Mount Saint Mary Academy | Mission & Philosophy myMSMA myMSMA About arrow School History Meet the Directress Administration Board of Trustees Faculty & Staff Mercy Identity Mission & Philosophy School Profile FAQ Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion arrow Multicultural Day Hispanic Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month Black History Month Mount Publications Campus Employment Contact & Directions Admissions arrow Admissions Admissions Process Meet the Office of Enrollment Management Inquiry Form Open House Virtual Tour Class of 2030 Information Transportation Testimonials Tuition, Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid Summer Academy 2026 arrow Enrichment Courses Sports Sessions Summer Academy Schedule Enrichment Test Prep Academics arrow Academics at the Mount Academic Departments One Schoolhouse Visual and Performing Arts arrow Mercy Hall & The S. Lisa D. Gambacorto Theater School & College Counseling Graduation Requirements Financial Math & Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab Writing Lab 2025 Offers of Admission Class of 2025 Matriculation Student Life arrow Student Life Student Assistance Program Clubs and Activities Library Media Center Technology arrow One-to-One Computing Initiative Traditions Wellness Center School Store Athletics arrow Athletics Athletics FAQ History & Championships Teams & Schedules Mount Coaching Staff Faith & Service arrow Faith & Service Places of Worship on Campus Peer Ministry & Music Ministry Retreats Service Days Mercy International House of Prayer Giving arrow Donate Now Believing in the Mount arrow Ways to Give Scholarships The Next Century Endowment Campaign Legacy of Excellence Gala arrow Legacy of Excellence Gala Honorees Brick Campaign 2026 Fundraising Events arrow 2026 Fashion Show, Luncheon & Basket Raffle Cornhole Tournament Parent Groups & Volunteering arrow The Mercy Guild The Fathers Club Advancement Cabinet Matching Gifts Alumnae arrow Alumnae Alumnae Events 2025-2026 2026 Bubbly Brunch Alumnae Business Directory Alumnae Transcript Request Form Weddings at the Mount Keep Us Posted/Update Your Info Inquire News Calendar About Mission & Philosophy The mission of Mount Saint Mary Academy is to challenge each student to develop her fullest potential in a Christian atmosphere of love and caring.  As a Catholic, independent, secondary school founded by the Sisters of Mercy and rooted in the tradition of their foundress, Venerable Catherine McAuley, Mount Saint Mary Academy is committed to academic excellence with special concern for women. Mount Saint Mary Academy is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education. The Mount endeavors to offer a varied curriculum that will produce students well-versed in the arts and sciences, capable of facing the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. provide for a healthy, joy-filled atmosphere which will stimulate critical thinking, foster a spirit of inquiry, and promote a creative attitude. create a supportive environment characterized by attention to the growth of each individual spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, physically, aesthetically and culturally. foster leadership, responsibility, and a concern for Christian service as the students become more conscious of putting social justice into action. strengthen the faith of students so it will become living, conscious, and active. Mount Saint Mary Academy 1645 US Highway 22 W Watchung, NJ 07069 908.757.0108 © Mount Saint Mary Academy