From concept to completion, PND students in Sr. Jude Andrew’s Winterim Quilting class handmade a beautiful keepsake quilt just for the 2026 Blue and Green Gala: PND Goes for Gold! With the support and mentorship of Peoria’s quilting guild, the Gems of the Prairie, students collaborated on every design decision – from color and layout,...Read More

Congratulations to junior Douglas Flores who has been awarded PND’s March “Faith in Action” award! Douglas is a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral. This monthly award recognizes a student who demonstrates Christian conduct, consistently practices acts of kindness, is a positive influence to those around them, and promotes the mission of PND in community, faith,...Read More

Our sophomore class had an awesome retreat on Friday! The students spent the day down at the Spalding Pastoral Center and the Cathedral. The theme of the day was “Transformation.” The students heard talks from seniors and campus ministers, played games, and attended Mass, Adoration, and Confession! Thanks to our campus ministry team, Fr. Daniel,...Read More

Calling all parents & guardians! Join us at Parenting NowADays next week to hear from our guest speaker Mrs. Lindberg. The topic will cover important information regarding college planning. Tuesday, March 10 6:30-8:00 PM PND Student CenterRead More

NEW PODCAST ALERT: SUBSCRIBE NOW Ms. Santen’s Podcasting: Advanced Digital Media class is proud to release the Irish Insight Podcast. The first podcast is with our very own, Mr. David Snook! Ms. Santen said, “Our awesome student hosts, along with Snook’s natural camera presence did a fantastic job! The class went from a blank canvas...Read More

Join in the mission of forming disciples in a community of Catholic faith, knowledge, and service at Peoria Notre Dame! We have two openings for the 2026-27 school year for a theology teacher and a chemistry teacher. More information, including specifics on benefits, can be accessed on our website at this link (https://www.pndhs.org/employment/) or you...Read More

Congratulations to our 2026 Vice Versa Court: the nominees and their escorts! Freshman: Frankie Plaskon and Peyton Lefler Sophomore: Noah Trenkle and Claire Seneca Junior: Freddie Couri and Liv Fuller Senior: Charlie Couri and Sophia Scime, Liam Hamilton and Kendra Mendez, Anthony LeFante and Alivia Erby, Zach Nethery and Audrey Trenkle, and King Henry Olsen...Read More

Congratulations to Laura Winschel – the March Student of the Month! Laura is a senior at PND and a member of St. Philomena Parish. Laura is part of Teens for Life, Student Ambassadors, Lumen Christi, Art Club, and teaches Sunday School at St. Phil’s. She is described by her teachers as “supportive and positive to...Read More

ALUMS! We want to share your happy news! Please send your wedding and baby announcements, job changes, and recent recognitions to be included in the upcoming edition of the Irish Lens! Email Alumni Director, Tara Shane at t.shane@pndhs.org.Read More

In Mr. Lyons’ Personal Finance class, students kicked off their chapter on Housing by watching an episode of House Hunters. The episode helps expose them to many of the real-life decisions involved in the home-buying process while introducing key concepts they will cover in the chapter, including mortgages, down payments, utilities, and overall budgeting. Throughout...Read More