Notre Dame Academy of Staten Island

Notre Dame Academy juniors are excitedly preparing to receive a signature piece of the NDA uniform – their senior sweaters! Students of the class of 2026 were measured for their senior sweaters this week and greeted with smiles (and treats!) from members of our Alumnae Association Executive Board. They were also given a commemorative pin by the Notre Dame Academy Alumnae Association to wear on their senior sweaters and to mark this momentous occasion.

Special thanks to the Class of 2004 for sponsoring this event in memory of classmate Cara Maglione, Linda Petrocelli ‘84 for the delicious cookies, and Liz Monzi McCarthy ‘00 ‘04 for the picturesque balloon display.

Visitation Spirituality at Notre Dame Academy. 💚

NDA Freshman Alyssa-Lola has always dreamed of attending the University of Miami. When she heard that senior Andrea had just been accepted and would be attending in the fall, she reached out to see if she could get some advice on how to achieve her goal.

Andrea ‘25 was more than happy to meet with Alyssa ‘28 and had a great conversation about the application process, building a strong college profile, and the importance of academics, service, and extracurriculars. This meaningful exchange truly reflects the spirit of sisterhood at Notre Dame Academy. It is a perfect example of our students supporting and inspiring each other, just as St. Marguerite Bourgeoys envisioned.

St. Patrick’s Day at NDA! ☘️

This year we honor the spirit of Sr. Anne, whose love for this holiday brightened every year. The High School student government held a special green dress-down day, with proceeds benefiting the renovations of her former classroom, which will be transformed into the Sr. Anne Seeley Peace and Social Justice Conference Room.

Project Hospitality also honored the life and legacy of Sr. Anne at the St. Joseph’s Dinner with a newly instituted award, the Sr. Anne Seeley CND Longest Table Award, accepted by Sr. Mary Jane Hebert, CND. Five Notre Dame Academy students proudly served over 400 guests with smiles at the event. Their acts of service reflect the core values and teachings that Sr. Anne instilled in her students, demonstrating her commitment to faith, compassion, and social justice.

Gators Connect: Empowering Young Women Through Mentorship and Motivation. 🐊

70 proud alumnae joined us on campus to share their passions and inspire students to reach for the stars! Career Day panelists engaged with students in grades 9 through 11, sparking interest to explore exciting potential career paths. Students in our senior class took part in a unique mentoring program, connecting with alumnae and guests in true Visitation Style through meaningful conversations that will support their future journeys. Thank you to Senior Mentor Program Keynote Speaker, Christine Hagedorn ‘84, Associate Professor, Discipline Coordinator, and NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative at Rosemont College.

A special thank you to our event sponsor, The Law Office of Connors and Connors, and to Ted Nugent and his team at Ted & Honey for the delicious meals. We are very grateful to the NDA staff and administrators who have tirelessly worked to make this event such a success. 💚

Learning all about light and sound and their relationship with nature. 🍃🌱🔊🔦

Thanks to our friends from the Snug Harbor Education Program for visiting our Early Childhood Center!

“Once we start to think about the kind of world we are leaving to future generations, we look at things differently; we realize that the world is a gift which we have freely received and must share with others…the world we have received also belongs to those who will follow us.”

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-Pope Francis, Laudato Si’: On Care of Our Common Home

We can’t wait to welcome our NDA mothers and daughters on Sunday, March 23rd for our annual Marguerite’s Reception– liturgy and brunch, hosted by the Notre Dame Academy Parent Guilds! This event is a beautiful time to celebrate the love, guidance, and strength of the amazing women who shape our lives. We invite all students and their mothers or mother figures to come together for a morning of prayer, connection, and delicious food. 💚🌼

Registration information can be found in grade-level Google Classrooms.

Our future lawyers had the opportunity to attend The Women in Law Event, hosted by the Staten Island Women’s Bar Association and Honorable Catherine M. DiDomenico this week!

This event offers an exciting glimpse into the world of law, showcasing the many diverse and empowering career paths in the legal profession. Thank you to alumna Honorable Ann Thompson ‘86 ‘90 for sharing this opportunity, and to Ms. Alecci for accompanying our young Women of Courage and Conviction on this trip!

Today students focused on the importance of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during a school-wide Ash Wednesday prayer service. As we begin the season of Lent, we are called to connect ourselves with God and reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice through prayer. This season is a time for renewal, seeking God's guidance and strength as we walk through this Lenten journey. ✝️

Gators Connect is just two weeks away! This incredible event offers students the chance to connect with over 60 alumnae from diverse career paths, inspiring them to explore new opportunities and spark excitement for their future journeys. 🐊✨

🏈 Girls’ Flag Football kicks off this spring! Coach Mike Pares and varsity players Reese Pares ‘25 & Bella Dellacave ‘26 represented our Flag Football program at the NY Jets Girls’ Flag Football Media Day at MetLife Stadium! Notre Dame Academy has both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams that are looking forward to another great season!

🎳 Good Luck to Lindsey Souffrin ‘25 as she competes at the NYS CHSAA Girls Bowling Championships this weekend in Buffalo, NY! Lindsey qualified for the event by having a season average in the top 25 female bowlers across New York State.

🏀 Congratulations to the JV & Varsity Basketball teams on a great season. Post season awards were announced and we would like to congratulate Giuliana Dito '25 (1st team All-League), Caroline Kasegrande '26 (2nd team All-league), Kayla Marsh '25 (3rd team All-League & Sue Shepherd Sportsmanship Award Winner) and Coach Kevin Swanberg (Diane Skalicky Tier 2 JV Coach of the Year).

February is American Heart Month, ❤️ and here at Notre Dame Academy we are making a difference! Students, faculty, and staff members of Notre Dame Academy High School in collaboration with the New York Blood Center donated more than 28 pints of blood during a blood drive sponsored by the National Honor Society. We are grateful to our selfless Gators, whose blood donations have the ability to save 84 lives! 🩸

Congratulations to Notre Dame Academy’s youngest published illustrator, Savannah!

The Early Childhood Center took part in a Monster Madness drawing competition with Young Artists! Several NDA students had their artwork selected for publication in the book showcasing their silly monster designs. Savannah’s monster, Cookie, was even chosen to appear on the cover! 👹💚🎨

Welcome back NDA students, faculty, and staff! We hope you had a rejuvenating winter break and are ready to dive into the second half of the school year. We are excited for all the amazing accomplishments and exciting moments ahead. 💚☀️

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SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Thursday, May 8th for the President’s Cup featuring Golf, Tennis, Bocce, and a beautiful dinner reception at the Richmond County Country Club! ✨

Registration and sponsorship opportunities coming soon!