About Us
A Tradition of Excellence
Dear Prospective Family,
Welcome to Notre Dame Academy. As the PK-8 principal charged with the responsibility for leading our regional Catholic school, I am committed to working with parents, students, and the surrounding communities to create a school honoring our values and our vision – Having Faith in all Children.
Once you tour the school, you will see the strength of our faith-centered community. We believe that faith is more than teaching religion at a school. It also contributes to the faith in the teachers to provide an innovative curriculum that cultivates critical thinking and curiosity in learning. It contributes to faith in the children that they will succeed and thrive in our diverse community and be prepared for high school.
Combining a challenging curriculum within a caring and diverse community provides an inclusive atmosphere where your child can bloom in a safe and faith centered environment. We have faith in our product and that you will understand the importance of sending children to a school where families have the same morals and values that you have, where Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter can be celebrated, and where we have faith in all children.
I invite you to schedule a tour, visit our website at www.nda-mn.org or contact the office@nda-mn.org for additional information. You’ll be glad you did!
Welcome to Notre Dame Academy! The staff and I look forward to meeting you and your family.
Blessings,
Dr. Bonita Jungels Principal
Our Mission
As a regional Catholic school our mission is to provide PreK-8th grade students a Christ-centered, inclusive and innovative learning environment.
Each student has the opportunity to learn, grow and work toward their unique potential while continually guided by the spiritual example of Our Lady in a joyful and nurturing community.
History
Notre Dame Academy (NDA) was established by the parishes of St. Gabriel the Archangel in Hopkins and Immaculate Heart of Mary in Minnetonka in 2013. These parishes have provided an outstanding legacy of education and faith formation in this area since 1951. Our building was built in 1951, expanded in 1953 and again in 2004, adding the middle school wing.
At Notre Dame Academy, high academic standards and achievements coupled with the dedication of parents, students, educators, pastors, and the Catholic community will continue to provide a vibrant model of the living Gospel in action for years to come.
Accreditations
Notre Dame Academy is committed to high academics, which is the reason we participate in the Minnesota Non-Public Accreditation Association (MNSAA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Accreditation standards help us to deliver the highest quality education through outside objective validation with onsite visits and yearly reporting.
“We have been blessed to be a part of the Notre Dame Academy community for the last two years. We moved to the area from out of state during the middle of the school year; the warm welcome received was such a blessing! Dr. Jungels is a wonderful leader and truly cares about each child and family with NDA!”
– New Parent