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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Powerfully Prepared
Helping students become enlightened, morally-responsible citizens of the world
Close Connections
Inspiring and empowering students within a warm, supportive community
Ambitious Aims
Challenging students to explore and grow as thinkers, learners, and human beings
A Place of Possibilities
Encouraging students to take risks and discover new talents
An Individual Journey
Guiding students to pursue their own unique academic pathway
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
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
Excellence in Teaching
Demonstrating passion in the continuous pursuit of new knowledge
Meaningful Mentorship
Learning that takes place in the context of supportive relationships
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
Strong Inside and Out
Encouraging student athletes to find the very best in themselves
A 21st-Century Campus
Building a learning environment that sets the standard for schools in this regionThe 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.
Featured Event
Gallery Reception for Joshua Rockland '03
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Phoebe Stiles King '49 Gallery
SGA Induction
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Senior Circle
Crimson Fall Family Festival
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Homecoming
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All School Info Session
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Kirby Chapel
Alumni & Friends NYC Cocktail Party
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TBD
Fall Contemporary Music Workshop (CMW)
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Founders Hall
Upper School Open House
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Gallery Reception for Ida Picker
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Phoebe Stiles King '49 Gallery
Middle School Open House
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Pillar of Success Container
Top News Story
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Darren Lovelock tells personal story of Sept. 11 at All-School Meeting
![English Students Learn about Syntax by Creating Modern Art]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1568382323/morristown/i5ol3z6zaqdbsba0q2x4/DonahueGeometry.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1568382323/morristown/i5ol3z6zaqdbsba0q2x4/DonahueGeometry.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1568382323/morristown/i5ol3z6zaqdbsba0q2x4/DonahueGeometry.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1568382323/morristown/i5ol3z6zaqdbsba0q2x4/DonahueGeometry.jpg","width":1170}])
Students study sentence structure by creating chains of geometric shapes
![Parents Association Holds First General Meeting of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1568303194/morristown/k7ki0ijimzoqweeeltgx/PAMtg1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1568303194/morristown/k7ki0ijimzoqweeeltgx/PAMtg1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1568303194/morristown/k7ki0ijimzoqweeeltgx/PAMtg1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1568303194/morristown/k7ki0ijimzoqweeeltgx/PAMtg1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1568303194/morristown/k7ki0ijimzoqweeeltgx/PAMtg1.jpg","width":1440}])
Headmaster Peter Caldwell discusses new initiatives on campus
![8th Graders Learn about Food Insecurity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1568046997/morristown/gb4wkndxgnrnhdrbuq15/IFP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1568046997/morristown/gb4wkndxgnrnhdrbuq15/IFP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1568046997/morristown/gb4wkndxgnrnhdrbuq15/IFP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1568046997/morristown/gb4wkndxgnrnhdrbuq15/IFP.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1568046997/morristown/gb4wkndxgnrnhdrbuq15/IFP.jpg","width":1440}])
MBS to partner with Interfaith Food Pantry again this year
![Alumnus Josh Rockland '03 to Exhibit Paintings at MBS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1568035820/morristown/ca2tavqhkzjjxe4vnzei/Rockland2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1568035820/morristown/ca2tavqhkzjjxe4vnzei/Rockland2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1568035820/morristown/ca2tavqhkzjjxe4vnzei/Rockland2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1568035820/morristown/ca2tavqhkzjjxe4vnzei/Rockland2.jpg","width":1008}])
Opening reception for "Easel Boy" scheduled for Tuesday, September 17
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about Alumnus Josh Rockland '03 to Exhibit Paintings at MBS
![Middle School Enjoys Gym & Pool Night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1568031206/morristown/c4kppoznuh902i2fpefq/GymPool3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1568031206/morristown/c4kppoznuh902i2fpefq/GymPool3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1568031206/morristown/c4kppoznuh902i2fpefq/GymPool3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1568031206/morristown/c4kppoznuh902i2fpefq/GymPool3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1568031206/morristown/c4kppoznuh902i2fpefq/GymPool3.jpg","width":1440}])
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Community Spotlight
![Perri Easley]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537303682/morristown/ongxxgmfp63ybqhcgnoe/perri_easley.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537303682/morristown/ongxxgmfp63ybqhcgnoe/perri_easley.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537303682/morristown/ongxxgmfp63ybqhcgnoe/perri_easley.jpg","width":800}])
Ready to Change the World
Perri Easley is an award-winning French student, a skilled swimmer, and a founding member of important MBS student groups and movements.
