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Neumann Goretti Champs visit Fox Good Day!

April 21, 2014

Check out  Neumann Goretti's Boys & Girls Basketball Philadelphia Catholic Champs on Fox 29's Good Day show.

Hoops for Haiti

May 2, 2014

Please take a second to watch the video below. This is the annual Hoops for Haiti fundraiser that Meredith Elementary school hosts each year to help aid the disaster relief fund in Haiti. Hundreds of elementary school children pay...

SAT Testing Requirements

May 6, 2014

Requirements for Test Day Admission From the College Board A printed copy of your Admission Ticket – Everyone must present one – No Exceptions! Acceptable photo identification - driver's license or school ID - Please note that our ID...

Summer Sat & Math Prep

May 30, 2014

Dr. Richard Fuller’s SAT Prep & Math Camp is back at Neumann-Goretti this Summer! Registration information can be found under here (Sat Prep & Math Camp) and under the forms section of our website.

Enroll Today for the 2014-2015 School Year!

July 17, 2014

“Neumann-Goretti is still taking applications for the 2014-2015 school year. If interested in applying, please contact our Admissions Director Kevin Cassidy Jr. at 215-465-8437 Ext, 229 to begin the process. Additionally, financial aid applications are also still being accepted. Please visit https://www.psas.org/onlineapp.aspx to...

Protect Your Kids Online with TrueCare Social Media Protection

August 21, 2014

Social media sites have taken parental concerns to a whole new level, with cyberbullying, online predators, and damaged reputations. TrueCare gives parents an awareness of potentially dangerous behavior so they can address it before it becomes a serious problem. TrueCare...

Neumann Goretti Community Recycling Event: Sunday, November 16th 2014

November 11, 2014

Neumann Goretti to Host an Electronics Recycling Event on November 16, 2014 for All Area Residents From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Winter is just around the corner. Time to de-clutter your home of obsolete and unwanted electronics. Neumann Goretti High...

2014 Football season is the most successful in 60 years....

November 30, 2014

Congratulations to our 2014 Football Team for their most winning season in 60 years of school history capturing the AA Catholic League and District 12/City titles plus competing in the State Quarterfinals!! Thank you students, coaches, and parents of an amazing journey...

Boys Basketball AAA State Champions and District 12/City Champions

January 22, 2015

Our Boys Basketball team is the 2015 AAA State Champions and has won it's 7th consecutive District 12/City Championship. Congratulations to Senior LaMarr Kimble for being nominated for the McDonald's All American Team. LaMarr also scored his 1,000 career high...

Girls Basketball - Catholic League, City & State Champs; Coach Peterson is the Naismith and USA Today HS Girls' Coach of the Year

January 22, 2015

The Lady Saints are the 2015 AA State Champions and have won two consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League and AA District 12/City Championships . We have been officially recognized as national champions. http://usatodayhss.com/rankings/expert/girls/basketball/2014/16 http://www.maxpreps.com/m/article.aspx?articleid=679ac6b0-0e56-42ea-a650-462ea8313508 http://www.bluestarmedia.org/index.php/component/k2/item/1194-wire-to-wire-neumann-goretti-pa-goes-the-distance-to-earn-blue-star-media-elite-25-girls-basketball-national-championship Seniors Ciani Cryor and Sianni Martin have both scored their...

Coca-Cola Scholarship Winner

January 27, 2015

Jessica Pasquarello has been awarded a $20,000 college scholarship through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. She was selected as 1 of 150 winners from a pool of 2,000 semifinalists. Learn more about the Coca-Cola Scholars Program for high school seniors...

PSP Makes Transformation Grant to Neumann Goretti

March 25, 2015

March 25, 2015 PSP MAKES TRANSFORMATION GRANTS TO TWO CITY HIGH SCHOOLS, ONE CATHOLIC AND ONE DISTRICT New round of investments by PSP’s Great Schools Fund is led by grants to support turnaround planning of a district neighborhood high school, Roxborough...

Outdoor Track & Field Excels at the Catholic League, District 12/City and State Championships, The Penn Relays, & the New Balance Nationals

April 25, 2015

New Balance Nationals at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, NC Results: The Girls 4x400m Relay team placed 7th in the Nation! PIAA AA State Championship Results: Congratulations to the Girls Track team for their success at the State Championships. They won the...

Varsity Baseball Team is the District 12/City AA Champion and Finishes 2nd in the AA State Tournament

May 27, 2015

Congratulations to the Varsity Baseball team for winning the 2015 District 12/City AA Championship. The Saints competed in the AA State Championship for the first time in school history! To learn more about the Saints Baseball program visit http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/?u=NGSAINTSBASEBALL&s=baseball    

Neumann Goretti Students Selected as Rising Stars by the South Philly Review

June 13, 2015

Congratulations to rising Juniors, Ryan Hewitt and Destinee Thomas, and incoming Freshman, Joseph Messina, for being selected as "Rising Stars" by the South Philly Review. Read more about these star students here.... http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/youth/World-class_scholar-306958531.html http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/youth/Ms_president-306958711.html http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/youth/Go_everywhere_young_man-306958551.html

Keisha Loko selected Germination Project Student Fellow!

June 14, 2015

Keisha Loko, a rising junior at our school, was selected as one of only 15 students from across the Philadelphia region to be part of the Germination Project, an elite program identifying the best and brightest young students in...

The School Transformation Update

June 18, 2015

Dear Neumann-Goretti Community Members, Looking ahead to the 2015-2016 school year, Neumann-Goretti is poised to begin a new chapter in the school’s rich history. As our nation’s economy and job market have evolved, so to have the knowledge, skills, and...

Neumann Goretti Awarded Healey Education Foundation Grant

July 15, 2015

Neumann Goretti has been selected by the Healey Education Foundation to partner with them to develop programs to deliver better enrollment, stronger fundraising, and more effective governance. Healey is an operational foundation providing seed grants and a staff of experts delivering consulting...

Healey Parent Survey

August 6, 2015

The Healey Foundation has agreed to partner with our school to support us in areas of enrollment, development, and governance. As they assess the current state of the school, they would like to receive input from our parents. Your insights...

Final Test for Incoming 8th Graders

August 12, 2015

A 5th and final date has now been added for incoming 9th Graders. This exam is required for enrollment next year, and doubles for both Entrance and Scholarship purposes. The test will be on Saturday, March 12th at 9am. You MUST...

Art Futures Program

January 4, 2016

Neumann Goretti Art Students participated in the Art Futures Program funded by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Delphi Foundation, and the Patriarch Foundation. A thirty hour residency with local Artist Donna Backues, in collaboration with art teacher Mrs....

Hoops for Haiti Fundraiser

January 4, 2016

The State Champion Saints took part in the 6th annual Hoops for Haiti fundraiser which raised over $6,000.00 for education in Haiti. The annual event is held at Meredith Elementary school. The Meredith students make a $5.00 donation for...

Congratulations to Joe Mastrobuoni on the Germination Project!

May 1, 2016

Congratulations to Joe Mastrobuoni for being chosen as one of the top sophomores in the city. The Germination project identified 20 sophomores in the Philadelphia area who were recognized for their leadership potential. A dinner was recently held at...

