March 2026
Host Families Needed
The Global Studies Program has moved past the midpoint of its fourth successful year of hosting two students from Premonstratske Gymnasium, a Norbertine high school in Kosice, Slovakia. Lucky for Archmere, two more students from the school are looking to enroll next year! This means that we are seeking families to host two students for all or part of the next school year. Watch Adam’s and Zdenka’s application videos at the links here (Adam’s video & Zdenka’s video)! Our hope in sharing them with you is that you might contact Mr. Dougherty, Global Studies Coordinator, to discuss opening your home to them and continue this Norbertine partnership.
The Global Studies Program Is Taking Flight!
The Auks are flying everywhere! Fifteen students and two teachers will travel to Costa Rica six weeks from now to study and engage with our changing environment...and also find time for some white water rafting! Then as soon as school lets out in June, Spanish students will visit Spain and attend classes with the students they hosted in September while, on a separate trip, twenty-five other globe-trotting students will be touring several historic cities and towns in Italy. But there's more! Over Thanksgiving in 2026, ten students will travel to Granada, Nicaragua, to tutor the children at Centro de Oportunidad, a barrio school outside this colorful city and maybe catch a zipline on a volcano! The Global Studies Program has also organized a STEM-focused, culturally rich trip to Japan over Easter break in 2027. If your child is interested in this opportunity, please contact Mrs. Lobo (vinital@archmereacademy.com) for more details. All students who travel internationally with Archmere become eligible for the Global Studies Diploma. Contact Mr. Dougherty for details.
If there are any questions, feel free to reach out to our Driver Education Teacher Michael Walsh at mwalsh@archmereacademy.com
Upcoming Opportunities to Hear our Mastersingers in Person!
The Auks are flying everywhere! Fifteen students and two teachers will travel to Costa Rica six weeks from now to study and engage with our changing environment...and also find time for some white water rafting! Then as soon as school lets out in June, Spanish students will visit Spain and attend classes with the students they hosted in September while, on a separate trip, twenty-five other globe-trotting students will be touring several historic cities and towns in Italy. But there's more! Over Thanksgiving in 2026, ten students will travel to Granada, Nicaragua, to tutor the children at Centro de Oportunidad, a barrio school outside this colorful city and maybe catch a zipline on a volcano! The Global Studies Program has also organized a STEM-focused, culturally rich trip to Japan over Easter break in 2027. If your child is interested in this opportunity, please contact Mrs. Lobo (vinital@archmereacademy.com) for more details. All students who travel internationally with Archmere become eligible for the Global Studies Diploma. Contact Mr. Dougherty for details.
Options for students Interested in Taking Driver's Ed This Summer:
Charter School of Wilmington:
Classes run from 6/15-6/25. One is a zoom class, one is in person. The cost is $765 for more information you can email Jason Casper at jcasper@charterschool.org or Nick Palka at npalka@charterschool.org. They can be reached at 302-753-6999 (Jason) or (302)750-0295 (Nick).
Classes run from 6/15-6/25. One is a zoom class, one is in person. The cost is $765 for more information you can email Jason Casper at jcasper@charterschool.org or Nick Palka at npalka@charterschool.org. They can be reached at 302-753-6999 (Jason) or (302)750-0295 (Nick).
Charter Registration and information:
Ursuline Academy (run by Sussex Tech):
They have two sessions 6/8-6/11 from 8-2 or 7/6-7/9 from 8-2. You may contact Chanteea Harmon at chanteea.harmon@sussexvt.k12.de.us or she can be reached at 302-853-1448.
They have two sessions 6/8-6/11 from 8-2 or 7/6-7/9 from 8-2. You may contact Chanteea Harmon at chanteea.harmon@sussexvt.k12.
Ursuline/Sussex Tech Registration:
If there are any questions, feel free to reach out to our Driver Education Teacher Michael Walsh at mwalsh@archmereacademy.com
Upcoming Opportunities to Hear our Mastersingers in Person!
The Mastersingers have a busy performance schedule for the remainder of the year:
On Tuesday, March 31st they will be supplying the music for the Diocese of Wilmington's Chrism Mass held at Holy Cross Church in Dover. This is the mass where Bishop Koenig will bless the Holy Oils used in parishes for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Anointing of the Sick. It is also the mass where all priests of the Diocese are present and renew their vows to the priesthood.
