Each month, the Guidance Office publishes a newsletter with information about events, college and career planning, testing, and more!
Two Campuses. One Community.
From the first day of preschool until graduation, each Dock Mennonite Academy student is nurtured by a community that serves as an extension of family. Teachers are caring and supportive. Parents are thoughtful and involved. Peers inspire and encourage. Dock is a private Christian school where you will find a true community of learners.
Early Childhood - Grade 8
Grades 9 - 12
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Each month, the Guidance Office publishes a newsletter with information about events, college and career planning, testing, and more!
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Dock librarian Mrs. Missy Camilleri invited Dock 5th grade student Avelynn Myers as guest reader and author this week to read to Mrs. Bonita Ness's Kindergarten students. She read her book, "Isadora! Take That Thumb Right Out" to the class and talked with students about how she became an author when she was just six years old! She explained how she wanted to write the book to help others that might struggle with stopping a bad habit. Several of our Kindergarten students were excited to go home and become authors themselves. Others wanted to try the techniques used by the main character in the story to help stop a thumb sucking habit. Avelynn's book is available in the library for check out.
Each month, the Guidance Office publishes a newsletter with information about events, college and career planning, testing, and more!
Thank you to all the parents who attended our Back to School Night! It was a fun and educational evening, as parents heard school updates from Superintendent Dr. Conrad Swartzentruber and Grades 9-12 Principal Mr. Doug Hackman, then followed the daily schedule of their students. Parents walked to each class in six minutes (same as students!), met teachers and learned about curriculum and current class projects.
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Each month, the Guidance Office publishes a newsletter with information about events, college and career planning, testing, and more!
It's hard to imagine what else we could have fit into our 2022 Pioneer Day. There were class meetings, book clubs, advisor group challenges, and both indoor and outdoor games. We learned about Mini-Term and Senior Experience, and squeezed in chapel and a Dock Talk with our Grades 9-12 Principal, Mr. Doug Hackman (ask your student about the three lessons they learned from "Dr. J"). The afternoon was non-stop fun, with water games, cornhole, spikeball, and more, all topped off with a trip to the pop-up ice cream bar operating out of the concession stand at the Dock Field House. We ended the day with a big energy pep rally in Longacre Gym. What a great day for students to have some fun and get to know each other, and their school, a bit better at the start of the school year!
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For your Labor Day weekend reading enjoyment, we present the Summer 2022 issue of Dock's Lamplighter magazine—with lots of photos and coverage of the Class of 2022's Commencement, Senior Presentations, Academic Awards, Spring Drama, Campus Happenings, Alumni News and a fascinating little feature about Dock students' visit to a unique educational "ecosystem" at Fluxspace in Norristown. Don't forget—the digital version of Lamplighter includes lots of bonus content, including links, photos, video, and more. Happy reading!
You are invited to join us for a round of golf as the Dock Fall Golf Tournament heads to the beautiful Indian Valley Country Club on Monday, September 26, with shotgun starts at 7:30 am and 1:30 pm. Prizes, a great meal, and a fun round of golf with friends are all in store!
This is Dock Mennonite Academy
Dock Mennonite Academy offers a dynamic and diverse learning community.
Dock is a private Christian school whose balanced integration of faith and learning teaches students from Early Childhood to Grade 12
to be confident thinkers who lead lives of purpose. Our mission is to offer an affordable Christian school education that inspires and equips every student
to serve with a global perspective by integrating faith, academics, and life-enriching experiences in a Christ-centered environment.
Purpose Beyond Academics
Our private Christian school has a purpose beyond academics. On the field, court and stage—these are the places where memories are made. Dock is a Christian academy where the arts, athletics, and other co-curricular opportunities are an essential component of the learning experience.
Athletics
Play here. Excel here. Win here.
Theater
Follow your passion here.
The Arts
We celebrate creativity here!
Robotics
Learn technology here.
Music
Find your beat here.
Dock By The Numbers
88%
of students receive financial aid or discounts
95%
Percentage of graduates who attend college
75%
Percentage of Faculty with Advanced Degrees
12:1
Faculty to Student Ratio
16
countries recently represented
134
churches represented
99%
Percentage of students who participate in a co-curricular activity
33%
Percentage of students annually who take and pass at least one AP Exam
66%
Percentage of students participating in one or more sports
102
Number of league championships claimed by Dock teams
“"After seeing campus and realizing the opportunities I would have here, I quickly made the decision to transfer, despite the challenges I knew I would face. I had confidence that this was the right place for me and that good things would come out of it."