Track and Field City Championship Results

May 24, 2016

Girls Outdoor Track & Field City Championship Results The Girls Team is the 2016 AA District 12 City Champion! 4x400m Relay Team of Eliza Brooks, Amira Coleman, Selah Dixon, and Sydni Townsend - 1st place 4x100m Relay Team of Eliza Brooks, Selah...

New Article on The New Teacher Project

May 25, 2016

Shifting School Cultures in Philadelphia article

2016 Baseball State Champions

July 13, 2016

Congratulations to our Baseball team, the 2016 PIAA, Class AA State Champions. This is the first State Baseball title in school history. The Neumann-Goretti Saints Baseball team is also the 2016 Philadelphia Catholic League Champion and the 2016 Class...

Class of '16 Commencement

July 13, 2016

Congratulations to the Class of 2016, who celebrated their Baccalaureate Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul on June 9th and their Commencement Exercises at the Temple Performing Arts Center on June 10th. The Class of...

Saints are Rising Stars

July 13, 2016

Congratulations to our three Senior nominees, Lange Eo, Domenic Gullotta, & Gabriella Viggiani, who were selected for the South Philly Review's (our community newspaper) Rising Stars Edition. http://www.southphillyreview.com/2016/jun/16/lange-eo-game/#.V2MfS_krKM8 http://www.southphillyreview.com/2016/jun/16/domenic-gullotta-engineering-his-dreams/#.V2MfrvkrKM8 http://www.southphillyreview.com/2016/jun/16/gabriella-viggiani-cheery-disposition/#.V2Mf__krKM8

Girls Volleyball Tryouts

August 3, 2016

Girls Volleyball tryouts begin Monday, 8/15 and continue on Tuesday, 8/16 and Wednesday, 8/17, 3PM - 5PM in the school gym. We are happy to announce the hiring of our new head coach, Whitney Anderson. Ms. Anderson earned a BA...

Girls' Soccer Tryouts

August 17, 2016

Varsity girls soccer workouts will begin on August 22 at 11:30am at 7th and Bigler. Physical forms must be turned in order to workout. Bring your own water and ball.

Student Council Attends Leadership Summit

August 18, 2016

On August 5, student leaders Ryan Hewitt, Jillian Cammisa-Cantz. Camrin Neiss and Ceran Ash, along with their faculty advisors, attended the Four Diamonds Mini-THON® Leadership Summit in Hershey, PA.  Students attended informational and training sessions on how to create and...

Coach Townsend Aims for Grid­iron Suc­cess

September 5, 2016

Already revered as the head track and field coach, Coach Townsend is look­ing for a suc­cess­ful season as the school’s varsity football leader. Recently, he was interviewed by South Philly Review reporter Joseph Myers about how his family and...

Congrats to Cheerleaders

September 5, 2016

In August, our cheerleaders took part in the annual UCA cheerleading camp at Chestnut Lake. Our girls beat the heat and worked hard learning new stunts, cheers and dances for the upcoming seasons. The Saints took home two superior...

Faculty and Staff Professional Development

September 7, 2016

Our faculty and staff end their third day of Professional Development and Orientation with a group photo in our courtyard, showing off our “We Make Saints” t-shirts.

Meet Our New Principal

September 12, 2016

We would like to introduce Hugh J. Quigley ’96 as the new Principal of Ss. John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School. Mr. Quigley holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering/Minor in Business Administration and a Master’s of...

Welcome to the Class of 2020

September 13, 2016

2016 Baseball Champs Honored by Phils

September 13, 2016

Fun night at Citizens Bank Park as our 2016 State Championship team was honored by the Phillies in their Salute to Champions Night. Our returning Varsity players were honored in a pre game ceremony on the field. Our 5...

NG 2016-2017 Speaker Series Kickoff

September 15, 2016

Entrepreneur and CEO James Sisneros kicked off Neumann Goretti's 2016-2017 Speaker Series with an inspirational message about following your passion and business entrepreneurship. Mr. Sisneros will be leading an Entrepreneur Club for NG Students starting the beginning of October.

TechGirlz comes to Neumann Goretti

September 19, 2016

Neumann Goretti is partnering with TechGirlz for a free Designing Mobile Apps class on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in our new Learning Lab. Students will work in teams to design a mobile app. To register,...

Class of 2017 Ring Dance

September 27, 2016

The Class of 2017 Ring Dance will be held on Friday, October 28, 2016, in the Neumann-Goretti Gym. Tickets will be on sale now until October 7. For additional details, visit Senior Ring Dance.  

National Recognition for NG Grad

October 8, 2016

Congratulations to Neumann Goretti graduate Jayda Pugliese, a fifth-grade math and science teacher at Andrew Jackson Elementary in South Philadelphia, who won a Milken Educator Award, a prize given to just 35 teachers around the country each year. The award...

NG at High School Night

October 8, 2016

Neumann-Goretti Admissions Director, Anthony Ragno, and Senior Class Vice President, Ryan Hewitt, were at Our Lady of Hope Regional Catholic School in South Philadelphia for their annual High School Night. Students from not only Our Lady of Hope but...

Girls Soccer Senior Appreciation Day

October 10, 2016

Neumann Goretti would like to honor our seniors from our Girls Soccer Team: Maureen Black, Julia Liparota, Kayla McGuire, Julianna Scarduzio and Alexa Spinelli. We commend them on their leadership and thank them for their dedication to the program. We wish...

Student Receives StoneMor Scholars Award

October 13, 2016

Congratulations to freshman Angelina Cappetti, who is shown here receiving the StoneMor Scholars Award from Jason Budd, Deputy Secretary for the Office of Catholic Education, and Jonathan Ger, Regional Vice President for StoneMor Partners at Archbishop Ryan High School.

Student Council Installation

October 18, 2016

On Friday, October 14, Neumann Goretti held its Student Council Installation. Congratulations to our new student leaders. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Bendotti, class of 2018. Click here to view additional photos from the installation.

Healey Education Foundations Awards NG $20k

October 24, 2016

On October 20, the Healey Education Foundation had their annual Sage Award event at the Union League, with 250 people in attendance. Neumann Goretti was awarded a $5,000 check for having the highest percentage increase in enrollment of all...

All Catholic Players

October 27, 2016

Congratulations to our All-Catholic team players: Julianna Scarduzio, Girls Soccer, 2nd Team All-Catholic; Kamil Jihad, Cross-Country, 2nd Team Championships All-Catholic; and Mykala Perry, Cross-County, Honorable Mention Championships All-Catholic; Destinee Thomas, Girls Volleyball, 2nd Team All-Catholic; and Samantha DelVecchio, Girls...

NG Students, Teachers Attend ADL Conference

November 6, 2016

The Anti-Defamation League Annual Youth Leadership Conference's mission is to help students and educators explore diversity and challenge hate.  On November 3, seven students and two teachers attended workshops with professional ADL trainers to learn about identity, bias and...

Ring Day 2016

November 7, 2016

Ring Day memories to share. Check out photos from Ring Mass and the Ring Dance. View photos on the Ring Day webpage.

