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"For her value is far beyond pearls" PROVERBS 31:10

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Where Her Journey Begins

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Beyond Pearls: A Vision for Her

About Us

A transformative mission to unleash unlimited potential.

Here at Mount Saint Joseph Academy, each woman takes shape in her own precious and unique way, preparing for a brilliant future. Upon graduation, radiant in self-worth, compassion, and achievement, she joins a strand of sisters who beautify our world. Through this revolutionary campus transformation plan, we will ensure this strand – and our legacy – continues. We will invest in the worth of women, just as we have since 1858. We will meet the needs of our modern-day Mounties with an environment that cultivates their physical, emotional, spiritual, social and academic selves, preparing them for a society that needs their example and leadership more than ever.

The future starts here. The future starts now.

It's Time to Level Up - For Her.

Our Campus Transformation

She enters with potential. She leaves a pearl—radiant, rare, and ready to lead.

For 167 years, Mount Saint Joseph Academy has transformed young women into founders, not followers. Now, we're embarking on our most ambitious vision yet: a $20 million transformation that will match the brilliance of our students.

Just as no two pearls are alike, no two Mounties are the same. Each brings unique gifts, dreams, and stories. This campaign honors that truth—creating spaces where every young woman can discover her voice, develop her talents, and build her confidence to change the world.

We're not just building facilities. We're building futures.

Vision

A $20 million campaign to support a transformation that matches the brilliance of our students—creating dynamic spaces where every young woman can flourish, just as every pearl is unique, rare, and radiant in its own extraordinary way.

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Mission

For 167 years, we have transformed young women into founders, not followers—cultivating leaders who discover their unique voices, develop their God-given talents, and build the confidence to change the world through excellence, sisterhood, and belonging.

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Creativity & Performance

Our Arts and Music expansion is where creativity meets courage—inspiring students to deepen their cultural perspectives and explore personal passions while discovering their voices and developing into confident, expressive leaders through the transformative power of the arts.

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Welcome & Safety

Our new entrance and Welcome Center creates the first impression of the Mount—a safe, warm space that reflects our commitment to community while welcoming students, families, and guests with hospitality that embodies our values of excellence, sisterhood, and belonging.

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Athletics & Community

Our Athletic Center builds champions in sports and life, developing the grit, discipline, and collaborative leadership that Mount graduates carry forward. With expanded space and natural light, it serves as a vibrant home for our entire community—where student-athletes compete with resilience, robotics teams innovate with determination, and families, alumnae, and friends gather to celebrate milestones, cheer on achievements, and strengthen the bonds that make the Mount extraordinary. Here, every Mountie discovers that true strength comes from pushing limits and supporting one another.

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Collaboration & Student Life

Clement's Crossing, opened in May 2024, serves as our students' home away from home—a nurturing space where independence meets support, preparing them for college while providing the warmth of community that celebrates every achievement and encourages them to soar. As we continue to evolve, we are designing flexible, foundational spaces that will adapt to the changing needs of our students, nurturing the holistic education and well-being of every Mountie—physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally—for generations to come.

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Your Impact. Her Future.

An Ambitious Goal to Match Her Limitless Potential

 

$20 Million. One Transformational Goal. Countless futures changed. Our ambitious campaign will create the facilities, programs, and opportunities that match the extraordinary potential of every Mountie. With your partnership, we're not just building a campus—we're building confidence, courage, and the next generation of women leaders.

Pearls of Wisdom from Our Donor Community

The Mount community spans generations and creates bonds that last a lifetime.

Why do Mount families—across decades and across the country—choose to invest in this extraordinary place? Listen as our alumnae, parents, grandparents, board members, and campaign leaders share the moments that moved them, the experiences that shaped them, and the transformative power of a Mount education. Hear their personal stories of sisterhood, growth, and resilience, and discover the legacy they're creating to ensure every future Mountie has the same life-changing experience.

Their wisdom, their passion, and their generosity are building the future—one young woman at a time.

Dr. Rhea Fernandes

Parent '26

Kate Groark Shields

Alumna '93, Parent  '22, '23, '28

Pamela Hunt Gwaltney

Alumna '79

Kellyann Cilio

Parent '21

Laura Davey Bannmiller

Alumna '89, Parent '21

Maria Termini-Romano

Alumna '89, Parent '25

A Radiant Evening of Vision and Community

300 strong — united in mission, inspired by possibility. Experience highlights from The Vision Unveiled, hosted at Mount Saint Joseph Academy on October 10, 2025.

Beyond Pearls Events

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Connect, Celebrate, and Champion the Future

Connect with the Mount community while supporting our transformational campaign. Join us for annual Advancement events including golf outings, regional meet-ups with President Sister Charlene Diorka, alumnae gatherings, Golden Girl brunches, and special Beyond Pearls events throughout the year.

Beyond Pearls: Shining Moments at the Mount