Caleb Rice ('22)
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One of the things that sets Dock apart is that we aren’t simply striving to build community because it’s nicer to live in harmony than discord. We’re building community for a purpose: to support each other as we take the love of Christ into the world around us.Sharon Muhlfeld (center) with husband John and daughters Jasmine (5th grade, front) and Amy (9th grade)
From elementary through high school, Dock has provided unique opportunities with challenging classes, a variety of creative arts, as well as contributing their individual talents in service of others. Our family has truly appreciated Dock's ability to encourage our children's development by balancing faith formation, healthy social interactions, communication, goal-setting and academics. Dock Mennonite Academy has been a true blessing to our family.Robyn Neiderer, who along with husband Matthew are parents of Abbie (11th grade, pictured performing during Arts Day 2022), Danny (9th grade), Patrick (4th grade) and Gabrielle.
My experience at Dock has been amazing. The opportunities provided here are great for helping you figure out what interests you most! I have participated in a wide range of activities—from ceramics to sports to student government. I am truly grateful for the ways Dock has allowed me to express who I am and discover my unique qualities.
Lindsey Bernd '18
When my daughter graduated from Dock she was totally prepared for college. The level of academics gave her a sense of achieving her goals, and her self-esteem soared. Homework was heavy, but if your child plans to go to college, he/she will be totally prepared. I found the teachers to be attentive to the students, and available to parents, even on short notice. We lived quite a distance from Dock, but with the level of academics and teacher-parent involvement, it was worth the commute and tuition.parent review on greatschools.org
We have two children at Dock's EC-Grade 8 campus. We have been very happy with our experience. The teachers are great! They care about the students, and the students can feel it; I believe this helps them succeed. Every child has a gift, and Dock allows that gift to grow; children are encouraged to find and nurture their gift. We feel blessed that our children can attend Dock Mennonite Academy.The O'Rourke's, EC-Grade 8 parents
I fell in love before I even stepped out of the car. I saw the wide open campus and thought it would be amazing to walk outside from class to class. The style of teaching is so different; hands-on and interactive, so students actually pay attention to what is being taught. I realized I could play soccer and create the art I was always interested in, and be completely devoted to both. I was sold—I made my decision to join the Dock Class of 2017.Mia Bevilacqua '17
Teachers expressed genuine concern for each of our children through words and actions. They recognized the individual qualities, traits, and strengths of each child and focused on their spiritual, academic, social, and athletic qualities.
Jim and Suzanne Gunden, parents of Michael ('16), Erica ('18), and Gabriel ('22)
"We give thanks to God for the friends, faculty, and experiences that have shaped each of our children. It is so rewarding to see what God has created in them. From establishing a Christian foundation in grade school, to encouraging and creating service opportunities, to living out their faith in high school, Dock has partnered with us as our children have matured over the past 16 years."
Howard and Bonnie Anderson, parents of Lauren ('14), Haley ('16), Brian ('18) and Jonathan ('20)
"One of the best decisions we ever made was to send our girls to Dock. You provide kids with a holistic and individualized education and you help them recognize their abilities and limitless potential. Emma is a different person today than she was walking into that school. We are so grateful to all of her teachers. Each one made an impact on her—that’s not an exaggeration."
Tim and Erica Celenza, parents of Emma ('22, bottom right) singing during the 8th Grade Celebration on June 7, 2018
Olivia is thriving at Dock. She knew she was home the first time she toured the campus. We appreciate that it’s OK for our girls to speak about their faith, to ask questions about what they believe. They are growing spiritually and building a stronger relationship with God, and they see that we all have a role to play in changing our world. The teachers at Dock sincerely care about our girls. What you all do is very important—it goes beyond textbooks. Olivia and Emma are happy.
Tim and Erica Celenza, parents of Olivia ('20, far left), performing in Dock's 2017 fall musical, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Purpose That Inspires
Our Early Childhood to Grade 12 Christian school inspires a life-long love of learning from an early age. We value your child's natural need for exploration and inquiry, and we believe that school should inspire students—and parents. Dock Mennonite Academy offers an affordable Christian school where each student is recognized for their individual and unique abilities. Our faculty create a challenging but supportive environment that makes students want to learn, but also provide a meaningful faith context for learning. That's what learning for lives of purpose is all about.
Beyond Dock: Lives of Purpose
Investment in a Dock education begins yielding a return almost immediately, as graduates place a high value on their high school experience and discover they are exceptionally well-prepared for college. Yet the dividends continue to grow for a lifetime.
Rachel Derstine '03
Henry Rosenberger '63
Angela Leidig '92
