Calendar
October 2024
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Navigating College Admission Tests
Student Life Center - SLCHear from the experts at Compass Education Group as they lead a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion about navigating the current testing landscape.
Presentation topics will include:
College Admissions and the Modern Testing Dilemma
Latest Developments in SAT/ACT Digital Transitions
Choosing Wisely Between Tests and Formats
Crafting A Personalized Testing and Prep Timeline
When To Submit Scores in a Test-Optional Era
Test Prep Strategies: Cost, Format, Schedule, and Realistic Goals -
Tag Day
On Friday October 4th the Tag Day will benefit the DFRC, Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens. DFRC is a well-respected Delaware foundation dedicated to raising funds and consciousness in support of programs that enrich the lives of Delawareans with intellectual disABILITIES. Established in 1956, the private, nonprofit organization is dedicated to identifying and funding programs based on community need.
Students may purchase a tag the week of the dress down for $2.00. Students must purchase a tag in advance in order to dress down on the day. On these days a certain level of decorum, neatness, and modesty is necessary. It is with these ideals in mind that students may wear attire that meets these standards. -
Saturday Campus Tours - Walk with Admissions
Can't make our Fall Open House on October 27th? Spend the morning with us on October 5th! Tour campus, meet the admissions staff and get an abbreviated glimpse of the Archmere experience. Please keep in mind that the Saturday tours are group tours; personalized tours are offered through the week.
Register here
**The link will take you to a calendar view. Scroll to October 5th to sign up!** -
"La Chanson d'Ève", lecture recital with mezzo-soprano Emily Bullock, with Chris McCloskey, piano
Patio - Courtyard - CRTEmily Bullock, mezzo soprano, with Chris McCloskey, piano: La Chanson d’Eve, late songs of Gabriel Fauré in relation to late paintings of Paul Cézanne. Ms. Bullock is Professor of Voice at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
The event is free! Kindly register at https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=1577cfed-e1f5-4662-83cf-c53ec84a94e5&envId=p-xaq4JWmFBUOQ6A2JacaHqQ&zone=usa -
Mothers' Guild Rosary & Tea
Patio - Music Room - MUSRSVP to teenymervine@verizon.net by September 29th -
All School Testing Day-Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors Required to Attend School for 1/2 Day
Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors will only need to be on campus from 8:00am - Noon
Freshman will be taking CCRA exam
Sophomores will be taking the PreACT
Juniors will be taking the PSAT
Seniors will not attend school and can schedule college visits this day. -
Tag Day
Occasionally students will have Tag Day fundraisers to benefit local charities and causes during which students can purchase a “tag” dress out of uniform for the day. Tag day passes for the year will be sold during the first weeks of school for $50.00. Students may purchase a tag the week of the dress down for $2.00. Students must purchase a tag in advance in order to dress down on the day. On these days a certain level of decorum, neatness, and modesty is necessary. It is with these ideals in mind that students may wear attire that meets these standards. -
Saturday Campus Tours - Walk with Admissions
Can't make our Fall Open House on October 27th? Spend the morning with us on October 12th! Tour campus, meet the admissions staff and get an abbreviated glimpse of the Archmere experience. Please keep in mind that the Saturday tours are group tours; personalized tours are offered through the week.
Register here
**The link will take you to a calendar view. Scroll to October 5th to sign up!** -
Archmere Talent Expo for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade musicians
Patio - The Patio - PATMusic students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades studying with a private teacher compete for a $1,000 scholarship applied with attendance to Archmere.
