Only At Calvine Home / About Us / Only At Calvine Choosing Merryhill School We know that parents have a lot of choices for their child’s education. So, why do families choose Merryhill Elementary and Middle School Calvine and stay with us until their child graduates? It is because so many wonderful things happen at our private school, #OnlyAtCalvine. Let us tell you more! Better Together We start every day together because being a community is important to us. Even our kindergarten students join in! Younger students take part in Grateful Gatherings, while our older students engage in SAVERS. These routines help set our students up for success, both academically and socially, throughout their time at our private school and beyond. During these gatherings, our students write in journals, say positive affirmations, and get support from teachers and peers. At Merryhill, being kind and connected is part of who we are! Giving Back Every year, each class works on a big project about helping others. Students are always encouraged to seek out local connections and see how they can truly make a difference. For example, all of our elementary students raised $5,000 for Faces of Tomorrow. This organization helps children with similar deformities as the main character of Wonder. Our kindergarten students gave back by writing letters and making care packages for veterans. Swimming We believe that it is important for our students to exercise their bodies as much as their minds. We encourage them to stay active and have fun moving around! Exercise helps children feel less stressed from schoolwork and stay healthy. One way we do this is through swimming. We have a heated pool right here at school for swimming lessons, camps, and gym. To keep everyone safe, there are always lifeguards watching. 1st Grade Habitats Our 1st grade students turn their classroom into a habitat to learn about animals, plants, and the environment. They explore how living things work together in nature. They even visit zoo to see habitats in action. I.D.E.A. Studio At Merryhill Calvine, we have a special place called the I.D.E.A. (Inspire, Design, Engineer, Analyze) Studio. Here, children can explore, create, and learn. This space fosters imagination and is filled with state-of-the-art tools, including coding bots, a green screen, and computers. It is also part of our after-school program, where children get to solve problems and think creatively. Whether they are building something new or making art, the I.D.E.A. Studio is a place where children can thrive while learning about science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
