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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Miles Kempski '24 Leads Auks to Football Championship; Team Places Second in the State
The Archmere football team piled up 463 yards to rally for a 56-28 victory on its home field on Saturday, November 28th against Woodbridge in the DIAA Division II semifinals, earning them a trip to the State Championship game. Second-seeded Archmere played top seed Caravel for the Division II state title on Saturday, December 2nd at 3:00pm at the University of Delaware, taking second place to the Buccaneers in the State Championship. Throughout the season, Archmere was led by quarterback Miles Kempski '24, who did a little bit of everything.Read More -
Art & Design Department Chair Stephanie Silverman ’00 Appointed to NAEA Steering Committee, Featured National Panelist
Read MoreArchmere Art & Design Department Chair Mrs. Stephanie Silverman ’00 was recently invited by the National Art Education Association President, Mario Rossero, to serve on a Steering Committee for the organization to support the national membership and identify opportunities for organizational growth and change. Mrs. Silverman is one of four invited panelists for a special session titled, Art and Design Educators: Change Agents in Redesigning Education, at the forthcoming April 2024 NAEA Convention in Minneapolis, MN. -
Miles Kempski '24 Nominated for Athlete of the Week
Archmere senior and football standout Miles Kempski rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns and passed for 171 yards and two more touchdowns in a 56-28 Class 2A semifinal win over Woodbridge last weekend. He has been nominated by Delaware Online for Athlete of the Week. The quarterback has lead the Archmere football team to its third State Championship appearance in four years. This Saturday, Archmere will play Caravel at 3:00pm on Saturday, December 2nd for the title. Athlete of the Week winners will be announced on Friday, December 1st.
Click here to vote for Miles for Athlete of the Week.
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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