Transferring to Padua Academy

Athletics

Padua Academy's extensive Division I Athletics Program promotes intelligence, leadership, sportsmanship, cooperation, and self-discipline. Padua’s student-athletes approach all endeavors with a commitment to excellence and an expectation of success, whether on the field, in the classroom, or in the larger community.

Now's the time to plan your transfer

Thank you for considering Padua Academy as the educational institution for your daughter. At Padua Academy, we believe it is more than just a high school—it becomes HER school.

Padua Academy is proud to commemorate its 69th anniversary of transforming lives through education. Our journey at Padua continues to unfold, as we remain committed to empowering young women to discover their unique talents and unleash their potential. Through a personalized and engaging high school experience, we foster an environment where each student can nurture their inner light, nurture their strengths, and liberate their true potential. We strive to inspire our students to not only showcase their brilliance to the world but to also become catalysts for positive change, leaving a lasting impact that improves the world they inhabit.

If you are interested in learning more about transferring to Padua Academy for the 2023-2024 school year, please fill out the inquiry form below.

Admission Staff

List of 2 members.

Emily Heagy

Director of Admission

(302) 421-3765
Donna Tomlinson

Enrollment Manager

(302) 421-9133

Freshman Convocation

The Class of 2027 recently gathered at St. Anthony of Padua Church, accompanied by their families, faculty, and staff for Freshman Convocation, one of the first Padua traditions families celebrate with their daughters.
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Register for our HSPT Prep Course

Padua Academy offers a two-part course to help eighth-grade girls better prepare for the High School Placement Test (HSPT), on Saturday, September 30th and Saturday, October 21st. Registration required.
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Our Faculty Departments

It is wonderful to have all of our students and faculty back on campus! As we begin the 2023-2024 school year, we wanted to introduce you to our faculty by department. Please feel free to use as a reference, as it's nice to be able to put a face with the name.
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Freshman Orientation

The Padua spirit that was alive on Broom Street this morning as we welcomed the Class of 2027 for their Freshman Orientation!
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Welcome New Staff

We are excited to welcome five new staff members to our Padua staff this year!
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Economics Educator of the Year Award

We are #PaduaPROUD of Bethann Higley for being awarded the 2023 Bonnie T. Meszaros Economics Educator of the Year Award!
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PATV Traditions and Awards

Another successful year of PATV in the books and with that comes the tradition of signing the PATV wall by the senior leaders from the Class of 2023. Read more about the awards PATV won this year!
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Closing Liturgy 2023

Today on Broom Street, we celebrated our Moving Up Ceremony & Closing Liturgy, marking the culmination of the year and honoring Padua's Class of 2023.
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CYM Award Receipients

Please join Padua Academy and the CYM Office in congratulating our very own... Mrs. Maria Kilmon ( Volunteer of the Year Award), Mrs. Martha Holladay (St. John Bosco Diocesan Award), Katie Corbo '23 and Sophia Correale '23 (St. Timothy Award Winners) who were presented awards last night at the CYM 2023 Recognition Dinner.
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Senior Skirt Day

It's Senior Skirt Day here on Broom Street, and our Class of 2023 gathered on the front steps early this morning for pictures on their last day of class.
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2024 Student Council Executive Officers

On May 12th we introduced our 2024 Student Council Executive Officers: seniors Aanya Yatavelli, Izabel Jipson, Kelsey Wolff, Lexi Frick, and Amanda Sanders.
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AP Research

Three Padua students participated in AP Research this year: Aanya Yatavelli '24, Shannon Salerni '23, and Nadine Akumiah '23.
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Padua Preview for 6th & 7th Grade Girls & their Families

Calling all Families of 6th and 7th Grade Girls and their families! Please join us on May 21st from 2-4pm for Padua Preview where we will provide your family with a glimpse into a typical day at Padua. Registration Required.
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2023 St. Francis de Sales Medal Recipients

At the 2023 St. Francis de Sales Awards Convocation, ten of our amazing seniors were honored with the St. Francis de Sales Medal.
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United States Naval Academy Appointment

We honor Senior Morgan Dawson on her United States Naval Academy appointment.
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Sophomore Retreat

The Sophomore Class Retreat was held last Wednesday for the Class of 2025 with the theme "softly but strongly be brave." The day was filled with prayer, group activities, reflection, and games, with seniors serving as group leaders.
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2023 National Merit Scholar

We are #PaduaPROUD of Shannon Salerni '23 for advancing from semifinalist status to being named a National Merit Finalist and winner of the National Merit Mannington Mills, Inc. Scholarship.
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Encounter L (50)

This past weekend, 30 Juniors and Seniors participated in Padua's annual Encounter Retreat, a three-day retreat at St. Raphaela Retreat Center in Haverford, PA.
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Engineering Week

It's a wrap for Engineer Week 2023 on Broom Street! This past week was filled with engineering-themed activities focusing on increasing the understanding of and interest in engineering careers.
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Padua's Mock Trial Team

Congratulations to the Padua Academy Mock Trial Team who competed in the Delaware High School State Mock Trial Competition at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington, DE.

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