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On Monday, May 4, Governor Murphy announced New Jersey schools will remain closed through the remainder of the school year. MSDA will continue remote learning in the coming weeks. See our COVID19 page for school information.
MSDA Events
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VIRTUAL MSDA Meghan Doyle '05K
Spring
Since 2015, generous donations and participation have raised over $115,000 to benefit a scholarship fund in memory of Meghan Doyle '05 to afford young women the opportunity to receive a Mount education.
VIRTUAL Admissions Spring Open House
May 28
All 6th-8th grade girls and their parents are invited to an MSDA Admission Open House event. Meet teachers and coaches, ask questions of current students, and see the facilities and opportunities that are offered at the Mount. See more.
Mother Daughter Communion Breakfast
Spring
All women of the MSDA community are welcome at one of the Mount’s most time-honored traditions. Current and alumnae families, groups of classmates, friends, and loved ones will celebrate the sisterhood of Mount St. Dominic Academy.
POSTPONED: Tricky Tray
September 22
The MSDA Parents’ Association hosts the school's largest fundraiser of the year! Dinner, fellowship, and great prizes accompany the evening.
FUTURE Events
Arts Awards Picnic
Spring
Students and families are invited to celebrate our students, thank our Arts’ Moderators, induct new members into the International Thespian Society, and have a special honor for our Seniors!
Arts Festival
Spring
The festive celebration includes performances by the choir and dance groups, as well as dramatic readings by the Forensics Team. MSDA students and all in attendance celebrate a year of performances!
Academic Symposium
Spring
The Academic Symposium features Capstone Project Presentations as well as samples of Journalism Podcasts, Robotics, and Economics Projects. A sampling of Visual Arts projects by AP Studio Art students also on display. Capstone Presentations run through the school day for the student body, faculty, staff, parents, and alumnae. The evening Reception is open to the greater Mount community and the public.
Athletic Awards Dinner
Spring
Our MSDA “ALL STARS” are recognized and honored at the Annual Athletic Banquet.
Baccalaureate Mass & Luncheon
Spring
The Liturgy and Awards Ceremony take place the day before Graduation, celebrating mass and recognizing student accomplishments. A luncheon follows for students, families, faculty, and staff.
Graduation
Spring
This wonderful culminating event, filled with excitement, recognition, nostalgia, and pride, celebrates our graduates attending distinguished colleges and universities.
PAST Events
Family Liturgy & Picnic
September 22
This annual "welcome back" event is organized by the MSDA Parents' Association and includes a celebration of mass followed by lunch as a community.
Alumnae Milestone Reunions
September 28
All Years ending 4 & 9 including 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009 & 2014. Join us for a cocktail party at the Mount. Click here for more information.
Admissions Fall Open Houses
October 2 and 27
All 6th-8th grade girls and their parents are invited to an MSDA Admission Open House event. Meet teachers and coaches, ask questions of current students, and see the facilities and opportunities that are offered at the Mount. Register here for our afternoon or evening event.
Special Event: Taste of Broadway
October 19
Celebrating 10 Seasons in the Doris M. Byrne Performing Arts Center, MSDA presents an evening of wine and song. Join us for choice wines, an array of hors d’oeuvres, and wonderful performances by Broadway stars.
Take a Seat Campaign
2019-2020
Now is the time to have a permanent place of honor in the Doris M. Byrne Performing Arts Center. By dedicating a seat for yourself, or honoring a loved one, your engraved plaque will be placed on the arm of the theater seat as a lasting tribute for years to come. Your support of the Mount through this campaign, will have significant impact on the Mount, long after the final curtain call.
Catholic Education Fund Golf Outing
October 24
Join us at the Catholic Education Fund Golf Tournament at Essex Fells Country Club. A portion of the proceeds from the event directly benefits the Mount. We encourage you to register to play, sponsor a hole, or join us for dinner. There are many easy ways to support this event. Contact Tracey Taylor at ttaylor@msdacademy.org or 973-226-0660 ex. 1130. See the brochure.
Pink Ribbon Mass
October 26
The Mount celebrates mass in honor of all those impacted by breast cancer, including individuals in treatment, survivors, families, caregivers, doctors and nurses, and in remembrance of the souls we have lost. Family and friends of all faiths are welcome.
Fall Production: You Can't Take It With You
November 15 & 16
Sweet-natured Alice Sycamore falls for banker’s son Tony Kirby. But when she invites her snooty prospective in-laws to dinner to give their blessing to the marriage, Alice’s peculiar extended family -- including philosophical grandfather Martin Vanderhof, hapless fledgling ballerina sister Essie, and fireworks enthusiast father, Paul -- might be too eccentric for the staid Kirbys.
Memorial Mass
November 24
This special liturgy is in remembrance of Mount alumnae, family, and friends. Open to our community to attend, we welcome you to submit the names of loved ones you would like remembered as part of this mass.
Mountie Mommy & Me Christmas Fun at the Mount
December 14
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Christmas Concert
December 11
The festive celebration includes performances by the choir and dance groups, as well as dramatic readings by the Forensics Team. MSDA students and all in attendance celebrate the spirit of Christmas!
Father Daughter Dinner Dance
December 19
A special evening for fathers and daughters including dinner, dancing, and making memories.
Young Alumnae Catching Up Party
December 19
The MSDA Young Alumnae Catching Up Party welcomes Mounties from the previous four class years to visit faculty and classmates while on college winter break.
Holiday Basketball Festival
December
MSDA hosts a basketball tournament during the Christmas holiday break at the Mount St. Dominic Academy Athletic Center.
Dads Night Out
January
Join Dads of Mount students – past, present and future – for a night of fun and friendship. Ticket includes food, drinks, good company and games on the BIG screen!
Day of Giving
MSDA comes together to support the Mount in a 24-hour fundraising event. The entire Mount community shows pride in our school by making a gift or pledge. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference in the life of a young woman.
Spring Production: "Beauty and the Beast"
March 5-7 at 7:30 pm, March 8 at 2:00 pm (Children's Story Hour 1:00pm)
An arrogant young prince and his castle’s servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns him into the hideous Beast until he learns to love and be loved in return. The spirited, headstrong village girl Belle enters the Beast’s castle after he imprisons her father Maurice. With the help of his enchanted servants, including the matronly Mrs. Potts, Belle begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation.