The Academy of Notre Dame is a private, Catholic co-educational Pre-K through Grade 12 lower school and college preparatory upper school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

Academy of Notre Dame
Logo of The Academy of Notre Dame
Address
Map
180 Middlesex Road

, ,
01879

United States
Coordinates42°40′12″N 71°25′37″W / 42.67000°N 71.42694°W / 42.67000; -71.42694
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TypePrivate, Coeducational (Pre-K–12)
MottoAd Altiora
(Toward Higher Things)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic,
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
Established1854
PresidentVittoria Pacifico
PrincipalJames Flynn
Head of schoolVittoria Pacifico
Staff14
Faculty74
GradesPre-K12
Enrollment160 (9–12); 347 (Pre-K–8) (2020-2021)
Student to teacher ratio8:1 (9–12)
Campus size250 acres (1.0 km2)
Color(s)Navy blue and Goldenrod   
Athletics conferenceMassachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, Commonwealth Athletic Conference, Merrimack Valley Conference
Ecumenical Athletic Association (Grades 5-8)
MascotLancer
Team nameLancers
AccreditationNew England Association of Schools and Colleges[1]
PublicationThe Muse (literary/art magazine)
NewspaperDamie's Digest
Tuition$15,190 (9–12),
$7,450 (K2–8),
$7,875 (Pre-K thru K1 – 5day),
$5,500 (PreK – 3 day)
Lower School Athletic DirectorNate Froment
Upper School Athletic DirectorLisa Zappala
PresidentDr. Vittoria Pacifico
Websitehttp://www.ndatyngsboro.org

Background

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The Academy of Notre Dame was established in 1854 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in Lowell, Massachusetts. The boarding school outgrew that location and moved to rural Tyngsboro, on land formerly belonging to actress Nance O'Neil, in 1927. The school phased out boarding in the 1960s.[2]

Student life

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The Academy of Notre Dame is co-educational for students in grades pre-kindergarten through high school.

In high school, girls and boys are given the opportunity to be involved in extra-curricular activities. The school offers programs including liturgy committee, liturgical dance, Drama Guild, art programs, Glee Club, 1804 Society, Campus Ministry, soccer, volleyball, softball, basketball, Model UN, missions, recycling committee, newspaper, and many more.[3]

The entire school wears crazy colors and designs during Spirit Week. There are special “no uniform” days where students can support missions run by the Sisters of Notre Dame, help raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness, help a family in need, bring in food, blanket and toy donations.

The Academy also offers opportunities for international students. Host families, usually families already a part of the Academy, help international students assimilate to their new life at the Academy and in America.[4]

Notes and references

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  1. ^ NEASC-CIS. "NEASC-Commission on Independent Schools". Archived from the original on 16 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  2. ^ AND. "History of the Academy of Notre Dame". Archived from the original on 2006-10-05. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
  3. ^ AND. "Student Activities" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-12-29. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  4. ^ AND. "InternationalStudentProgram". Archived from the original on 2013-12-19. Retrieved 2013-01-28.
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