Academy News
Announcements, press releases, program spotlights, and stories from every corner of BPD Academy.
Class of 2025 Matriculates to 140+ Colleges
Every member of the senior class earned admission to a four-year college or university — 42% to their first-choice institution.
Head of School Previews Strategic Plan 2024–2029
Dr. Marquez shared three pillars guiding the next five years: deepen the academic program, strengthen community, and protect affordability.
Admissions Open for 2026–27 — Inquiries Up 22%
The Admissions Office has logged 304 inquiries since October — the highest in five years. Open House dates for fall are now posted.
BPD Academy Named to NAIS "Schools of the Future" Cohort
The National Association of Independent Schools selected BPD Academy as one of 40 schools shaping the next decade of independent education.
Signature Program Spotlight: Capstone Research
Twenty-six seniors presented two years of original research to a packed Heritage Hall on Friday — from an oral history of a Philadelphia shuttered trade to a chemistry investigation into tap-water stabilizers.
A Letter from the Head of School: Teaching in an AI Era
Dr. Marquez addresses the question every school is being asked this year — what do we do about the fact that students now have access to a machine that will write for them?
Varsity Soccer Returns to States
A 2-1 overtime win over Haverford Friends on Saturday punches BPD Academy’s ticket to the State Independent Schools tournament for the first time since 2018.
Meet the Class of 2030: New Faces in Lower School
Thirty-eight new kindergartners joined the Lower School this fall. A few portraits, pulled from our first-week chats in Mrs. Li’s morning meeting.
Girls Volleyball Captures Independent School State Title
The Lady Beacons beat PAIS rival Episcopal Lower 3-1 to claim the state independent-school championship for the first time since 2017.
Upper School Musical: "Into the Woods" — Tickets On Sale
The Upper School Drama Ensemble presents Sondheim's "Into the Woods" May 2–4 in the Arts & Innovation Center.
Counselor-Led Wellness Program Expands to Lower School
Our school counselor, advisors, and Director of Student Life are launching a K–4 social-emotional curriculum next year — developed with parent input.
Alumni Profile: Priya Shah ’10 at the Federal Reserve
Economist and alumna Priya Shah visited campus last week to talk with Upper School students about monetary policy, working in Washington, and the moment she stopped being afraid of being wrong.
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