Despite gloomy weather on Sunday October 6, many families traveled to Delbarton for our annual Open House event. This year's Open House took place from 12 to 3 p.m. and attracted over nine hundred guests.

During opening remarks in the FAC theater, Dean of Admissions and Director of Financial Aid Mr. Jake Ross welcomed our guests, followed by remarks from Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd O.S.B. who explained Delbarton's Benedictine values.

Next, five current students participated in a panel with Mr. Ross answering questions texted from the standing-room-only audience, which spilled over into the Student Commons where the presentation was live-streamed. The panel included, from left, Luca Russo '31, Rhys Wolfe '30, Dean DeGuzman '29, Loghan Romain '28, and Christopher Conley '27. The students shared various things about their time at Delbarton, from the best food in the cafeteria to how they balance school work with extracurriculars.

Families interested in the Delbarton Middle School remained in the Fine Arts Center theater for a presentation by Director of Middle School Ms. Nora McSorley, followed by an opportunity to speak with ten middle schoolers -- 'lifers', as we call them -- who circulated among the potential applicants and their families to answer questions. These boys volunteered their time on a Sunday to suit up and speak with applicants and parents about their middle school experiences.

Open House guests also had an opportunity to meet our Student Ambassadors who guided visitors around campus (follow them on the Delbarton's Admissions Instagram). Campus was wide open for visitors to explore and every aspect of Delbarton, from Arts to Forensics to Parent Groups, was represented in breakout sessions in Trinity Hall, the Fine Arts Center, St. Benedict Hall, Old Main, and the newly renovated Science Pavilion. 

Shuttle buses transported visitors to the Pizzo Family FIeld House where sports coaches and players greeted boys and families. 

We are gratified by the enthusiasm and interest we witnessed yesterday, and we thank every young man and family who took the time to check us out. Delbarton inspires our students to pursue their passions and fulfill their potential. To begin an application for the 2027-2028 school year, we invite you to click here.