Welcome from the Head of School

On behalf of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make up the Notre Dame Preparatory School family, welcome. We are grateful you are considering Notre Dame Prep, and we hope you will visit campus to experience the spirit of our community for yourself.

At Notre Dame Prep, our purpose is clear: to provide a safe, supportive learning environment where young people become the best versions of themselves academically, spiritually, and personally. Rooted in our Catholic and Marist mission, we form students who think deeply, lead with humility, and live with courage and compassion.

Families choose Notre Dame Prep because they want both excellence and balance. Our students are challenged in the classroom and supported as they grow. They discover their gifts through opportunities that extend beyond academics, including robotics, athletics, performing and visual arts, service, leadership, and campus ministry. In short, we strive to graduate well-rounded young adults prepared for life.

If you choose Notre Dame Prep for your child’s education, you are choosing a school widely regarded among the top Catholic schools in the nation. We remain the first Catholic school in the United States and the only Catholic school in Michigan authorized to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate continuum across all three divisions, a distinction recently reaffirmed through our successful IB renewal process. This commitment to rigorous, internationally minded learning sits alongside honors, Advanced Placement, and a strong college-preparatory curriculum designed to meet students where they are and help them rise.

Notre Dame Prep is also a place where innovation serves formation. We hold the rare distinction of being both an Apple Distinguished School and a Microsoft Showcase School, and we are recognized for leadership in responsible technology use and artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. We believe these strengths matter most when they support what families care about most: great teaching, strong relationships, and a school culture that helps students thrive.

Notre Dame Prep welcomes students of all backgrounds and faiths. You will find here a community of parents who value faith and formation, who want the best for their children, and who partner closely with our school. It’s the kind of culture where it is truly “cool to be smart,” and where it is equally valued to be kind, to work hard, and to serve others.

Thank you for your interest in Notre Dame Prep. We hope you will visit soon, and we hope to welcome you into our growing family.

Warmly,

Andrew J. Guest
Head of School

(Updated January 2026)