Merritt About Us – St. Agnes

About Us

Our Mission

Saint Agnes School challenges students to become spiritually sound, academically excellent, and socially responsible students through an extensive and evolving curriculum based on Catholic values following the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy.

Who We Are

At St. Agnes School, we believe that a Catholic education is about more than academics—it’s about helping each child grow into the person God created them to be. Rooted in the Gospel values of Faith, Hope, and Love, our mission is to support the development of the whole child—mind, heart, and spirit.

We strive to create a joyful and nurturing environment where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. Our dedicated teachers partner with families to guide children as they discover their unique gifts, set personal goals, and grow in character and confidence. At St. Agnes, children learn the importance of kindness, responsibility, and service to others, preparing them to become compassionate and engaged members of their communities.

Through a rich academic curriculum infused with Catholic values, we aim to spark a lifelong love of learning. Whether in the classroom, on the playground, or through acts of faith and service, every experience at St. Agnes is designed to help students build strong foundations—both academically and spiritually—for a bright and meaningful future.

Testimonials

I can say with certainty that I would not be where I am today academically if my journey had not started at St. Agnes. The sheer amount of love, generosity, and joy which surround me on a daily basis there created an environment which made me genuinely excited to go to school; since graduating in 2011, I have yet to find another academic setting in which I feel as comfortable and integrated as I did throughout my six years there.

Maggie Poost

Graduate

St. Agnes has always felt like family to our family. The staff created a nurturing learning environment which helped our child develop good work habits and guided her in becoming a respectful and responsible kid.

Abby Stroud

Parent

Our family was 'sold' on a Catholic education from the moment our daughter set foot into the St. Agnes family. It was comforting to know that the level of caring necessary to reach the intellect of a child, and have an impact on the rest of their life, was alive and well at St. Agnes.

Laura Morelli

Parent

I am privileged to say I was given the opportunity to serve as principal at St. Agnes School. I had the good fortune to graduate from St. Agnes School, as did my sister, brother, and two daughters. Not only were we all well-prepared academically, but we learned to appreciate our Catholic faith, and strive each day to put it into practice.

Kathleen DeWan

Retired Principal

So our family has had 5 consecutive generations attend St. Agnes at some time over the past 125 years or so. From the original school (Grades 1-12, donkey basketball games in the 3rd floor gym, the Sisters of Mercy, cafeteria in the basement, high school basketball games, Latin classes, trips to Chubbacks store during recess, etc) to the new school ( JFK Hall, current grades PreK 3- 6th grade, lay teachers, May Crownings, elementary school basketball games - who remembers Brian Krill’s last minute shot to be Towanda Middle school in 1993) While generationally there are many differences in St Agnes, the constant values instilled in the student body are Faith, Hope, and Charity. We are all better people from our experiences.

Bill Farley