The ND Spirit

Immersive Learning

We (Notre Dame) are fortunate to be showcased by Education Insider Magazine. The magazine was interested in our programs promoting immersive learning such as the Visual & Performing Arts, Ceramics, Culinary Arts, and Dual Enrollment pathways. We were pleased to see Notre Dame showcased as a top Catholic school, highlighted in the Catholic schools section, and our profile listed on their website.

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We are fortunate to have Bishop Ramon Bejarano installed as the sixth Bishop of Monterey. He would like to meet with the parents tomorrow night (Thursday) at 6:00 pm in the Commons (notice the change in venue after I sent out the email invitation yesterday) after meeting with faculty/staff and board members earlier in the afternoon. Please make plans to join us!

Go Spirits!

Dr. Tim Uhl

News & Notes

Bishop Ramon has requested a special meeting with the Notre Dame parent community on Thursday at 6:00 pm in the Theater.
Lenten Community Meals :
- Feb 27th: Polenta, salad, stew
- March 6th: Pasta, salad, garlic bread
- March 13th: clam chowder, salad, rolls
- March 20th: Cheese enchiladas, beans, rice
- March 27th: Lumpia & pancit
This week's students announcements can be found here.
Here is the cast list for Little Shop of Horrors, our spring musical scheduled for May 1 & 2.
Join us on April 25, 2026 for the Notre Dame Pickleball Social at Chamisal Tennis & Fitness Club in support of Notre Dame High School Athletics. This fun-filled afternoon will bring together community members, students, alumnae, parents, and friends for pickleball, connection, and a lively silent auction — all for a great cause. Doors open at 1:00 PM | Games begin at 2:00 PM. All skill levels welcome
Here is a look at the swim schedule.

Here is the link to the Student Handbook. We're continuing to adjust as issues arise.

Save the Date

Feb 26: Special meeting with Bishop Ramon in Theater, 6 pm
March 4: All-School Mass 10:50 am
March 7: County Science Fair
March 13: No School/End of 3rd Quarter
Feb 27: Lenten Community Meal 5:30-7:30 pm
April 3-12: No School (Easter Break)
May 1 & 2: Spring Musical: "Little Shop of Horrors"
May 22: "Meet the Singer-Songwriters"
May 29: Baccalaureate Mass (5:00 pm) followed by Community Dinner
May 30: Graduation (noon)

Counselor Corner

The City of Monterey Recreation recruitment process is now underway and they seek enthusiastic and responsible students to hire to fill leadership positions in their various summer programs. Summer Job positions available:

Day Camp Counselor

June 8 - July 31, 2026
Provides leadership and guidance to children ages 5-9 years and children with special needs ages 5-12. Activities include hiking, arts and crafts, camp skills, singing, folk dancing, outdoor cooking, nature activities, fieldtrips and weekly special events.
Weekly salary. ($912 - $960 per week)

Playground Leader

June 8 - July 31, 2026
Provides leadership and guidance to children ages 5-10 years, playing at neighborhood parks. Activities include games, arts and crafts, singing, sports, special events and lots of outdoor play.
Hourly rate. ($19.00 - $20.00 per hour)

Resident Camp Counselor

June 12-August 1, 2026
Responsible for activities such as swimming, boating, hiking, crafts, nature activities, cookout activities, campfire programs, camp setup and takedown for children ages 7-15 years.
Weekly salary. ($912 - $960 per week)

Resident Camp Support Staff

June 12-August 1, 2026
Performs a variety of tasks such as assisting with preparation and serving of meals, kitchen clean-up, chopping wood, cleaning restrooms, supervising camper dishwashing, preparing food and equipment for camper cookouts and hikes, assisting with folk dancing, boating and swim supervision.
Weekly salary. ($646 - $680 per week)

Resident Camp Cook

June 12-August 1, 2026
Responsible for the planning, preparing and serving of three meals a day and supervising support staff who assist in the kitchen.
Weekly salary.

Field Sports Recreation Leader

(Year-round position)
Responsible for organizing, supervising and participating in a variety of sports with children ages 4-14 years. Activities include soccer, flag football, basketball, junior track, baseball and scorekeeping adult baseball and softball games.
Hourly rate. ($19.00 - $20.00 per hour)

To qualify for any of these positions, you must:

Be 16 years of age or older.
Be able to work the hours and days required by the position and program.
Be able to provide your own transportation to and from work.
Be able to attend in-service training sessions and weekly staff meetings.
Be able to meet personal appearance and dress code standards.
Possess the ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public and to solve minor disciplinary problems that may arise.
Employees must show proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States pursuant to the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
Employees will be required to successfully pass a Livescan fingerprint background check and reference check.

Are you interested and do you qualify?

If the answer is yes, the next step is to submit your application.

Applications are available online at www.monterey.gov/summerjobs or email your request to montereyrecreation@monterey.gov. Mail your completed application to Monterey Recreation - El Estero Park Center at 777 Pearl Street, Monterey CA 93940 or email it to montereyrecreation@monterey.gov.

Application deadline: Open Until Filled

Salinas Valley Health’s Summer Health Institute

Summer Health Institute (SHI) was developed in 2003 to provide selected students an opportunity to gain insight into health careers and community health needs from a variety of healthcare professionals as they describe their role in the delivery of healthcare in the hospital and the community.

During the five-weeks of SHI, students will hear presentations from physicians, nurses, and support clinicians such as respiratory care practitioners, radiology technologists, pharmacists, dietitians, physical, occupational, and speech therapists, laboratory scientists, case managers, and more as well as hospital board members, administrators, and department managers. In addition, students will learn from faculty and students from Hartnell College School of Nursing & Health Sciences and Mission Trail Regional Occupation Program (ROP) CNA program and will work in teams to research and present their own clinical case studies and public health advocacy projects related to issues affecting our community, with the support of SHI alumni mentors.

The program is available to high school junior or senior students at the time of application.

Interested students can call Salinas Valley Health Medical Center Volunteer Services at 831-755-0772 or email to SHI@SalinasValleyHealth.com.

Participants are required to be present for all SHI activities between 8:30am-3:30pm Monday through Friday every day from June 15-July 17, 2026.

Applications are due by 4:00pm on Monday March 16.

Scholarship list

Alumnae News

We were delighted to welcome several alumnae to our Lenten Dinner last week, and as always, their deep love for Notre Dame shone brightly. They spoke with such pride and affection for their alma mater, sharing stories and reflections that reminded us all of the enduring spirit of our school community.

They were especially complimentary of our student servers, noting their warm smiles, gracious attentiveness, and vibrant energy throughout the evening. It was heartwarming to see our current students embodying the very values that have long defined Notre Dame.

Yesterday, we were also honored by a visit from a member of the Class of ’66. She marveled at the beauty of the school and fondly shared cherished memories from her time here, offering a beautiful reminder of the generations of young women who have walked these halls before us.

What a gift it is to be part of the living legacy that is Notre Dame — a tradition of faith, friendship, excellence, and enduring connection.