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Our school first opened its doors in 1955. The Sisters of St. Joseph were an integral part of the original teaching staff.  Presently our faculty numbers 24 classroom teachers, specialists in art, music, band, physical education, Spanish and computer education, a librarian, health aide, psychologist, reading and math specialists, enrichment specialist, speech and language pathologist and a learning disability teacher.

Immaculate Heart of Mary School was named a U.S. Department of Education No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School of 2004. Our school was one of only 250 schools nationwide to receive the designation. In order to apply for this award, private schools must have standardized test scores in the top 10% in the nation. In addition to demographic and testing statistics, our application included a narrative that promoted and detailed faculty commitment, indicators of academic success, use of assessment data for improvement, curriculum, and the use of instructional methods to improve learning. The Blue Ribbon School honor is based upon school leadership, faculty credentials and practices, curriculum, school culture, and parent involvement.

In May 2005 the Commission of the Ohio Catholic School Accreditation Association (OCSAA) granted Immaculate Heart of Mary School Full Accreditation in the Ohio Catholic School Accreditation Association. Of 112 Catholic Elementary Schools within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati only 23 currently hold full accreditation. Our accreditation assures parents that we have the total capability to offer your child a well-rounded education at the elementary school level. Grades 1-3 are self-contained.

Departmentalization begins gradually at grade 4 and increases by grades 6-8.

Our school's religious program is a part of Immaculate Heart of Mary's Parish Religion Program. As such, it is directed by the parish Director of Catholic Formation in cooperation with the principal and adheres to the mission, mandates and policies of the Church.

The curriculum follows the archdiocesan graded course of study. Our program focuses upon providing opportunities for the student to grow in personal awareness of God, self and others. In addition to regular classes taught by certified religion teachers, there are opportunities for prayer, para-liturgical services, and regular participation in weekday liturgies.