Signing Day

November 11, 2016

On November 9, the following student athletes signed a "Letter of Intent" with their respective colleges: Chyna Nixon, Ole Mississippi (Basketball); Ashley Jones, West Virginia University (Basketball); Jared Healey, Chestnut Hill College (Baseball); and Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree, Villanove University (Basketball)....

Millay Scholars, Alumni Achievers Honored

November 12, 2016

The Millay Club, the Alumni Association of Southeast Catholic, Bishop Neumann, St. John Neumann, St. Maria Goretti and SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti, honored Millay Scholars and Alumni Achievers at a banquet held on Thursday, November 10. The...

22 Students Welcomed in National Honor Society

November 17, 2016

Ss. John Neumann and Maria Goretti HS is proud to be part of the National Honors Society (NHS). This club invites Seniors and Juniors to be recognized for their achievements. Students are invited to join after demonstrating four key virtues:...

Students facilitate SADD Activity at NG

November 27, 2016

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) helps empower young people to successfully confront the risks and pressures that challenge them throughout their daily lives by creating, equipping and sustaining a network of student-run chapters in schools and communities focused on peer-to-peer education. Pictured...

Spirit Day 2016

December 4, 2016

On Wednesday, November 23, Neumann Goretti celebrated Spirit Day 2016. Students, faculty and staff, who donned in Spirit Day shirts and their class colors, participated in fun activities. To see pictures from the day, click here.

Father-Senior Dance

December 16, 2016

Fathers and their senior sons and daughters enjoyed an evening of family, friends, food and fun. Click here to see photos from the evening.

SADD Students Present Bullying Workshop

December 26, 2016

Neumann Goretti SADD students presented a Bullying Workshop to Philadelphia 4th grade students, focusing on Blocking: rumors, gossip, put downs, and cyber bullying. NG SADD leaders used games, skits, and role plays to teach their younger counterparts how to...

Christmas Concert

December 26, 2016

Our Neumann Goretti family and community enjoyed the school's orchestra performance on December 16. Click here to view more pictures from the performance.

Southeast Catholic Class '52 donates $35,000 for cafeteria facelift

January 18, 2017

Southeast Catholic Class of 1952 generously donated $35,000 to Neumann Goretti High School to give our cafeteria a facelift. Click here to view more photos of the luncheon unveiling the new cafeteria.

Senior Quade Green named to McDonald's All-American Team

January 19, 2017

Senior Quade Green, who has committed to attend the University of Kentucky, has been named to the McDonald’s All-American Team. Quade is the first player from the school to have earned this prestigious honor and the first Philadelphia area...

Open School's Institut

January 30, 2017

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SADD Leaders visit Jefferson Hospital

February 1, 2017

Neumann Goretti's SADD leaders visited Jefferson Hospital's Trauma Department, where Jefferson staff presented on their experiences working with car crash victims. The discussion included current local statistics and how students can help. The SADD leaders are planning to educate...

Emil Moody Signs with Temple Univ.

February 2, 2017

On February 1, Senior Emil Moody signed his intent to play football for Temple. Congrats, Emil!

ED has winter sports

February 3, 2017

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Notice of Educational

February 3, 2017

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Girls Senior Appreciation Game

February 7, 2017

On Sunday, February 5, Neumann Goretti honored our senior team members at the Girls Basketball Game. Congratulations to our wonderful athletes and their families.

Why choose a private school

February 13, 2017

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Lower School Lowdown

February 13, 2017

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The Five Virtues

February 13, 2017

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2nd Grade Reading

February 13, 2017

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First Day of School

February 13, 2017

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Family group

February 13, 2017

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Neumann-Goretti Celebrates Black History Month

February 13, 2017

In celebration of Black History Month, Neumann-Goretti ‘s Cultural Diversity Club will be hosting the following events: African Fusion Dance Classes The Cultural Diversity Club will be hosting short dance workshops on Thursday afternoons from 2:45 to 3:15. The class will...

BB Men's Senior Appreciation

February 13, 2017

On Friday, February 10, the Boys' Basketball team celebrated their Senior Appreciation game. Senior Quade Green was also recognized for being named to the Jordan Brand National Team.

Thinking skills Simply amazing! Great

February 22, 2017

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Thank You for Bringing in Those Toys

February 22, 2017

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Open School's Institut Constructivism

February 22, 2017

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Our Vibrant Community Fall Sports

February 24, 2017

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Alumni and friends return to campus

February 24, 2017

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Alumni and Friends Return to Campus With Cards

February 24, 2017

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Globalization and Human Rights class

February 24, 2017

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Globalization and Human Rights All World

February 24, 2017

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Boys Basketball Team Heads to State Championship

March 10, 2017

The Boys Basketball team is now heading to the 2016-2017 PIAA AAA Boys’ Basketball Championship to be held Thursday, March 23, at 8:00 p.m. in the GIANT Center, Hershey, versus Lincoln Park. We wish them the best of luck. GO SAINTS. Boys...

Students Attend Peer Leadership Forum

March 16, 2017

On Monday, March 13, the health provider, Caron, brought together 13 Archdiocese schools to have an open and honest discussion about addiction and teenage drug abuse. Six SADD club leaders from Neumann Goretti joined the group and provided their...

State Champion Boys Baseball's annual 1st Pitch dinner

March 20, 2017

The defending State Champion Boys Baseball team kicked off the 2017 season with their annual 1st Pitch dinner. The guest speaker was NG Millay Club Hall of Famer John Bucci, the owner of the famous John's Roast Pork. Three...

Girls Basketball Team Heads to State Championship

March 22, 2017

Congratulations to our Girls Basketball team, who is heading to the State Championships on Saturday, March 25, for a noon game at the GIANT Center in Hershey against Bishop Canevin. We wish them the best of luck. Girls Bracket

National Art Honor Society

March 23, 2017

Congratulations to the students who were inducted into the Ss. John Neumann and Maria Goretti Chapter of the National Art Honor Society for the 2016-2017 school year in a ceremony in the Chapel on February 21. Seniors: Maureen Black (Treasurer), Jamin Chen (Vice...

Boys' Basketball Team Wins State Champions for 4th Consecutive Year

March 24, 2017

Congratulations to our boys’ basketball team, who won this year’s PIAA 3A state championship by defeating Lincoln Park, 89-58, last night at Giant Center, Hershey, PA. Senior Quade Green led the team with 22 points followed by Senior Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree...

Girls Basketball Team PIAA Champs for 3rd Consecutive Year

March 25, 2017

The Neumann-Goretti Saints girls’ basketball team defeated Bishop Canevin for the 2017 PIAA Girls' Basketball Championship - AAA title by a score of 62-56, at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. This is their third consecutive championship victory. Congrats...

Congrats to Art Students Chosen for Archdiocesan Student Art Exhibit

March 25, 2017

Congratulations to our Neumann Goretti Art Students whose works were chosen for the Archdiocesan Student Art Exhibit at La Salle University Art Gallery. Click here to learn more and view student artwork.  

Bye Bye Birdie a HIT

April 3, 2017

This year the SNG players put on a production of Bye Bye Birdie. The cast, including several Neumann Goretti students, put in several months of hard work and dedication and once again put on a fabulous show. The show is...

