contribution helps fund essential programs, enrichment activities, and opportunities that empower our students every day.

📣 Join us as a sponsor and move our community forward—one step at a time!
For sponsorship details or to get involved, send us a message or contact us at [email protected]

If you are to dive in, please fill out this quick form here: https://form.jotform.com/250316926281052

Thank you for supporting strong schools and a stronger community! 🏫💫

Did you apply for the school choice lottery? Results are available now.

📬 School Choice Lottery results are now available!

Visit the SPS website to view your student’s assignment or waitlist status.

🔗 Check results: https://www.seattleschools.org/enroll/find-your-school/school-assignment/

📅 Assignment letters will be sent the week of March 2.

https://www.seattleschools.org/enroll/

Small gifts. BIG impact.
$25 supports a field trip experience
$50 helps stock our concessions stand
$100 contributes to staff appreciation
$250 funds a club grant
$500 transforms our newcomer support fund
But here's the beautiful truth: EVERY gift matters. Every dollar is an investment in our students and a vote of confidence in our community.
We're halfway through our 6-week drive. Help us reach our $20,000 goal and keep Franklin strong!
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/franklinptsa/campaigns/lovefhs

Mercer Spirit Wear Spring Sale!
New Design - Order now through March 1st - Youth & Adult sizes available
Items shipped home for a fee or delivered to school for free the week of March 9th.
https://choke-print-shop.myshopify.com/collections/mercer-middle-school