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News and Events
Berwick News
Berwick News
2026
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June
A Showcase of Creativity: Berwick Academy Arts Celebrates Performance, Music, and More
Read MoreVisual and performing arts took center stage at Berwick Academy this spring, highlighting the incredible depth of talent across our student body. The community was treated to three spectacular, distinct theatrical and dance performances that demonstrated our students' range, emotional depth, and technical stagecraft. -
Berwick Academy Announces New Hires for the 2026-27 School Year
Read MoreThe Hilltop is getting ready to welcome a dynamic group of educators, innovators, and mentors to our community for the 2026-27 school year. Bringing a wealth of global experience, a passion for student-centered learning, and impressive educational backgrounds, this year’s cohort of faculty and coaches will enrich our classrooms, studios, and athletic venues across all three divisions. -
Berwick Academy Athletes Deliver Record-Breaking Year
Read MoreThe Berwick Academy Athletics Department is celebrating an extraordinary year marked by individual milestones and league-wide recognition. -
Berwick Academy Celebrates Collegiate Athletic Signings
Read MoreBerwick Academy hosted a celebratory Signing Day ceremony on May 4 to honor our elite senior student-athletes who have committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Fourteen student-athletes, or 20% of the graduating class, committed to playing in college, far exceeding the national average of 7% who go on to play in college. -
Berwick Academy Launches New Bulldog Invitational Skills Academy
Read MoreBerwick Academy is proud to announce the launch of its new Bulldog Invitational Skills Academy, a specialized program to drive Berwick’s competitive edge, build team culture, and improve player skill. Recognizing the growing demand for high-level training, this summer and fall Berwick will launch a pilot of this program for hockey players in rising Grades 5-12. -
Berwick Academy Unveils Vision for Transformed Afternoon Program Starting Fall 2026
Following extensive research on education best practices, modern sports trends, and community feedback, Berwick Academy has announced a comprehensive evolution of its afternoon offerings. The newly envisioned Berwick Afternoon Programs are slated to launch in the 2026-27 academic year with a creative and nimble framework designed to greatly broaden student horizons by delivering a balanced menu of highly competitive interscholastic athletics, recreational sports, and elite non-athletic co-curricular activities.Read More -
Elevating Engagement: Middle School Curriculum Drives Academic Excellence
Read MoreBerwick Academy’s Middle School curriculum continues to garner praise for its dynamic, student-centered approach to the changing needs of early adolescents. In the 2026-27 school year, we are excited to announce a renewed focus on vertical alignment and depth particularly in the fifth and sixth grades. -
Home Away From Home: Berwick Academy’s Girls Residential Program Set to Launch in 2027
Read MoreBerwick Academy is excited to announce the launch of a Girls Residential Program beginning in the 2027-28 school year, creating new opportunities for students to thrive in a supportive, enriching, and diverse environment. -
Key Athletic Leaders Ensuring the Success of Our Student-Athletes and Coaches
Read MoreAs previously announced, Berwick is excited to welcome our new Director of Athletics, Jeremy Clements, to campus next month. Joining him to form a dynamic, centralized leadership front are two newly appointed Assistant Directors of Athletics: Jill Mountford and Melinda Neale. -
Nurturing Curiosity: A Look Inside Berwick’s Early Childhood Education Philosophy
Read MoreThe foundation of a lifelong love of learning is built in the earliest years of a child's development. At Berwick Academy, this journey is handled with intentionality, joy, and deep respect for the child's natural curiosity—beginning in our specialized Pre-K3 (Acorns) and Pre-K4 (Pinecones) classrooms."The early years of learning are filled with boundless potential. When children are given the freedom to wonder, create, explore, and belong, they discover not only the joy of learning but also the confidence to become their most authentic selves. That's the heart of our Early Childhood program."— Meg Kenter, Early Childhood Coordinator -
Taking Center Stage: Patricia Baldwin Whipple Arts Center Refresh Begins
Read MoreThis summer a multi-phase renovation of the Patricia Baldwin Whipple Arts Center is set to begin, focused heavily on modernizing the building’s core technology and central welcoming spaces. -
The Blueprint for Excellence: How Berwick’s Pre-K–Grade 12 Pipeline Outpaces Peer Schools
While independent schools across the country champion rigorous academics, Berwick Academy’s Cum Laude and National Honor Society (NHS) inductees are bringing a striking statistical advantage to light: the unmatched, long-term return on investment of a multi-division Berwick education.Read More -
May
Robotics Team “Nova X” Competes on Global Stage at VEX World Championship
Read MoreTurning months of local dedication into an international milestone, five Middle School students from Berwick Academy recently traveled to St. Louis, MO, to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championship from April 28-30. Representing both their school and the broader region, team “Nova X” joined an elite gathering of more than 830 middle school teams representing 52 countries in a massive global celebration of youth innovation, engineering, and STEM education. -
March
Jeremy Clements Named Director of Athletics
Head of School Scott Erickson has announced the appointment of Jeremy Clements as the school’s next Director of Athletics. Clements has over 15 years of experience in sports leadership and education, where he has focused on building programs, developing student-athletes, and fostering strong team collaboration.Read More -
Free Community Concert Featuring Acclaimed Duo Larry & Joe
Berwick Academy will host a free, all-ages community concert featuring the acclaimed musical duo Larry & Joe on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. in the Patricia Baldwin Whipple Arts Center Theater.Read More -
February
Ella Smith Breaks All-Time Basketball Scoring Record
In a historic moment for the Berwick Academy basketball program, senior captain Ella Smith ’26 (Rye, N.H.) became the school’s all-time leading scorer during a 65-52 victory over Lexington Christian Academy on February 18, surpassing the previous record of 1,750 career points.Read More
Recent Publications
Upcoming Events
Admission Events
List of 3 events.
