News & Events
Our New Playground Makes the News!
The unveiling, ribbon-cutting and blessing of our brand-new playground took place on Monday, August 28 at 4 pm to celebrate the combined efforts of the school's community, staff, Advisory Council members, and donors. The playground will not only be a fun addition for...
August 28th: New Playground Reveal – Join Us!
We are excited to reveal our new playground on August 28th at 4pm. Everyone is welcome to stop by to enjoy our beautiful new playground, which was made possible by the generosity of our Advisory Council and our leadership donors. Light refreshments will be provided!...
Class of ’19 Graduate Receives “Heart of Mercy” Award
Autumn Drake, a 2019 graduate of Our Mother of Sorrows/St. Ignatius of Loyola (OMSSI) Catholic School has distinguished herself in a number of significant ways during her four years at Merion Mercy. For this, Autumn was awarded the Heart of Mercy Award at...
St. Jude Hope Scholarship to Aid OMSSI Families
A one year St. Jude Hope Scholarship will be given to all new and returning families at Our Mother of Sorrows/St. Ignatius of Loyola (OMSSI). The scholarship funds are designated for the 2023-24 school year. The amount of the scholarship award is up to $1,000 for students in grades K-1 and up to $600 for students in grades 2-8.
Preparing Our Students for High School
IMS hired our first Director of High School Readiness this spring. Jose “Gonzo” Gonzalez, who joined IMS after 5 years as director of graduate support for Gesu School, is excited to share his experience and resources to help families of 7th and 8th graders navigate...
Enrollment and Tuition Credits
Enrollment Open for Fall 2023 Open enrollment is underway and we are working to fill open seats fast! If you are looking to enroll your child in one of our 14 schools, act quickly! Visit www.imsphila.org/schools to find the IMS school in your neighborhood. Tuition...
This Is Where We Will Post Event Information
If we have an upcoming event, we will tell you about it here. We will provide an event description, as well as the date, time and place. If registration is required, we will provide a link for you to register. If the event is a fundraiser, we will provide a link to...
What Our New Strategic Plan Means for IMS Families, Staff, and Donors
If you have a child enrolled at one of our 14 schools, you probably want to know if instruction will be changing in the years ahead. If you are employed in a school or the network office, you probably want to know whether changes will make IMS a better place to work....
Philly (OMSSI) Dad Sews Custom Dresses for Daughter
WEST PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WPVI) -- The holiday search for the hottest fashion is on, but 9-year-old Ava Gardner (a 3rd grader at OMSSI Catholic School, IMS) doesn't have any top brands on her wishlist. Instead, she's shopping at her father's sewing table. "Anything...