Mercy Academy

The Class of 2030 brought the energy to our annual Summer Social last night! 🥳 Our incoming freshmen had a blast playing games, making memories, and getting to know one another before the school year began. Students were placed into mixed teams, giving them the opportunity to meet new classmates, step outside their comfort zones, and start building connections. We loved seeing the laughter, teamwork, and new friendships that formed throughout the evening.

We are excited to share that recent Mercy Academy graduates Mady Yaden and Gretchen Crawford, Class of 2026, have officially arrived in Argentina and are settling in with their host family!

As part of Mercy's exchange program, participants spend four weeks in Argentina, where they have the opportunity to attend classes at El Colegio Santa Ethnea, participate in service projects, and immerse themselves in the local culture while living with the student they hosted during the winter.

We are incredibly grateful to be part of this meaningful international exchange and look forward to welcoming our Argentine guests in the upcoming school year. We wish Maddie and Grethen an unforgettable experience and look forward to hearing about their adventures in Argentina!🇦🇷✈️💙💛

Don't forget if you donated $30+ during Alumnae Unite, you can pick up your Mercy tote bag + Mercy cookie this Saturday, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Mercy Academy!
If June 6 doesn't work for you, we'll host another pick-up opportunity during reunion weekend: Saturday, August 1 between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. or Sunday, August 2 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Each year, we offer students in the senior class the chance to give a commencement address. Interested seniors deliver their speeches in a competition for the honor of speaking tonight. This year’s speaker exemplifies the very best of Mercy Academy through her academic excellence, leadership, service, and character.

Ranked in the top 5 percent in a highly accomplished class, she has challenged herself through a rigorous curriculum of advanced and AP courses while excelling as both a student leader and student-athlete.

Throughout her time at Mercy, she has distinguished herself not only through her achievements, but through the way she leads others — with humility, integrity, kindness, and determination.

As Siena House Captain, a Mercy Ambassador, mentor, honor society leader, and dedicated varsity softball player, she has consistently given her time and energy in service to the Mercy community. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or supporting her peers, she leads by example and inspires those around her.

Her intelligence, maturity, and genuine care for others have made a lasting impact on Mercy Academy, and we are proud to have her represent the Class of 2026 today.

We are also extremely proud of Emerson for earning appointments to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and to the U.S. Naval Academy, where she will be Midshipman #1 from Mercy, distinguishing her as the first graduate to attend Navy from Mercy Academy.

Congratulations to Mercy Academy students Makayla Paulin, Claire Freeman, Anna Ramsley, and Karley Szabo on their involvement with Catholic Charities of Louisville’s 2026-27 Youth Board! 💙

Makayla was selected as a new member of the Youth Board, while Claire, Anna, and Karley will continue serving as returning members.

Through this leadership opportunity, these students will help share the mission of Catholic Charities of Louisville by engaging in service, leadership, community outreach, and advocacy throughout our community.

We are so proud of these young women for living out Mercy values through faith-filled leadership and service to others. Congratulations, ladies! ✨

Congratulations to our very own Kathleen Nauert, this year’s recipient of the Catherine McAuley Service to the School Award! This honor is presented to a faculty or staff member who has made a distinct and lasting impact on the Mercy community while truly embodying the spirit and mission of Mercy Academy.

Throughout her time at Mercy, Kathleen has been a guiding light to everyone she encounters, faculty, staff, students, parents, and families alike. Her kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication have touched countless lives within our community.

As Kathleen retires at the end of this school year, we want to wish her love, light, and endless joy in this exciting new chapter of life!

Whether offering support, encouragement, or simply a welcoming presence, Kathleen consistently goes above and beyond to serve others with grace and humility. Her commitment to Mercy Academy and everyone within our community reflects the true heart of this award.

We are incredibly grateful for all she has done and continues to do for our school community. Kathleen’s kindness, dedication, and unwavering support have made a lasting impact on students, families, faculty, and staff alike.

Congratulations, Kathleen, and thank you for being such an extraordinary part of Mercy Academy! We wish you all the best in your retirement and know your Mercy family will always cherish you.

Congratulations to a true Mercy Academy legend, Mr. Kevin Kramer, on his retirement from teaching!

While many in the Louisville community know him as Councilman Kevin Kramer, at Mercy he has been so much more: a teacher, mentor, leader, and role model for nearly 30 years. Throughout his time at Mercy Academy, Mr. Kramer has made a lasting impact on countless students while also serving our city on Metro Council and representing Louisville on a national level.

His career has been defined by service, leadership, and dedication to others, and we are incredibly grateful for all he has given to the Mercy community.

Congratulations on your retirement, Councilman Kramer! Your legacy at Mercy Academy will not be forgotten.

And a special thank you to Mayor Greenberg for taking the time to celebrate this special moment with our Mercy family and for helping capture a memory we will always cherish!

Today, we honor and remember. 🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

Let us carry their legacy forward with gratitude in our hearts and a commitment to living with purpose and compassion. From all of us at Mercy Academy, we honor our heroes. 💙❤️

Each year, Mercy Academy honors an exceptional educator with the Educator of the Year Award. This recognition is given to a faculty member who truly embodies the values of the Sisters of Mercy and the mission of Mercy Academy through their unwavering dedication to students and excellence in education.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Eric Wong, Mercy Academy’s 2026 Educator of the Year. Thank you, Dr. Wong, for the passion, leadership, and care you bring to our students each and every day. 🩵

Mercy Academy is hiring! We are seeking dedicated, passionate, and professional individuals to join our team for the upcoming school year.

We currently have openings for the following positions:
- Director of Operations
- Atrium Office Manager
- Creative Media Specialist

Visit our website to learn how to apply: https://www.mercyacademy.com/about-us/job-openings