About Bryn Mawr

About The Bryn Mawr School

Bryn Mawr School is a place where girls thrive. Our teachers understand how girls learn, and they care about and take delight in each student's progress and achievements. Small classes and valuable student-teacher interaction ensure that each girl has the opportunity to discover and develop her unique talents and abilities.

 

History of The Bryn Mawr School

History of The Bryn Mawr School

In 1885, five young women, Martha Carey Thomas, Mary Elizabeth Garrett, Mary Mackall Gwinn, Elizabeth Tabor King, and Julia Rebecca Rogers, established Bryn Mawr as one of the first college-preparatory schools for girls in the country. more...

Campus Map & Directions

Campus Map & Directions

Directions to campus, a map and a birds eye view... more...

Campus Rentals

Campus Rentals

Planning an event, business meeting, or retreat? The Bryn Mawr School facilities rentals may be the answer. more...

Employment Opportunities at Bryn Mawr

The Bryn Mawr School values a diverse workplace. more...

Headmistress's Letter

Dear Friends of Bryn Mawr
Maureen E. Walsh, Headmistress, The Bryn Mawr School
This fall, Bryn Mawr embarked upon a comprehensive school self-study in preparation for re-accreditation by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS). The self-study is conducted every ten years, and the full process takes about two years to complete. more...
 

Spotlight on History

"The Legacy of Edith Hamilton"
"The Legacy of Edith Hamilton" was presented by Bryn Mawr Upper School English and Latin teacher Mary Armstrong Shoemaker '69 speaking in the Graduation Garden on the occasion of the school's annual Founders Day convocation that was held on Friday, October 5, 2007." more...