Upper Level Back to School Resources

List of 36 items.

• Absence Due to Illness Policy

  To help ensure the health and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff, Notre Dame Prep follows a clearly defined Absence Due to Illness Policy, developed in collaboration with our Health Suite. This policy, as outlined in the 2025–2026 Student Handbook, provides important guidance for when a student is sick, including when to stay home, how to report an illness, and when a medical note is required. By following these protocols, we aim to reduce the spread of illness on campus and support students in their recovery.
  
  If a student is sick:
  
  

  • The student should stay home until they are fever/vomit/diarrhea free for 24 hours without the use of medications to control these symptoms.
    
    
  • Parents/guardians should consult their medical provider or urgent care for medical advice and testing recommendations.
    
    
  • Parents/guardians should report any confirmed illnesses to the Health Suite.
    
    
  • Parents/guardians should email all absences to ULattendance@notredameprep.com.
    
    
  • Per the Student Handbook, a medical provider’s note is required for any absence of FIVE or more consecutive school days.

• Athletics Information (Fall 2025 Season)

  Tryouts for the 2025–2026 Upper Level Fall Sports season begin August 15, 2025. Additional information about tryouts and the Upper Level Fall Sports season will be available here at a later date.

• Attendance Policies & Procedures

  Every absence, late arrival, and early dismissal requires an email from a parent or guardian to ULattendance@notredameprep.com before 7:55 a.m. on the morning the student is absent. Please include the reason for her absence. For early dismissal, please include the dismissal time and if the student will be returning after the appointment. When a student arrives late or attends a doctor's appointment throughout the school day, they must return with a doctor's note. If an email has not been received within three days after her return, the student will be issued a warning.
  
  More information regarding our attendance policies and late arrival/early dismissal procedures can be found in the 2025–2026 Student Handbook, which will be available at a later date.

• Back to School Night for Families

  Upper Level Back to School Night will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 6:00–8:30 p.m. More details about this night will be communicated to families closer to the start of the school year.

• Bus Transportation Service

  Notre Dame Prep will offer roundtrip bus transportation service to and from Anne Arundel County and Howard County (Catonsville) for the 2025–2026 school year. To learn more about this service including cost, routes, and how to register, please email Mrs. Jennifer Caine, Director of Upper Level Admissions & Enrollment Management.

• Calendar & Key Dates

  Review a list of key dates for the 2025–2026 school year below. Please note that dates are subject to change, and all changes will be communicated as soon as possible. If you would prefer to print this as a one-page document, you may download the abbreviated calendar here.
  
  The full 2025–2026 calendar will be published in PrepNet and on our website in July. You may access the calendar in PrepNet via the Calendar tab.
  
  

  2025
  

  Friday, August 22, 2025	Grades 6 & 9 Orientation; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  Monday, August 25, 2025	All School Orientation
  Tuesday, August 26, 2025	First Day of Classes
  Friday, August 29, 2025	School Closed ~ Labor Day Weekend
  Monday, September 1, 2025	School Closed ~ Labor Day Weekend
  Wednesday, September 3, 2025	Gateway Ceremony & Opening Liturgy
  Wednesday–Friday, October 8–10, 2025	Junior Retreat
  Monday, October 13, 2025	School Closed ~ Head of School Holiday
  Saturday, October 18, 2025	Open House; 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  Friday, November 7, 2025	Junior Ring Day
  Friday, November 21, 2025	Thanksgiving Break begins @ 3:00 p.m.
  Thursday, November 27, 2025	Thanksgiving Day
  Monday, December 1, 2025	Classes Resume
  Friday, December 19, 2025	Christmas Break begins @ 12:00 p.m.

