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WHAT'S NEXT STARTS HERE. More ways to learn. More ways to lead. More ways to discover what you love, find your place and become who you’re meant to be. See what’s possible at Notre Dame Prep. Join us for Notre Dame Prep's Upper School Open House on Oct. 25 and experience the people, programs and opportunities that make NDP a place where students are ready for what’s next. Learn more and register for the open house in the admissions section of our website at ndprep.org/openhouse. #NotreDamePrep #NDP #ReadyForWhatsNext #UpperSchool #OpenHouse #CatholicMaristEducation #CollegePrep

Halloween fun also took over Notre Dame Prep’s middle and upper schools today as students and faculty joined in with an impressive lineup of costumes, plenty of creativity and lots of personality throughout our buildings and grounds. Our entire NDP community brought their A-game and made for a festive day full of memorable moments; we loved seeing everyone participate and enjoy the festivities together! Check out more pics from our main campus today on Facebook. Again wishing our entire NDP community a safe and happy Halloween! #NotreDamePrep #NDP #MiddleSchool #UpperSchool #HalloweenAtNDP #NDPCommunity #SchoolSpirit #CostumeCreativity #HappyHalloween

Halloween brought creativity, costumes and plenty of fun to the Notre Dame Prep lower school today! Our students showcased their imaginations with an amazing array of costumes, making for a spooktacular day of celebration. A special congratulations to our costume contest winners! 1st Place: Pickle Jar – Kinsley Pollack, 4th Grade 2nd Place: Zombie Beekeeper – Valerie Erickson, 2nd Grade 3rd Place: Elvis – Jude Weiner, 4th Grade Honorable Mention: Jessie from Toy Story – Jozefina Palushaj, Kindergarten Congratulations to all of our winners and a big thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our Halloween celebration so much fun! Happy Halloween, Notre Dame Prep! (More photos on Facebook.) #NotreDamePrep #NDP #LowerSchool #HalloweenAtNDP #HalloweenFun #CostumeContest #SchoolSpirit #NDPCommunity #HappyHalloween

BOYS SOCCER: Final: MHSAA regional 12: NDP falls to Grosse Ile, 2-1.

BOYS SOCCER: Halftime: MHSAA region 12 at NDP: Irish 1, Grosse Ile 1.

TO PARENTS: Every Friday during the school year at 3 p.m., take a look at your email inbox for the weekly Notre Dame Prep Blarney Stone newsletter! Stay informed, stay connected, and never miss a moment of what’s happening across our lower, middle and upper schools. From important reminders to upcoming events, the Blarney Stone keeps you in the know! #GoIrish☘️ #GoBlarneyStone🪨

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS are about so much more than preparing for high school. They are a time for students to deepen their faith, build meaningful friendships, discover their strengths and grow into confident, compassionate leaders. At Notre Dame Prep, students in grades 6–8 experience a learning environment that brings together Catholic and Marist values, engaging International Baccalaureate academics, hands-on learning, student leadership and a strong sense of belonging. Discover why the middle years matter at NDP and how our middle school helps students grow both inside and outside the classroom. Read the story at ndprep.org/why-the-middle-ye…. Then, experience NDP for yourself by joining us for our Middle School Open House on November 10, from 6–8 p.m. and explore the opportunities that await your family. Register for the upcoming Middle School Open House at ndprep.org/admissions/openho… #NotreDamePrep #NDP #MiddleSchool #IBEducation #CatholicEducation #MaristEducation #OaklandCounty

CONGRATULATIONS to Notre Dame Prep senior Nicole McDowell on being named to the 2026 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Best and Brightest First Team! This prestigious recognition celebrates senior student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and on the court. To be eligible for the Best and Brightest Award, senior student-athletes must have earned at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale during their junior year and play in 50% of their varsity team’s sets during their senior season. As one of just two seniors on this year’s varsity volleyball team, McDowell has earned this outstanding distinction in her final year of high school athletics. We are proud of Nicole for representing Notre Dame Prep with excellence, dedication and academic achievement. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! #NotreDamePrep #NDPVolleyball #AVCA #BestAndBrightest #StudentAthlete #Volleyball #AcademicExcellence

BOARD WELCOMES RETURNING TRUSTEE: Healthcare executive and longtime Notre Dame Prep supporter rejoins school's governing body in support of its Catholic and Marist mission. Read his announcement at ndprep.org/board-welcomes-re… #NotreDamePrep #Leadership #CommunityLeadership #BoardOfTrustees #GoIrish☘️

BOYS SOCCER: MHSAA regional semifinal at NDP: 3-1, Irish win and advance to regional final Thursday.

BOYS SOCCER: Halftime: MHSAA regional semifinal at NDP: Irish 1, Detroit Frontier 1.

