A TOP-RANKED SCHOOL. READY FOR WHAT'S NEXT. When families across southeast Michigan compare high school options, the right choice is about more than academics alone. It’s about finding a school that challenges students, prepares them for college, and provides opportunities to discover their strengths and pursue their passions. Notre Dame Preparatory School, an International Baccalaureate World School, earned an A+ overall grade from Niche, along with impressive distinctions that reflect the breadth of its school experience: - Among the top 10 Catholic high schools in Michigan - Among the top 10 college-prep private high schools in Michigan and the Detroit area - Among the top 30 high schools, public or private, for athletes and STEM in the Detroit area - Among the top 30 Catholic K-12 schools in America NDP also earns A's in academics, clubs and activities, college preparation, and sports, reflecting a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond the classroom. And with 100% of graduates going on to four-year colleges, NDP’s commitment to preparing students for what comes next is clear. But rankings tell only part of the story. At NDP, students discover what they’re capable of through challenging academics, meaningful relationships, a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, and a Catholic, Marist, IB education grounded in faith and service. Come see what makes NDP stand out this Sunday, October 25, at our Upper School Open House, from noon to 3 p.m. Meet our students and faculty, explore our campus, and discover how Notre Dame Prep can help your student prepare for a bright future. Register today at ndprep.org/openhouse. #ReadyForWhatsNext #NotreDamePrep #HighSchoolOpenHouse #NDP #CatholicEducation #CollegePrep #FutureReady

A FIRST FOR MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL COACHING! Notre Dame Prep’s Gary Sharpe will make history on Nov. 8 in Midland, Michigan, when he receives the Michigan High School Coaches Association’s first-ever 60-year service award at the 2026 MHSCA Annual Years of Service Awards and Coach of the Year Banquet. It’s a remarkable milestone for a coach whose career has spanned six decades and included conference, district and regional championships in basketball and football, as well as a lasting impact on generations of student-athletes. A 2023 MHSCA Hall of Fame inductee, Sharpe has been part of the Notre Dame Prep community since 2013. Today, he continues coaching freshman basketball at NDP and serves as an upper school substitute teacher. Congratulations, Coach Sharpe, on 60 extraordinary years of coaching, leadership and service. We’re proud to call you part of the NDP family. #GoIrish #GoGary #NDPFamily #60Years #CoachingLegacy #GOAT

What if a high school strength and conditioning program was about much more than getting stronger? At Notre Dame Preparatory School, it is. Under Strength and Conditioning Coach Christian Polega, NDP’s program is built around a deliberate four-year progression designed to help student-athletes move well, build strength, develop speed and power, stay healthy and ultimately thrive. Freshmen begin by establishing a foundation of movement, mobility and stability. As they progress through high school, training becomes increasingly focused on strength, speed and performance—with each student-athlete’s development, sport, experience and individual needs taken into account. But the program’s ultimate goal goes far beyond what happens in the weight room. It is about teaching students how to set goals, accept coaching, track progress, respond to adversity, practice discipline and commit to a process that takes time. And it is about developing young people spiritually, mentally and physically as they grow closer to God and become the best versions of themselves. As Coach Polega puts it, the work of becoming a stronger athlete is connected to the work of becoming a stronger person. Our latest deep-dive takes a closer look at what makes NDP’s strength and conditioning program distinctive — from its four-year developmental approach and individualized training to its emphasis on preparation, injury prevention, accountability and whole-person development. Read the full story at ndprep.org/strength-preparat… to learn more about how NDP is redefining what can happen in a high school weight room. #NotreDamePrep #NDP #StrengthAndConditioning #StudentAthletes #AthleticDevelopment #WholePersonDevelopment

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High school volleyball: Ann Schilling of Alabama, Betty Wroubel of Michigan lead active coaching wins leaders maxpreps.com/news/m49PZt37zE…

‘It’s not a rebuild’: Jason Whalen to uphold the standard as first-year HC at Notre Dame Prep – The Oakland Press theoaklandpress.com/2026/08/…

Notre Dame Prep once again welcomed high school coaches from across Southeast Michigan today as the MHSAA's Coaches Advancement Program (CAP) returned to campus for a full day of professional development in the school's library. The training featured both CAP Level 1 and CAP Level 3 courses, providing new and veteran coaches with continuing education through one of the nation's most respected high school coaching development programs. CAP coursework is required for many newly hired varsity coaches in Michigan and is designed to strengthen leadership, sportsmanship and educational athletics. Leading today's sessions was NDP Associate Athletic Director Aaron Crouse, who has served as an MHSAA CAP instructor for years. His continued role as a presenter — and Notre Dame Prep's longstanding tradition of hosting these sessions — reflects the confidence the MHSAA places in both Aaron's expertise and the school's commitment to educational excellence on and off the playing field. #NotreDamePrep #NDPIrish #MHSAA #CoachesAdvancementProgram #EducationalAthletics #CoachEducation #HighSchoolSports #Leadership #MichiganAthletics

South Lyon United, ND Prep standouts headline girls lacrosse all-state teams – The Oakland Press theoaklandpress.com/2026/07/…

VOTE FOR NICOLE! Notre Dame Prep rising senior Nicole McDowell has been selected as a finalist for the Detroit Free Press Buffalo Wild Wings Preseason Girls Volleyball Player of the Year. Let's show Nicole the strength of the Irish community by casting your vote and sharing this with family, friends, alumni and fellow NDP supporters. Vote at freep.com/story/sports/high-… Voting ends Thursday at 3:00 p.m. Thank you for supporting Nicole and Notre Dame Prep volleyball. Go Irish!☘️🏐 #GoIrish #NotreDamePrep #NDPVolleyball #VoteNicole #IrishPride #StudentAthlete