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. Preprimary Childcare

   We are grateful for our preschool childcare providers, Laura Hughes, Ke’Asia Hatcher, and Ellie Normile, who provide nurturing aftercare environments for our smallest students. In one preprimary childcare room, the unique and wonderful qualities of its students are celebrated and proudly displayed. In another, students are immersed in art, enjoying projects they have created as… Continue Reading »

5. 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.

6. 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 »

7. 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 »

8. 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

9. Mercy is a Top Workplace!

   We are grateful for our incredible teachers and staff and are honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace for the 5th year in a row!  

10. Farmstand Fridays 2022

    Join us in the Farmessori this summer to pick up fresh eggs, produce, honey, tea, and lip balm! 2022 Dates (9:30a-11:30a): June 17 July 15 August 19 Contact Jocelyn Welch with any questions: