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?
A few things we’re known for...
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.
Enriching Global Travel
Nothing expands one’s horizons and comfort zone quite like visiting a new place, and every year, students have the opportunity to participate in a domestic or international travel program during spring or summer break.
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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f8aa7fStony Batter Players to Perform “A Chorus Line”
Mercersburg’s student theatre company presents the musical Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24 -
d3d78cRobinson, Rahauser to Speak at Commencement/Baccalaureate 2021
133 graduating students to be honored -
f69687Grace Cavalieri Gives Ammerman Family Lecture
Maryland poet laureate to work with students all week -
b0dedbCum Laude Convocation Features Dean Hosgood ’98
26 members of Class of 2021 inducted into membership in Cum Laude -
accdecRenata Williams Appointed New DEI Director
Williams to lead diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts beginning July 1 -
f2cc6dWork Continues on Chapel Organ
One of the most iconic elements of the Irvine Memorial Chapel is the six-division organ, a gift of the late George Wood of Chambersburg, PA.