   

  2026

  Monday, January 5, 2026	Classes Resume
  Monday, January 19, 2026	School Closed ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  Tuesday–Friday, January 20–23, 2026	Midterm Exams
  Monday, February 16, 2026	School Closed ~ Presidents Day
  Friday–Saturday, March 6–7, 2026	Gym Meet
  Monday, March 9, 2026	School Closed
  Wednesday, April 1, 2026	Easter Break begins @ 3:00 p.m.
  Thursday, April 2, 2026	Holy Thursday (possible snow makeup date for all; or professional development)
  Sunday, April 5, 2026	Easter Sunday
  Monday, April 13, 2026	Classes Resume
  Monday, May 4, 2026	Possible start of AP Exams
  Monday, May 25, 2026	School Closed ~ Memorial Day
  Wednesday, May 27, 2026	Upper Level Graduation @ 4:00 p.m.
  Thursday, May 28, 2026	Grade 8 Closing Ceremony
  Friday, May 29, 2026	Last Day of Classes
  Monday–Thursday, June 1–4, 2026	Final Exams

  
  

  Last updated April 30, 2025

   

• College Counseling

  Throughout the summer, our College Counseling Department will share monthly updates featuring grade-specific information, upcoming events, and more. You can find each update posted below.
  
  

  • College Counseling Summer Updates - June 2025

• Daily Schedule

  The daily Upper Level schedule for the 2025–2026 school year will be as follows:

   

  • Start Time: All grades will start at 8:00 a.m.
    
    
  • Advisory: Students will meet in Advisory from 8:00–8:15 a.m. daily with the exception of an Extended Advisory (8:00–8:35 a.m.) on Days 3, 6, and 9.
    
    
  • Dismissal: All grades will dismiss at 3:00 p.m.
    
    
  • Schedule Rotation: We will maintain a Day 1–9 schedule rotation followed by an Assembly (A) day.

   

  More information about our daily schedule and schedule rotation can be found in the 2025–2026 Student Handbook, which will be available at a later date.

• Dining (Café NDP)

  New Families: A welcome letter from Café NDP will be mailed to you in July with important information about our dining program and how to set up your Café NDP account.
  
  Returning Families: If you have not set up a Café NDP account previously and would like to do so, or if you would like to add funds to an existing Café NDP account for the 2025–2026 school year, please fill out the Café NDP Meal Program Deposit Form and mail the completed form to the address on the form. All returning students with active accounts will have the same PIN as last year.
  
  If you have any questions about dining at NDP, please contact Mrs. Cristi Barry, Café NDP Manager.

• Directories

  We encourage all families to log in to PrepNet before the start of the school year and review the Contact Card section of your PrepNet profile to make sure your home address, phone numbers, and email addresses are all up to date to ensure you receive school communications throughout the year. Any updates that need to be made to your Contact Card should be emailed to the Communications Office.
  

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  Faculty & Staff Directory: Looking for a specific faculty or staff member to contact? Please search the directory on the Contact Us page of our website. If you have any general questions or aren't sure who to contact, please email the Communications Office, and they will connect you with the appropriate resources.
  
  Parent Directory in PrepNet: Families can also search the Parent Directory in PrepNet. Please note that only users' email address, physical address, phone numbers, and related students are visible to others in this directory. Please review additional information about the Parent Directory below.
  
  

  • PRIVACY NOTICE: The Notre Dame Preparatory School Directory, and all of the personal information in it, is only for use by current members of the school and is NOT to be shared with other individuals, organizations, or businesses.
    
    
  • WHAT INFORMATION IS VISIBLE TO OTHERS IN THE PARENT DIRECTORY? The only information visible to others in the Parent Directory is your name, personal email address, home and mobile phone numbers, and residential address. Your business phone number and profession will populate for your listing if you search for yourself in the directory, but that information is NOT visible to others.
    
    
  • PREFERRED NAMES: If you see a name in parentheses, that is the name attached to the Preferred Name field on your PrepNet profile. All constituents are encouraged to have a preferred name attached to their profile to assist with database management and communications. If no preferred name has been specified, the Preferred Name field will default to your first name.
    
    
  • UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION: If you have changes you would like to make to your PrepNet profile such as email address, phone number, or residential address, please email the Communications Office. Please note that profile changes may take up to 24 hours to populate in PrepNet.

• Friends of the Arts (FOTA)

  The NDP Friends of the Arts (FOTA) organization is looking forward to another year of supporting the girls involved in the visual and performing arts. If you are interested in getting involved or if you have any questions, please reach out to us at ndpfriendsofthearts@gmail.com.