Freshman and Soph Hop

April 4, 2017

The Freshman Class of 2020 and Sophomore Class of 2019 Hop was held in our gym on Saturday, March 25. Group shots were popular this year. What a wonderful beginning to the Spring social season here at Saints Neumann Goretti!!

NG Showcased at Community Design Collaborative Annual Fundraiser

April 5, 2017

Tuesday, April 4, NG exhibited at the Community Design Collaborative annual fundraiser, Leverage 2017. We are so blessed to work with such creative individuals to help transform Neumann Goretti. Schedule a visit to see the transformation in progress. Next phase...

Be the Match 5K a Success

April 10, 2017

Neumann Goretti and John's Roast Pork teamed up for Be The Match 5k! Thank you to the more than 60 students who got up early to support this great cause! Visit bethematch.org to learn more about the importance and high need of bone marrow donors....

Dancers Raise $18k during miniTHON

April 13, 2017

Thursday, April 6, was the long-awaited miniTHON! More than 110 Neumann Goretti Students, elementary students from three different Archdiocesan grade schools and high school students came to Neumann Goretti. Six hours of dancing, games and fun ending the day...

Students Sign Letters of Intent

April 20, 2017

On April 12, the following student athletes sighed "Letters of Intent" to attend and play sports in college: Mike Millsip (Basketball, East Stroudsburg), Janese Lynch (Track, Wake Forrest University), and Destinee Thomas (Track, Lincoln Memorial University). Congratulations and best of luck...

Language Arts Class Travels to NYC for Spanish Performance

April 20, 2017

Profesora Andeliz's Spanish IV class took a trip to NYC to see the play "La Zapatera Prodigiosa" by Federico García Lorca, the renowned Spanish author from the 20th century. The play took place at the prestigious theater of Reportorio...

Giving Hope for Catholic Charities Appeal

April 25, 2017

On Monday, April 24, we were proud to participate in the Catholic Charities Appeal. The Archdiocese's elementary and high schools raised more than $43,000 to contribute to our special education schools.

Dr. Deans Featured in RowHome Magazine

April 26, 2017

Our theology teacher, Dr. Joselli Deans, was featured in RowHome Magazine's Spotlight this quarter. Click here to read the article. Of special note is that retired teacher and current part time guidance guru, Mr. James Gildea, wrote the article.

Physics Trip to Six Flags Great Adventure

April 26, 2017

Students enjoyed the 2016-2017 Physics trip to Six Flags Great Adventure where they were able to interact with their scientific peers and compare not only their school and hometown, but also experience the wide variety of personalities who aspire to become scientists. Click...

Building Resilience Workshop

April 27, 2017

Mrs. Messina (teacher at Our Lady of Hope and mom of Joseph, Class of 2019) and our very own Profesora Andeliz were among many educators, counselors and principals from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at the workshop, Building Resilience. The...

St. John Vianney Scholar Jamin Chen

May 2, 2017

Congratulations to Senior Jamin Chen on being recognized as a graduating St. John Vianney Scholar. Jamin will be attending Drexel University majoring in computer science. He is also the Salutatorian for the Class of 2017. Thank you to the St. John...

Record-breaking Penn Relays Results

May 2, 2017

Congrats to our student athletes for their outstanding performances at the Penn relays Janese Lynch, placed sixth overall (149-5) in the Girls' Discus Championship Sydni Townsend, finished 10th overall (1:02.03) in the Girls' 400m Hurdles Neumann-Goretti: Placed first in the Girls' Philadelphia...

Junior Prom 2017

May 7, 2017

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 who celebrated their Junior Prom on Friday, April 21, at the IATSE Ballroom. Click here to view more photos.

Girls Softball Senior Appreciation Day

May 7, 2017

On May 4, Neumann Goretti celebrated our senior softball players at Senior Appreciation. Good luck at college next year. You will be missed. Additionally, NG’s softball team celebrates a win over McDevitt 15-3. Congrats, ladies! Click here to view...

Hoops for Hunger

May 11, 2017

On Friday, May 5, several members of our girls and boys basketball teams participated in Hoops for Hunters, a scrimmage aimed at raising money and awareness of Hunters Syndrome. We are very proud of our students using their talents...

Men's Baseball Senior Appreciation Night

May 16, 2017

Congratulations to our Boys' Baseball team in honor of their Senior Appreciation Game on Monday, May 15. They defeated Roman Catholic.

NG Seniors Honored as top 3% of the Class of 2017

May 19, 2017

Congratulations to Seniors Lucinda Mileto, Jamin Chen, Alexandra Arrigale and Julianna Scarduzio for being honored as they represented the top 3% of the Class of 2017 at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's 38th Annual Honors Convocation held at the Cathedral Basilica...

Track & Field All-Catholics

May 22, 2017

Janese Lynch: record holder in the Shot Put & Discus. Indoor and Outdoor All-Catholic Destinee Thomas: first team All-Catholic for Javelin, second team All-Catholic for 100m Hurdles and 300m Hurdles Sydni Townsend: first team All-Catholic for 100m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, 4x100m...

Honors Convocation

May 22, 2017

Congratulations to our Honor Roll students who were recognized at the Neumann-Goretti Honors Convocation on Monday, May 15. These students received first or second honors for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters this school year. Click here to view...

Senior Prom

May 22, 2017

Congratulations to our Seniors who celebrated their Senior Prom on Friday, May 12, at the Sheraton Downtown Philadelphia in Center City. Click here to view more pictures from the evening.

School Ministry Announcement

May 22, 2017

The Ss. John Neumann & Maria Goretti Catholic High School community is excited and honored to announce the appointment of our new School Minister for the 2017-2018 school year, Rev. James E. Dalton, OSFS.

All-Catholic League Baseball Team

May 23, 2017

Congratulations to Senior Jared Healey and Junior Colin Eiser, who were  named to the All-Catholic League Baseball Team. Also named are: Senior Phil Sanborn, Sophomore Joe Messina, and Junior Aiden Baur to the Second Team; and Junior RJ McGettigan to the Third...

Boys Baseball Are Catholic League Champs

May 30, 2017

Congratulations to our Boys Baseball team for winning the Catholic League Championship on Saturday, May 27. This is the team's 6th PCL Championship since 2009! Congratulations to students, coaches and parents. Click here to see additional photos.

Girls Outdoor T&F Win Championship

May 30, 2017

The Neumann Goretti Girls Outdoor Track & Field team is the PIAA Class 2A State Champions. Congratulations to students, coaches and parents. Click here to see additional photos.

2017 Hall of Fame Inductees

May 30, 2017

Congratulations to our 2017 Hall of Fame inductees: Anthony Pane '69, Nikki Sirolli Badessa '72, Joseph Bologna '84, Nicholas DelPercio '91, Jill Henry '97, Jason Talluto '97, Stephanie Digneo '99, and the 1997 SJN Boys Basketball Team. The inductees...

NYSeed-Insurgo Students Get Hands-on Experience at Vernick Food and Drink 

May 30, 2017

Photo from L-R: Kieran Johnson ('19), Selah Dixon ('18), Daiyann Bullard ('18), Mark Brydges ('20) On Wednesday, May 25, students from the NYSeed & Insurgo program, along with their program instructors, spent the afternoon enjoying a hands-on, immersive experience in...