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Coffee & Conversation
Join us this summer for a series of morning drop-in gatherings for prospective families, camp families, and anyone interested in exploring topics related to child and student development (most relevant for families of Lower and Middle School learners).
Enjoy coffee, lemonade, and casual conversation while connecting with members of our community and other parents, guardians, and grandparents. You’re also welcome to stay afterward for a campus tour with a member of our Admission team.
Each gathering from 9-10 a.m. will feature a guest speaker from the Berwick community. These sessions will blend Berwick-specific perspectives with broader parenting conversations, offering a window into our educational approach while fostering conversation around topics relevant to today’s families.- July 8 – Meg Kenter, Early Childhood Program Coordinator
Most relevant for families of students in Pre-K – Grade 1 - July 15 – Kim Kryder, Director of Wellness
Most relevant for families of students in Pre-K – Grade 8 - July 22 – Kim Kryder, Director of Wellness
Most relevant for families of students in Pre-K – Grade 8 - July 29 – Kerri Vivathana, Lower School Academic Support Specialist
Most relevant for families of students in Pre-K – Grade 4
Attend one session or join us for all four — we look forward to connecting with you this summer!
Register Here - July 8 – Meg Kenter, Early Childhood Program Coordinator
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Coffee & Conversation
Join us this summer for a series of morning drop-in gatherings for prospective families, camp families, and anyone interested in exploring topics related to child and student development (most relevant for families of Lower and Middle School learners).
Enjoy coffee, lemonade, and casual conversation while connecting with members of our community and other parents, guardians, and grandparents. You’re also welcome to stay afterward for a campus tour with a member of our Admission team.
Each gathering from 9-10 a.m. will feature a guest speaker from the Berwick community. These sessions will blend Berwick-specific perspectives with broader parenting conversations, offering a window into our educational approach while fostering conversation around topics relevant to today’s families.- July 8 – Meg Kenter, Early Childhood Program Coordinator
Most relevant for families of students in Pre-K – Grade 1 - July 15 – Kim Kryder, Director of Wellness
Most relevant for families of students in Pre-K – Grade 8 - July 22 – Kim Kryder, Director of Wellness
Most relevant for families of students in Pre-K – Grade 8 - July 29 – Kerri Vivathana, Lower School Academic Support Specialist
Most relevant for families of students in Pre-K – Grade 4
Attend one session or join us for all four — we look forward to connecting with you this summer!
Register Here - July 8 – Meg Kenter, Early Childhood Program Coordinator
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Coffee & Conversation
Join us this summer for a series of morning drop-in gatherings for prospective families, camp families, and anyone interested in exploring topics related to child and student development (most relevant for families of Lower and Middle School learners).
Enjoy coffee, lemonade, and casual conversation while connecting with members of our community and other parents, guardians, and grandparents. You’re also welcome to stay afterward for a campus tour with a member of our Admission team.
Each gathering from 9-10 a.m. will feature a guest speaker from the Berwick community. These sessions will blend Berwick-specific perspectives with broader parenting conversations, offering a window into our educational approach while fostering conversation around topics relevant to today’s families.- July 8 – Meg Kenter, Early Childhood Program Coordinator
Most relevant for families of students in Pre-K – Grade 1 - July 15 – Kim Kryder, Director of Wellness
Most relevant for families of students in Pre-K – Grade 8 - July 22 – Kim Kryder, Director of Wellness
Most relevant for families of students in Pre-K – Grade 8 - July 29 – Kerri Vivathana, Lower School Academic Support Specialist
Most relevant for families of students in Pre-K – Grade 4
Attend one session or join us for all four — we look forward to connecting with you this summer!
Register Here - July 8 – Meg Kenter, Early Childhood Program Coordinator
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Berwick Academy
31 Academy Street
South Berwick, Maine 03908
Contact:
Admission | 207.384.6300
Main Office | 207.384.2164
South Berwick, Maine 03908
Contact:
Admission | 207.384.6300
Main Office | 207.384.2164
Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 520 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Postgraduates. Berwick students are from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and several countries. 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.
