Northfield Mount Hermon | Private Boarding & Day School
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Learn with Passion
Act with Humanity
Lead with Intention
At Northfield Mount Hermon, we empower students
to find their purpose
as they stretch their intellect and deepen their compassion within a community that believes in their potential to serve and lead with their heads, hearts, and hands.
This is education for the head, heart, and hand.
Every part of my time at NMH has taught me that I can be a leader in my own way.
Maeve’s advice to new NMH students: Try new things, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
Read our stories.
NMH has made me a more independent, kind, and knowledgeable person. The independence it granted me makes me feel prepared for the next steps in my life.
Excited to spread his wings at a boarding school, Unandi thrived as a scholar, a student leader, a musician, and an athlete.
Read our stories.
I love how inclusive and open the NMH community is — people genuinely listen to each other and make space for different perspectives. It feels like a place where I can be fully myself and still grow.
Drema developed a passion for community service at NMH that she’ll carry with her wherever she goes.
Read our stories.
The year our diverse learning community was founded
Number of NMH alumni
Number of countries our students come from
Need-based scholarships awarded
Student-to-teacher ratio
Average class size
Academic courses
Advanced and honors courses
Licensed therapists in our O'Connor Health and Wellness Center
Students assigned to each advisor
Weekly sessions available with an academic coach
Hours of study hall per week
Varsity sports, plus opportunities for students at all levels
Arts performances every year
Acres on our campus farm, where students learn science and sustainability
Hours of “workjob” each student does per week
Act with Humanity
At NMH, learning happens in a million ways, every day, in every part of our students’ lives.
Dynamic community events challenge students to think about the world around them and their role in it while developing the skills necessary to be a force for good.
Founder's Day
MLK Week
Volunteer Opportunities
Visiting Journalists
Learning Theme
Bemis-Forslund Pie Race
Founder's Day
In early February, NMH celebrates Founder’s Day to honor its founder, D.L. Moody. It's part of a weeklong series of activities.
MLK Week
(opens in new window/tab)
A full week of learning and activities dedicated to the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteer Opportunities
One of the ways NMH students learn and grow is through serving others.
Visiting Journalists
The Visiting Journalist Series gives students direct access to leading voices in the field of journalism.
Learning Theme
Each year, we center learning around a theme that connects to one of our core NMH principles.
Bemis-Forslund Pie Race
Hailed as America's longest-running footrace, the annual Bemis-Forslund Pie Race is one of NMH's favorite traditions.
“At NMH, I feel like I figured out who I am as a person. I realized that I like directing plays. I like to play Ultimate Frisbee. I’m really passionate about social justice. I also saw how academics can lead to productive conversations about the real world.”
— NMH Student
“I love how passionate NMH teachers are, how they’re not willing to teach or have relationships with students in just one certain way. They make learning not just about learning; they make it about knowing and understanding.”
— NMH Student
“NMH was a really special place when I attended, and it is still a really special place. My son connected with the school right away when we visited. He’s a sporty kid but also academic and has artistic interests. NMH checked all those boxes for him.”
— NMH Alum and Parent
“I love how passionate NMH teachers are, how they’re not willing to teach or have relationships with students in just one certain way. They make learning not just about learning; they make it about knowing and understanding.”
— NMH Student
“My experience prepared me for life. I have degrees from Oberlin and Harvard, but I was educated at NMH.”
— NMH Alum
Filmmaker Mason Engel Discusses the Power of Reading
Cum Laude Society Welcomes Class of 2026 Inductees
Student Sustainability Initiative Highlights
Diversity and Discovery On Display in the Annual Student Art Exhibition
NMH Announces New Chief Advancement Officer
Renowned Economist and Alumna Karin Kimbrough to Speak at Commencement
Filmmaker Mason Engel Discusses the Power of Reading
Apr
16
2026
Engel shared a preview of his forthcoming film, "Books Across America," and discussed the transformative benefits of reading.
Read More
about Filmmaker Mason Engel Discusses the Power of Reading
Cum Laude Society Welcomes Class of 2026 Inductees
Apr
14
2026
37 members of the senior class were recognized for their intellectual curiosity and academic excellence in a ceremony in Memorial Chapel.
Read More
about Cum Laude Society Welcomes Class of 2026 Inductees
Student Sustainability Initiative Highlights
Apr
13
2026
NMH students apply creativity and entrepreneurship to addressing environmental challenges. A report by Emily Sun '27, from the NMH Ecoleaders newsletter.
Read More
about Student Sustainability Initiative Highlights
Diversity and Discovery On Display in the Annual Student Art Exhibition
Apr
10
2026
The exhibition, which runs through May 8, features more than 60 original pieces from across the visual arts curriculum.
Read More
about Diversity and Discovery On Display in the Annual Student Art Exhibition
NMH Announces New Chief Advancement Officer
Apr
9
2026
Dave Biancamano, who brings nearly 25 years of educational experience to the role, joins the NMH community on May 1.
Read More
about NMH Announces New Chief Advancement Officer
Renowned Economist and Alumna Karin Kimbrough to Speak at Commencement
Apr
6
2026
Kimbrough will be the keynote speaker at NMH's 143rd commencement ceremony on May 24.
Read More
about Renowned Economist and Alumna Karin Kimbrough to Speak at Commencement
Read the latest news from campus.
NMH Magazine
Take a deeper dive into the stories that connect you to our community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni as they live with humanity and purpose.
Read NMH Magazine
NMH Social
Follow NMH on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Let's Connect
Our Blog
An inside look at life at boarding school, with tips from our experts.
