Welcome to The Prep – Celebrating Your Next Step!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Notre Dame Prep! We are thrilled to welcome you as you step through the Gateway and begin your journey into the NDP community—a sisterhood that spans generations. Below, you will find important information to guide you through the enrollment process. If you have any questions, please contact us at Admissions@notredameprep.com. We can’t wait to see you on campus in your blue dress and saddles!
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Pre-Enrollment Information

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  • Enrollment Contract & Deposit Instructions

    Newly accepted families can review their enrollment contract and complete the enrollment process for the 2026–2027 school year through our PrepNet portal. Please follow these detailed instructions to finalize your daughter's enrollment at Notre Dame Prep. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Admissions Office.

    PLEASE NOTE: All contracts and deposits are due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.

    NOT ENROLLING AT NOTRE DAME PREP?
    We understand there are many factors that go into this decision. If your daughter has decided not to enroll at NDP, please select "Regret" when you reach the "Let Us Know Your Decision" tab and include both the reason she has decided not to enroll and the school in which she will enroll for the 2026–2027 school year—this information helps NDP close out her Admissions file.
  • Tuition Information & Payment Options

    Notre Dame Prep's Board of Trustees has set a tuition rate of $25,750 for the 2026–2027 school year. A required, non-refundable deposit of $1,250 secures your daughter's place in next year's Upper Level or Middle Level if received by 4:00 p.m. on March 6, 2026.

    Recognizing that tuition is a considerable expense for NDP families, we use the FACTS Tuition Management System, which allows several payment options for tuition. We invite families to review these payment options via the link below.
  • Events for Newly Accepted Students

    Middle Level Welcome to The Prep Celebration
    Tuesday, February 24, 2026
    4:30–6:00 p.m.


    Congratulations on your acceptance to Notre Dame Preparatory School! We are pleased to invite you to Begin Your Journey at The Prep by attending the Middle Level Welcome to The Prep Celebration. This special event marks the beginning of your NDP experience and offers an opportunity for students and families to connect with faculty, students, and one another within a community grounded in academic excellence, faith, leadership, and sisterhood. Please note that the snow date for this event is Wednesday, February 25.

    CANCELED Middle Level Painting at The Prep Event
    Sunday, March 1, 2026
    12:00–1:00 p.m.


    At this time, we will be postponing this event as our incredible Middle Level art teacher is ill. We hope to reschedule the event for a later date, so please stay tuned for more details!

    Trade your typical Sunday for a splash of color! Join our Middle Level Art Department for a fun interactive painting session. Come create with us and see why NDP is the most colorful place to be!
    Register Here
  • Visit the Trading Post (NDP's School Store)

    Now that you're officially a Blazer, we invite you to get your NDP gear from our school store, the Trading Post. Regular store hours for visitors are 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. on most school days, but please call ahead at 410-825-6202 ext. 1016 to confirm times.
     
    • Online Store Discount: The Trading Post is offering all new families a 10% discount when shopping the Trading Post's online store using the code WelcomeML at checkout. PLEASE NOTE: This code is valid through March 13, 2026Items purchased online can either be shipped or picked up at the store at your convenience.

    • Extended Store Hours in February: In addition to regular store hours, the Trading Post will be open with extended hours on the following dates for our newly accepted Upper Level families.

        • Friday, February 20: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 2:30–4:30 p.m.
        • Saturday, February 21: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
        • Tuesday, February 24: 2:30–6:30 p.m. (Open during our Middle Level Welcome to The Prep Celebration)

    If you have any questions about the Trading Post, please email Mary Neil Gathagan, Trading Post Manager.

Post-Enrollment Information

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  • Placement Testing

    Newly accepted Middle Level students will take placement tests on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8:00–11:00 a.m. View more details below, including drop-off and pickup instructions. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Jo Marie Tolj, Middle Level Principal.

    Student Arrival:

    • Incoming 7th and 8th grade students should arrive at 8:00 a.m. for language testing. This will be followed by math and English placement testing.

    • All incoming 6th grade students should arrive at 8:45 a.m. for math and English placement testing.

    • All students are to be dropped off at the Auxiliary Parking Lot located at 1108 Providence Road, Towson, MD 21286.

    What to Bring:

    Sharpened pencils, water bottle, and a small snack. Please leave cell phones at home or make sure they are turned off.

    Student Pickup:

    Pickup will take place in the Auxiliary Parking Lot (1108 Providence Road, Towson, MD 21286) by 11:15 a.m.

    Pickup Directions: Pull into the entrance of the Auxiliary Parking Lot and veer left toward the parking lot area. Park your car there, and we will bring the girls to the parking lot at 11:15 a.m.
  • Student Name Tags

    All NDP students are required to wear a name tag during the school day. Please complete the 2026–2027 Middle Level Name Tag Order Form by Friday, April 10, 2026, so that your daughter’s name tag will be ready by the first day of the 2026–2027 school year.

    PLEASE NOTE: There is no fee associated with this order form.
  • Performing Arts Elective

    Information for Selecting Performing Arts Elective:

  • Bus Transportation Service

    NDP has offered bus service to the following counties: Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, and Howard. Bus service is contingent on ridership interest each school year.

    If you are interested in this service for your student for the 2026–2027 school year, please fill out this Bus Service Interest Form by Wednesday, April 15, 2026. We will determine if there is enough interest in routes and what the cost will be per student then reach out to you with more information.

