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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Cross Country Competes at New Castle Championships, Gears Up for States this Weekend
Read MoreAt the New Castle County Cross Country Championships last weekend, the varsity girls team finished 5th, while the varsity boys finished 7th. The JV teams also had a great team effort as the girls finished 4th and the boys 5th. The meet, held at Winterthur Estate, hosted 25 teams from the New Castle area. -
Football Team Defeats Odessa on the Road
After a loss to Howard last weekend, the Archmere football team claimed a resounding 35-7 win over the Odessa Ducks on the road on Friday, November 1st. The high-scoring effort was their fourth straight win on the road. This season, the team's offensive unit has averaged 28.2 points per game this season. The Auks have one more regular season game on Saturday against Wilmington Friends before entering playoffs.Read More -
Volleyball Battles Newark Charter for 5 Set Win, Moves on to Quarterfinals
On Saturday, November 2 the Archmere volleyball team traveled to take on Newark Charter in the second round of the DIAA State Tournament. Coming off of a first round win against Conrad, the Auks, seeded eleventh, "stormed back" during the exciting back and forth match, defeating the sixth seed Patriots in 5 sets. Set scores were 22-25, 25-15, 25-20, 21-25, and 15-12.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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