• Laptop Workshop for New Upper Level Students

  PLEASE NOTE: All new Upper Level students should have already registered for Laptop Workshop as part of our enrollment onboarding in the spring. If a student has NOT registered, please reference this registration form. There is no makeup date for Laptop Workshop. If a student cannot make any of these dates, they will need to make an appointment with the Coordinator of Educational Technology, Dr. Julie Dian. Until an appointment has been made, students will not be able to access the NDP network.

   

  NDP hosts a required Laptop Workshop designed to ensure that new Upper Level students are fully prepared to use their school laptops effectively. The workshop is hybrid, meaning that there are both in-person and virtual components. To accommodate busy schedules, we are offering six days of workshop—July 15, 16, 17, 29, 30, and 31, 2025—with two sessions per day from 9:30–11:30 a.m. or 1:00–3:00 p.m. All incoming freshmen and new Upper Level students are required to attend just ONE in-person session (AM or PM) of their choice during the six available workshop days.
  
  

  During Laptop Workshop, each student will access their NDP-issued accounts (PrepNet, Microsoft, etc.) and receive instruction on proper technology use and stewardship. They will be required to bring their laptop to the workshop, unboxed, charged, and ready to meet all required specifications. Once students have attended their in-person session, they will have until September 1, 2025, to complete their Virtual Work modules.
  
  

  Students should bring the following to their in-person workshop session:
  
  

  • Fully set-up and charged device per PowerPoint instructions.
  • The power cord labeled with name.
  • Water bottle labeled with name.
  • Phones are permitted but must be turned off and in the student's bag.
  • Appropriate dress is required:
    
    
    • Casual clothing is acceptable. No short shorts or tank tops please.
    • Athletic shoes should be worn. No crocs, flip flops, or sandals permitted.
    • The building can be chilly at times due to A/C, so please bring a sweatshirt.

  
  If you have questions regarding Laptop Workshop, please email Dr. Julie Dian, Coordinator of Educational Technology. If you have technical or device questions, please email the Technology Help Desk.

• Media Release Form

  The Media Release Form for the 2025–2026 school year will be available electronically under the Files & Forms tab in PrepNet sometime in August.
  
  This form grants or denies Notre Dame Preparatory School permission to include your student in school photography, videography, school social media accounts, digital and print publications, and on the school's website. If you have any questions about this form, please email the Communications Office.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: This form requires an electronic signature by only ONE parent/guardian per student. If the form is completed by one parent/guardian, the form will appear as "completed" under the other parent/guardian's Files & Forms tab on their PrepNet profile.
  

• Music Rehearsals

  Upper Level Concert Band: Rehearsals will be held August 19 & 20, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the Band Room. Please contact Mr. Alex Dzbinski with any questions.
  
  Upper Level Orchestra: Rehearsals will be held August 19 & 20, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the Orchestra Room. Please contact Dr. Swiatoslaw Kuznik with any questions.
  
  Upper Level Chamber Choir: There will be NO rehearsals prior to the start of the 2025–2026 school year. Please contact Mrs. Stacey Bilenki with any questions.

• Orientation for New Parents/Guardians

  All new parents/guardians are invited to attend our New Parent/Guardian Orientation on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Parents/guardians will learn about important events and activities taking place during the opening weeks of school and hear from several faculty and staff members. Upper Level families will meet in the Auditorium.

• Orientation for Students

  Student Orientation for the 2025–2026 school year will take place on two separate dates:
  
  

  • Grade 9 Student Orientation: Orientation for Grade 9 students will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Students should come dressed in their school uniform and bring a water bottle. ID photos will be taken.
    
    
  • Grades 6–12 Opening Day: Orientation for all students in all grade levels will take place on Opening Day, Monday, August 25, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Students should arrive at school no later than 7:50 a.m. to be seated in their Advisory by 8:00 a.m. for the start of the school day. ID photos will be taken for Grades 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12. All students should come dressed in their school uniform and bring a water bottle. Students may also bring their books if they wish, as they will be assigned their lockers on this day.

• Parents' Association

  The NDP Parents' Association is a vibrant and integral part of our school community. Our mission is to foster a sense of unity and camaraderie among NDP families, while preserving and enhancing the rich traditions that define our school.
  
  Through a variety of programs and initiatives held throughout the school year, we not only raise essential funds, but also provide ample opportunities for parents to engage and contribute to our school's thriving culture to ensure the best possible experiences for our daughters while they attend NDP.
  
