Category: Mercy Updates

1. Mercy Welcomes Dee Watson, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

   Deaunna “Dee” Watson is excited to join Mercy Montessori as the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).   Dee is the first elementary school DEI director within the Mercy Education system of 55 schools around the globe.  This Director position is new to Mercy, created in 2022 by the DEIB committee as part… Continue Reading »

2. Farmessori Teacher Receives Earth Day Educator Award

   Our compost queen, chicken caregiver, bee-dazzler and lover of all things sustainable, Jocelyn Welch, received the Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition Educator Award at their Earth Day Festival. There is no one more deserving of this accolade. Jocelyn strives to make our world a better place through education and action. We are so grateful for her… Continue Reading »

3. Celebrating Black History Month

   The month of February marks the celebration of Black History Month in the United States. The Center for Racial Justice in Education reminds us, “the histories, stories, and voices of Black people should be centered, honored, and uplifted in school curricula every day.” At Mercy, we are grateful for our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging… Continue Reading »

4. El Día de los Muertos at Mercy

   Celebrating El Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, and remembering our loved ones by sharing memories and prayers. Students built an altar (la ofrenda) and decorated it with their loved ones’ favorite items, pictures, candles, flowers and more.

5. Reflections from the Junior High Odyssey Trip

   Each fall, our Junior High students start their year with an Odyssey Trip.  This year, they journeyed to Camp Campbell Gard and experienced a ropes course, team building activities, interactions with nature and animals, archery, and evening campfires.  The Odyssey Trip is an important part of the Montessori adolescent experience.  The adventure-based setting provides an… Continue Reading »

6. Mercy’s Wildflower Hill

   Wildflower Hill on Mercy’s campus started with Doug Lambert’s vision to turn an “ugly” hillside, un-mowable because of its steep grade, into something beautiful for all to enjoy. This hill is front and center, down from the Farmessori and across from Mercy’s front entrance. If you know Doug, he is an avid seed saver who… Continue Reading »

7. Students Grow Skills and Love of Earth on School Farm

   Erdkinder directress, Jocelyn Welch, was a featured writer for the Sisters of Mercy Laudato Si’ story series.   Click on the article below to learn more about the Erdkinder/Farmessori Program: Students Grow Skills and Love of Earth on School Farm

8. Mercy Gives Back

   This holiday season, Mercy has been fortunate to support area organizations thanks the the generosity of their students and school families. Upper Elementary students organized the 23rd Annual Christmas Drive in support of Found Village, whose mission is to empower teens from hard places to reach their full potential.   Gifts cards, toys, clothes, and games… Continue Reading »

9. Open House: Sunday, February 6th (1-3pm)

   Learn all about Mercy Montessori! We invite you to join us for an open house event on Sunday, February 6th from 1-3pm.  At the event, you can tour the school, meet Mercy teachers, and learn more about our Montessori curriculum.  Please register here so that we can ensure social distancing at the event. If you… Continue Reading »

10. Mercy Memorial Garden

    We are creating a special memorial space with forget-me-not flowers on Mercy’s campus, to remember loved ones lost during the pandemic. The location will be part of our wildflower hill along the east side of our lower drive, across from the front office. Below are some photos of Farmessori camp students planting the forget-me-not seeds this summer…. Continue Reading »