Welcome to the Spring Issue of EagleEye

A Season of Growth, Discovery, and Bold Steps Forward

Spring is a time of new possibilities, renewed energy, and exciting transitions—and across Mercer County Schools, we see those themes playing out every day. Our students are growing into their passions, pushing boundaries, and setting their sights on big dreams, proving that education is not just about what we learn—it’s about what we do with it.

This issue of EagleEye is dedicated to those journeys—those moments of courage, ambition, and self-discovery that define a student's time in our schools.

For some, those journeys are about mastering a craft and preparing for the future. Sitara Sloan, an elementary student with an artist’s soul, is already envisioning her work in galleries, finding beauty in every pencil stroke. Meanwhile, Wyatt Miller is not just restoring old cars—he’s restoring a sense of craftsmanship and history through our one-of-a-kind automotive restoration program.

For others, this season is about stepping onto new stages, new fields, and new arenas of competition. Kyra Cardine took a leap into wrestling and became the first Mercer County girls’ wrestler to qualify for state, while Patrick Brink, a third-grader with a sharp mind for sports, is already preparing for a future as a basketball referee—watching the game with a leader’s eye rather than just a player’s.

And then, there are those students who dream of soaring—literally and figuratively. Emery Hartman, a young runner with a passion for flight, is determined to become a pilot, while Hannah Sell, a talented violinist, is balancing her love for music with a calling to work in neonatal medicine.

Whether it’s through sports, academics, leadership, or creativity, our students are proving that every journey begins with the decision to take that first step.

We hope this issue of EagleEye inspires you—just as our students inspire us each day. Because when we support their ambitions, we’re not just shaping the future of our schools—we’re shaping the future itself.

Tim Farquer
Superintendent, Mercer County Schools