![Jamie Siminoff ’95]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550847123/morristown/yhwmpkgdigy7yq9sjedg/jamie-siminoff-cover-shot-square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550847123/morristown/yhwmpkgdigy7yq9sjedg/jamie-siminoff-cover-shot-square.jpg","width":400}])
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.
![Henry D’Andrea]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537303693/morristown/tqufuqy4qnxieo5p6mdx/henry_dandrea.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537303693/morristown/tqufuqy4qnxieo5p6mdx/henry_dandrea.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537303693/morristown/tqufuqy4qnxieo5p6mdx/henry_dandrea.jpg","width":800}])
A World of Possibilities
In his first year at MBS, then 6th-grader Henry D’Andrea had an early and uncommonly strong debut in musical theater.
![Michael McGrann]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537303702/morristown/a6cwegnkjommk38sifmf/michael_mcgrann.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537303702/morristown/a6cwegnkjommk38sifmf/michael_mcgrann.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537303702/morristown/a6cwegnkjommk38sifmf/michael_mcgrann.jpg","width":800}])
Department Chair Brings Latin to Life
Each spring, for one glorious afternoon, Michael McGrann takes a break from his regular duties as World Languages Chair of MBS to become... Emperor McGrann.
![Maya Bhide]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537303710/morristown/ya0kz7vrctmzn43lzac6/maya_bhide.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537303710/morristown/ya0kz7vrctmzn43lzac6/maya_bhide.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537303710/morristown/ya0kz7vrctmzn43lzac6/maya_bhide.jpg","width":800}])
Middle Schooler Shines on Stage and Off
When Maya Bhide first arrived at MBS as a 7th-grader, she didn’t know if this would be the place for her.
![Jennifer Larsen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537303718/morristown/trhvldvho4naux4jckdg/jennifer_larsen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537303718/morristown/trhvldvho4naux4jckdg/jennifer_larsen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537303718/morristown/trhvldvho4naux4jckdg/jennifer_larsen.jpg","width":800}])
Nurturing Student Minds, Bodies, and Spirits
Conversations with Middle School math teacher Jennifer Larson are likely to leave many wondering when the mother of two finds time for sleep.
![Janet Berthel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537303727/morristown/l1um0tptdx1emr9dvb5r/janet_berthel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537303727/morristown/l1um0tptdx1emr9dvb5r/janet_berthel.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537303727/morristown/l1um0tptdx1emr9dvb5r/janet_berthel.jpg","width":800}])
The Chemistry Between Science and Critical Thinking
Dr. Janet Berthel believes that her MBS students are just as capable and just as curious as her collegiate students were.
![David Gold]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1540067776/morristown/kziffz6xffrb3jnlaule/david_gold.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1540067776/morristown/kziffz6xffrb3jnlaule/david_gold.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1540067776/morristown/kziffz6xffrb3jnlaule/david_gold.jpg","width":800}])
Music Man On a Mission
Performing Arts Chair David Gold has had a long and fascinating career in music performance and education.
![James Cunningham]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537303744/morristown/ot4ewujv4afnnp11bips/james_cunningham.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537303744/morristown/ot4ewujv4afnnp11bips/james_cunningham.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537303744/morristown/ot4ewujv4afnnp11bips/james_cunningham.jpg","width":800}])
A Student Leader's Vision for MBS
Had you told freshman James Cunningham that senior James Cunningham would be the president of student government, he probably would have laughed.
