FAIRFIELD- On Friday, August 25, Notre Dame welcomed the Class of 2027 and kicked off the
2023-24 academic year which marks the 50th anniversary of co-education. While Notre
Dame welcomed its first students in 1957, two separate schools (Notre Dame Boys and
Notre Dame Girls) existed until the schools merged into the present Notre Dame High School
in 1973. As the Lancers open their doors to a new cohort of students this fall, ND faculty
prepare for a year of learning, service, spiritual growth and community – building upon the
strong traditions of the past six decades.
“As we celebrate a milestone anniversary, we identified gratitude as our 2023-24 theme,
as there is so much to be thankful for,” Principal Dr. Christopher Cipriano said. “We are
continuing a trend of healthy enrollment – enrollment is up again 5% – just advanced one of
our priority capital improvement projects, and developed new initiatives to further infuse
service-learning and entrepreneurship activities into our program. These efforts, when
coupled with our continued progress to launch an International Baccalaureate program in
2024, will elevate our curriculum to match the needs of a modern learner. The Class of 2027
is joining the Lancer family at a pivotal time, and I look forward to seeing how they will
flourish over the next four years.”
Kicking off the year-long celebration, the ND family will gather in celebration of alumni,
faculty and parents who have made a profound impact within their communities at the
Lancer Legacy Gala on September 21.
“The Lancer Gala is our purest expression of gratitude, and it is only fitting that our 2023 honorees are an exceptional roster of individuals,” commented Advancement Director Julie Davis ‘90. “Since 1961, Notre Dame has fulfilled its mission of forming young people in character, faith and intellect. The gala offers an annual opportunity to celebrate the incredible impact our school’s mission has on the broader world. The event is an inspiring evening that allows us to recognize the leadership and compassion that has long existed within our Lancer family.”
Learn more about the Gala at:
tinyurl.com/LancerGala23