    If you have any questions about our bus transportation service, please contact our Admissions Office.
  • Events for Newly Enrolled Students

    "Get Acquainted" Event
    Wednesday, May 6, 2026
    4:00–5:15 p.m.

    Newly enrolled Middle Level students and their parents/guardians are invited to the Middle Level's “Get Acquainted” Event on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 4:00–5:15 p.m.

    Please email regrets only to Laura Livingston, Middle Level Administrative Assistant.
  • Laptop Program & Requirements

    All students are asked to bring a laptop to school each day, with a battery that can last throughout the entire school day.
     
    Students have two options when it comes to their laptop:
     
      • Option 1: Bring your own Windows laptop that meets NDP's specifications. Please note that Chromebooks, MacBooks, and tablets are not allowed.

      • Option 2: Purchase a laptop through the NDP/Dell Purchase Program (available in the spring).
     
    Additionally, NDP will provide students with all the software they need for their classes. Plus, students will be invited to campus over the summer for a fun and helpful introduction to PrepNet and other essential NDP digital tools so everyone can start the year feeling confident and prepared.

    More details about laptop specifications and the NDP/Dell Purchase Program for the 2026–2027 school year will be shared soon.
  • Learning Resource Services

    The Batza & Simon Academic Services & Enrichment Center—more commonly known as the Learning Resource Center—provides a range of academic support services* for students at Notre Dame Prep. Our staff of Learning Specialists support all students in all areas of academic challenge. Additionally, our Math, Reading, and Writing Specialists provide enhanced support in those respective areas. Students with or without a documented difference can easily access the center and a Learning Specialist throughout the school day.

    * Some services offered include a fee. We invite interested families to review the Learning Resource Services Fee Sheet for the 2026–2027 school year to learn more. Please contact Mrs. Kathy Wilder, Director of Learning Resource Services, if you have any questions about these services.
  • Abbreviated 2026–2027 School Calendar

    We invite families to view and download the abbreviated calendar for the 2026–2027 school year. Please note that all dates are subject to change, and any updates will be shared with families in a timely manner.
  • School Uniform

    Notre Dame Prep’s official school uniform is supplied by Flynn O’Hara Uniforms, while uniform gym shorts are available only at the Trading Post. See below for more information.

    • Flynn O'Hara Uniforms: Families may visit their Parkville location at any time for measurements and to place orders, or you can visit their online store to place orders as well. For detailed information about ordering from Flynn O'Hara, we invite you to review this flyer.

      PLEASE NOTE: To ensure timely delivery, families are strongly encouraged to place all uniform orders by July 1.

    • Gym Shorts from the Trading Post: Uniform gym shorts can only be purchased at the Trading Post, either in-person or via their online store. Uniform gym shorts are to be worn under the tunic for class. Please contact Mary Neil Gathagan, Trading Post Manager, with any questions.

    • Gym Tunic Monogramming: The Trading Post will be accepting gym tunics for monogramming through Friday, August 14, 2026, to be returned completed by the first day of classes. Please place the tunic in a large Ziploc bag with the student's first, middle, and last initials, the student’s full name and grade, and $15 cash or check. No credit cards are accepted because sales tax is not collected for this service. Please contact Mary Neil Gathagan, Trading Post Manager, with any questions.
  • Student Health Information & Forms

    All students are required to have a current immunization record and an annual physical exam on file in the Health Suite by August 9 each year. The physical exam must be conducted within 12 months of the August 9 deadline. To ensure eligibility for the start of the school year, participation in school activities, and sports tryouts, all required health forms must be submitted by August 9.

    Please visit our Student Health Information and Forms page for complete instructions and guidelines for submitting student health forms, and contact the NDP Health Suite at 443-921-2852 or HealthSuite@notredameprep.com with any questions.
  • Summer Laptop Camp

    Notre Dame Prep hosts a required Summer Laptop Camp to ensure all Middle Level students are fully prepared to use their school laptops effectively before the start of the school year. The camp includes an in-person session with optional virtual components to provide students with practice. Students are required to bring their laptop unboxed, charged, and fully set up.

    During the camp, they will complete essential tasks, such as connecting to the school Wi-Fi, signing into Microsoft, and accessing their student email—an important step for purchasing e-textbooks. They will also log into PrepNet, the school’s Learning Management System (LMS), which hosts classwork, homework, and other important resources.

    There will be THREE sessions held over the summer to accommodate our families and their summer plans. Students only need to attend ONE session. There will be no makeup dates.

      • Session #1
        Monday, June 22, 2026
        9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

      • Session #2
        Monday, June 22, 2026
        1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

      • Session #3
        Monday, July 13, 2026
        9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

    Additional details and a link to register will be posted here at a later date.
  • Summer Reading

    Summer Reading assignments in the Middle Level are determined by each student's placement for the upcoming school year. Placement decisions for the 2026–2027 school year will be shared with families toward the end of May or the beginning of June. Please be on the lookout for summer reading information in your daughter’s placement email.
Summer@NDP Sports Camps

Take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing! Save $25 if you register before April 1, 2026.


Our Summer@NDP Sports Camps are designed to provide individual skill instruction and team concepts in a fun-filled, nurturing environment. Campers will receive quality instruction in sport-specific skills and age-appropriate learning modalities from Notre Dame Prep coaches, student-athletes, and alumnae.

Important Dates & Deadlines for Newly Accepted Families

Please note that additional dates may be added as deadlines are finalized.
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