Congratulations to Casey Rodgers – the September Student of the Month! Casey is a senior at PND and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish. Casey is described by her teachers as “genuine, giving, hard-working, and a person who looks out for others. She is a leader among the school and is highly active...Read More

Parenting NowADays had a wonderful first meeting on Tuesday night! The topic of discussion was “Transition to High School.” Speakers included Michelle Baker, PND Mental Health and Wellness Counselor; Annie Carroll, PND Director of Admissions; and parents Jenna Alwood, Mary Pat Dooley, and Maureen Carroll. The next Parenting NowADays will be October 3rd at 6:30...Read More

Our Phone Free Fun Friday’s have been such a blast! We are so proud of our students who have adjusted to the change. Our Advisories have been full of laughter, conversation, and FUN! A big thanks to our faculty and staff for all their support!Read More

We would love to have you attend Adoration in the PND chapel! Adoration is twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM! Parents/guardians are welcome to join us; it is a great way to be in the hallways and praying for your students! If you would like to sign-up for...Read More

El Club de Español had their first kick off meeting today during Advisory! They had a blast having fun listening to música, playing games, and enjoying chips and salsa! The club provides an opportunity for students of different backgrounds to practice speaking Spanish, socialize, participate in the club activities and develop friendships. Couldn’t join us...Read More

Yesterday was a great day for the 27th annual PND Golf Classic! PND chaplain Fr. McShane provided a blessing before 144 golfers hit the course for a fun and successful outing. During dinner, PND golf team members Ella Coulter and Dominic Kouri spoke to attendees. The winning foursome included former PND golf coach Ryan Julius,...Read More

In Miss Santen’s Speech classes, students brought in their favorite children’s books and read them in both small groups and to the whole class. They practiced speech delivery to improve their ability to engage with a younger audience, like kindergarten students. Effective speech delivery often involves tailoring your message to suit your audience, and it’s...Read More

Interested students and their parents and guardians are welcome to attend the kickoff meeting to learn more about our FTC (First Tech Challenge) Team. Join us on September 7th at 6:30 PM in the Commons.Read More

Congratulations to PND alums Tyler Lyons (’13), John Winkler (’12), Matt Wetzel (’11), Andy Shadid (’15), Mick Best (’14), Pat Doyle (’11), Jake Maloof (’12), and Doug Cicciarelli (’11) for winning the Peoria Park District Recreational Softball Championship! Your PND family is proud of you!Read More

Students are learning all about how to create pinch pots, applying slip trailing, and carving negative space. Firing up these beauties in the bisque kiln and preparing for the glazed kiln will be a thrilling next step.Read More