About Archmere
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.
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 DEI
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 a diverse school community is reflected today in the school’s mission statement, core values, and everyday operations. -
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Recent Archmere News
List of 3 news stories.
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Boys Basketball Holds on to Defeat Newark Charter
After falling behind, the Archmere boys basketball team rallied for a 52-48 win over Newark Charter on December 14th in a Diamond State Athletic Conference matchup. The game, played on the road at Newark, was a back and forth match from the very beginning. In the first quarter, Charlie Malloy '25 made a technical free throw, and the Auks were able to tie the game on a layup, setting the stage for the rest of the evening.Read More -
Wrestling Team Starts Season off with Five Wrestlers in Top 8 at Milford Invitational
On December 9th, the wrestling team opened their season with a Tri-Meet at home against Saint Elizabeth's and Newark Charter. The team was victorious over both teams, with scores against St. Elizabeth 63-12, and Newark Charter 48-30.Read More -
Girls Basketball Shuts Down Tatnall's Comeback for the Win
Read MoreArchmere built a big first-quarter lead, then withstood a few comeback attempts to earn a 46-33 win over Tatnall on December 10th at home in the Moglia Fieldhouse. Bridget Malloy '26 opened up the game for the Auks, scoring on a layup following an offensive rebound, and ended the night with 18 points total. In the first quarter, Anaya Mungin '28 turned defense into offense by draining a big three-point shot after a teammate’s steal. A minute later, she was fouled while attempting a three, and made all three free throws, setting the stage for her own big night of 16 total points.
Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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