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About Us
Berwick at a Glance

Community Impact

Economic Impact

The Academy as an Employer - As the largest employer in the town of South Berwick, Berwick Academy employs 218 people, 38 of whom reside in the town of South Berwick.

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  • Student Outreach

    Berwick Academy students participate in community service opportunities in the town of South Berwick in a myriad of ways each year.
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  • Alumni Outreach

    More than 150 current citizens of South Berwick are graduates of Berwick Academy.
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  • Recreational Assets and Facilities

    Community members have the opportunity to participate in recreational sports and athletic competitions through the use of campus facilities.
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  • Art Offerings

    Berwick hosts numerous artistic events each year, including gallery receptions, theater productions, and concerts. Many of these events are free and open to the public.
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Community Impact

Berwick Academy has been a member of the South Berwick community since 1791.
During this long history, the School has developed a commitment to community support and outreach. We understand the importance of collaboration and we work to ensure a positive and meaningful relationship with our community.

Supporting Local Businesses

Berwick Academy acknowledges the importance of local business and its role in bolstering economic prosperity of members of our community. The following are some of the local businesses that Berwick patronizes:

Great Works Family Practice
Bob’s Trophies and Awards Great Works Regional Land Trust
Boston Company Lassel Architects
The Catered Event Old Berwick Historical Society
Civil Consultants
Portland Street Service Center
Emporium Framing & Gallery Salmon Falls Gardens
The Farmer’s Shed Salmon Falls Woodworks
Fogarty’s
P. Gagnon & Son Inc. Thistle Pig
Great Works Environment Services Triple Sweet Cupcakes

Other Value to the Community

  • Open Mic Nights

    A Berwick faculty member coordinates open mic nights hosted at the Black Bean Café, which is open to the entire community.

  • Old Berwick Historical Society Meeting Site

    Berwick hosts the monthly meeting for the OBHS from September-November and February-April at no charge.

  • SAT, SSAT, and ACT

    Hosting the SAT, SSAT, and ACT testing each academic year for the community.

  • Traffic & Safety Officers

    A Berwick employee serves as a traffic and safety officer at the intersection of Academy and Main St. daily during the school year.

  • Finance Committee of the OBHS

    A Berwick employee sits on the Finance Committee of the Old Berwick Historical Society (OBHS)

  • Annual Donations

    Annual donation to the South Berwick Firefighter’s Association.

  • Computer Donations

    Donation of computers to local nonprofit organizations.

  • Community Chorus

    Support of the Community Chorus at South Berwick

  • Dover Ice Arena

    Over $80,000 paid annually to the town of Dover for the use of the Dover Ice Arena.

  • The 2015 Restoration of Three Historic Campus Buildings

    The Oakes House and The Jewett Barn, with the creation of The Walsh Wellness Center, and the historic Hayes House.

  • Hot Summer Nights Concert Series

    Support for the Hot Summer Nights concert series in downtown South Berwick

  • Poetry Night

    Annual poetry night at Berwick is free and open to the public and features a well-known poet each year.
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Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 600 students, Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12, from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves. Founded in 1791 and rooted in a tradition of college preparation, our culture of innovation prepares students for a complex and dynamic world.

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