Here from Meghan Doyle, who is in her first year as Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and Religion Department Chair at Notre Dame Prep.
Read More Getting to Know NDP’s Director of DEIBAs we celebrate and raise awareness about women religious during Catholic Sisters Week 2024, we look to those sisters whose connections with Notre Dame Preparatory School set the example for servant leadership, life-long faith, and a commitment to transformation. Here are some of their stories.
Read More CELEBRATING CATHOLIC SISTERS WEEK 2024As Notre Dame Prep commemorates 150 years of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and the pursuit of justice, Gym Meet remains a unique symbol of sisterhood and school spirit.
Read More Celebrating 150 Years of Tradition: The Legendary Gym Meet at Notre Dame PrepNotre Dame Preparatory School’s 2023–2024 swimming season proved nothing short of spectacular. An undefeated regular season gave way to championship titles at the National Catholic Swimming & Diving Championships held January 12–14 and the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) A Conference Championship on February 4. In addition, Terri Byrd, NDP Varsity Swim Coach, was […]
Read More Two More Feathers in Notre Dame Prep’s Swim CapEstablished in 1873 with a mission to empower young women—academically, spiritually, and morally—NDP seamlessly weaves academic excellence, faith formation, and the pursuit of social justice into the student experience every day, with Catholic Schools Week being a time for deeper exploration into our faith and how it intersects with our education.
Read More Celebrating Faith and Education: Catholic Schools Week at Notre Dame Preparatory SchoolWhile statistics continue to point to a disparity in the number of women in STEM-related professions—the National Science Foundation reports that in 2021 only one-third of women are employed in STEM occupations1—Notre Dame Preparatory School is aggressively working to change this trend. In the 2022-23 academic year, the Class of 2023, including those introduced to the school’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, […]
Read More STEAM at NDP: Innovation. Experience. OpportunityThe Invaluable Benefits of Athletic Competition for High School-Aged Girls Participation in athletic competition among high school-aged girls is a vital component of their overall development. Notre Dame Prep’s commitment to the positive impact of sports on girls’ physical, mental, and social well-being is substantiated by various independent studies and expert opinions. Physical Well-being: Blazers […]
Read More The Invaluable Benefits of Athletic Competition for High School-Aged GirlsNotre Dame Preparatory School will administer the HSPT Saturday, December 2nd on our Hampton Lane Campus.
Read More The HSPT – Why it matters and how to be successfulBlanche “Babe” Bielat, Notre Dame Prep Class of 1942
Read More The Heart of NDP: One Bride, 49 Bridesmaids!Notre Dame Preparatory School students study marine biology in Key Largo.
Read More Learning About the World…One Sea Turtle at a TimeNotre Dame Preparatory School original Gateway Arch on the North Charles Street campus.
Read More Notre Dame Preparatory School’s 150th: Where a Gateway OpensSister Patricia McCarron is excited to announce that Jennifer Brocato Caine ’86 (right) and Kerry Doyle White ’84 (left) are now leading the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management at Notre Dame Prep. Both alums come to their new positions with a wealth of admissions experience, but more importantly, a true blue love for NDP. […]
Read More Alums Pave the Way for Future BlazersCreative problem solving, hands-on learning, and multi-sensory activities come together in Notre Dame Prep’s Middle Level Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) program.
Read More Girls in STEAM Will Transform the FutureComing from a public elementary school, the concept of Field Day was very familiar to me. It tended to be a day where the naturally athletic kids thrived, and those who weren’t (like me), were left in the literal dust. Coming in as a new sixth grader to Notre Dame Prep, a catholic, all-girls school, […]
Read More Field Day: NDP’s Most Colorful Middle Level TraditionThree Notre Dame Preparatory School seniors have been accepted to the United States Naval Academy (USNA). These acceptances are unprecedented at NDP, as this is the first time that three Blazers in the same class have been accepted to the Naval Academy, considered the most competitive service academy in the United States. Latest rankings list […]
Read More Three NDP Students Headed to Naval AcademyUsing a creative blend of music, choreography, and theatrical elements, Notre Dame Preparatory School’s pool transforms into a stage for the annual Eighth-Grade Synchronized Swim Show. A dazzling display of creativity and sisterhood, this beloved NDP middle school tradition is anticipated all year and is hosted exclusively for current students, parents, and faculty. Students are […]
Read More In Sync and In Style: NDP’s Iconic Swim Show makes a splashIt has been proven time and again that experiential, hands-on learning deepens understanding, broadens existing perceptions, and fosters confidence in exploring new questions. This approach to learning is on full display at Notre Dame Preparatory School’s Annual Egg Drop Challenge. Started in 2008 by NDP’s Science National Honor Society (SNHS), the challenge of protecting an […]
Read More 15 Years of Dropping Eggs at NDPAdolescence is the time when students develop the lifelong habits which transform them from girls to young women, and habits established at this age can become behaviors in adulthood. One of the most transformative habits is to cultivate a service mindset, something students at Notre Dame Preparatory School are encouraged to develop from their earliest years […]
Read More Service Learning Evolves into Service LivingNotre Dame Preparatory School understands each student offers a unique combination of strengths, passions, challenges, and style. To reach her best personal potential, she may need assistance at different times during the middle and high school years, and The Batza & Simon Academic Service and Enrichment Center was built to offer such personalized academic support. […]
Read More NDP Offers Learning Support When and Where It’s NeededThree years of political turmoil, a global pandemic, and an explosion of social media influence have greatly affected young people nationwide. Terry St. Laurent, Notre Dame Preparatory School’s Director of School Counseling, recognized that NDP students were not immune to these influences and sought to proactively address the issue for the wellness of the entire […]
Read More Notre Dame Preparatory School Invests in WellnessNotre Dame Prep’s Junior Ring Day is more than a day, a piece of jewelry, or a dance. “Ring” is a true-blue tradition that marks a pivotal moment in each student’s life: it is the moment she transforms into an upperclassman. This treasured tradition bonds not only the Junior classmates to each other, it connects […]
Read More junior ring: ceremony and sisterhoodNotre Dame Prep expands academic and financial offering to Middle Level girls.
Read More Expanded Opportunities for Middle School Students at NDP9 Tips for a great Open house For many families, the beginning of the school year starts the process of looking to the next school year for enrollment in middle and high school. One of the best ways to get to know a new school is to take part in an Open House or School […]
Read More Maximizing Your Open House Experience at NDP