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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Who should I contact for specific questions?
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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. -
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 select my world language and elective choice and find information on courses?
Your Elective and World Language Choice Form is due by May 7. Please contact Mr. Dougherty, Director of Academics, to answer questions regarding registration and scheduling policies and practices.
Resources:
Course Offerings
Class of 2029 Elective and World Language Choice Form
For transfer students:
Class of 2027 Course Form
Class of 2028 Course Form
Schedules will be emailed out to incoming and returning students alike in early August. Mr. Tim Dougherty does his best to meet each student’s scheduling requests. -
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 7th Spring Orientation. Save the Date - Orientation Measuring Event May 7
Ways to Order Flyer
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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.
For transfer students:
DIAA Athletic Transfer Form
Please contact Mr. Dave Oswinkle, Athletic Director, with any questions.
Recent News
List of 5 news stories.
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Girls Track Team Wins DSAC Championship, Boys Place Second
On Wednesday, April 30th, the Track and Field Diamond State Athletic Conference Championships were held at the Robert Gore Stadium at Newark Charter High School. The Archmere girls team won their fourth consecutive conference title while the boys came in second! In addition, Caden-Cole McKinney tied the high jump record at Archmere with a jump of 6-2, and several Auks recorded Archmere All-Time performances.Read More -
Ten Archmere Seniors Named St. Francis de Sales Award Winners
The Diocese of Wilmington St. Francis de Sales Awards Convocation for Catholic High School Seniors recognizes students for "excellence in faith development, scholarship, service, leadership and citizenship". The Convocation was held on Wednesday evening, April 30, at Holy Angels Church in Newark, Delaware, and was presided by Bishop Koenig. Ten Archmere seniors have been recognized as award winners: Logan Bustard, Jack Chesman, Charlie Malloy, Emily Mayo, Bridget McNamara, Cullen Peterson, David Pinto, Kathryn Pyne, Helen Socorso and Meredith Victoria.Read More -
"Alice By Heart" Nominated for Seven Cappies
The Cappies, "Critics and Awards Program," is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews. The Cappies is an international program for recognizing, celebrating, and providing learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students and teenage playwrights. Getting published earns a critic point towards that critic award. Archmere's winter/spring musical, Alice by Heart, was a Cappies show this year, and hosted critics from all over the Philly area.Read More -
Archmere Students and Faculty Participate in Global Studies Trip to Iceland
Read MoreThe Global Studies Program traveled to Iceland with thirty students and three chaperones for eight days over Easter break. It would be hard to determine what any one person liked the most: the majestic waterfalls and their occasionally frigid sprays? The endless miles of lava fields? Dressing up like Vikings at the Saga Museum? Or maybe seeing the brilliant Northern Lights three nights in a row. Perhaps it was hearing from their entertaining tour director the stories of Iceland’s legendary trolls and their connection to the beautiful landscape. -
Daniel Qi ‘26 Receives the Michael Curcio '06 Emerging Artist Scholarship Award
Archmere art student Daniel Qi ‘26 has been named the recipient of the annual Michael Curcio '06 Emerging Artist Scholarship Award for his commitment to the study of art, outstanding portfolio, and originally conceived sketchbook. Daniel was selected for the award by several art alumni who helped jury the entries: Monique Rollins '98, Vincent LaCava '87, Mark Smith '86, and Amanda Phelan '06. Daniel's work was recently highlighted at the Archmere Fine Arts Festival on April 25th.Read More
Upcoming Events
May 7, 2025
6:00–8:00 p.m. | New Student Spring Orientation
Course Request Forms Due
August 11, 2025
Fall Sports Pre-Season Begins
August 18, 2025
6:30 p.m. | Grades & Grub
An event for freshman and transfer parents to learn the ins and outs of Archmere. This event will be located in the Student Life Center (SLC). Parents will receive more information via email in August.
August 19, 2025
8:00 a.m–2:00 p.m. | New Student August Orientation
August 20, 2025
5:30 p.m. | New Student & Parent Prayer Service & BBQ
August 25, 2025
First Day of Classes
Archmere School Calendar
6:00–8:00 p.m. | New Student Spring Orientation
Course Request Forms Due
August 11, 2025
Fall Sports Pre-Season Begins
August 18, 2025
6:30 p.m. | Grades & Grub
An event for freshman and transfer parents to learn the ins and outs of Archmere. This event will be located in the Student Life Center (SLC). Parents will receive more information via email in August.
August 19, 2025
8:00 a.m–2:00 p.m. | New Student August Orientation
August 20, 2025
5:30 p.m. | New Student & Parent Prayer Service & BBQ
August 25, 2025
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 7:
Ο Complete your Course Request Form. Please scan or mail the course form back to Mr. Tim Dougherty:
View Course Offerings
By May 15:
Ο Visit your School Admin portal and submit your Transportation Forms Parents
By May 7:
Ο Complete your Course Request Form. Please scan or mail the course form back to Mr. Tim Dougherty:
View Course Offerings
Class of 2028 Course Request Form
Please contact Mr. Dougherty, Director of Academics, to answer questions regarding registration and scheduling policies and practices.
Please contact Mr. Dougherty, Director of Academics, to answer questions regarding registration and scheduling policies and practices.
By August 1:
Ο Complete the Magnus Health Form (The Magnus Form must be filled out, even if your student is not playing a sport) 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 website.
Ways to Order Flyer
Ο Set Up your MyArchmere Parent Portal Account
Ο Please complete the Office of School Counseling Parent Needs Survey
Students
By July 15:
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
Due before school starts:
Ο Please complete the Office of School Counseling Student Needs Survey
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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