Why Mercy?
At Mercy, we empower our students to pursue their dreams and change the world. We are committed to a unique, hands-on curriculum focused on critical thinking and real-life problem solving.
Our Mission
The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, founded on the vision of Catherine McAuley and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy exists to serve young women by providing a quality Catholic education within a caring faith community...
Academics
At Mercy, we develop each student to her greatest potential by providing her with an environment for maximum growth, at a level commensurate with her individual abilities. We offer five academic course levels to benefit students from all levels of learning.
STEM
As the nation’s first all-girls accredited STEM school, Mercy prepares students for an in-demand, male-dominated STEM job market by exposing them to fields that most do not experience until college.
Fine Arts
Mercy's Fine Arts Department fosters the growth of creative minds with all levels of experience. Our exceptional teachers work one-on-one with each student to improve her skills in 2-D and 3-D art, graphic design, theatre arts, choral music and creative writing.
Student Success
Each student has a large network of support in order to help her to perform at her highest potential. Our students have access to two counselors, two student success coaches and a school psychologist to help navigate their feelings and wellness.
Clubs & Committees
Involvement is an integral part of the Mercy experience. Participating in clubs and committees is a great way for students to connect with their classmates outside the classroom.
Athletics
Involvement is an integral part of the Mercy experience. Participating in athletics is just one of the many opportunities students have to connect with their classmates outside the classroom.
Bus Service
Mercy provides a bus service through Miller Transportation with options for round-trip or one-way services. We have 24 stops throughout the greater-Louisville area, making transportation to school one less thing you have to worry about!
All-Girls Catholic School
Mercy Academy is a Catholic school that welcomes young ladies of all faith backgrounds.
Upcoming Events
News
![Opening Doors: Creating Places of Welcome]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633462062/mercyacademy/ew4dwf7mh8cztuf2zypc/Donations1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633462062/mercyacademy/ew4dwf7mh8cztuf2zypc/Donations1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1633462062/mercyacademy/ew4dwf7mh8cztuf2zypc/Donations1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1633462062/mercyacademy/ew4dwf7mh8cztuf2zypc/Donations1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1633462062/mercyacademy/ew4dwf7mh8cztuf2zypc/Donations1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1633462062/mercyacademy/ew4dwf7mh8cztuf2zypc/Donations1.jpg","width":2200}])
Mercy students, faculty and community members collected household items over the course of two weeks to donate to Kentucky Refugee Ministries.
By the end of two weeks, Mercy Academy filled an entire minivan and a large SUV with household items like toiletries, cleaning supplies and dishes, and transported two dressers, two nightstands, multiple end tables and a six-seat dining table and chairs to help furnish the evacuees’ homes. Jamilee Vail, Donations Coordinator, and her team at Kentucky Refugee Ministries, picked up the items from Mercy on Monday, October 4.
Becky Montague, president of Mercy Academy, expressed her immense pride when she saw the items being loaded into the vehicles. “Our Mercy community embraces every need with the spirit of helping others. We strive to live the mission of Mercy every day."
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28
5:30-6:30 P.M. OR 7:00-8:00 P.M.
7th & 8th grade girls are invited to experience real-life education during H.O.M.E. (Hands-On Mercy Experience)! During the H.O.M.E. event, your student will actively participate in two of the following hands-on classes.
- Eerie Art (Visual Arts)
- Cryptic Criminology (Forensic Science)
- Halloween Heritage (World Geography)
- Haunted Harmonies (Choral Music)
- History's Mysteries (US History)
- Mystic Minds (Psychology)
- Phantom Physics (Physics)
- Spine-Chilling Science (Biology)
- Spooky Stories (Creative Writing)
- Thrilling Theatre (Theatre)
![National Merit Commended Student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1632941450/mercyacademy/jfnvvfbw7vv9z6teseut/NationalMeritCommendedStudent.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1632941450/mercyacademy/jfnvvfbw7vv9z6teseut/NationalMeritCommendedStudent.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1632941450/mercyacademy/jfnvvfbw7vv9z6teseut/NationalMeritCommendedStudent.png","width":794}])
Congratulations, Kathryn Squyres '22, for being named a Commended Student with the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Corporation! Commended Students have placed among the top 50,000 students who entered into the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 PSAT/NMSQT. These students also have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success.
Mercy Academy admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.