NDP: HOME AWAY FROM HOME

By Kim Bryson ’98, P ‘25 Notre Dame Preparatory School has always felt like my home away from home. I have had the pleasure of experiencing NDP and all that it has to offer in many different ways—as a student, coach, faculty member, and now a parent. As a proud member of the Class of […]

Twice the experience; Twice the gratitude

by Maureen Sack Cannon, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management and Notre Dame Prep Parent to seniors Kerry and Kate It was difficult for me to begin this reflection because I have so many thoughts entering my mind—emotional ones, grateful ones, happy ones, tearful ones. Know, as I write this reflection as a mother of […]

“The NDP Journey: A Higher Transformation”

by Rus VanWestervelt, dad to Madelyn VW, ’20 A few days ago, I was parked outside the main building waiting for my daughter to emerge from Gym Meet practice. As I waited, I observed a few freshmen girls skip from the school doors to their parents’ cars, playfully tossing their book bags in the back […]

Remembering Chas

The day of my interview for the Chastity Dunnaville Scholarship brought the absolute most anxiety that an eighth-grader could have. My mom made sure I looked my best, knowing that Ms. Dunnaville was in the military, with a brand-new true-blue uniform and crisp white saddles. As I stepped into the room to meet Ms. Dunnaville […]

The Middle Level Prayer Garden is Graced with Our Lady

Today marks the beginning of the second half of May, a significant month for many reasons here at Notre Dame Prep. May signifies the winding down of another school year as our teachers ready students for final exams, the warming weather signifies summer’s approach, and our school prepares to say farewell to another senior class. […]

NDP GIVES

This week we celebrated NDP’s third annual Philanthropy Week. A fun yet educational week, our students learn about the important role philanthropy plays in making NDP such great place to learn and celebrate the generosity of all those who support the school through their time, talent, and treasure. Led by the NDP GIVES club, this […]

Perfect Preparation: Why I Believe NDP is the Best College-Prep Choice for Our Daughters

By Rus VanWestervelt, NDP Dad of Maddie, Class of 2020 Three years ago, my wife and I joined our daughter in making the rounds to find the right high school; one major advantage emerged that put NDP as our top choice: the promise of a solid focus placed on college counseling and finding the right […]

NDP—Thanks for the Memories!

In October of 2018, as many families set foot on the campus of Notre Dame Prep for the first time to consider beginning an educational, religious, and social journey for their daughters here, my daughter, Anna, and I were volunteering at our very last Open House. Later that year, my husband, Joe, and I attended […]

Four Decades of Penny Queen Traditions

Each year, Notre Dame Preparatory School hosts Penny Queen, a nearly four-decades old tradition and a defining activity of NDP’s Christian Community Awareness Program, or CCAP. Each Upper Level class elects a Penny Queen who acts as a representative for one week of fundraising. These intrepid volunteers wear crazy costumes, perform silly stunts, and come […]

Go Light Your World

At Notre Dame Prep, traditions are tied to many of our beloved celebrations. These traditions are among the many things that make NDP so special. As Alumnae Engagement Manager, one of my favorites is Christmas Liturgy. Each year, we welcome home our recently graduated alumnae—this year the Class of 2018. As the honorary class member […]