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Our School Motto, “Ad Astra Per Aspera,” can be translated as “To the Stars Through Adversity,” a phrase that captures the essence of the MBS vision. As the most forward-thinking, supportive, and collaborative school in the region, we embrace and meet the challenges of a 21st-century education.
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“Where else but MBS, where the curriculum gives students ownership over their education both in and out of the classroom, could my peers and I have received a better tutorial on the balance between dreaming and doing?”

MBS Alumna Olivia Land
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Academic Innovation

“At MBS, we have been taught that it is okay to question material and to come to our own conclusions, rather than just consuming others’ opinions. Our classrooms are places where students and teachers alike come out enlightened with new perspectives, challenged to think more, think harder and think differently.”

MBS Alumna Leah Seldin
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A Place of Possibilities

We believe in the power of the arts, and encourage all students to participate in the many offerings available – no experience required!

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”

Albert Einstein
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Strong Inside and Out

In addition to inspiring unity and school spirit for the entire community, numerous championships at the conference, county and state levels, have afforded our athletes opportunities with D1 and D3 colleges and universities across the country.
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Well-Rounded

Morristown Beard School offers a universe of opportunities: academic, artistic, and athletic; curricular and co-curricular. Even more important, we guide and encourage every student to pursue them all.

MBS Welcomes Grandparents & Special Friends for a Day of Connection and Celebration

MBS Welcomes Grandparents & Special Friends for a Day of Connection and Celebration

MBS Welcomes Grandparents & Special Friends for a Day of Connection and Celebration

May 15 2026

On Friday, May 15, Morristown Beard School welcomed more than 200 grandparents and special friends for a memorable day celebrating community and student life at MBS. The event offered guests a meaningful glimpse into daily life at MBS and highlighted the warmth and spirit of the School community.

The program in Founders Hall featured remarks from Interim Head of School Philicia G. Levinson P’19, along with student emcees Vansh Kakaria ’30 and Daniel Raimer ’26. Guests enjoyed a variety of student performances and presentations from both the Middle and Upper Schools, showcasing the talent, creativity, and self-expression of MBS students.

Highlights included musical, vocal, dance, and tap performances from students across multiple grade levels, as well as heartfelt reflections shared by students and grandparents alike. Following the assembly, visitors toured campus and experienced firsthand the vibrant learning environment that defines MBS.

Grandparents and Special Friends Day continues to be a treasured tradition at Morristown Beard School, celebrating the strong connections that support and enrich the student experience.

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