Mount Notre Dame

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, godfathers, and father figures whose love, guidance, and encouragement help shape the lives of our students each day. We are grateful for the many ways you support our young women as they learn, lead, live, and serve. May St. Joseph, patron saint of fathers, continue to watch over and bless you. Happy Father's Day from all of us at Mount Notre Dame! 🩵

Congratulations to Evelyn Apking ’27 (middle in picture) and Nora Lyons ’28 (second from left in picture)! Last week, Evelyn and Nora competed with the Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club at the US Rowing Youth National Championship in Florida. Among 236 representing clubs, their team earned an impressive 6th-place national finish! We are so proud of these outstanding student-athletes and the dedication, teamwork, and perseverance they demonstrated at the national level! 💙

Today, we join communities across the nation in commemorating Juneteenth. As a Catholic school, we honor the dignity of every person and reflect on the values of freedom, justice, and respect for all. In observance, MND is closed today.

As our students begin their journey to El Salvador, we send them with our prayers, love, and the spirit of MND. Through this immersion experience, they will encounter new perspectives, deepen their faith, build meaningful connections, and live out our call to serve others with compassion and humility.
May they travel safely, embrace every opportunity to learn and grow, and return with hearts forever changed by the people they meet and the experiences they share.
Please keep our students and chaperones in your prayers during their time in El Salvador.

We are incredibly proud of Maggie Worpenberg, ‘27 for transforming her MND Capstone experience into an opportunity that makes an impact beyond MND’s walls. Her leadership is a beautiful example of our mission in action by using her gifts to serve others and create opportunities for growth and belonging.
A special thank you to MND Theatre students and alumnae: Maria Kindt ’27, Olivia Biernat ‘26, Gwen Cullen ’28, Chris Laufersweiler ’27, and Patrick Laufersweiler ‘25 for also sharing their time, talents, and passion to help make this experience possible.
Congratulations to Maggie, her students, volunteers, and everyone involved in this inspiring production. MND is so proud of you! 💙

The action officially kicked off last week as MND's summer athletic camps got underway! From two exciting sessions of Soccer Camp to Golf Camp, young athletes spent the week building skills, growing in confidence, and having fun with new friends. A special thank you to our 2026 Summer Camp sponsors: Fifth Third Bank, Craftsman Electric, and 3D Color, for supporting these opportunities for our campers.
What an incredible start to a summer full of Cougar fun!

Love these moments of sisterhood! 💙

Today, we welcomed the incoming Class of 2030 for Spirit Day - a morning filled with laughter, new friendships, fun games, and the first moments of what will become a lifelong sisterhood. Guided by our incredible MND Ambassadors who led activities and helped every student feel at home, our newest Cougars experienced the joy, connection, and welcoming spirit that make MND so special. From icebreakers and selfie scavenger hunt around campus, to team challenges and shared smiles, it was a wonderful beginning to their MND journey.
We can't wait to see all the incredible things the Class of 2030 will accomplish in the years ahead. Welcome to the sisterhood! 💙

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Genna Lehman as Mount Notre Dame's new Assistant Principal for Student Development!
Mrs. Lehman brings a wealth of educational leadership experience and a deep passion for supporting students as they grow academically, personally, and spiritually. A proud graduate of Mother of Mercy High School, Mrs. Lehman is excited to begin her journey at MND, joining our community rooted in faith, excellence, service and sisterhood. We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Lehman to MND and look forward to the positive impact her leadership, experience, and passion for student development will have on the MND Community.
Welcome, Mrs. Lehman!

What a great start to summer at Mount Notre Dame!
Our first week of Special Interest Summer Camps was filled with creativity, discovery, and adventure as campers explored Art Adventures, Science of Skincare, and Dungeons & Dragons & You. From creating unique works of art and learning the science behind skincare to embarking on imaginative quests and building teamwork skills, campers spent the week learning, growing, and making new friends along the way.
Thank you to our campers and instructors for making our first week such a success. We can't wait to see what the rest of the summer has in store!
Here’s an incredible summer of exploration, sisterhood and fun at MND!