Notre Dame High School, San Jose

Welcome back, Notre Dame! For some this is new. For others it is a reunion of our small community. For everyone, this is a place to feel welcome, safe and encouraged to share. Each Thursday we will begin with a prayer, reflection or moment of mindfulness. In order for all of us to be as present in the moment as possible, please put away distractions, close devices or clear your desk. We’ll take a moment for quiet reflection to center ourselves. You can close your eyes if you like. _{(Give 10 seconds for quiet).}

In the quiet of your heart and mind… _{(Next, read for your grade level ONLY)}

Freshman: How does the new ND environment feel? What are you most excited for?
Sophomores: How does it feel to be back on campus?
Juniors: What does it feel like to be a part of the upper class?
Seniors: How are you feeling about your final year of high school? What are you excited about? (Next, wait 5 seconds for people to reflect, then proceed)

Let us pray, As we embark on this new year and journey, we pray that we stay safe and healthy. We hold in our hearts the challenges and fears in our world. May we also be grateful for the opportunity to be together as a community and share in our faith traditions. Let us offer special intentions for our neighbors near and far, especially communities in Hawaii and Southern California, and those seeking refuge beyond our borders. May God keep them safe. We pray this in the name of all that is good in holy, Amen.

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ousidelaNDs
All ND students and their guests are invited to the fall mixer, ousidelaNDs, which will be held on Friday, September 19 from 7-10 p.m. There will be a DJ, dancing, movie room, professional photo booth, lawn and board games, activities, light snacks and water, and more! Check out more information and buy your ND student and guest tickets on the outsidelaNDs website. Tickets sales close on Thursday, September 18 at 3 p.m. or until they sell out, so buy your tickets now!

Juniors and Seniors: CSF and NHS Application Reminders
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Fall 2025 application is now available on the CSF Google Classroom and must be submitted by the deadline of Friday, August 29. Please see Ms. Huang's email from August 14 for more information and for instructions on how to access the application via the CSF Google Classroom. The National Honor Society (NHS) application will be released via the Class of 2026 and 2027 Google Classrooms on September 1 and will be due Friday, September 13 at 3 p.m. Please email Ms. Huang (ahuang@ndsj.org) with CSF questions or Ms. Esparza-Aguayo (desparza-aguayo@ndsj.org) with NHS questions.

Audition for Zamana
Zamana, ND and Bellarmine's Bollywood dance team, is holding auditions next Friday, September 5 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the SLC Lounge (SLC 104). There is also an audition workshop on Tuesday, September 2 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the SLC Lounge where you can learn the choreo beforehand. Please fill out this form to sign up for auditions and email Maahi (mpatel26@ndsj.org) with any questions.

Bellarmine Fan Fest on August 29
Join friends and community members at Bellarmine Fan Fest on Friday, August 29 starting at 4:30 p.m. for food trucks, concessions, entertainment, giveaways, activities, and their first-ever football game under the lights! Bellarmine Fan Fest is free and open to everyone! The festivities begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Varsity football game at 7:00 p.m. Purchase your tickets to the game here.

Bellarmine's Party in the Quad and Presentation's Frosh Mixer
Party all afternoon and into the evening on Friday, September 5! All grade levels are invited to Bellarmine's Party in the Quad from 4-7 p.m. for food trucks, music, and more. Find out more information and buy your tickets here. Afterward, the Class of 2029 can continue the festivities at Presentation's Frosh Mixer on their campus from 7:30-10 p.m. Buy your tickets here!

2025-26 Immersion Trips Application now open!
This year ND will be sending student groups on 8 immersion trips: the Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice in Washington, D.C., Urban Plunge in East Los Angeles, Central Coast Plunge in Carmel/Monterey, Interfaith Immersion in New Mexico, SNDdeN Leadership Conference in Boston, Notre Dame Seishin student exchange program in Japan, Cultural Immersion in China
and Intercultura School in Costa Rica. The application is due September 19 for Washington, D.C. and all international summer trips, and October 17 for all other trips. Apply today!

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.

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.