Welcome to Morristown Beard School
Where students in grades 6-12 begin their journey to be Powerfully Prepared for Learning and for Life
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An Individual Journey
Guiding students to pursue their own unique academic pathway
Excellence in Teaching
Demonstrating passion in the continuous pursuit of new knowledge
A Place of Possibilities
Encouraging students to take risks and discover new talents
Exploring the World
Providing students access to rich academic, diverse, intercultural experiences
Supportive Surroundings
Providing a safe, supportive scholastic environment that engenders cooperation and leadership
Strong Inside and Out
Encouraging student athletes to find the very best in themselves
Academic Rigor
Delivering a robust, forward-thinking academic program to our students
Diversity and Inclusion
Offering an education in interdependent cultures, ethnicities, genders, economies, and religions
Social-Emotional Growth
Developing the intellectual and social attitudes that students will carry into adulthood
Serving Others
Challenging students, now and later in life, to become self-reflective and aware of others’ needs
Bright Futures
Serving the college preparation process from the moment a student enrolls
Expansive Curriculum
Emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving, independent thought, and intellectual risk taking in both our private high school and private middle school
Educational Technology
Helping students thrive in today’s information-rich culture by using technology effectively and responsibly
A 21st-Century Campus
Building a learning environment that sets the standard for schools in this region
Meaningful Mentorship
Learning that takes place in the context of supportive relationshipsThe MBS Difference
Our focus on engagement energizes students to immerse themselves actively and deeply in the experience of learning. Morristown Beard School students dream big, take risks, and reach higher in and out of the classroom.
Please explore our site and learn more about the programs and people that empower our talented young minds to achieve great things.
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Community Spotlight
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Finding a Home at MBS
Natalie Liebowitz ’24 feels like she's right where she belongs at Morristown Beard.
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Jamie Siminoff '95
Undeterred after walking away with nothing from "Shark Tank", Jamie Siminoff ’95 recently sold his invention, Ring, to Amazon for more than $1 billion.
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Learning to Lead
Mikail Patankar ’21, never complacent, looks to have a greater positive impact on those around him.
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Making Her Own Luck
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No Better Place to Be an Educator
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It’s Cool to Be Kind
For Alex McMahon '25, kindness is key.
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Inspiring Lifelong Learners
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The Work of the Imagination
Dr. Owen Boynton discusses imagination and the possibilities it presents for students and faculty alike.