The event is free to attend. Please click here to register. -
Homecoming Dance
Student Life Center - SLCIf you would like to bring a guest, please print the form linked below complete, and bring it to StuCo or Mr. Nowaczyk. You will need to have your guest's administrator sign it, so send it to them ASAP!Read More
The Dance Agreement form with Guest Form -
Senior Portraits: Absentee & Retakes
St. Norbert Hall - Learning Commons - Learn CommHere is the link for SENIORS to schedule an appointment slot for 10/14/24.
https://www.appointment.com/barksdaleschoolportraits? redirect_url=/customer/ calendar.php&y=2024&m=10& schedule=Archmere%20Academy -
Anniversary of the School Dedication Liturgy (11th & 12 grades)
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37th Annual Golf Outing
Hartefeld Country ClubAll alumni, current and past parents, faculty and staff, and friends of the Archmere community are invited to attend this annual golf tournament hosted by the Alumni Association. Proceeds from this event will support the Archmere Fund as well as the Archmere Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund, which provides much-needed financial aid to sons and daughters of alums attending Archmere. -
Financial Aid Night for Senior Parents
ZoomFinancial Aid Webinar - recommended for Senior parents. Link to register will be emailed from College Counseling closer to the program date. -
Anniversary of the School Dedication Liturgy (9th & 10th)
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Mothers' Guild Coffee Chats
Patio - Music Room - MUSAll are welcome to attend this casual chat (coffee provided!) with fellow Archmere parents! -
Tag Day
Occasionally students will have Tag Day fundraisers to benefit local charities and causes during which students can purchase a “tag” dress out of uniform for the day. Tag day passes for the year will be sold during the first weeks of school for $50.00. Students may purchase a tag the week of the dress down for $2.00. Students must purchase a tag in advance in order to dress down on the day. On these days a certain level of decorum, neatness, and modesty is necessary. It is with these ideals in mind that students may wear attire that meets these standards. -
Golden Alumni Luncheon
Patio - The Patio - PATAll alumni celebrating 50 years or more since graduating from Archmere Academy are invited to join us as we welcome the Class of 1974 into the Golden Alumni Society. Complimentary tickets are provided to 1974 alumni and one guest to accompany them. Tickets are $35 per person. -
Multicultural Open House & Culture Night
Student Life Center - SLCArchmere’s Annual Multicultural Night will be on Friday, October 18, 2024. We will begin hosting family tours at 5:30 pm. Following the tour, your family is invited to attend our fourth annual Culture Night located in the Student Life Center. This event will begin at 6:30 pm. This fun-filled event is an opportunity to learn about our diverse community and share in interesting information about our community's native countries including its food, geography, people, traditions, and holidays. Cultural games will also be facilitated by student leaders. -
All-Alumni Social
Patio - Terrace - TERAll alumni and their families are invited to the Patio Terrace for sandwiches and refreshments following the Homecoming games. Admission is free. -
Homecoming Mass
St. Norbert Hall - Oratory - OratoryOur annual Homecoming Mass, presided by Father McLaughlin, is open to all alumni, current and past parents, faculty and staff, and friends of the Archmere community. -
Reunion Reception for Classes Ending in 4 & 9
Patio - The Patio - PATThis reception is for alumni of class years ending in 4 and 9. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served along with a beer and wine bar, to which you will receive three drink tickets. Tickets are $50 per person. -
Garage Sale Drop Off #2
Jordan Munson -
Fathers Club Meeting
Please come and be a part of the Father's Club at their monthly meeting on 10/22/24 in the SLC. Please RSVP to John Jordan so that he can get a head count for food and drinks. -
Mother's Guild Meet Up - Happy Hour!