  We also coordinate and support significant school events such as Back-to-School Nights, Welcome Coffees, Gateway Ceremony, and Open House, to name a few. Moreover, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive environment by hosting a range of social events throughout the year, fostering fellowship among parents, and encouraging active participation in the Parents' Association. We invite you to join us in our mission to make NDP a welcoming and enriching place for every family.
  
  We invite you to stay informed throughout the school year by visiting the Parents' Association Resource Board in PrepNet (login required). If you have any questions, please email Laelia Banks, Parents' Association President for the 2025–2026 school year.

• Parking Permits for Student Drivers

  In late August, rising juniors and seniors will receive an email from Mrs. Lisa Clarke, Administrative Assistant, with a link to register their car and instructions about picking up their parking tag and which lot to park in. If you have any questions about student parking permits in the meantime, please email Mrs. Clarke.

• PrepNet Access & Credentials

  PrepNet is our Learning and Education Management System—a secure online portal for students and families which serves as the central hub for important school information and academic resources throughout the year. Through PrepNet, students and families can view grades, report cards, class schedules, assignments, syllabi, student and parent directories, and much more. New students will learn more about using PrepNet during Laptop Workshop and Orientation.

  
  How to Access PrepNet:
  
  

  • New Upper Level Students: PrepNet credentials will be distributed to new Upper Level students during the required Laptop Workshop session that they have signed up for and will attend on one of the following dates: July 15, July 16, July 17, July 29, July 30, or July 31.
    
    
  • New Parents/Guardians: Your PrepNet credentials are tied to the personal email address you used when you first applied to NDP. If you forget your password, you can reset it by clicking the "Forgot my password" link when attempting to log in via the PrepNet Login page.
    
    
  • Returning Students & Parents/Guardians: Your PrepNet credentials remain the same throughout your entire time at NDP—students use their NDP email address and parents use their personal email address linked to their account. If you forget your password, you can reset it by clicking the "Forgot my password" link when attempting to log in via the PrepNet Login page.

  
  If you have any questions about access to PrepNet, please email the Technology Help Desk. If you need any personal information updated on your profile in PrepNet, such as email, phone number, or home address, please email the Communications Office.

• School Store (The Trading Post)

  Uniform Items at the Trading Post: Uniform gym shorts and the NDP quarter-zip can only be purchased at the Trading Post. Uniform gym shorts are to be worn under the gym tunic for PE class and Gym Meet. Please contact Mary Neil Gathagan '86, Trading Post Manager, with any questions about these items. All other pieces of the uniform must be purchased at FlynnO’Hara Uniforms.
  
  Monogramming Gym Tunics: The Trading Post is accepting gym tunics for monogramming through August 14, 2025, to be returned completed on the first day of school. Please place the tunic in a large Ziploc bag with first, middle, and last initials, the student’s name and grade, and $15 cash or check and drop off at the reception desk in the Foyer. No credit cards are accepted because sales tax is not collected for this service. Please contact Mary Neil Gathagan '86, Trading Post Manager, with any questions.
  
  Summer Months & Back-to-School Shopping: The Trading Post will be closed starting June 6, 2025, and all of July for purchasing, inventory, and vacation time. The store will be open during the following dates and times in August leading up to and including the first day of school. Please contact Mary Neil Gathagan '86, Trading Post Manager, with any questions.

   

  • August 11: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
  • August 12: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
  • August 20: 1:30–4:00 p.m.
  • August 21: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00–4:00 p.m.
  • August 22: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for 6th & 9th Grade Orientation
  • August 25: 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for All School Orientation
  • August 26: Regular store hours begin (7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:30–4:00 p.m.)

  
  Dates and times are subject to change

• School Supplies / Supply Lists

  Upper Level students will receive supply lists from their teachers during the first week of school. However, the following items are required in advance for specific subjects:
  
  

  • Calculators: All students in grades 9–12 must have a Texas Instruments graphing calculator for math and science classes. The preferred model is the TI-84 Plus CE, but any TI-84 Plus is acceptable.
    
    
  • Camera Equipment for Digital Media I: Students should reference this document regarding what to bring on the first day of class.
    

