Our academically rigorous program prepares all students for success after graduation.

• Varied Courses
  • Range of courses from introductory to college level
  • AP classes give students the opportunity to earn college credits

• College and Career Prep
  • Sophomores complete an 18-week internship
  • Seniors go on college visits, take a senior seminar course, get assistance applying for scholarships & loans and support with the college application process
  • Students graduate with a plan to enter college, the workforce or a pathway of their choice

• Special Education Programming
  • We provide comprehensive special education programming to meet the individualized needs of each child, including:
    • Individualized Education Plans
    • Academic Interventions
    • Low Incidence Programs  (Autistic Support, Multiple Disabilities, Life Skills)
    • Emotional Support
    • English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • Psychological and Social Services

Pickett students have tons of sports, clubs and extracurricular activities to choose from, including:

• Academic Enrichment
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country
• Dance
• Flag Football
• Football
• Games Club
• Gardening Club
• Gay Straight Alliance
• PSSA Prep
• Running Club
• Spanish Club
• Student Government
• Track and Field
• Yearbook

We’re a member of the PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) within the District XII Public League. Our middle school teams play in a variety of leagues across the city. We are proud to be champions!

• Mastery North Varsity Girls Basketball Public League Champions 2020
• Mastery North Varsity Girls Basketball – AAA Public League Champions -2015-2016
• Mastery North Varsity Boys Basketball – AA Public League Champions -2015-2016
• Mastery North Varsity Boys Basketball – the State Championship Runner-Up 2015-16

Athletics Calendar

Any student living in Philadelphia is eligible to apply for the lottery at Pickett Campus, however preference is given to current students at John B. Kelly and Wister elementary schools, and students living in the 19144 zip code.  If you apply after the deadline, you will be added to our waitlist. 

• Pickett uniforms are available for purchase at the Pickett front desk.
• Summer hours are
• All shirts will be sold during Family Orientation for your convenience.  Orientation is mandatory for all students and families and will occur the week of 8/23.
• At Pickett students in grades 6-8 wear a gray polo or t-shirt (both long and short sleeve shirts are available) or a sweatshirt with the Mastery Pickett logo with navy blue pants. Students in grades 9-12 have the same options but in navy blue and with khaki bottoms. For all grades, shoes need to be close toed.  Shirts are $10 and sweatshirts are $20.

Margaux Munnelly, Principal

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Margaux Munnelly has served the principal of Pickett Campus since 2016. She strives to ensure Pickett students receive a world-class education in a loving, empowering environment. Before taking on the role of principal, she served as an assistant principal of instruction at Pickett for five years and was the school’s founding Algebra II teacher.

Prior to joining Mastery, Ms. Munnelly served as a math teacher and leader in Philadelphia. A Neubauer Fellow, she is a graduate of Boston College and the University of Pennsylvania and earned her master’s degree in Education, with a concentration in Principalship, from Chestnut Hill College.

During her high school years in Columbus, Ohio, Ms. Munnelly was captain of the swim team, a member of choir and an actor in school plays and musicals.

Our staff is available to support you and your child throughout their school experience. We are available to meet with families and answer questions via the email addresses listed here.