Cash Bar and Live Music on the Patio
Local Author Event & Specialty Coffee Bar Upstairs in the Olympia Room
The Queen
501 North Market Street
Wilmington DE
No Cost and No Registration Needed - We will see you there! -
Alumni Soccer Reunion
Student Life Center - SLCAll soccer alumni are welcome to join us as we celebrate 50 years of soccer at Archmere Academy. Admission is free. Please click here to register. -
Fall Play
Patio - Courtyard - CRTIT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT…..The Archmere Drama Club announces its fall play production, It Happened One Night… The time period is the late 1920’s and John and Helena Raskob have invited you to dinner at their beautiful Archmere estate to celebrate their generous contribution to the building of the Empire State Building in New York City. You are invited, along with some of the most famous celebrities of the time period: novelists F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald, movie star Tallulah Bankhead, Mr. Pierre DuPont, Abbott Bernard Pennings, O. Praem, and many more. But, in the middle of the celebration, a person is found murdered! Can you help Detective Rochenbacher solve the murder?Your ticket to the evening includes a three-course meal, entertainment, “Patio Bucks” (which you can use to buy hints and clues), and a chance at winning the grand prize for successfully identifying the murderer. And, since it is a week before Halloween, dress up in the style of the 1920’s to earn even more “Patio Bucks” to help you solve the mystery.The Grand Prize will include many Archmere items and other surprises, including two free tickets to the Prom of your choice!It Happened One Night… was completely written by the cast and crew of the show! The show will be performed in the Patio on Friday October 25th and Saturday October 26th with doors opening at 6:30pm. The show portion of the evening begins at 7pm. Tickets will be $50 for general audience, and $35 for students of any school, senior citizens, and faculty and staff and their families. The three-course meal will be a Caesar salad, chicken alfredo, and a dessert. Please email Mr. Manelski directly if for dietary alternative meals (vegetarian or gluten free). Include the name of the purchaser of the ticket and what night you are attending.Tickets with table selection can be purchased at the Seatyourself website: archmereacademy.seatyourself.biz . Please purchase tickets before October 18th so we can let the catering company know how many people are attending. -
Tag Day
Occasionally students will have Tag Day fundraisers to benefit local charities and causes during which students can purchase a “tag” dress out of uniform for the day. Tag day passes for the year will be sold during the first weeks of school for $50.00. Students may purchase a tag the week of the dress down for $2.00. Students must purchase a tag in advance in order to dress down on the day. On these days a certain level of decorum, neatness, and modesty is necessary. It is with these ideals in mind that students may wear attire that meets these standards. -
Underclassman Picture Retakes
Moglia Fieldhouse - Small Gym - Small GymUnderclassman school picture retakes will be held in the gym lobby. Order forms are in the main office.
You can also go to www.barksdalephoto.com to order pictures. Use code: 01408AR -
Fall Play
Patio - Courtyard - CRTIT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT…..The Archmere Drama Club announces its fall play production, It Happened One Night… The time period is the late 1920’s and John and Helena Raskob have invited you to dinner at their beautiful Archmere estate to celebrate their generous contribution to the building of the Empire State Building in New York City. You are invited, along with some of the most famous celebrities of the time period: novelists F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald, movie star Tallulah Bankhead, Mr. Pierre DuPont, Abbott Bernard Pennings, O. Praem, and many more. But, in the middle of the celebration, a person is found murdered! Can you help Detective Rochenbacher solve the murder?Your ticket to the evening includes a three-course meal, entertainment, “Patio Bucks” (which you can use to buy hints and clues), and a chance at winning the grand prize for successfully identifying the murderer. And, since it is a week before Halloween, dress up in the style of the 1920’s to earn even more “Patio Bucks” to help you solve the mystery.The Grand Prize will include many Archmere items and other surprises, including two free tickets to the Prom of your choice!It Happened One Night… was completely written by the cast and crew of the show! The show will be performed in the Patio on Friday October 25th and Saturday October 26th with doors opening at 6:30pm. The show portion of the evening begins at 7pm. Tickets will be $50 for general audience, and $35 for students of any school, senior citizens, and faculty and staff and their families. The three-course meal will be a Caesar salad, chicken alfredo, and a dessert. Please email Mr. Manelski directly if for dietary alternative meals (vegetarian or gluten free). Include the name of the purchaser of the ticket and what night you are attending.Tickets with table selection can be purchased at the Seatyourself website: archmereacademy.seatyourself.biz . Please purchase tickets before October 18th so we can let the catering company know how many people are attending.
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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