Merritt Academy

Merritt Academy

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Established in 1963, the mission of Rachel O. Merritt Academy provides care and education for children from infants through eighth grade.

Merritt Academy has been to nourish and challenge the intellectual abilities, creative talents, and spiritual growth of children. With nearly 60 years serving families in Northern Virginia, Merritt offers a balance of play-based learning in early childhood with a rigorous academic curriculum for preschool, elementary and middle school enhanced by our values-driven approach. Our award-winning progr

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08/30/2024

Happy Labor Day weekend everyone! 🇺🇸 We hope you enjoy your day off with family and friends. Let’s celebrate all the hard work and dedication of our communities. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 08/19/2024

At Merritt Academy, we love celebrating the end of preschool with portraits at our campus caboose. Wishing our students and their families joy as they mark this magical moment in each of their learning journeys. Next stop, Kindergarten!

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 08/18/2024

Preschool Graduation celebrates the end of one journey and the start of another. We see who you are today and who you will become tomorrow. Their future dream jobs include doctor, scientist, ballet teacher, astronaut, policeman, sanitation worker, construction person, firefighter, lifeguard, veterinarian and school teacher. Thank you for enjoying these treasured times with us. Best wishes in Kindergarten!

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 08/15/2024

When teachers and staff go back to school...Thank you Dancing With Markers® for capturing highlights from our staff retreat for Merritt Academy, First Steps Academy & Appletree School of Fairfax. Big thanks to our PTOs for making this experience possible for our team.

08/12/2024

Vote for Merritt Academy! We are thrilled to be nominated in the 2024 Washington Parent Picks. Polls open now through Aug 31 to show your love for Merritt Academy, our teachers and programs. You can vote once a day, every day in each category using this link: https://washingtonparent.com/washington-parent-picks/

07/25/2024

Bonne Chance and Bravo Hadley! Merritt Academy wishes you all the best in your first Olympic Games. We'll be cheering for our former student when she competes for the US in Women's Fencing in the Individual Épée event July 27th at 5:15am EDT. Hadley will fence again in Women's Team Épée July 30th. 🐅🤺

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 07/17/2024

Our K2 students rise to the challenge of staying indoors on this hot afternoon. Imagination is all around our preschool classrooms. With guidance of our caring teachers, we are keeping cool, camping, creating, collaborating, constructing and cavorting.

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 07/14/2024

Another Day of Fun for Merritt Academy's preschoolers! Drumming, dancing and singing with summer campers made a memorable on-campus field trip this week. Thank you to The Uncle Devin Show for a wonderful performance.

07/09/2024

We are pleased to announce the return of Merritt Academy's Aftercare Program for limited FCPS school campuses nearby. To learn more go to www.merrittacademy.org

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 07/08/2024

Merritt Academy emphasizes values of citizenship and loyalty in our curriculum. Starting in K3, children take turns each week during circle time holding the flag and leading their peers in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

07/08/2024

Merritt Academy emphasizes values of citizenship and loyalty in our curriculum. Starting in K3, children take turns each week during circle time holding the flag and leading their peers in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

07/03/2024

Merritt Academy will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day and will have special hours on July 5th, operating from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

06/27/2024

Congratulations to our Merritt Academy sixth grader, who has been named a Virginia state champion of the 2024 American Scholastic Achievement Challenge! 🏆 We are so proud of Reed, the 10th Merritt Academy student since 2016 to receive this prestigious award. To learn more: bit.ly/CelebratingExcellenceAtMerrittAcademy

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 06/26/2024

First week of Merritt Summer Camp was off to a winning start! Our first to Monster Mini Golf was a hole in one! ⛳️ From splashing in the pool and playing games on the playground to enjoying indoor activities such as crafts and practicing dance routines, summer fun is in full swing!

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 06/21/2024

Leaping and splashing. Enjoying popsicles with friends on Field Day. That's a wrap on our amazing school year at Merritt Academy. Happy First Day of Summer everyone! See you at

06/16/2024

Neatness counts! In June we focus our character lessons on neatness. All through the year, Merritt Academy teachers encourage our students to clean up after their playtime or lessons. Collaborating, we can keep our classroom tidy to make learning even more fun.

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 06/14/2024

Incredible, wisdom, passion, profound impact, transformed, love, gratitude, challenges, and responsibilities… Thank you to our 8th grade graduates for sharing your own words about what your Merritt Academy learning experience has meant to you. Our hearts swell with pride and joy to have witnessed your journey to this moment, your growth, exploration and achievements here along the way. We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next. Congratulations, Class of 2024!

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 06/13/2024

Join us in celebrating Dr. Edward Nassor’s retirement from Merritt Academy after 27 years of inspiring musical talent in children. His passion for music education, from theory to performance, has profoundly impacted countless students. Thank you, Dr. Nassor, for your enduring legacy and the joy you’ve brought to so many lives through music. 🎵

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 06/11/2024

Sunny days and musical melodies set the scene as the middle school performed a special pop-up concert for our preschoolers to enjoy before summer begins!

06/11/2024

How do you do? In June at Merrritt we practice politeness. Starting with a smile and a handshake, we encourage children to build the foundation of great manners.

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 06/05/2024

Exploring History Up Close: Our 5th Grade Walking Tour of DC's Monuments and Memorials! Walking in the footsteps of history, our students visited the monuments and memorials dedicated to the remarkable individuals they have been learning about in class.

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 05/30/2024

Here's to another successful Spring Fling!
From colorful face painting and whimsical balloon art, to an adorable petting zoo, there was something for everyone. A big thank you to the Merritt Academy PTO for their hard work and to all the families for making memories with us.

05/24/2024

Merritt Academy will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th, 2024.

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 05/23/2024

The butterflies have emerged! 🦋 As they cradle these delicate creatures with care, the children help release them safely into their natural habitat. Just like our preschoolers, these butterflies are ready to spread their wings and fly onto their next journey. Goodbye Butterflies!

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 05/22/2024

These preschool stars sang sweet melodies at their spring recital. Their show, “Sunrise to Lullabies” took our audience on an enchanting journey from morning to night. Thank you to our teachers, staff and families who supported our young performers.

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 05/22/2024

Watching and waiting 👀🐛 This week, Merritt preschoolers are observing caterpillars as they form their cocoons and monitoring the chrysalis stage. Observing live animals is mesmerizing for our young students!

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 05/17/2024

Butterfly season! Every year, Merritt preschoolers enjoy learning about the importance of insects in our world. The children are so excited to learn about butterflies as they anticipate watching in real time the magnificent stages of metamorphosis! Watch with us as we await the next stage...

Photos from Merritt Academy's post 05/16/2024

Kindertown Part 2: Our students eagerly engaged in career presentations and activities hosted by our fantastic parent volunteers. If you are curious as our kindergarteners, read the photo captions below!

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9211 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax, VA
22031

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6:15pm
Tuesday 7am - 6:15pm
Wednesday 7am - 6:15pm
Thursday 7am - 6:15pm
Friday 7am - 6:15pm
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