M. M. Pierce Elementary

Common Sense School

[Dr. Major R Warner Jr @majorwarner40]

Due to the severity and timing of tomorrow's forecast, all @FCPS1News schools will dismiss early on Monday March 16th. Middle & High Schools will dismiss at 1130. Elementary & Marshall Middle will dismiss at 1230. After school activities are canceled.

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

Thank you Dr. Warner for being with us today for Wild About Reading in honor of Read Across America!! @majorwarner40

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

Thursday, February 19, 5:30 - 6:30! Come out and learn what our accreditation status is, how we got here, where do we go from here, what the focus this year has been and our plans for improvement.

We look forward to seeing everyone as we discuss being Partners in Progress!

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

It’s Spelling Bee 🐝 time!!
45 FCPS students are participating in the 101st Scripps Spelling Bee for the district championship. Pierce Elementary Participants: Presley Carder, Colton Jackson, Everleigh Snuffer* #piercepride #thisisfcps1

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

Plan to join us on January 28, 5:30-6:30 for our Partners in Progress! Join in on the conversation about learning at Pierce! #thisisfcps1

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

We extend our gratitude to Iron Mountain for their partnership. We would like to acknowledge their security team for re-striping the playground & laying new mulch, ensuring it was ready for students upon their return from winter break. #thisfcps1 #PartnersInEducation

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

Our VPI program is loving the upgrades to their recess equipment in the PreSchool playground, thanks to the partnership with Iron Mountain! #thisisfcps1

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

As we approach the end of 2025, we extend our best wishes to our school community for a safe and prosperous New Year #2026Ready

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

2025-2026 teacher of the year for Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School-FCPS1 : Miss Meg Ryan, 2nd grade teacher. She started @ MMP 2011-2012 as an instructional assistant and became a 2nd grade teacher in 2013-2014! Congratulations!

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

Nothing like a family breakfast for the holidays!

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

Chorus spent quality time with their director, Mrs. Hammer, decorating cookies today, following a commendable performance last evening. Despite the chorus festival's cancellation, Mrs. Hammer ensured the students had a memorable experience, to conclude their time together.

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

15 Days of December: Today was Whoville Day: Dress in green or in your favorite character from Whoville! Monday is Pajama Day!

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

Hidden in Plain Sight
Helping Parents Recognize the Signs of Risky Behavior in Youth! DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR?
Join us for an experience designed for parents and guardians presented by the Fauquier County Sheriff's Department.

Register Here:
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[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

PE and music students enjoyed their relay race to decorate a tree.

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

Ms. Corvin successfully hosted another successful Paint Night event, with outstanding artwork produced. Look forward to another session next quarter. We hope you’ll plan to join us!! Great job on the paintings!!

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

New Library chairs arrived today! 4th graders got the chance to try out their versatility. Thank you families for participating in the Book Fair that helped raise these funds.

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

🎶Over the river & through the woods, in camo gear we go….🎶  15 days of December: Friday is Grinch Day-Wear green or your favorite grinch or Whoville attire!

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

Craft & Crust Spirit DAY! ALL DAY! December 15! Don't forget to mention M. M. Pierce Elementary and 15% of your sales will come back to the students.

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

15 Days of December: Today was Gingerbread Day and tomorrow is Feeling Frosty: wear as much white as you can!!

[M. M. Pierce Elementary @MMPTurtles]

5:30-7:30 Tonight @ Craft & Crust! Craft & Crust welcomes M. M. Pierce Tonight for Cookies with Santa! See you there!