Notre Dame High School, San Jose

Welcome back, Notre Dame, and hello to 2026! As we transition into the new year and move beyond the holiday season, we take a moment to reflect on the experiences, memories and challenges and opportunities that shaped 2025. May this be a time to embrace new beginnings with gratitude and hope. Let us also give ourselves the grace to ease back into school, prioritizing our well-being as we move forward together.

Let us pray, God, as we begin this new year, we ask for your guidance and blessings for the days ahead. We thank you for the opportunity to reconnect with those we may not have seen in a while during the holiday season. In the year to come, help us to move forward with kindness and compassion, supporting one another with open hearts. Help us stay resilient and healthy as we move forward. We pray this in the name of all that is good and holy, Amen.

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Drama Winter Showcase and Six Encore Performance
The Drama Winter Showcase is on Friday, January 9 from 6-8 p.m. in Julie Billiart Hall and features the children's touring show (The Gruffalo), the annual Thespian one-act (Six: The Musical Teen Edition), & captivating scenes from the Beginning Drama class. The Six Encore Performance is on Saturday, January 10 from 7-8 p.m. in Julie Billiart Hall. Admission to both is free and all are invited to attend, but please RSVP here.

Big/Little Sibling "Guess That Teacher" Trivia - January 16
Join your sibling(s) on Friday, January 16 at lunch in the ASB Workroom (SLC 106) for treats and a fun game of "Guess That Teacher", where you'll have to identify your favorite ND faculty and staff members by a picture from their past. No RSVP needed - just come on down to hang with your sib!

2027 STEM Trip Information Meeting
Join us in M213 on Tuesday, January 20 during lunch to explore the options for ND's STEM Trip for the Summer of 2027, which will be open to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. During the meeting, we will be sharing options for where we could go and collecting feedback on your interests in where we will be going. If you are interested in a STEM-centered trip, please complete this form, even if you cannot attend the meeting. Please contact Mr. Lecheler (alecheler@ndsj.org) if you have any questions.

Congrats to Our Christmas in Pardini Park Winners
Thanks to everyone who came out to Christmas in Pardini, and congrats to our winners:
- Candy Guessing Game: Reese '27
More than 160 students submitted their guesses in the contest, and guesses ranged from 120 pieces to 4,167.23 pieces. The number of pieces in the jar was 802 and Reese guessed 827.
- Ugly Sweater Contest: Kiera '27
- Club Tree Decorating Contest: Chinese Cultural Club

Apply for the Central Coast Plunge 2026
Spend part of your Spring Break (April 8–10, 2026) exploring the beautiful Carmel and Monterey coast on the Central Coast Plunge: From the Grasslands to the Fisheries. You’ll get hands-on experience with organic farming, learn how our food system connects land to sea, kayak through the Elkhorn Slough, and meet local fishermen working to protect marine life. This environmental justice immersion also includes at least 3 direct service hours toward your requirement. Open to all grades— apply here to claim one of the last remaining spots!

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

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 2027 will be able to enter the lottery for the 2026-27 school year via an interest form that will be posted in the spring.

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
Class of 2029 Giving Page

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