Book signing with Author Adriana Trigiani at NG

June 16, 2017

Enjoy an evening with New York Times Best Seller and film maker Adriana Trigiani, as she engages audiences with stories that make up her incredible books. Learn about Kiss Carlo, her latest release, in the location where the book takes...

Saints Baseball Are State Champs, Again

June 20, 2017

Saints Baseball is the back-to-back State Champion (Class 2A). Congratulations on all the accolades in the Philadelphia Inquirer's All-Southeastern PA team. 1st Team: Jared Healey, 2nd Team: Colin Eiser and RJ McGettigan, 4th Team: Phil Sanborn, Most Improved: Phil...

Girls Basketball Champs Honored by Phillies

June 22, 2017

Wednesday, June 21, our Neumann Goretti Girls Basketball team was honored by the Philadelphia Phillies for their third State Championship in a row! Congratulations. Click here to view more photos.

Seniors Recognized as Rising Stars

July 8, 2017

Congratulations to recent graduates Lucinda Mileto (Villanova), Jamin Chen (Drexel), Camrin Neiss (San Diego State), and Alexandra Arrigale (Villanova) for being profiled as Rising Stars by the South Philly Review. Click here for full article.

Students Represent NG at PA Outdoor Nationals

July 10, 2017

Neumann Goretti went to Greensboro, N.C., with a purpose. Sydni Townsend, Eliza Brooks, Makayla Perry , Jazmyn Ellis and Kamil Jihad went to outdoor Nationals to not only represent Neumann Goretti, but the state of Pennsylvania, and they did...

NG Receives Grant to Install Rain Gardens

August 2, 2017

Neumann Goretti has been the recipient of a $55,000 Philadelphia Water Department Grant to install rain gardens on the 10th Street Lawn. What does this mean for us? Our drainage will be more efficient (no more lake Neumann Goretti's!),...

Activities Fair

September 15, 2017

More than 150 students attended Neumann Goretti’s Activities Fair along with a dance party. This event is hosted by the school as an opportunity for the students to get involved. Neumann Goretti has 25 clubs to choose from, ranging...

NG Community & ACME Partners

September 19, 2017

On September 8, administrators and several students from the six Catholic Schools in South Philadelphia, including Neumann Goretti, joined in the celebration and opening events of the new Acme in South Philadelphia off of Snyder Ave. The community as a...

NG Baseball at Phillies' Night of Champions

September 21, 2017

On Monday, September 18, NG Baseball team participated in the Night of Champions at Phillies. We are making this a tradition. Night of Champions is not complete without the NG Baseball team!

Class of ’52 Rain Gardens

September 22, 2017

The Class of ’52 Rain Garden was blessed by Father James Dalton and members of the Southeast Catholic Class of '52 on Friday, September 15. This new, innovative green infrastructure system will manage storm water running off portions of...

NG Students Give Back

September 24, 2017

During the summer break, Neumann Goretti students gave back in a big way. In keeping with the Catholic tradition of service, each student volunteered at least four hours at local nonprofit organizations resulting in more than 2,100 service hours in three...

Homecoming 2017

October 1, 2017

Thank you to everyone who came out to our homecoming festivities this weekend. The homecoming dance had more than 300 students attend and the Saturday Homecoming Game we had more than 500 people attend. We ended our fun-filled weekend by crowning our first-ever homecoming king and...

Girls Soccer Senior Appreciation Nite

October 14, 2017

Congratulations to our senior Girls Soccer players who were honored at Senior Appreciation game. Congratulations Lady Saints!

Girls Volleyball Celebrates Senior Appreciation Night

October 18, 2017

The Girls Volleyball team celebrated their Senior Appreciation game on Tuesday, 10/17. Before the game, the girls were introduced with their families, received a rose from the school and gifts from their teammates, and had a pizza party after...

NG Receives 2 Healey's 2017 SAGE Awards

November 7, 2017

Neumann Goretti is in its 3rd year of partnering with the Healey Foundation to support enrollment and fundraising. This year, the NG team received two of Healey's 2017 SAGE Awards. A spirited and celebratory performance by a jazz ensemble from our Orchestra opened...

Boys Soccer Senior Appreciation

November 7, 2017

Congratulations to Boys Soccer Seniors Sal Davis and Josh Espinosa who celebrated Senior Appreciation with their team and coaches. Click here to see more photos.

Football Team Is Phila. Catholic League Champs

November 8, 2017

Congrats to our Saints Football Team for clenching the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship! Come out to see the Saints take on West Catholic for the playoffs this Saturday, November 11, at the South Philly Super Site (10th and Bigler) at...

NCAA Early Signing for 3 Seniors

November 10, 2017

The following Saints Neumann Goretti Seniors chose NCAA early signing and committed to continue their post secondary education at the following institutions with the offer of a full scholarship: Jabria Ingram - University of Hartford - Women's Basketball Marcus Littles -...

NHS Induction

November 14, 2017

The 2017-2018 National Honor Society was inducted on November 8. Congratulations to new and returning members. Collectively this student organization will log more than 1,500 hours of service to our school community this year. Click here for more photos.

Open House Attendance Up 30%

November 14, 2017

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House on October 22. Attendance was up 30% over last school year! Click here for more photos.

Senior Kamil Jihad Places 20th in XC State Championship

November 16, 2017

Congratulations to Senior Kamil Jihad who placed 20th at the Cross-Country State Championship. Looking forward to the Indoor Track season for Kamil and the boys and girls teams.

Homecoming

November 17, 2017

We'd like to share some memories of Homecoming as we prepare for Saints Football vs. Schuylkill Haven on Saturday, 11/18, at 6:00 p.m. in the First Round of 2A State Competition. Click here to see more.

Senior Ring Mass & Dance

November 17, 2017

As we move closer to the Thanksgiving holiday, we are thankful for one of our most treasured traditions -- The Senior Ring Mass, which was held at the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia, and the Senior Ring Dance....

A Successful Season

November 26, 2017

Saints Football has completed its State playoff run, and there is so much to be thankful for as we reflect upon the season: Catholic League Blue Champions, 4 All-Catholic 1st Team selections, 5 All-Catholic 2nd Team selections, Catholic League Blue...

Student Council Installation

November 27, 2017

Student Council Officers and Homeroom Representatives were installed with a full school ceremony held on November 17. Their year of service to the student body and their school is well underway. Click here to view more photos.

Fall 2017 Spirit Day

November 27, 2017

Highlights from our Fall 2017 Spirit Day, held each year before Thanksgiving break, include: Seniors vs. Faculty Basketball (Faculty won!!); games like tug-of-war, human hungry-hungry hippos, Senior pie-eating; and a pep rally. Click here for more photos.

Middle State Accreditation Visit

November 29, 2017

Saints Neumann Goretti is preparing for its Middle States accreditation visit in April 2018. We enjoyed the company of Dr. Daniel Stabile, our Middle States chairperson, for a preliminary visit on November 27. Many thanks to our internal coordinators,...

