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2025
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June
Navigating Summer Tech Use: A Healthy Balance for Families
Read MoreAs summer begins, we’re all excited for longer days, family adventures, and well-deserved relaxation. However, with more free time, it’s natural for kids to gravitate towards screens. At Berwick Academy, we believe in fostering a balanced, mindful approach to technology that helps children thrive during the summer months—and beyond.The Wellness team has compiled a helpful “Guide to Summer Screen Time” that encourages families to think of screen time as a garden: some digital activities can help kids grow and learn, while others may act more like weeds, cluttering their environment without real benefit. By setting intentional boundaries and nurturing curiosity, families can make technology work for them, not the other way around. -
Berwick Academy Announces Class of 2025 Top Scholars
Read MoreSouth Berwick, ME — Berwick Academy has announced nine cum laude inductees from the Class of 2025. A commencement ceremony was held Saturday, June 7 at 10 a.m. The graduates are listed below in alphabetical order. -
May
Three Students Receive National Recognition at Recycle Regatta
Read MoreThree students at Berwick Academy have been nationally recognized for their ingenuity, earning the “Most Creative” award in the Opti Fleet (Grades 3–5) division of the 2025 Recycle Regatta, a national competition hosted by Educational Passages.The winning team—Maverick Randall (Grade 5), Sebastian Romero (Grade 4), and Thayer McGann (Grade 5)—designed and built a model sailboat, the S.S. Trashformers, entirely from recycled and repurposed materials. Their entry stood out from submissions across the country for its imaginative design, thoughtful engineering, and environmentally conscious construction -
Middle School Students Compete at VEX Robotics World Championship
Read MoreSix Middle School students from Berwick Academy’s VEX Robotics team, “X-Factor,” traveled to Dallas, Texas to represent their school and region at the VEX Robotics World Championship from May 12–14. The event welcomed nearly 900 middle school teams from 55 countries, creating a global celebration of creativity, innovation, and collaboration in STEM education. -
March
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February
Berwick Academy Welcomes Dr. Scott Erickson as 55th Head of School
Board of Trustees president Barbara O’Connor and search committee chair Nicole Outsen are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Scott Erickson as Berwick Academy’s 55th Head of School, effective July 1, 2025. Following an extensive national search that attracted an impressive group of highly qualified candidates, Dr. Erickson was selected for his exceptional leadership, commitment to academic excellence, and dedication to student-centered education.Read More -
Getting to Know Dr. Scott Erickson: A Q&A with Berwick Academy’s Next Head of School
Read MoreAs Berwick Academy prepares to welcome Dr. Scott Erickson as its 55th Head of School this summer, we invite the community to get to know him better. In this conversation, Dr. Erickson shares insights about his journey in education, his leadership philosophy, and what excites him most about joining the Berwick community.
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South Berwick, Maine 03908
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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.
