Mercy Updates

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…

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.

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…

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…

Erdkinder directress, Jocelyn Welch, was a featured writer for the Sisters of Mercy Laudato Si’ story series.  Learn more about the Erdkinder/Farmessori Program.

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.…

Mercy Montessori students shared their appreciation and encouragement for 911 telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunications week with inspirational handwritten notes and home-made gifts. Students worked with the Kyle Plush Answer the Call Foundation to create these care packages.  Kyle was a student at Mercy Montessori through sixth grade.  Care packages included encouragement jars with…