Vocation Panel

November 30, 2017

On November 17, the senior class participated in our 2nd Annual Vocations Panel. This year, the panel consisted of 2 Mercedarian Friars, one IHM Sister, a Permanent Deacon and a newly married couple. Thank you to everyone who participated...

Class of '66 Christmas Tree Lighting

December 14, 2017

Our Class of '66 Christmas Tree Mass and Lighting was held on Thursday, December 7. Thank you to our Community Service Corp and all who assisted to organize this event. Check out this brief video of the event.

Hoops 4 Heart

December 18, 2017

The weekend of Dec.16, the Girls Basketball Team played in Hoops 4 Heart, an event to raise funds for the American Heart Association. All proceeds were donated to the local Children’s Hospital and helping kids with Congenital Heart Disease. Our student...

Father Senior Dance 2017

December 19, 2017

The Class of 2018 and their Dads got into the Christmas Spirit at the Father Senior Dinner on December 12 at Swan Caterer's Waterfall Room. To view additional photos, click here.  

Students Participate in Peer Leadership Forum

December 20, 2017

Three of Neumann Goretti's Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club members (Gianna '21, Jess '20, Kevin '18) took part in Caron Treatment Center's "Peer Leadership Forum," in which students from schools all around Philadelphia brainstormed ideas to help prevent...

President, Senior Student on iHeart Radio

December 20, 2017

Neumann Goretti President Joe McColgan and NG Senior Joe Mastrobuoni sat down with iHeartRADIO to discuss our school's turn around, and our partnership with the Healey Foundation. The 10-minute interview aired on WDAS, Real 106.1, Q102, Radio 104.5, and...

S.A.D.D. Student Jam Session

December 30, 2017

Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.) hosted a Christmas Student Jam Session on December 21 in Cafe '52, an event for the students and by the students: poetry that puts you in their shoes; comedy to provide pain-relieving laughter; music that...

Girls Track Wins Big in Marine Corp Holiday Classic

January 5, 2018

Congratulations to our Girls Indoor Track Team on their success at the Marine Corp Holiday Classic in New York. The team took second place overall. In the open 400 meters, Sydni Townsend, Mykala Perry and Dasia Wilson took the...

Jihad, Girls Relay Team Making Noise

January 6, 2018

Kamil Jihad (Boys 800m) and the Girls' 4x400m relay team were profiled as noise makers this Indoor Track season. Kamil’s 800m times this year place him #1 in Pennsylvania and #3 in the United States. Congratulations as well to...

NG Selected for Green School Grant

January 10, 2018

Neumann Goretti was one of 25 schools in the country to be selected for the Green School Grant. But, we still need your help though. You can donate your Recycle Bank points to our school to help us get...

Special Presentations for Spanish Classes

January 12, 2018

Thanks to Profesora Andeliz, Spanish III & IV students learned how Christmas is celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries. They also learned the differences and similarities of Christmas in the United States, Latin America and Spain. Students were very excited about...

Youth Action Partners with NG

January 21, 2018

Youth Action is pleased to partner with Neumann Goretti. It is our goal to continue discovering ways to engage students at NG in leadership and service to their communities. Progress has been made in a short period of time,...

March for Life

January 26, 2018

Students and faculty from Neumann-Goretti High School joined 100,000 persons from across the nation at March for Life in Washington, DC, on January 19. This year marked the 45th anniversary of the march protesting the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe...

Sr. Girls Basketball Appreciation Game

February 11, 2018

Our Girls Basketball Seniors and their families celebrated their Senior Appreciation game on Wednesday, 2/7. Congratulations to Coach Petey on her first graduating class.

Sr. Cheerleaders Appreciation

February 11, 2018

The Saints Cheerleaders began Senior Appreciation Sunday, 2/11, by attending the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Epiphany of Our Lord. Thank you to Pastor Father Casey for his hospitality.

Choir, Orchestra Perform at Marian Anderson Memorial

February 12, 2018

On Thursday, 2/1, during Catholic Schools Week, our Choir and an ensemble from our Orchestra performed at the ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the unveiling of the Marian Anderson Memorial. At the same ceremony, the students had the...

Girls 4x100 Win Doc Sander's Invitational

February 12, 2018

Neumann Goretti Girls 4x100 relay team win the Doc Sander's Invitational at the New Balance Armory in New York City on January 27and 28. Click here to see more photos.

Students Participate in Nourishing our Neighbors

February 12, 2018

To begin Catholic Schools Week on Monday, Jan. 28, we were proud to send 39 students for the first shift at the Seminary for the service initiative "Nourishing our Neighbors—Catholic School Students as Servant Leaders." More than 800 students...

Orchestra Performance at "Marian, the Phila. Story"

February 12, 2018

We were humbled and honored to have been invited by the Marian Anderson Historical Society on January 11 to have our Orchestra ensemble perform in celebration of the opening of the society's new exhibition: "Marian, The Philadelphia Story."

Students Learn About Art Courtesy of Art Museum

February 12, 2018

Neumann Goretti students learn how emotions and ideas are expressed in art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as part of their Art Futures experience. The Art Futures Grant brings an Artist in Residence into the classroom, and also...

Girls BBall Advances to Catholic League Championship

February 23, 2018

NG's Girls Basketball team has advanced to the Catholic League Championship game to be played on Monday, February 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Palestra to compete against O'Hara. Tickets available at school. Congratulations to the team on their exhilarating...

SADD Students Visit WHYY

March 2, 2018

Neumann Goretti members of the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club visited WHYY on March 2, to learn how to interview like the pros. Pictured is one of WHYY's hosts, Marty Moss Coane, who talked with students about careers and...

World Day of Social Justice

March 5, 2018

World Day of Social Justice was celebrated during an assembly on February  20. A variety of social justice topics such as poverty, ADA, racial inequality and bullying, were highlighted through student- and faculty-made videos and poetry with a strong...

Congratulations to Coach Townsend, Girls Track

March 13, 2018

Congratulations PA Indoor Track Coach of the Year, Lincoln Townsend! Congratulations also to the following students for their recognitions: 1st Team: 400m Sydni Townsend; 4x200m & 4x400m Relays - Eliza Brooks, Mykala Perry, Daisa Wilson, Sydni Townsend 2nd Team: 400m Mykala...

Drama Students Performance

March 18, 2018

On Tuesday, March 6, Mrs. Natalie Gravely and her Drama students performed The Outsiders in front of students, families and friends. This was the first time our Drama class performed for the school and the audience was blown away.

Women in Leadership Seminar

March 18, 2018

On Friday, March 9, Ms. Ciarra Bianculli chaperoned seven Junior girls at Holy Family University for a Women in Leadership Seminar. The girls found the seminar to be very educational and inspiring. Thank you to our teachers’ union for...

First Pitch Dinner

March 18, 2018

Our Baseball team had their annual First Pitch Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, March 10. Alumni, family, friends and current students look forward to this gathering all year long to kick off Baseball season.

Mr. Neumann Goretti Winners

March 18, 2018

Congratulations to our Mr. Neumann Goretti winners Ron Holmes and Tre’Sean Bouie. We are so proud of all our contestants and the hard work they put in to their performances. Mr. Neumann Goretti is a light-hearted annual talent competition...

