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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Golf Team Places Third in State
Read MoreThe Archmere golf team traveled to Baywood Greens Golf Club in Long Neck, Delaware on May 30 and 31 to compete in the DIAA State Golf Championships. They placed third overall with a school record for lowest score at the State Tournament and just 4 shots behind the champions. During the two - day State Tournament, sophomore Danielle Higbee made headlines for scoring a hole-in-one on hole 6. Meredith Finger ’26 placed second overall, while Danielle Higbee ’25 placed third. -
Girls Track and Field Place Third at States, Highest Finish in Ten Years
On May 19 and 20, the Archmere track and field team competed at Dover High School for the DIAA State Track & Field Championships. The girls finished 3rd in Division 2, the highest team finish in more than a decade. The boys battled through some injuries and setback to finish 14th, respectively.Read More -
Baseball Closes Out Season with All-Conference Honors
Congratulations to the Archmere baseball team for a successful 11-7 season! The team qualified for the DIAA State Tournament after a resounding 14-4 win over Conrad, but fell in the first round to Appoquinimink. Notable matches this season also included wins over Concord High School, Tower Hill and the Charter School of Wilmington. Several players earned Diamond State All - Conference awards.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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