Newsletter | Volume 9, Issue 4

Events & News

Celebrating Years of Service

At the recent Diocesan Teachers Meeting, several Notre Dame educators were recognized for their years of service to Catholic education in the Diocese. We are grateful for their dedication to our students, our school and the mission of Catholic education. Congratulations on these milestones!

10 Years: Richie Bohn, Jeremy Burford and Ryan Long

15 Years: Meridith Brinkmeyer

30 Years: Jerry Landewe

35 Years: Jim Hindman (not pictured)

40 Years: Angie Schaefer

Fall Play: Closed for the Holidays

Notre Dame presents Closed for the Holidays on November 6, 7 and 8!

After a blizzard shuts down the roads on Christmas Eve Eve, a motley crew of travelers find themselves stranded at the local community center. From the lovelorn drama teacher with a bus full of students, to the quarrelsome couple on the way to their wedding, to the overeager sheriff ready for some real criminal action, everyone has their own troubles to untangle. But to have a happy holiday, they’re going to need a miracle – or seven, to be exact. A spirited and heartwarming comedy with a healthy dash of Christmas magic.

Come enjoy a fun show and, most importantly, show your support for the talented students who have put so much time and effort into this production!

ND Showcase

Know a prospective 6th–8th grade student who might be interested in Notre Dame? Help us spread the word about the ND Showcase! More than just a tour, the Showcase gives students and families a true Notre Dame experience through interactive, hands-on opportunities to explore campus, meet our faculty and students, and see what life as a Bulldog is all about.

30th Annual Crafts, Gifts & Collectibles Show

Shop 200+ vendors throughout the main gym, King Hall and Drury Hall, enjoy food and baked goods from our refreshment stand, and get a head start on your holiday shopping!

Friday, Nov. 20 | 5:00–9:00 p.m. | $5 admission

Saturday, Nov. 21 | 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | $5 admission

Sunday, Nov. 22 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Free admission

Santa will make a special visit on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Mark your calendars and join us for one of Notre Dame’s favorite holiday traditions!

Thanksgiving Liturgy & Alumni Reception



It has become a special Notre Dame tradition to welcome alumni back to campus for our annual Thanksgiving Liturgy. This year’s Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 24, at 10:15 a.m. and will include a special blessing for visiting alumni. Following Mass, the NDHS Education Fund Foundation will host a short alumni reception with refreshments. We would love to welcome our Bulldogs back to Notre Dame!

ND Travel Program

Our travelers just returned from an incredible Rhine River cruise with 1st Class Travel, with stops in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland. It was a wonderful trip with a great group and plenty of memories made along the way!

Ready to join us on the next adventure? Our Mediterranean cruise to Italy, Greece and more is coming up next summer. Sign-ups close soon!

Boys in K-1st grade are invited to hit the court with Notre Dame boys basketball through our Little Dribblers program!

Alumni News

Class of 1971

Andrea Kielhofner Sachse ('71) is the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for 2026.

Class of 1993

Paula Welker ('93) joined the Benedictine Oblates of St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana on October 3, 2026. 

Class of 2000

Josh Eftink (’00) and Scott Reinagel (’00) were members of Southeast Missouri’s 2002 baseball team, the first in program history to win an Ohio Valley Conference regular season championship. The team will be inducted into the Southeast Missouri Athletics Hall of Fame on January 22, 2027.

Class of 2008

Grace Jacqueline, child of Cody Farrow ('08), was baptized at St. Mary Cathedral in September.

Class of 2009

Theresa Kiblinger Motley ('09) welcomed Andrew Delano on September 30, 2026.

Class of 2010

Kanaan Rhodes Steiner ('10) is the owner of the room. Hair Design Studio. Her salon was awarded the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Nickie Hill Woodruff ('10) welcomed Lowen Louise on October 9, 2026.

Class of 2012

Brittany Essner Eilers ('12) welcomed Logan Michael on September 29, 2026.

Class of 2014

Cameron Ross ('14) welcomed Callahan Henry on September 27, 2026.

Class of 2022

Since graduation, Anna Schuchardt ('22) has become a licensed cosmetologist, certified lash technician, master-certified hair extension specialist, and entrepreneur through her own beauty business, Just Anna Grace. She was recently selected to join the Kansas City Fashion Week 2026 Styling Team as a hairstylist, giving her the opportunity to bring her talents into the fashion and editorial world while representing Missouri and Latina entrepreneurship.

Class of 2025

Brooklyn Gosche ('25) recently graduated from the Cape Career & Technology Center’s Practical Nursing program and passed the NCLEX-PN board exam. 

Class Reunions

Save the Date!

