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 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. -
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Recent Archmere News
List of 3 news stories.
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Raphael Lombardi '29 Wins First Place in Chess Tournament
On January 3, 2026, Raphael Lombardi '29 competed in a major chess tournament held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square, New York City. The event attracted more than 1,400 registrants from across the tri-state area. Raphael earned first place overall in the Under 1200 High School Section, finishing with a perfect 5–0 score.Read More -
Boys Basketball Wins Cecil Green and Gold Holiday Tournament
Read MoreCecil College's Green and Gold High School Holiday Basketball Tournament brought together local basketball programs for two days of high school basketball over Christmas. Beginning with bracket play on December 29th, followed by consolation and championship match ups, the tournament was broken down between "gold" and "green" brackets across both boys’ and girls’ tournaments. The Archmere boys’ basketball team competed in the green bracket. -
Winter Track Team Records Nine All Time Performances and Another School Record
Last weekend at the 32nd Annual Hispanic Games, the Archmere winter track and field team recorded nine new Archmere All-Time Top 10 Performances and one new school record! Congratulations to Kindred Ballard, who set a NEW SCHOOL RECORD and took 1st overall in the Shot Put (37-03.5).Read More
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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