PaNDA Sneak Peek Information Nights
Thursday, October 1, 2026 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn about the NDA sisterhood at the Fall PaNDA Sneak Peek Information Night for prospective eighth-grade families! Attendees will hear a welcome from the principal, learn about student life from a student and parent panel, and receive practical details on the admissions process and deadlines. The evening concludes with a Q&A session to help you determine if Notre Dame Academy is the right fit for your daughter. Eighth grade students are encouraged to attend with their parents.
*Registration is required for this event.
March 16, 2027 ( 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Sixth and Seventh Graders – This is your chance to get a head start on the eighth grade! Learn about NDA life and how to get ready for high school all in one evening.
Eighth Graders (not registered at a high school yet) – Come and take another look at all we have to offer!
*Registration is required for this event.
Group Shadow Days for 2026-2027
*All group shadow days are from 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
September 8, 2026: St. Joseph Crescent Springs
September 10, 2026: Blessed Sacrament
September 22, 2026: St. Pius X
September 24, 2026: St. Agnes and Prince of Peace
September 29, 2026: Non-Feeder Schools
*Eighth grade students from non-feeder schools must register for the Group Shadow Day (space is limited). If you have questions please call the NDA Admissions Office at 859-292-1829 or 859-292-1837.
Open House
November 8, 2026 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Mark your calendars for Notre Dame Academy Open House, which offers prospective families a firsthand look at our unique school community. Take student-led tours of our campus, classrooms, and athletic facilities while connecting with faculty and staff. Through personal insights from student ambassadors and our faculty, you will discover the people and traditions that make the NDA sisterhood so special.
Incoming Student and Freshman Dates
High School Placement Test Workshop
November 17, 2026 (6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
December 5, 2026 (8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
Notre Dame Academy invites 8th graders to attend this workshop to learn tips and strategies for success on the HSPT. Advance registration is required. Each workshop is limited to 35 students. The cost is $50 per student.
NOTE: A student only needs to attend one workshop session. The content is the same each time.
High School Placement Test (HSPT)
November 1, 2026 (HSPT Registration Available)
December 9, 2026 (HSPT Registration Deadline)
December 12, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
*Please refer to the “High School Placement Test” page HERE for more informatiom.
Financial Assistance Application
January 1, 2027 – First day to submit applications for financial assistance for the 2027-2028 school year through FACTS Management. You can access the online FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Application HERE.
February 28, 2027 – FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Application Deadline AND Work-Study Application Deadline
High School Placement Test Results Meeting
January 11, 2027 (7:00 p.m.)
*Students will pick up test results at 7:00 p.m. and hear a brief explanation of the test scores. The online Application for Admission will go live on the website on this date.
Freshman Priority Application Period
January 11, 2027 – START OF FRESHMAN PRIORITY APPLICATION PERIOD
*Please refer to the “Admissions Process” page HERE for an explanation of the Priority Application Period. (See item #5 under “Admissions Process.)
February 12, 2027 – CLOSE OF FRESHMAN PRIORITY APPLICATION PERIOD
Freshman Scheduling and Information Session
March 6, 2027 (time is to be determined)
*For registered incoming freshmen.
Algebra & Foreign Language Placement Tests (OPTIONAL)
MAY 1, 2027 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
*For registered incoming freshmen
Other Important Dates
Fall Musical: NDA & CCH present – Footloose (November 20-22, 2026)
Student Showcase: NDA & CCH present – Showstopper (January 8-10, 2027)
Spring Play: NDA & CCH present – Our Town (March 18-22, 2027)