• Service Hours Requirement

  Notre Dame Prep provides opportunities for students to engage in service throughout their high school years and encourages students to get involved with various opportunities outside of school.

   

  During sophomore, junior, and senior years, NDP requires all students to have a significant experience of serving others meeting the following criteria:

   

  • Students will serve at least 20 hours each during their sophomore, junior and senior years at NDP to remain in academic good standing.
    
    
  • To encourage an ongoing and regular commitment to service, only 20 hours will be counted each year towards the requirement. The deadline for service hours is July 1 for rising juniors and seniors (additional hours will not be carried over into the next year), and spring break for graduating seniors.
    
    
  • Students are encouraged to pursue service projects that encourage long-lasting relationships.
    
    
  • Students must service with a marginalized group such as the elderly, people with disabilities, or people living in material poverty. 
    
    
  • For a minimum of 15 hours each year, students must engage in direct service, face-to-face, with people experiencing marginalization. Up to 5 hours each year can be towards a passion project, direct or indirect.
    
    
  • Service must be approved by the Assistant Director of Social Service.
    
    
  • Students are required to reflect on their hours:
    
    
  • Through regular updating of hours in the NDP service forms sent out each month.
    
    
  • Through the Social Service Seminar in junior and senior year.
    
    
  • In addition to reporting their hours to the Assistant Director of Social Service on a regular basis, students will keep a written record of the status of their hours.
    
    

  If you have any questions about service requirements, please email Ms. Cailyn Walter, Assistant Director of Social Service.

• Speech and Debate Summer Workshop

  The NDP Speech and Debate team will hold its annual summer workshop on campus from August 11–14, 2025. Any Upper Level student interested in joining the team for the 2025–2026 school year is invited to attend. Space is limited. Please email Mrs. Aimee Sann if you are interested in attending or would like more information.

• Student Billing Information

  For any questions regarding student tuition or billing, please email  StudentBilling@notredameprep.com. A member of our Business Office will be happy to assist you.

• Student Drop-Off and Pickup Procedures

  Morning drop-off and afternoon pickup procedures for the 2025–2026 school year can be viewed here.

• Student Handbook & Acknowledgement Form

  A digital copy of the 2025–2026 Student Handbook will be available under the Resources section of PrepNet by mid-August. All students will receive a hard copy of the 2025–2026 Student Handbook and planner during the first day of school on Monday, August 25, 2025.
  
  Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form: All students and families are required to review and sign the Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form, which acknowledges that you and your student have reviewed the 2025–2026 Student Handbook. The form will be available to sign electronically in PrepNet under the Files & Forms tab sometime in August.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: This form requires a signature by the student and only ONE parent/guardian. If the form is completed by one parent/guardian, the form will appear as "completed" under the other parent/guardian's Files & Forms tab on their PrepNet profile.

• Student Health Records & Forms

  As a reminder, all student health forms for the 2025–2026 school year are due by August 9, 2025.

   

  Complete instructions for filling out and submitting student health forms for the 2025–2026 school year, along with all printable forms, are available on the Student Health Information and Forms page of our website. The NDP Health Suite encourages families to get a head start on scheduling your child’s annual physical exam appointment. Please email the Health Suite or call 443-921-2852 with any questions.
  
  Alternative Option Available for Student Physicals

  
  

  • Out of Pocket Physical at Urgent Care or Sports Medicine Facility: If for any reason you are unable to get a physical exam appointment with your Primary Care Provider in order to meet NDP’s due date of August 9, 2025, then a student may instead have an "out of pocket" Sports/Pre-Participation School Physical at any Urgent Care or Sports Medicine Facility. Sometimes the Primary Care Provider offers this service as well, so please check with them first.

• Student Retreats

  Please note the following dates of our grade-specific retreats for the 2025–2026 school year, hosted by our Campus Ministry Office. Each grade attends a retreat that is part of that grade level's curriculum, and every student is expected to attend. Families should block off the following dates and try not plan anything else for these days.
  
  

  • Freshman Retreat
    Wednesday, October 15
    
    
  • Sophomore Retreat
    Thursday, March 19
    
    
  • Junior Retreat
    Overnight October 8–10
    Junior parents/guardians will receive more specific information pertaining to their daughter's retreat during Upper Level Back to School Night on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 6:00–8:30 p.m.
    
