Welcome to Merion Elementary School!
Merion is a two-time recipient of the U.S. Department of Education's prestigious Blue Ribbon Award based on overall academic excellence affirming the hard work of students, educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content!
April is School Library Month! 📚 This month, we recognize the essential role school libraries and librarians play in empowering students, nurturing curiosity and building lifelong learners. Whether it’s sparking a love of reading, guiding research, or creating welcoming spaces for all, school libraries are where imagination and information meet!
Merion Elementary School recently hosted its much-anticipated Cultural Heritage Night, an annual celebration that highlights the remarkable tapestry of cultures and traditions that comprise the Mustangs’ community!
Merion Elementary School’s Fourth-Grade Committee hosted a delightful Ice Cream Social Fundraiser during the evening hours of the Mustangs’ recent Scholastic Book Fair!
Fourth graders from Belmont Hills, Cynwyd, Gladwyne, Merion, Penn Valley and Penn Wynne elementary schools recently participated in a fun-filled day of track & field competition!
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Featured Stories
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Hundreds of fourth- and fifth-graders from across the area recently gathered at Lower Merion High School to take part in the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit’s (MCIU) Reading Olympics!
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LMSD's new superintendent shares an introductory letter with the community
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More than 160 fourth and fifth grade students from throughout the District recently gathered at Black Rock Middle School for the annual FIRST LEGO League Tournament!
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Merion third graders learned about a variety of career options during presentations from parents and guardians.