Athletics & Community
Where Strength Meets Spirit
Our Athletic Center will build champions in sports and life—a place where student-athletes develop the grit, discipline, and collaborative leadership that Mount graduates carry into every arena of life. The Athletic Center will be where Mounties learn that true strength comes from pushing beyond their limits, supporting their teammates, and embodying the resilience that makes them founders, not followers. With expanded space and natural light, the Center will welcome the entire Mount community— students, families, alumnae, and friends—as we gather to celebrate and grow together.
Fly Through Every Mountie's New Home Court
“The caliber of athletes at the Mount always impresses me. I’m excited that our facilities will fully reflect how strong our sports programs are.”
Veronica Vacca ’25, nationally-ranked pole vaulter
Learn more about how you can support the new Athletics & Community Projects by contacting Shannon Thompson Connolly ’86, Chief Advancement Officer at sconnolly@msjacad.org or (215) 233-3177 x.389 .
Highlights of the New Athletic Center
- A light filled gym that is 1.5 times the size of current facilities
- Over 600 seats - enough for the entire Mount community to come together under one roof
- A state of the art fitness center twice the size of the current weight room
- A professional-grade athletic training facility
- Hydrotherapy and Cold Tubs
- Modernized locker rooms
- Upgraded display cases for trophies and awards
- A welcoming lobby and concessions booth for fans and student-athletes alike
- A new office suite with conference rooms for collaboration
Athletic Center Renderings
May 8, 2025 marked a historic moment in the life of Mount Saint Joseph Academy as we ceremonially broke ground on a new Athletic Center—the first bold step in a long-range campus vision rooted in the Mount’s mission and momentum.
Pictures from the Day
Construction Updates
Athletic Center Construction Updates
Preliminary work is underway to prepare the building site for our new Athletic Center! After a week and a half of activity, significant progress is already visible across campus.
Current Progress:
- Site preparation continues on the former tennis court area
- Extensive topsoil movement and excavation for the sediment basin
- New driveway preparation in progress
- Corridor connection established through the auditorium's exterior wall to link the Athletic Center with the existing school building
Construction equipment is now positioned on site, and the transformation is truly beginning to take shape. There's no going back now—our vision is becoming reality!
Last Updated September 26, 2025
After completing all necessary approvals, permitting, and soil analysis, construction is now underway. Site preparation has begun with surveying and sediment controls installed. Portions of the driveway asphalt have been removed and perimeter fencing is in place.
Excavation has started, including digging for the permanent sediment basin beyond the tennis courts. Excavated material is being temporarily stored in the far field. Our construction partner, EDiS, is exploring options to accelerate the timeline and make up for earlier delays.
Interior work has also commenced where the new Athletic Center will connect to the existing building. Some demolition is occurring between the training rooms and auditorium backstage, with temporary walls installed to maintain safety. Access will be fully restored before upcoming auditorium events.
We appreciate your patience and continued support as this important project moves forward.
Previous Update August 22, 2025