The Class of 1977 will be celebrating its 50th class reunion on August 14, 2027.

School News

All-District Honor Choir

Congratulations to the 13 choir students that earned a place in the All-District Honor Choir!

11-12 Choir: Josef Alipala, Matthew Allcock, Lucy Allen, Elizabeth Bollinger, Eva LeGrand, Matthew Miget, Isaac Renick, Declan Vowels

9-10 Choir: Aiden DesPres, Max Dittmer, Fiona Mueth, Faith Scherer, Lizzy Smith

September Students of the Month

Notre Dame’s Student of the Month program is shining a spotlight on Apostolic Leadership—recognizing students who live out service, charity, piety, faithfulness, leadership and humility in their daily lives. We are proud to celebrate these students for the many ways they bring our mission to life through their actions! Thank you to The Bank of Missouri for sponsoring this program.

Bishop's Mass & 8th Grade Day

Notre Dame welcomed more than 700 grade school students from partner schools across the east side of the diocese for Bishop’s Mass with Bishop Edward Rice and area priests. After Mass, visiting 8th graders stayed for an afternoon at Notre Dame, where student ambassadors led campus tours, shared the lunch experience, and helped give future Bulldogs a glimpse of student life before wrapping up the day with an all-school assembly.

Bulldogs in the Classroom

This month, Bulldogs in the Classroom highlighted the many ways students are learning, creating and growing across campus. Concert Choir prepared for upcoming Veterans Day and Christmas performances, Theology II students combined prayer, art and reflection at the Holy Family Grotto, Digital Media students built websites to serve as digital portfolios, and Ag Structures students put hands-on skills to work through construction projects including a porch swing, entertainment center and mechanic creeper.

Quad State Honor Choir Qualifiers

We are proud to recognize the following students for being selected to participate in the Quad State Honor Choir: Josef Alipala, Matthew Allcock, Lucy Allen, Kaydence Burner, Emmie Downs, Caroline Galati, Bobby Grojean, Eva LeGrand, Matthew Miget, Jonah Patomson and Isaac Renick. These talented Bulldogs will perform on November 2 alongside other outstanding student musicians.

Athletic News

Competitive Cheer

Our competitive cheer team took third place at state! Congratulations on a huge accomplishment in just the second year of the program!

Cross Country

Aidan Morris was the conference champion for the third year in a row, and Amelia Peters, Annabelle Naughton, Victoria Avila-Henao and Martina Ressel joined him by earning all-conference honors on the girls' side. Both varsity teams finished second and the boys JV team finished third. The Class 4 District 1 meet begins on October 31!

Girls Golf

Notre Dame girls golf had a strong finish to the season. Lucy Barnette became the inaugural SEMO Conference Tournament Champion, shooting an 80 for first place, while Grace Fitzgerald finished seventh individually and the team placed second. At the Class 3 state tournament, both golfers earned top-20 finishes, with Barnette placing fifth and Fitzgerald 19th!

Boys Soccer

Notre Dame boys soccer put together a strong October, earning wins over Poplar Bluff (2-0), Fredericktown (8-0), Rolla (5-0), DeSoto (7-0) and Sikeston (10-2), along with a 1-1 tie against Priory. The team capped off the month with a SEMO Conference Championship against Jackson! The Bulldogs now turn their attention to postseason play, with districts beginning November 2.

Girls Softball

With a 3-2 win over Sullivan in quarterfinals, Notre Dame softball earned its spot in the Class 3 Final Four! The Lady Bulldogs play Centralia on Friday, October 30, at 11:00 a.m.! GO BULLDOGS!

Boys Swim

ND boys take sixth out of 35+ teams at the COMO Invitational in Columbia early this month! The SEMO Conference meet is set for November 3!

Girls Tennis

Notre Dame girls tennis finished the season with a 13-3 team record and a strong postseason run. Caroline Galati and Anna Kate Galati went 27-0 in the regular season, won the Class 1, District 1 doubles championship, advanced to the state quarterfinals, and came just a tiebreaker away from earning an All-State finish. Great season Lady Bulldogs!

Girls Volleyball

Notre Dame girls volleyball finished the season 20-13-3, earning a district win over Dexter before falling to Saxony Lutheran in a hard-fought five-set district championship match. Senior Carlie Shamoun also reached a major milestone this season, recording her 1,000th career dig!

Bulldog Athletics has moved!

For the latest in Bulldog Athletics, we’re making it easier to stay connected in one place!

The Notre Dame Athletics Facebook page has transitioned to the Notre Dame Bulldogs app, where you can find schedules, scores, team news and notifications for the sports you follow.

Search "Notre Dame Bulldogs" in any app store to download the app!