The ND Spirit

Last Saturday, we hosted over 600 alumnae and friends of Notre Dame for our Celebration. File the event under "Bittersweet"! It was a joyous reunion tinged with sadness. But it was our sendoff gift. We wanted to give our alumnae and supporters a chance to see the school when it was looking great and a chance to get together and swap stories. We also wanted to give out memorabilia (yearbooks, photo albums, banners, trophies, swag, and much more) to those who value it.

More than anything, we wanted to give ourselves a chance to admire our beautiful sunset. There is something magical but fleeting about a sunset. It captures our full attention but then it is gone. And so will we be. We are wonderful, we are beautiful, but our day is coming to an end.

Thank you to our indefatigable alumnae workers Connie Rossi Rains (1968) and Marisol Menchaca (2016) for all their hard work putting together the event. We couldn't have done it without you.

Go Spirits!

Dr. Tim Uhl

• • This week's students announcements can be found here.

  • Junior and Senior Prom Information

• Here is the Senior Events information, Deadline is this Friday for RSVP for the Friday night dinner and reserved seating.

• May 13th: Mental Wellness Assembly/Activities 2:00 pm
• May 15: Prom
• May 22: "Meet the Singer-Songwriters" school production
• May 25: No School (Memorial Day)
• May 26: 8:30 am Exam (Block 1); 10:30 am Exam (Block 2); dismissal at noon
• May 27: 8:30 am Exam (Block 3); 10:30 am Exam (Block 4); dismissal at noon
• May 28: 8:30 am Exam (Block 5); 10:30 am Exam (Block 6); dismissal at noon
• May 29: 8:30 am Exam (Block 7); Honors/Class Day Assembly 10:30 am; dismissal at 1:00
• May 29: Baccalaureate Mass (5:00 pm) followed by Community Dinner
• May 30: Graduation (noon)

AP Exam Schedule

• Wednesday, May 13 @ 8AM: English Language & Composition
• Thursday, May 14 @ 8AM: Spanish Language & Culture
• Thursday, May 14 @ 12PM: Computer Science Principles

• Testing will take place in room 17
• Students should report there 15 minutes prior to start time.

• Varies by test; from 2-3.5 hrs

• For Fully Digital Tests: Fully charged testing device and charging cord, pens or pencils for notes, external keyboard if using a tablet.
• For Hybrid Tests: All items listed under Fully Digital AP Exams apply, plus: 2 No. 2 pencils with erasers or 2 pens with black or dark blue ink and up to 2 approved calculators for the exam you’re taking, if applicable.
• For Paper AP Exams: 2 No. 2 pencils with erasers, 2 pens with black or dark blue ink.
• see detailed info on what students should and should not bring on the College Board website

Other Information:

• Students taking an AP exam ARE expected to attend their classes the day of the test
• Students taking an AP exam ARE expected to wear their uniforms the day of the test

Scholarship list

Good food, great music, memorable swag, and the joy of reconnecting with one another made our “Celebrate Notre Dame” event truly unforgettable. More than 650 guests — some traveling from nearby communities and others from across the country and globe — gathered on Saturday to honor and celebrate our beloved Notre Dame High School.

The day began in the theatre with heartfelt welcomes from Principal Dr. Timothy Uhl and alumna Catherine Mifsud Heller, setting the tone for an afternoon filled with gratitude, laughter, and cherished mremories. From there, guests wandered the campus, reminiscing about their days at Notre Dame as classrooms stood open and conversations flowed as easily as the stories being shared. Four food stations offered delicious bites throughout the afternoon, creating spaces for old friends to reconnect and new memories to be made.

This beautiful celebration would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff, families, and students whose hard work brought the event to life. Most especially, thank you to every guest who attended and made the day so meaningful. Seeing alumnae from every decade represented was a powerful reminder that while buildings may close, the spirit and sisterhood of Notre Dame remain as strong as ever.

And a special shoutout goes to the Class of ’87 for earning top honors for both attendance and enthusiasm — without question, the most spirited group of the day! (Picture below)