    
  • Senior Retreat
    Thursday, March 19

  
  If you have questions about Upper Level Retreats, please email Ms. Kristin Krebbel, Upper Level Campus Minister.

• Student Schedules

  Upper Level students will be able to access information about their schedule for the 2025–2026 school year in PrepNet sometime in mid-August. They will receive information from Ms. Jennifer Casey, Academic Dean/Registrar, when this information is available. Please email Ms. Casey with any questions about Upper Level student schedules.

• Summer Email Communications

  In addition to the resources on this page, we will communicate with families during the summer months to share important Back to School reminders for the 2025–2026 school year. Be on the lookout for email communications on the following days (dates are subject to change if necessary):
  
  

  • Wednesday, July 16: Summer Family eBulletin
  • Wednesday, August 13: Start of weekly Family eBulletins
  • Thursday, August 14: Start of weekly Class Emails

  
  Beginning the week of August 11, 2025, Family eBulletins and Class Emails will be sent on a weekly basis for the 2025–2026 school year. If you are new to the NDP community or simply need a refresher about these communications, please read our Guide to NDP's weekly Family eBulletins and Class Emails.

• Summer Reading

  Please reference the following links for Upper Level Summer Reading assignments for the 2025–2026 school year.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The links for the Summer Reading Written Responses go to a Microsoft Form that can only be accessed via the student's NDP email address. If your student has not yet received their NDP email and PrepNet credentials, they will receive them during Laptop Workshop.
  
  Students Entering Grade 9
  
  

  • Grade 9 Summer Reading Instructions 2025–2026
  • Grade 9 Summer Reading Written Responses
    This form must be completed before students attend their book discussion.

  
  Students Entering Grades 10–12
  
  

  • Upper Level Summer Reading Instructions 2025–2026
  • Upper Level Summer Reading Written Responses
    This form must be completed before students attend their book discussion.

  
  Please email the Library if you have any questions regarding summer reading requirements.

• Summer Work Assignments

  You may access all summer work assignments for Upper Level students below. Assignments are to be completed by the due dates listed in each document. Please reference the Summer Reading section on this page for information about summer reading requirements.
  
  Mathematics
  
  Summer assignments are required for students enrolled in the following math courses:
  
  

  • AP Calculus AB – A summer work packet was given to students prior to the end of the 2024–2025 school year. Students may also download the packet here.
    
    
  • AP Calculus BC – Students are assigned work from Khan Academy. Students must join the class first. View instructions here.
    
    
  • AP Statistics – Students are assigned work from Khan Academy. Students must join the class first. View instructions here.

  
  Any questions about AP Calculus AB summer assignments should be directed to Dr. Sandy Buxbaum, and any questions about AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics summer assignments should be directed to Ms. Susan Yakim.

  
  Science
  
  Summer assignments are required for students enrolled in the following science courses:
  
  

  • AP Biology
    AP Biology Summer Assignment
    
    

  Any questions about this AP Biology assignment should be emailed to Dr. Jessica Simmers.
  
  Visual Arts
  
  Summer assignments are required for students enrolled in the following visual arts courses:
  
  

  • Basic Studio
    Basic Studio Summer Assignment
    
    
  • Intermediate Studio
    Intermediate Studio Summer Assignment
    
    
  • Digital Media II and III
    Digital Media II and III Summer Assignment
    
    
  • AP and Advanced Art & Design
    
    • AP and Advanced Summer Art Challenge Guidelines
    • AP and Advanced Summer Sketchbook Investigation

  
  Any questions about summer visual art assignments should be emailed to Ms. Colleen Helie.

• Technology Help Desk

  The Technology Help Desk will be operating by appointment only from June 9 – August 22, 2025. Students can schedule an appointment by emailing HelpDesk@notredameprep.com with their issue. Please be sure to leave a contact number when submitting your ticket.

