Welcome to Archmere
We are excited you are here!
Admission Status: ADMITTED!
Congratulations and welcome, new Auks! We are delighted that you have decided to join our community, and we look forward to journeying with you over the next few years and beyond. This website includes some important resources for you and your family.
Please review the contents and make note of the deadlines for those items that must be completed and sent back to Archmere. We also have many events scheduled for you and your parents as we welcome our newest Auks! We will be sure to reach out with any updates to the calendar.
Show your Auk pride! Visit our Varsity Shop to purchase shirts, hats, swag and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
List of 7 items.
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Do I need to purchase school supplies?
Generally, students need a notebook for each class, as well as pens and pencils. Teachers will provide specific lists of any additional supplies on the first day of school. Please note: All students are required to purchase a TI 84 Plus calculator (TI 84 Plus CE is preferred, but Plus Silver Edition is also acceptable). Calculators are available at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, etc. Pennsylvania students may be able to secure a calculator through the PA Book Program. -
How do I see Summer Reading lists?
The updated summer reading lists will be posted to the Parent and Student Resouces pages in MyArchmere. -
I am planning on playing a fall sport. Where do I get more information?
Students can learn more about fall sports by visiting www.aukssports.com and select your sport for more information.
All student athletes must have their Magnus Health form and concussion test confirmation for Student Eligibility completed online by August 1. -
Where do I find out about books and textbooks?
Books can be ordered online AFTER students receive their schedules. Detailed information will be included with each student’s schedule. Textbook information will also be available on the My Archmere portal. Please note: for Pennsylvania residents, Archmere offers the PA Book Program and detailed information will be emailed to all Pennsylvania students with their schedules. -
Who should I contact for specific questions?
Please view the Contact Sheet to find the appropriate department or group to direct your questions. -
How do I purchase school uniforms?
Uniforms can be purchased at Flynn & O’Hara at www.flynnohara.com. Students are required to wear uniforms for the first day of school. Flynn & O’Hara representatives will be on campus at the May 8th Spring Orientation. Click here to view the flyer.
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How do I select my world language choice and elective choice?
Your Elective and World Language Choice Form is due by May 8.
Please scan or mail the course form back to Mr. Tim Dougherty.
Course Offerings
Schedules will be emailed out to incoming and returning students alike in early August. Our Director of Academics, Mr. Tim Dougherty, does his best to meet each student’s scheduling requests.
Recent News
List of 5 news stories.
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Max Kelleher '24 and Connor Victoria '24 Win Rugby Delaware Scholarship
Max Kelleher '24 and Connor Victoria '24 were co-winners of the Rugby Delaware scholarship this year. Rugby Delaware awards annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will be joining the rugby program at their college or university of choice. Each student was awarded $3,000.Read More -
McKayla Hwang '27 Competes at American Viola Society Festival
McKayla Hwang '27 won second place at the American Viola Society Festival 2024 junior solo competition. The American Viola Society is one of the largest viola societies in the world and runs the prestigious Primrose International Viola Competition. The competition took place at the Colburn School in Los Angeles, California. -
Members of Archmere's Aevidum Mental Health Club Published in Healing Magazine
The spring, members of Archmere's Aevidum Mental Health Club had the opportunity to contribute to the Spring/Summer 2024 issue of Healing Magazine, the flagship publication of the KidsPeace organization with over 50,000 subscribers. The issue of KidsPeace’s Healing Magazine focuses on giving a platform to views on the mental health of America’s youth from a group sometimes ignored in the discussion: young people themselves. The Aevidum Club is supervised by Archmere School Counselor and Director of Wellness, Ms. Francesca Pileggi '06.Read More -
Archmere Students Recognized with National Scholastic Art and Writing Medals
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the nonprofit organization that presents the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, has recognized four Archmere Academy students with National Medals, the top honor in the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12: Sabrina Saggese '24 won a Silver Medal for Art in the Painting category for "Hot Seat", Brianna Yang ’25 won a Gold Medal for her piece "The Veteran" in the Flash Fiction category, Jace Walker ‘25 won a Silver Medal for Art for her piece "FaceTime", and Katelyn Pei ’27 won a Silver Medal for her writing piece "A Shanghai Ballad".Read More -
Baseball Players Compete in 2024 Carpenter Cup, Awarded Delaware All-State and All-Conference Accolades
Read MoreThe Carpenter Cup Classic, a baseball tournament for sixteen high school All-Star teams from Eastern Pennsylvania, South and Central Jersey and Delaware, expose the region’s high school players to college recruiters and professional scouts, with playing rules that encourage coaches to use their entire roster. Each year more than 400 high school players from the tri-state area are able to showcase their skills. The Carpenter Cup has been a catalyst for many players to receive scholarships or admission to some of the country's finest universities. This year five Auks have been named to the "Delaware North" roster: Jonathan O’Boyle, Carsten Kaiser, Aiden Pirozek, Jason Lotkowski and Hunter Skelton. The team is led by Archmere baseball coaches Nick Sanna, Calvin Scott and Billy Phillips.
Upcoming Events
May 8, 2024
6:00–8:00 p.m. | New Student Spring Orientation
Course Request Forms Due
August 12, 2024
Fall Sports Pre-Season Begins
August 20, 2024
8:00 a.m–12:00 p.m. | New Student August Orientation
August 21, 2024
8:00 a.m–12:00 p.m. | New Student August Orientation
5:30 p.m. New Student & Parent Prayer Service & BBQ
August 26, 2024
First Day of Classes
Archmere School Calendar
6:00–8:00 p.m. | New Student Spring Orientation
Course Request Forms Due
August 12, 2024
Fall Sports Pre-Season Begins
August 20, 2024
8:00 a.m–12:00 p.m. | New Student August Orientation
August 21, 2024
8:00 a.m–12:00 p.m. | New Student August Orientation
5:30 p.m. New Student & Parent Prayer Service & BBQ
August 26, 2024
First Day of Classes
Archmere School Calendar
Auk Checklist
Not sure where to start? Here's a shortlist of what needs to be completed before your student starts in August:
Parents
By May 8:
Ο Complete your Course Request Form. Please scan or mail the course form back to Mr. Tim Dougherty:
By May 15:
Ο Visit your School Admin portal and submit your Transportation Forms Parents
By May 8:
Ο Complete your Course Request Form. Please scan or mail the course form back to Mr. Tim Dougherty:
By May 15:
By August 1:
Ο Complete the Magnus Health Form and upload your student's concussion test confirmation for Sports Eligibility
By August 15:
Ο Create your MyKidsSpending account using the student ID that was provided in your Welcome Email to add funds for SAGE Dining Services
Due before school starts:
Ο View the school uniform flyer and website
Ο Set Up your MyArchmere Parent Portal Account
Students
Before May 1:
Ο Set up your MyArchmere student account and log into your Okta account, Archmere email account, and MyArchmere student account
By August 1:
Ο Complete your student concussion test
New Auk Parent Resources
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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