On Friday, April 24th the Mastersingers will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival in the Patio. They are scheduled to perform at 7:00PM.
On Sunday, April 26th, the Mastersingers will join with the Choir of St. Mary Magdalen Church and the Wilmington String Ensemble to perform a memorial concert in memory of Fr. James Kirk, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen who passed away on Thanksgiving Day. Each choir will perform pieces separately and combined, accompanied by the Wilmington Strings. The concert begins at 3:00PM.
On Friday, May 8th, the Music department will be presenting the Choral Music Spring Concert, which will feature the Archmere Academy Concert Choir, the Mastersingers and the Capitol Brass Quintet. The concert begins at 7:00PM.
All of the events are free and open to the public.
Drama Club Participates in Bucks County High School Theatre Festival and Continue to Write Cappies Reviews
Archmere Drama Club took part in the 58th annual Bucks County High School Theatre Festival in New Hope at the Bucks County Playhouse. Per moderator Mr. Brian Manelski, "The Club had not been to this competition since 2017, so it was great to take the kids to this beautiful little town and have a day hanging with theatre kids."
Also, the Cappies season continues for our critics. Anabelle Demosthene was selected for publication for her review of Ridley High School's Noises Off, which we saw on Friday night. The link is here:
Drama Club Participates in Bucks County High School Theatre Festival and Continue to Write Cappies Reviews
Archmere Drama Club took part in the 58th annual Bucks County High School Theatre Festival in New Hope at the Bucks County Playhouse. Per moderator Mr. Brian Manelski, "The Club had not been to this competition since 2017, so it was great to take the kids to this beautiful little town and have a day hanging with theatre kids."
The students went to workshops in the morning, then presented competition plays in the afternoon. They presented a short comedy called, "The League of Semi-SuperHeroes". Katie Savitsky, Colin Mosely, Anabelle Demosthene, Anne Shaposky, Evie Lunger, and Gretchen Tonn (supported by understudies Lilyanna Kuchler and Reagan Gardiner) won "Best Comic Ensemble" at the festival. And our tech crew, Evelyn Goodrick and Angelina Garcia, won a Technical Achievement award for their efforts supporting the show behind the scenes. Congratulations to the cast and crew for representing the energy and talents of our Drama Club.
Also, the Cappies season continues for our critics. Anabelle Demosthene was selected for publication for her review of Ridley High School's Noises Off, which we saw on Friday night. The link is here:
Cappies critics have to see and write reviews for five shows in the Greater Philadelphia area. Even though our show is done, they are still seeing shows, writing reviews, and representing our school through their words. Congrats to Anabelle!
Music Teachers National Association Voice Competition
Isabelle Kim ’27 was selected as a national finalist for the Music Teachers National Association senior voice competition, held in Chicago Illinois. The Sopranos presented a program of art songs spanning four different centuries and sang in four different languages. Her piano accompanist was Christine McCloskey, piano teacher for the HRAI.
Mid Atlantic National Association of Teachers of Singing Auditions
Elizabeth Guo ‘29 competed in the Mid Atlantic National Association of Teachers of Singing student auditions, placing first overall in the Lower High School Classical category. It was truly an amazing experience for Liz, and she is grateful for the opportunity to advance to National Student Auditions to be held at the NATS national conference this summer.
Music Teachers National Association Voice Competition
Isabelle Kim ’27 was selected as a national finalist for the Music Teachers National Association senior voice competition, held in Chicago Illinois. The Sopranos presented a program of art songs spanning four different centuries and sang in four different languages. Her piano accompanist was Christine McCloskey, piano teacher for the HRAI.
Mid Atlantic National Association of Teachers of Singing Auditions
Elizabeth Guo ‘29 competed in the Mid Atlantic National Association of Teachers of Singing student auditions, placing first overall in the Lower High School Classical category. It was truly an amazing experience for Liz, and she is grateful for the opportunity to advance to National Student Auditions to be held at the NATS national conference this summer.
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grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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