MERCER TIGERS ARE LEADING THE WAY!
We have some phenomenal news to share with our Mercer school community! Recent data from researchers at Harvard and Stanford universities shows that our students are defying national expectations and are ahead in academic growth!
Check out how much extra learning our students have achieved compared to the pre-pandemic national average:
Based on 2022-2025 State Assessment Data for 3-8 Grade:
*Mercer School District: Performing 0.27 grade levels ABOVE the 2019 national average (That’s nearly 3 MONTHS of additional learning and growth!)
*Wisconsin Schools Overall: Performing .06 grade levels below the 2019 national average.
*Similar Districts (the nearest matches within the same state based on socioeconomic status, demographics, and size): Scored an average of .37 grade levels below the 2019 national average.
What does this mean?
It means Mercer is leading similar districts by a massive 6-month learning gap! While other schools are working hard to catch up, our Tigers are practically two-thirds of a school year ahead of their peers in comparable communities.
Our success has been so noticeable that a researcher from Harvard University recently reached out to learn more about what we are doing right!
THANK YOU to our incredible teachers, staff, and parents!
This achievement is a direct result of our intentional work to create a rigorous, engaging learning environment with personalized instruction and high expectations. Outstanding teaching and a supportive community change lives.
We truly are a Small School with Big Opportunities, and we couldn't be prouder of our students and staff. Let’s keep rising to the top!
To celebrate the last day of school., the Mercer Art Club painted a mural on the side of the Crafty Cup. It turned out great!
First Graders are working on their fine motor skills by learning how to hand sew!
O-fish-ally ready for summer🎣
The 7th grade class had their Art final and painted the 4K and Kindergarten student's faces! Horse, tractor, 2 dinos, 3 unicorns, Titanic, an angel and Ms. Holly got Jack Skellington!
Great day for riding roller coasters! The art club crew is having a blast!
We walked to The Pines to get ice cream! Thank you to Marge and Erv for letting us come! Thank you to Tucker's mom, Deklyn's mom and high schooler Emma for walking with us!
Zip, Zip, HOORAY!
Outdoor Education challenged themselves both physically and mentally at Northwoods Zip Line Adventure Tours. We had incredible tour guides who encouraged the students to do their best through humor and support!
Thank you for such a great experience!
Outdoor Education challenged themselves both physically and mentally at Northwoods Zip Line Adventure Tours. We had incredible tour guides who encouraged the students to do their best through humor and support!
Thank you for such a great experience!
Our elementary field trip to the Northwoods Children's Museum and to Torpy Park was lots of fun! Thank you to our middle and high school chaperones: Bryelle, Teagan, Rhilynn, Emma and Hazel!
Congratulations Class of 2026!
During our unit on Summer, we walked to the park and had a picnic! Each student brought a food or snack to share! We played on the playground! Lylah's dad found a baby turtle and Amber stopped by with her puppy! Thank you to the parents who walked with us to the park!
We participated in Little Olympics at school! We all did great!
During our unit on Wild Animals, we attended a virtual zoo trip to Costa Rica with Toucan Rescue Ranch! They talked with us about the baby sloths that they care for because they have lost their mothers. They teach the sloths skills to survive in the wild when they are released. We got to see some of the baby sloths, some baby anteaters and some baby owls! The 4K and Kindergarten students were good listeners and asked great questions!
Students in the Outdoor Education class share their projects with students and the public. Community members are welcome today (May 12) from 9-11 am. Drop by and learn from our students. Topics are varied and include outdoor safety, archery, ATV safety, outdoor recreation, wildlife conservation , and Wildlife disease.
Small School. Big Opportunity.
Our daycare kids have been working on their fine motor skills by painting and playing in the sensory bin!
Our biology class and 4K/K went to the vernal pond today! We collected water to investigate and identify different amphibians and macroinvertebrates. Vernal ponds are important to the environment because they are temporary habitats that provide an area for these organisms to breed and grow.
Join us as the Outdoor Education students take the lead in their learning by showcasing a topic we learned about that they are passionate about. Each student created a poster presentation to share key components and design a hands-on activity, giving others a chance to experience the topic.
During our unit on Spring, we planted peas and sunflowers! We talked about how our seeds will need soil, sunshine and water to grow!
During our Unit on Mother's Day, we took a field trip to The Crafty Cup to paint the pots we are putting flowers in for the gifts we will give our moms on Mother's Day! We also got yummy drinks and split a few cookies! A big thank you to The Crafty Cup for hosting our project! We also took a picture by the train depot!