• Coach Gendreau hall of fame induction ⚾ • Navy SEAL inspires eighth graders 🇺🇸 • Halloween bags spread joy 🎃 • 78 students join NHS 🎓 • Science students celebrate Mole Day 🧪 • Fourth graders visit Supreme Court ⚖️ • Sixth graders explore Spanish culture 🇪🇸 • Six alumni named top athletes 🏆 • Prep Bowl honors students and staff 👏 • Open house welcomes future families ☀️🏡 • Lower school celebrates Trunk or Treat 👻 #GoIrish☘️💚 #PrepNewsNow🗞️

What a thrilling day at the lower school! While our main campus welcomed prospective families for today’s upper school Open House, our lower school campus celebrated its annual Trunk or Treat on the lower school grounds. With beautiful weather and plenty of Halloween spirit, it was a fantastic time for our youngest students and their families! A major highlight was an unforgettable flash mob to Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller,” organized by parent Anabelle Di Pilla. The performance brought plenty of thrills and excitement to an already amazing day! Check out this fantastic video and stay tuned for more photos tomorrow! #TrunkOrTreat #LowerSchool #OpenHouse #SchoolCommunity #Thriller #HalloweenFun #SchoolSpirit

Another spectacular fall day, another wonderful open house at Notre Dame Prep! Thank you to our faculty, staff, students, coaches, and parent volunteers who helped make today such a success, and to all the families who joined us to experience what makes the Notre Dame Prep community so special. We loved welcoming you to campus and sharing the spirit of the Fighting Irish! Want to relive the day or see what you missed? Check out the full photo gallery from today's open house on Facebook, then head over to our website to discover even more about the Notre Dame Prep experience. #NotreDamePrep #FightingIrish #OpenHouse #NDPExperience #CatholicEducation #FutureFightingIrish

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE at Prep Bowl LIV! Yesterday, at Ford Field in Detroit, the Catholic High School League recognized outstanding academic achievement and years of dedicated service during Prep Bowl LIV. We are proud of our Notre Dame Prep students, faculty and staff who were honored for their hard work, commitment and contributions to our school community. Congratulations to our Scholastic All-Catholic Team honorees! These outstanding students were recognized for their academic excellence during the 2025–2026 school year. CLASS of 2027 Adiv Patel, Mateo Vargas, Anna Kafarski, John Sicklesteel, Daniel Kim, Daniela Alonso Lopez, Maya Hajjar, Flora Ramos, Cameron Pennell and Zara Tiberia. CLASS of 2028 Regina Carpanese, Elena VanDieren, Harrison Tarantino, Sydney Nahra, Sofia Arinez, Preston Schlachter, Christopher Artinian, Vanessa Artinian, William Platt and Luke Kissman. CLASS of 2029 Juan Turrubiartes Tapia, Ilyze Gabrielle Tarriman, David Ma, Anna Caudill, Grace Adam, Alexis Bigelow, Steven Carter, Megan Connelly, Lydia Esho, Shaina Esho, Isla Soliman, Tessa Walker and Dhevan Wilson. We also proudly recognize our faculty and staff members honored for their years of service and dedication to Notre Dame Prep: 5 YEARS: Rachael Kroll, Liz K. Stibich, Lorraine M. Hyman, Christine R. Boan, Todd Dickinson, Austin J. Schneider, Elizabeth Spencer, Claire H. Zavolta-Force, Aaron Whigham and John Meyers. 10 YEARS: Timothy Madej and Estela Tapia-Rodriguez. 15 YEARS: Vernice D. Jones, Della Lawrence, Kala Parker, Greg Pearson, Susan M. McGinnis and Kyle B. Lilek. 20 YEARS: Kelly Bicknell, Barbara Hall and Katrina Sagert. 25 YEARS: Jocelynn Yaroch, David Slusser and Larry Jack. 30 YEARS: Melissa M. Archer and Margie Bond. To all of our honorees, thank you for representing Notre Dame Prep with dedication and pride. Your achievements and service strengthen our school community and inspire those around you. Congratulations on these well-deserved honors! #NotreDamePrep #NDPFightingIrish #CHSL #PrepBowlLIV #ScholasticAllCatholic #AcademicExcellence #ServiceAndDedication #GoIrish☘️

INCREDIBLY PROUD to celebrate our six alumni named to the Detroit Catholic High School League’s top 100 athletes in history lists, recognizing the outstanding male and female athletes who've helped shape a century of CHSL history. This prestigious honor reflects exceptional athletic talent and achievement and we congratulate all six honorees on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for the lasting legacy they have built. freep.com/story/sports/high-… freep.com/story/sports/high-… • Molly (Coldren) Campbell, softball, 2008 graduate, Notre Dame Prep. • Katherine Carlson, volleyball, 2015 graduate, Notre Dame Prep. • Madeline Chinn, volleyball, 2019 graduate, Notre Dame Prep. • Vicki Morrow, softball, 1983 graduate, Pontiac Catholic. • Doug Brown, track and field, 1970 graduate, Notre Dame. • Joe Przybicki, football, 1967 graduate, Notre Dame. #AlumniPride #CHSL100 #100GreatestAthletes #SchoolPride #LegacyOfExcellence #CatholicLeague #OurAlumniAreAmazing

What a beautiful fall morning on campus! The colors of the season are on full display, and there’s no better time to come see our school for yourself. Make plans to join us TODAY from noon to 3 p.m. for our Upper School Open House! Bring your family, explore our campus, meet our community, and discover all the reasons to make our school your next home. We’d love to welcome you and show you what makes this place so special. The weather is beautiful, the campus is ready, and we can’t wait to meet you. Come visit us today! #NotreDamePrep #HighSchoolOpenHouse #CampusLife #FallOnCampus #SchoolCommunity #DiscoverOurSchool #VisitOurCampus