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About Archmere

Our Mission

Archmere Academy is a Catholic, Norbertine college preparatory school, valuing community, respect, zeal, reverence, and wisdom. Nurturing body and soul, mind and heart, Archmere focuses on the whole person through academic excellence, faith reflection, social development, and service to others. Inspired by its heritage, Archmere cultivates empathetic leaders- young men and women prepared for every good work.

Who We Are

Since opening its doors in 1932, Archmere Academy is known for its rigorous academic program. The academic disciplines foster critical thinking skills, strengthen analytical reasoning, and foster intellectual creativity through each department. Parents and caregivers choose Archmere for their children because choosing our door opens others. Students choose Archmere because of the opportunities available to them.

We strive to inspire students to challenge themselves, think critically, and ultimately reach their greatest potential. The dedicated faculty at Archmere shows a commitment to student learning and provides personal attention for students, creating an authentic student-teacher connection that's based on trust, respect, and a shared pursuit of achievement.

Through the support and guidance at Archmere, students have every opportunity to find true personal distinction.

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NORBERTINE HISTORY
As a community of faith, Archmere celebrates its Catholic heritage and the Norbertine charism, united by the importance placed on community, respect, zeal, reverence, and wisdom, welcoming students of all faith traditions.
COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS
Saint Norbert's vision was to give people a "sense of place" and belonging, and the Archmere Academy community seeks to embody that vision. This commitment to our school community is reflected today in the school’s mission statement, core values, and everyday operations.
SUPPORT ARCHMERE ACADEMY
Every gift makes a difference in the Archmere community in a meaningful way. Donating to the Archmere Fund helps ensure that we can continue to provide scholarships and financial assistance to families.

Recent Archmere News

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Danyele Dove ’93 Awarded Dorothy Height Justice Award
10/14/2025

This month, Danyele Dove ’93, Archmere Academy Director of Counseling and DEI, was presented with the Dorothy Height Justice Award in honor of her remarkable dedication to the YWCA of Delaware. The award, named for the iconic racial justice revolutionary Dorothy Height, is specifically for an honoree who embodies the same passion and zeal as Ms. Height. Dorothy Height is openly acknowledged as the first person and woman who was a leader during the civil rights movement to recognize inequality for women and African-Americans concurrently, as the two concerns had been viewed separately prior to Height’s revitalization. The award recognizes unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and human dignity.

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Football Team Sails Past Mt. Pleasant on Homecoming
10/14/2025
The Archmere football team scored five times in the first half on the way to a 48-6 win over Mount Pleasant in Class 2A District 1 football on Saturday's Homecoming game. That 42 point margin sets a new team best for the Auks this season.
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Football Defeats Wilmington Friends On The Road
10/6/2025
On SaturdayOctober 4, the Archmere football team competed against Wilmington Friends in a battle between two of the state's top teams, defeating the Quakers 28-6 on the road. The win continues a trend for the Auks in their matchups with the Quakers: they've now won three in a row.
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