The Class of 2026 celebrated their graduation with collective accomplishments and personal achievements. While the numbers highlight their success, it is the spirit of sisterhood, tradition, and excellence that truly defines their journey at the Mount.

Over the past several weeks, the MSDA Parents’ Association has continued its tradition of fostering community through a series of meaningful and memorable events for students and families. From the cherished Communion Breakfast and a sweet treat on Field Day to the senior awards at Baccalaureate, the Parents' Association helped celebrate Mount traditions and honor the achievements of the Class of 2026.

Mount Alumnae, Parents, and Faculty gathered from the New Jersey and New York area at the home of Maggi Madden '78 for an evening of connection, conversation, and shared memories. The event brought together members of the Mount community to reconnect and hear updates from the Head of School Juliette M. Picciano, highlighting the lasting strength of Mount sisterhood.

Mount St. Dominic Academy’s 6th Annual Multicultural Day brought the community together through prayer, performances, food, and interactive experiences, celebrating the diverse cultures that make the Mount both unique and united.

 Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, opened this year’s Justice Day with a beautiful reflection on human dignity, forgiveness, and the power of the rosary.

Mount St. Dominic Academy proudly hosted its Capstone Symposium on April 29, 2026, celebrating the dedication and achievements of our juniors and seniors. As the culmination of a year-long program, students presented their research to peers, alumnae mentors, panelists, and families, showcasing their curiosity, critical thinking, and passion for learning. 

This spring, the students of Mount St. Dominic Academy lit up the Doris M. Byrne ‘40 Performing Arts Center with their production of the musical Curtains.

Mount St. Dominic Academy joins together with Lacordaire Academy, St. Dominic Academy, and the Sisters of Saint Dominic to celebrate National Catholic Sisters Week at the Sisters’ Motherhouse, filling the day with laughter, prayer, community, and service.

With a growing number of Mount graduates now studying at Sacred Heart University, several Mounties recently reunited on Sacred Heart’s campus in Fairfield, Connecticut, for a special alumnae brunch on Saturday, March 28.

Mount St. Dominic Academy had the honor of welcoming Cardinal Joseph Tobin to celebrate the Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, marking a meaningful day of Mass, reflection, and reaffirmation of the school’s Dominican tradition of uniting faith, reason, and intellectual inquiry.

Ron Herzog P’14 has made a transformative $50,000 gift to strengthen Mount St. Dominic Academy’s science curriculum—revitalizing Physics, introducing Microbiology, and expanding hands-on STEM opportunities to empower young women for future careers in engineering, medicine, and scientific research.

Mount St. Dominic Academy proudly announces alumnae Kelsey O’Driscoll ’12, a Para Alpine skier, pediatric nurse, and 2026 Paralympian, as its 2026 MSDA Commencement speaker, honoring her remarkable resilience in overcoming a spinal cord injury to compete for Team USA and inspire the Class of 2026.

The MSDA Parents' Association takes action in educating and strengthening the Mount community by discussing and learning the challenges of Mental Health.

When L.E.O. LionWorks, an entrepreneurship competition inspired by "Shark Tank," comes to Mount St. Dominic Academy, students do not back down from a challenge. 

Mount St. Dominic Academy welcomed back members of the Class of 2025 to talk with the Mount's Juniors and Seniors about their first-year college experiences.