7th Grade Visitation Day

March 18, 2018

On Wednesday, March  14, we welcomed 201 seventh graders to NG for Universal 7th Grade Visitation Day. Attendance was up 30% over last year’s event!! Our future Saints were welcomed with a prayer service, attended engaging classes, went on...

Bingo Fundraiser a Success

March 18, 2018

A big thank you to our Parents Association on a very successful BINGO fundraiser with more than 100 players on March 15.

Spanish IV NYC Trip

March 31, 2018

Profesora Andeliz's Spanish IV students took a trip to NYC after learning about the immigration process. Their first stop was to the Statue of Liberty and then Ellis Island. After, they went to eat at an authentic Mexican restaurant,...

Freshman, Sophomore Dance

March 31, 2018

The annual Freshman & Sophomore Semi-Formal Dance held on Saturday, March 24. The Classes of 2020 and 2021 kicked off social season at Saints Neumann Goretti. Click here to view more pictures.

Honors Convocation

March 31, 2018

Our annual Honors Convocation was held on Monday, March 26, to recognize students who received honors in both the 1st and 2nd academic quarters. Click here for more photos.

Girls BBall State Champs

March 31, 2018

Our Girls Basketball team is the 3A State Champion. The team won its 4th straight title on Monday, March 26, at the Hershey Giant Center. Congrats!! Click here for additional photos.

Boys BBall State Champs

March 31, 2018

Our Boys Basketball team is the 3A State Champion. The team won its 5th straight title on Wednesday, March 28, at the Hershey Giant Center. Congrats! Click here for more photos.

Drexel Business Pitch Competition

March 31, 2018

Congratulations to Seniors Gabriel Bendotti and Michael Leopanto for winning our business pitch competition on March 28. They will continue to develop their product and represent Neumann Goretti in May at the first Archdiocesan Business Pitch Competition hosted by...

Mother-Senior Luncheon

April 17, 2018

Our annual Mother-Senior Luncheon was held on April 9 at the Waterfall Room. A heartfelt and fun time was had by all. Click here to view more pictures from the luncheon.

2018-19 Diocesan Scholars

April 17, 2018

Congratulations to our five 2018-2019 Diocesan Scholars who will be taking dual enrollment courses at LaSalle University during their senior year at Saints Neumann Goretti. The scholars were nominated based upon their PSAT scores and class rank, and completed...

Three Seniors Accept Student-Athlete Scholarships

April 22, 2018

Congratulations to Dymir Montague (Holy Family Basketball), Eliza Brooks (Virginia Military Institute Track), and Kamil Jihad (Norfolk State University Track) for accepting full student - athlete scholarships.

Blessing of Girls Track Championship Rings

April 22, 2018

Congratulations to our Girls Outdoor Track team on the blessing of their 2017 State Championship rings this evening! Thank you to all that made this possible.

Junior Prom

April 22, 2018

Saints social season continues....the Junior Prom held at the IATSE Ballroom. Click here to see more pictures.  

Simon's Heart. Protecting Hearts. Saving Lives.

April 26, 2018

Thank you to school nurse Amy Boyd for connecting us with this amazing donor. President Joseph McColgan is pictured with Samantha Krouse, Automatic External Defibrillator Donation Representative from the GotAED Organization. GotAED was inspired by Simon’s Heart, a nonprofit...

2nd Annual Dance Marathon

April 30, 2018

Congratulations to our more than 100 Saints Philanthropy Dancers who participated in our second annual dance marathon to raise awareness and funds to support the fight against pediatric cancer. The theme of this year’s event was “We Could Be Heroes”...hence the...

Christian Hankerson Wins Gold in NAACP ACT-SO Competition

April 30, 2018

Congratulations to Junior Christian Hankerson who participated in the NAACP ACT-SO states competition. He competed in two categories: Classical Instrumental, performing the Haydn CM mvt III piano concerto and Contemporary Instrumental, performing the classic Lift Every Voice and Sing....

National Art Society Installation

April 30, 2018

National Art Honor Society Installation was held onApril 5. Congratulations to our officers and newly installed members. Thank you to Mrs. Barrett for her leadership in the visual arts at Saints Neumann Goretti.

Respect Life Leadership Conference

April 30, 2018

The Neumann University Respect Life Leadership Conference was held on April 5. Students attended this event sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Life and Family. The theme was “Life Has Purpose” presented by The Culture Project. Thank you to Fr. Dalton...

Jazz Ensemble Performs at My Republic Bank

May 2, 2018

The Jazz Ensemble performed at My Republic Bank at 16th & Market Streets on April 6. Click here to watch the video.

SADD Jam Session, Middle School Forum

May 2, 2018

SADD club hosted Student Jam Session 2 after-school on April 6: “POETRY that puts you in their shoes; COMEDY to provide pain-relieving laughter; MUSIC that messages your eardrums. Come perform, support, watch, listen, laugh.” Multiple students and teachers shared...

Spanish III Class Enjoys Colombian Cuisine

May 2, 2018

On April 13, Profesora Andeliz took her Spanish III to Tierra Colombiana to have an authentic Colombian cuisine experience. Students were required to order their food in Spanish. After enjoying a four-course meal, the students were ready for a siesta!...

Cheerleaders Receive Honors

May 2, 2018

Congratulations to our Cheerleaders who earned academic honors during the first and second quarters.

Boys Baseball Senior Appreciation

May 3, 2018

Boys Baseball celebrated Senior Appreciation at McNichol Field on May 2. Congratulations to our students, parents and coaches.

Spring Art Exhibit

May 3, 2018

Congratulations to our Art 1, 2, 3, Ceramics and AP students whose work was displayed at our Spring Art Exhibit on April 26. Many thanks to Mrs. Barrett for her leadership in the Visual Arts at Saints Neumann Goretti....

Italian Language Students Visit NY

May 4, 2018

Neumann Goretti’s Italian Language students enjoyed the day with their teachers in New York where they visited Liberty Island and Ellis Island.  They ended their fun-filled day celebrating student birthdays at an upscale Italian restaurant. La vita è bella!...

Art Students Receive PMA's Auguste Rodin Award for Excellence

May 4, 2018

Neumann Goretti art students received the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Auguste Rodin Award for excellence  in carved, sculpted and painted imagery of personal memorials. Their  “Icons & Memorials” are on Exhibition at the PMA Art Futures annex student exhibition...

Spring Concert

May 6, 2018

Our annual Spring Concert was held on April 26. The theme was "USO 1942." Congratulations to our Orchestra, Choir, Dance and Stage Crew students and many thanks to Ms. Mello, Mr. Sheehan, Ms. Parker and Dr. Deans. Click here...

Penn Relays 2018

May 6, 2018

Neumann Goretti is proud that this was the first time at the Penn Relays in which the boys and girls from the same school made both Championship races. Click here for results and more photos.  

Biology 2 Trip to the Mutter Museum

May 6, 2018

Students in Biology 2 visited the Mütter Museum on April 26 where they explored the human body through a collection of medical oddities and real artifacts discovered around the world and right here in Philadelphia dating back to before...

Students Participate in Cancer Research

May 6, 2018

On April 14, more than 30 students participated in the Be The Match 5K walk/run to help support research for the Be The Match foundation. Neumann-Goretti was proud to support alumnus John Bucci by joining the John's Roast Pork team in...

