Notre Dame High School, San Jose

The UN's International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is tomorrow, October 17th. This day, originated in 1987, commemorates the victims of poverty, hunger, and violence and calls for action to ensure that human rights are respected for all. Over 690 million people live in extreme income poverty (under $2.15 per day), and nearly half the world lives below $6.85 per day, leaving many just one shock away from hardship. Notre Dame’s Hallmark Three affirms that we educate for and act on behalf of justice, peace, and care for all creation.

Let us pray. God of all creations, I dare to pray, let the world be changed.
I long to see the end of poverty. I dare to pray, let the rules be changed,
for I long to see our economic structures bring justice to the poor.
Inspired by your compassion, I make this promise to work for change,
And wait confidently for the day
When you make all things new and those that weep will rejoice.
We pray this in the name of all that is good and Holy. AMEN.
~adapted from a prayer by Peter Graystone

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Last Chance to Order Your Hoco Shirt!
The homecoming shirt order form closes TODAY at 3 p.m. to ensure that the shirts can be printed and distributed before the homecoming game. No extras will be ordered, and students who ordered shirts will be emailed with pick up instructions once they arrive on campus. Shirts can be worn on Friday, November 14 at school and during the game, and can also be worn on any Regent FIRST Friday during the school year. Approximately $10 from each shirt sale goes directly to each class's FtF.

Halloween Carnival on October 31
The Halloween Carnival is coming up on Friday, October 31! Wear your costume to school and celebrate in Pardini Park with an extra-long, one-hour lunch! Participate in the annual costume contest (the winner gets a $50 Amazon gift card), watch performances from the dance class and varsity RCDC, and get candy, of course! There will also be 2 separate games for Regent Cup points — the first is an athletic, physical game with 4 players needed per class (hang around at the beginning of lunch if you want to play), and the second will be one that everyone can participate in. To join the costume contest, make sure to stop by the ASB table early during lunch because sign-ups are limited to the first 50 students.

Buy Tickets to Pick Your Poison!
Tickets are on sale now for Notre Dame's Fall Play "Pick Your Poison", a witty murder mystery farce set in England in 1932. Performances are on October 30 at 7 p.m., November 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and November 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Click here to buy your tickets!

2025 Homecoming Week Information
This year's homecoming week is November 8-14! Check out the homecoming website for all of the info you need to know about, including the great cause we're fundraising for, boba sale info, the dress up days, and game information. You can pre-buy your raffle tickets using this form, and check out everything you need to know about the hoco dance, A Night at the Bayou, on the homecoming dance website.

Downtown Discounts
Check out this flier for special offers from downtown businesses for Notre Dame students, faculty and staff!

Upcoming Community Service Opportunities!
Campus Ministry and TASC Service leaders are encouraging students to earn hours in a festive way, working with youth and families on our community. Washington Union Youth Center (Downtown San Jose) and Bagby Elementary School have Halloween events on October 25. Multiple shifts offered (and both require a signed ND timecard)! Click the links provided or check out the x2VOL Bulletin Board for more events and information.

5th Annual Farmworker Drive for Families
Latinas Unidas, in partnership with Campus Ministry, asks everyone to support local farmworker families this season. Donate new or gently used winter outerwear to help keep families warm during the colder months (coats, hats, gloves, warm socks, blankets, etc). Monetary donations are also accepted to purchase additional items that will go directly to the families with the Center for Farmworker Families in Watsonville. Collections on campus (in Manley Foyer) and online will run through Thursday, Oct. 30.

Co-Curricular Jacket Orders
Students who participate in Robotics, Speech & Debate, and Performing Arts are invited to purchase a co-curricular jacket. These jackets are optional but are part of the casual uniform and can be worn on any non-formal school day. Jackets are $120 and include embroidery with student name, year and co-curricular. Please purchase your jacket using this form. This will be the ONLY opportunity to order a jacket for the 2025-26 school year.

Crafty Corner is Back!
Join us in Crafting for a Cause! Starting this Friday, Crafty Corner and the Farmworkers Drive are working together to create an opportunity for you to get service hours during the school day. Every Friday, we will meet in C202 at lunch, where we will knit or crochet squares to make blankets to donate to the Farmworkers Drive. Each square made will be 30 minutes of service. Supplies can be provided if needed, and even if you have no experience, there will be people there ready to teach you!

AMC 10/12 Math Contest
The Math Team is hosting the AMC 10 (freshmen and sophomores) and AMC 12 (juniors and seniors) Math Competition on November 5 during staff collaboration from 2:30-3:45 p.m. If you are interested, please complete this form. Space is limited and a waitlist will be formed if the spots are filled. Please email Mr. Lecheler with any questions.

Yearbooks Are On Sale Now!
Buy your 2025-26 yearbook now! Last year, yearbooks sold out in March so get yours now while you still can! Please email Ms. Mahler with any questions.

Request for a Sunflower Bracelet - BLOOM Leadership Gift
Please fill out this form if you did not receive the BLOOM leadership gift during August 13's opening assembly. Your gift will be delivered to your CP mentor, who will give it to you during one of the next few CPs.

Student Parking Information
Due to the limited number of parking spaces available in the ND/280 faculty and staff parking lot, spaces will be allocated to seniors only via a lottery system for each semester. Underclass students and seniors who did not receive a space in the lot have the following parking options:
- Find free, on-street parking on the surface streets around campus
- Park in the City of San Jose's I280/First Street parking lot and either pay the $5 daily rate at the kiosks in the lot or purchase monthly passes through the City of San Jose
Students in the class of 2026 can enter the S2 lottery via this interest form.

Economic Driving School Information
Economic Driving School has been proudly serving Notre Dame students since 1990. They offer a DMV-approved online course, which meets all state requirements for Driver Education, and also offer behind-the-wheel training. They are committed to giving back to the Notre Dame community by donating 40% of every student registration back to the school, and they offer the course at no cost to students facing financial hardships. Find out more information here.

Class Ring Information
Browse the digital catalog of class ring offerings on the Herff Jones website! Rings can be ordered online for students of all grade levels and turn-around time from production to shipping is approximately 5-6 weeks. Please email Mike Rabago (mrabago@herffjones.com) with any questions.

Funding the Future Class Totals
Class of 2026 Giving Page
Class of 2027 Giving Page
Class of 2028 Giving Page

Regent Cup Point Meter

Notre Dame's Student Newspaper the Crown and Shield

Career & Life Success for internship/jobs/enrichment opportunities.