School History
Built in 1966, Merizo Martyrs' Memorial School is located in the southern most village of the island of Guam. The school was originally named Merizo Elementary. However, it was changed to its current name to honor the men and women of Merizo who were executed during the Japanese Occupation of Guam in World War II. Merizo Martyrs' Memorial School is one of twenty-six elementary schools within the Guam Department of Education. It is part of the Haya District, which is comprised of eleven public schools located in the southern area of the island.
Merizo Martyrs' Memorial School offers special programs to meet the unique needs of its students. Such programs include Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), Special Education Services, English as Second Language (ESL) Program, Head Start Program and After School Program for Instructional Remediation and Enrichment (ASPIRE).
School Mission Statement
“The school community of Merizo Martyrs' Memorial School will develop outstanding citizens and leaders of tomorrow, promote high standards, inspire and nurture all students to succeed in life”
Expected School-wide Learning Results
Master Reading skills at grade level
Master Mathematical skills at grade level
Master Language Art skills at grade level
Skilled decision makers
School Bell Schedule
SY 2016-2017
7:15am Office Opens
7:15 Gate Opens for Student Drop-off
7:30 - 8:15 Breakfast
8:15 - 8:30 Flag Ceremony
8:30 - 10:00 1st Instructional Block
10:00 - 10:15 Recess
10:15 - 12:00 2nd Instructional Block (K-2nd Grade)
10:15 - 12:15 2nd Instructional Block (3rd-5th Grade)
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch (K-2nd Grade)
12:15 - 1:00 Lunch (3rd-5th Grade)
12:45 - 2:43 3rd Instructional Block (K-2nd Grade)
1:00 - 2:43 3rd Instructional Block (3rd-5th Grade)
3:00pm Office Closes
7:15 Gate Opens for Student Drop-off
7:30 - 8:15 Breakfast
8:15 - 8:30 Flag Ceremony
8:30 - 10:00 1st Instructional Block
10:00 - 10:15 Recess
10:15 - 12:00 2nd Instructional Block (K-2nd Grade)
10:15 - 12:15 2nd Instructional Block (3rd-5th Grade)
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch (K-2nd Grade)
12:15 - 1:00 Lunch (3rd-5th Grade)
12:45 - 2:43 3rd Instructional Block (K-2nd Grade)
1:00 - 2:43 3rd Instructional Block (3rd-5th Grade)
3:00pm Office Closes