National Signing Day with Michelle Obama

May 9, 2018

Better make room for the Class of 2018! Through the generosity of the College Advising Corp through Reach Higher, six students from Neumann Goretti’s Class of 2018 attended the National Signing Day with guest speaker Michelle Obama at Temple University's...

Girls Baseball Senior Appreciation Game

May 9, 2018

Our Girls Softball team celebrated their Senior Appreciation game at Palumbo Rec after a win over West Catholic. Congratulations to students, coaches and parents. Also, a special thank you to St. Maron’s Business Association for sponsoring our new uniforms. Click...

English Students Write, Direct, Perform Harlem Renaissance Presentation

May 9, 2018

On Tuesday May 8, as a culmination of a year's study, the senior English classes presented a special assembly on the Harlem Renaissance to the entire school, in which they wrote, directed and performed songs, dances and poetry from...

2018-2019 Student Council Officers

May 15, 2018

Please join us in congratulating our 2018-2019 Student Council Officers. Class of 2019: President Joe Messina, Vice President Eric Nardini, Secretary Christian Hankerson, Treasurer Madeline Cavalieri, Public Relations Director Brie-Anna Jefferson, School Spirit Director Ceran Ash Class of 2020: President Amanda Kinney,...

Philadelphia Catholic League Champions - Girls Outdoor Track

May 15, 2018

Congrats to the Girls Outdoor Track Team: Maykala Perry wins MVP. She won the 100m, 200m & 400m. Makayla's 54.97 is the PA #1 time. Sydni Townsend broke the meet record and PA #1 time in the 300m Hurdle ( 42.92...

Senior Prom 2018

May 21, 2018

The Class of 2018 celebrated their Senior Prom at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia on Friday, May 11. Click here to see more photos of the evening.

Hall of Fame and Senior Sports Banquet

May 21, 2018

Many thanks to our Millay Alumni Association for hosting the annual Hall of Fame and Senior Sports Banquet at the IATSE Ballroom. Thank you to Councilman Mark Squilla for honoring our State Championship Teams with City Council Citations. Congratulations...

T-Shirt Day

May 21, 2018

Saints Neumann Goretti Class of 2018 celebrated College, Career and Military T-Shirt Day on Friday, May 18. God bless the Class of 2018 as they make final preparations for their next endeavor. Click here to view more photos.

Rising Starters Competition

May 21, 2018

Congratulations to Seniors Gabriel Bendotti and Michael Leopanto for competing in the first annual "Rising Starters" competition hosted by Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship and supported by Schoolyard Ventures. Mike and Gabe competed against teams from all of...

Archdiocesan Academic Honors Convocation

May 21, 2018

Congratulations to our honorees at the Archdiocesan Academic Honors Convocation held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on May 17, representing the top 3% of the Class of 2018 in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Anh Nguyen,...

Catholic Charities Collection

May 21, 2018

Saints Neumann Goretti attended the Catholic Charities Collection event on May 15. We were happy to present our school gift along with all of the other Archdiocesan high schools to support our schools of special education in the Archdiocese...

Seniors Receive Full Student-Athlete Scholarships

May 25, 2018

Congratulations to Seniors Angel Ricks (Rosemont Women's Basketball) and Chelsea Keebler (Neumann University Women's Basketball) for accepting full student-athlete scholarships.

Cittadini Named AOPEdTech Influencer

May 25, 2018

Congratulations to Mr. Cittadini, who has been named a 2017-2018 AOPEdTech Influencer, for his enthusiasm to share his tech knowledge with our school community and the larger Archdiocesan community. We are especially grateful for his work with our Faculty...

Maguire Fellows

May 26, 2018

Congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Doran and Mr. McColgan who were selected for the second cohort of Maguire Fellows. They will be earning their Master's in Educational Leadership at St. Joseph’s University.

Senior Retreat to Miraculous Medal Shrine

May 30, 2018

Fresh from the Memorial Day break, the Neumann Goretti Senior Class of 2018 held a Spiritual Retreat at the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown. Father Frank Sachs, CM, explained how Saint Catherine Laboure, DC (Daughter of Charity) was given...

Baccalaureate Mass 2018

June 13, 2018

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 who celebrated their Baccalaureate Mass on June 6 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The graduates were excited to share the experience with the Classes of 1968 of St. Maria...

Commencement 2018

June 13, 2018

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 who celebrated their Commencement Ceremony on June 7 at the Temple Performing Arts Center. The Class of 2018 earned more than $20 million is college scholarships! Click here to view more pictures.

Summer Scholars Program

June 20, 2018

Congratulations to rising Senior, Tashan Thornton, and rising Junior, D'Onna Evans, who have been accepted to the LaSalle University Summer Scholars Program. Tashan and D'Onna will be earning three college credits at no cost during an intensive, seven-week summer...

Girls 4x800 Relay Win New Balance Nationals

June 25, 2018

Congratulations! The Neumann Goretti Girls won the 4x800 Relay title at the New Balance Nationals in North Carolina. Click here to read more.  

Baseball Players Receive Accolades

June 25, 2018

Congratulations to Colin Eiser (OF), who was named to the Daily News All-City Baseball 1st Team and Aidan Bauer (INF) and Joe Messina (P), who were named to the All-City 2nd team. Additionally, the Catholic League Carpenter Cup roster included six...

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Class of 2018

July 2, 2018

Graduating Seniors from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Class of 2018 make record breaking college scholarship announcement. Special thanks to our school representative in the announcement video, Anthony Newsome, attending Villanova with a full academic scholarship and majoring in accounting....

Asst. Principal of Academic Affairs Torres Accepted to Relay GSE NPAF

July 6, 2018

Congratulations to Mrs. Genevieve Torres, Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs, who has been nominated, applied and accepted to the Relay Graduate School of Education's (Relay GSE) National Principal Academy Fellowship (NPAF), a professional development opportunity for instructional leaders. To...

Welcome to Sr. Anne Gallagher, New Asst. Principal of Student Affairs

July 10, 2018

We are pleased to announce that Sr. Anne Brigid Gallagher, IHM, will begin service to Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School as the Assistant Principal of Student Affairs effective Wednesday July 11. Sister Anne has more than 40...

Coach Lincoln Named Coach of Year

July 12, 2018

Congratulations to Lincoln Townsend, Jr. for being named PA high school Track and Field coach of the year by the US Track & Field & Cross Country Coaches Association. Click here to view listing.

Faculty Summer Learning

August 10, 2018

Summer learning continues. Best wishes to Mr. Moakley, Mrs. Pappas and Ms. Scott (pictured right respectively) who are attending math curriculum on August 7, 8, 14 and 15. Congratulations to Mrs. Muto (formerly Ms. Doran, pictured above) for completing the...

Advancement Page

September 7, 2020

Advancement Page

The Impact of Your Support!

September 19, 2020

The Impact of Your Support! Neumann Goretti can’t thank our generous alumni, donors, and partners for responding in such a positive and overwhelming way to our Alumni Stimulus Assistance Plan (ASAP) appeal. When we kicked this off in early May,...