• Text Alerts from NDP

  Notre Dame Preparatory School utilizes a text messaging system to promptly notify families of weather-related updates and other important announcements. To ensure you receive these notifications, please follow the instructions below:

   

  1. Text the word "YES" to 87569
     
     
  2. The mobile phone number from which you texted MUST be on file on your PrepNet account in order to receive text alerts. Please check to make sure your contact information is accurate via the Profile tab located under your name in the top right corner of PrepNet. If your mobile number is not listed under the Phone section of your Contact Card or if your number is incorrect, please email the Communications Office so that we may update this information on your account.

  
  PLEASE NOTE: This text messaging system operates on an opt-in basis, which requires consent before text alerts can be sent. It is essential that you follow the steps above to confirm your opt-in status and verify that your mobile number is accurate in our database.

   

  Please contact Cami Colarossi, Director of Communications, should you have any questions or issues about signing up to receive text alerts.

• Textbooks

  Textbooks and other required course materials for the 2025–2026 school year will be available for purchase through our online bookstore with eCampus, NDP's official bookseller, starting July 23, 2025. Information about required textbooks will be included on the eCampus site when it launches on that date.
  
  See additional details below, and please email Ms. Jennifer Casey, Academic Dean/Registrar, with any questions about ordering textbooks through eCampus.
  
  

  • In the week leading up to July 23, all Upper Level students will receive an email message from Ms. Casey confirming their courses for the 2025–2026 school year, which Upper Level families will use to order books. Should there be any issues with scheduling core or elective classes, Ms. Casey will reach out directly to those students and parents/guardians as necessary.
    
    
  • A step-by-step guide for how to order textbooks through eCampus will be posted on this page prior to July 23.

• Uniform Policy & Purchase Information

  Uniform Policy: Each student’s care for her personal appearance while in uniform is a reflection of her own self-esteem, as well as her pride in her school. Therefore, it is expected that all students will make every effort to conform to the school's uniform policy, which can be found in the Student Handbook and is listed below. All parts of the uniform, including sweaters, socks, tights, and leggings, are expected to be neat and clean without any holes, rips, tears, or fraying.
  
  Purchasing the NDP Uniform: Families are to purchase uniforms through FlynnO’Hara Uniforms. Uniform measurements and orders can be taken at the Parkville store (8868 Waltham Woods Road) at any time. Families are encouraged to place all uniform orders by July 1, 2025, to ensure delivery before the start of the school year.

   

  Additional Uniform Items: Uniform gym shorts can only be purchased at the Trading Post. Uniform gym shorts are to be worn under the tunic for PE class and Gym Meet. The Trading Post also sells the NDP quarter-zip, which is approved to wear during the school day. All other pieces of the uniform must be purchased at FlynnO’Hara Uniforms.

  
  As stated in the Student Handbook, the NDP uniform consists of the following:
  
  

  1. A navy dress from FlynnO’Hara Uniforms worn no more than two inches above the knee with attached belt, white collar, and white cuffs. The dress must be completely zipped at all times with the belt tied.
     
     
  2. Students may wear a solid white t-shirt under their dresses. Colored t-shirts under dresses are not permitted.
     
     
  3. Plain white (no logo or stripes) crew socks at least three inches above the ankle bone.
     
     
  4. Navy tights or full-length navy leggings (yoga pants are not permitted). Uniform crew socks must be worn over the ankles of the leggings.
     
     
  5. Hard-soled black and white saddle shoes.
     
     
  6. Uniform navy pullover or cardigan sweater from Flynn O’Hara.
     
     
  7. Name tag, which is pinned horizontally below the uniform collar or sweater neckline.
     
     
  8. Non-visible shorts may be worn under the uniform dress.
     
     
  9. Long, navy blue or grey sweatpants (not flannel pajama pants) and athletic shoes (not flip flops or slippers) may be worn into school but must be removed for the school day.
     
     
  10. Gym uniform consisting of blue tunic at least two inches below a student’s fingertips with student’s embroidered initials on left-hand side and attached belt, white collared shirt, blue shorts, white socks, and athletic shoes with shoe backs and tied with laces.
      
      
  11. Team uniforms and athletic-looking apparel are not permitted during the school day unless permission has been granted. On these special days, NDP sweatshirts, authentic college sweatshirts, and plain sweatshirts are permitted.
      
      
  12. Hair color must be a natural color.
      
      
  13. Jewelry that is appropriate to our school uniform may be worn.