Mercersburg Academy is a place to imagine your future. The first step on campus begins a journey to define yourself and to change the world. Our faculty and staff believe there’s something truly extraordinary about every student, and we’ll be right alongside you as that path of discovery takes shape. Are you ready?
Why Mercersburg?
Dialed-In College Counseling
Students are paired with a college counselor the very first year they’re enrolled, creating a personalized, holistic, grade-appropriate college counseling experience from day one.
Immersive Residential Experience
When you have faculty and staff who are dedicated to working with adolescents, an environment of 24/7 learning and growth takes shape.
Robust Senior Capstone Experience
Every student who graduates from Mercersburg enrolls in a rigorous and meaningful capstone course, delving into a topic of their choice.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mercersburg’s ethos is egalitarian. We cultivate a community of authentic relationships distinguished by acceptance, accountability, empathy, and engagement.
Energizing Outdoor Education Program
Mercersburg Outdoor Education—or “MOE,” as it’s known—takes advantage of our Cumberland Valley setting to provide group activities such as kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, and ski mountaineering.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Mercersburg’s campus buildings and spaces aren’t just for curb appeal—they’re carefully designed with the student experience and our curricular and cocurricular programming in mind.
#Possibilities
“Coming from an educational system rendered rigid by its exam orientation, I was looking for a community that would encourage more freedom in exploring and expressing possibilities—Mercersburg glittered as one. It’s a place where my friends are my teachers and my teachers could be my friends, where walking out of classrooms I’m still learning. I feel very blessed to be accepted as who I am and to be continually challenged and refreshed.”
—Jasmine Zhu ’22, Chengdu, China
Recent News
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accdecDean Patterson ’71 to Receive Class of ’32 Distinguished Alumnus Award
Class of ’32 Award is the school’s highest honor for an alum -
f2cc6d95 Mercersburg Students Named 2020 AP Scholars
Awards recognize strong performances on Advanced Placement (AP) Exams in spring 2020 -
f8aa7fMercersburg Intensive: “Serious Play” Meets “Deep Learning”
Between the fall and winter terms, Mercersburg launches a deep dive into timely topics -
f69687Kiersten Donnelly ’21 Signs with University of New Hampshire
Donnelly, a swimmer, is the first Blue Storm athlete to sign an NLI this fall -
b0dedbFirst Group of Cum Laude Seniors Announced
12 members of the Class of 2021 chosen for membership in Cum Laude Society -
d3d78cFall Arts Performances Bring Thrills and Fright
Three Stony Batter performances and the Fall Dance Concert are available via YouTube premiere on the Mercersburg Academy YouTube channel this fall.