Learn More
Skip To Main Content
Home
Learn with Passion
Act with Humanity
Lead with Intention
At Northfield Mount Hermon, we empower students
to find their purpose
as they stretch their intellect and deepen their compassion within a community that believes in their potential to serve and lead with their heads, hearts, and hands.
This is education for the head, heart, and hand.
Every part of my time at NMH has taught me that I can be a leader in my own way.
Maeve’s advice to new NMH students: Try new things, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
Read our stories.
NMH has made me a more independent, kind, and knowledgeable person. The independence it granted me makes me feel prepared for the next steps in my life.
Excited to spread his wings at a boarding school, Unandi thrived as a scholar, a student leader, a musician, and an athlete.
Read our stories.
I love how inclusive and open the NMH community is — people genuinely listen to each other and make space for different perspectives. It feels like a place where I can be fully myself and still grow.
Drema developed a passion for community service at NMH that she’ll carry with her wherever she goes.
Read our stories.
The year our diverse learning community was founded
Number of NMH alumni
Number of countries our students come from
Need-based scholarships awarded
Student-to-teacher ratio
Average class size
Academic courses
Advanced and honors courses
Licensed therapists in our O'Connor Health and Wellness Center
Students assigned to each advisor
Weekly sessions available with an academic coach
Hours of study hall per week
Varsity sports, plus opportunities for students at all levels
Arts performances every year
Acres on our campus farm, where students learn science and sustainability
Hours of “workjob” each student does per week
Act with Humanity
At NMH, learning happens in a million ways, every day, in every part of our students’ lives.
Dynamic community events challenge students to think about the world around them and their role in it while developing the skills necessary to be a force for good.
Founder's Day
MLK Week
Volunteer Opportunities
Visiting Journalists
Learning Theme
Bemis-Forslund Pie Race
Founder's Day
In early February, NMH celebrates Founder’s Day to honor its founder, D.L. Moody. It's part of a weeklong series of activities.
MLK Week
(opens in new window/tab)
A full week of learning and activities dedicated to the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteer Opportunities
One of the ways NMH students learn and grow is through serving others.
Visiting Journalists
The Visiting Journalist Series gives students direct access to leading voices in the field of journalism.
Learning Theme
Each year, we center learning around a theme that connects to one of our core NMH principles.
Bemis-Forslund Pie Race
Hailed as America's longest-running footrace, the annual Bemis-Forslund Pie Race is one of NMH's favorite traditions.
“At NMH, I feel like I figured out who I am as a person. I realized that I like directing plays. I like to play Ultimate Frisbee. I’m really passionate about social justice. I also saw how academics can lead to productive conversations about the real world.”
— NMH Student
“I love how passionate NMH teachers are, how they’re not willing to teach or have relationships with students in just one certain way. They make learning not just about learning; they make it about knowing and understanding.”
— NMH Student
“NMH was a really special place when I attended, and it is still a really special place. My son connected with the school right away when we visited. He’s a sporty kid but also academic and has artistic interests. NMH checked all those boxes for him.”
— NMH Alum and Parent
“I love how passionate NMH teachers are, how they’re not willing to teach or have relationships with students in just one certain way. They make learning not just about learning; they make it about knowing and understanding.”
— NMH Student
“My experience prepared me for life. I have degrees from Oberlin and Harvard, but I was educated at NMH.”
— NMH Alum
Filmmaker Mason Engel Discusses the Power of Reading
Cum Laude Society Welcomes Class of 2026 Inductees
Student Sustainability Initiative Highlights
Diversity and Discovery On Display in the Annual Student Art Exhibition
NMH Announces New Chief Advancement Officer
Renowned Economist and Alumna Karin Kimbrough to Speak at Commencement
Filmmaker Mason Engel Discusses the Power of Reading
Apr
16
2026
Engel shared a preview of his forthcoming film, "Books Across America," and discussed the transformative benefits of reading.
Read More
about Filmmaker Mason Engel Discusses the Power of Reading
Cum Laude Society Welcomes Class of 2026 Inductees
Apr
14
2026
37 members of the senior class were recognized for their intellectual curiosity and academic excellence in a ceremony in Memorial Chapel.
Read More
about Cum Laude Society Welcomes Class of 2026 Inductees
Student Sustainability Initiative Highlights
Apr
13
2026
NMH students apply creativity and entrepreneurship to addressing environmental challenges. A report by Emily Sun '27, from the NMH Ecoleaders newsletter.
Read More
about Student Sustainability Initiative Highlights
Diversity and Discovery On Display in the Annual Student Art Exhibition
Apr
10
2026
The exhibition, which runs through May 8, features more than 60 original pieces from across the visual arts curriculum.
Read More
about Diversity and Discovery On Display in the Annual Student Art Exhibition
NMH Announces New Chief Advancement Officer
Apr
9
2026
Dave Biancamano, who brings nearly 25 years of educational experience to the role, joins the NMH community on May 1.
Read More
about NMH Announces New Chief Advancement Officer
Renowned Economist and Alumna Karin Kimbrough to Speak at Commencement
Apr
6
2026
Kimbrough will be the keynote speaker at NMH's 143rd commencement ceremony on May 24.
Read More
about Renowned Economist and Alumna Karin Kimbrough to Speak at Commencement
Read the latest news from campus.
NMH Magazine
Take a deeper dive into the stories that connect you to our community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni as they live with humanity and purpose.
Read NMH Magazine
NMH Social
Follow NMH on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Let's Connect
Our Blog
An inside look at life at boarding school, with tips from our experts.
Learn More