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LASTING LEGACY LAUNCHING FUTURE GENERATIONS OF WOMEN LEADERS

Grounded in gospel values and rooted in the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame Belmont (NDB) education, an NDB Tiger is a confident, wellrounded leader who approaches life with grit, confidence and compassion. Open to a challenge, a Tiger is not afraid to put their thoughts forward and ideas into action, all while having the courage to be challenged and to challenge others. Fit for an ever-evolving future, a Tiger taps into their intelligence and empathy to meet the moment and rise to any occasion, whether it be treating a patient as a physician, designing a robot to aid in ocean conservation or teaching the next generation of compassionate leaders. Whatever their role, a Tiger follows their passion and forever leads with the greater purpose of serving others.

WHO IS A TIGER?

$8M Raised To Transform STEM Education $8M Raised to Transform STEM Education $8M was raised to transform a 10,000 square-foot space into a designated STEM wing on our campus where our facilities will match our unparalleled college-preparatory educational offerings. This new flexible learning space will allow for students to collaborate across multi-disciplinary subjects to innovate and grow, and as graduates, meet the challenges of our ever-changing world. Construction began in January 2026 and will be completed in September 2026.

What’s Next? People, Programs and Places (The 3 P’s)

People

Programs

$12M Endowment

Places

Invest in Teachers, Inspire Futures The best education for our students starts with uplifting our faculty and staff.

People

Hallmark #7 of an NDB education is to “Learn for Life,” and we greatly value the expertise and wisdom of each individual, especially our exceptional team of educators.

Raising $12M will: Provide immediate and annual salary increases Attract and retain the talents of best-in-class educators and staff Ensure NDB remains competitive as a premier work environment in the Bay Area

Our Faculty Set NDB Apart

Raising $12M will ensure that NDB can continue to attract and retain top talent, and more importantly, offer our students the very best.

The deep and personal connection NDB students form with teachers during these critical years is a major factor in what sets NDB apart from the rest. Our educators play a vital role in providing outstanding curriculum, fostering cross-curricular collaboration and guiding young women to their full potential — positioning them for success in their years beyond high school and college.

Our educators’ passion for our school and their genuine enthusiasm for their work is critical to our overall community and learning environment here at NDB. Our students are “seen” by NDB teachers and that depth of relationship and connection comes at a critical time in their development, directly impacting their formation of selfconfidence and a positive self identity. We have seen the difference it makes in shaping a young woman to live with purpose and seize opportunities, no matter what life path they choose.

Jonathan Tomczak, Humanities Teacher “Not only is the community wonderful, but NDB has both the capacity and willingness to do big things. NDB encourages us to try new things, to be big and bold and to test the limits of what's possible.”

Coleen Lorenz, Dance Teacher “I love teaching and working at NDB because of the compassion shared and the love of learning experienced throughout the community. NDB is unique because of the belief in empowerment and equanimity for these young women.”

Rebecca Girard, Science Teacher and InterSession Coordinator “I love teaching and working at NDB because of the supportive and caring community. I am inspired by our students who are dedicated to social justice and are empowered to make a positive impact.”

Debbie Anderson ‘85, Director of Admissions "After 11 years at Oracle and 18 years of raising my kids, I found my dream job. As an alumna and mother of a graduate, I feel incredibly blessed to work at my alma mater.”

Provide Competitive Financial Aid Packages Students deserve access to a NDB education, regardless of their economic background.

People

After 100 years, we are still called by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur’s heritage to offer a life-changing education for students of every income level. The Hallmarks of NBD education, which include “Dignify All” and “Embrace Diversity,” emphasize the importance of ensuring access to education for all students regardless of their financial backgrounds.

This commitment aims to make the school accessible to talented young women who might not otherwise have the means to attend NDB, fostering an inclusive and diverse student body. Bringing a variety of perspectives and backgrounds to the classroom elevates learning and empowers our students to be the leaders of tomorrow.

Providing Financial Aid Packages will: Break down economic barriers and create an inclusive environment Bring diverse perspectives into the classroom to elevate learning Empower NDB to maintain a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining students

“Built on the tenets of integrity, compassion and perseverance, my Notre Dame Belmont education as a tuition assistance recipient allowed me to confidently pursue a meaningful career in optometry. Today, I am able to impact hundreds of patients by providing sight-saving medical care.”

-Jacqueline Evans O.D. ‘05

Meet Cloie

Cloie ‘29 is an incredible student at NDB who benefits from financial assistance to be able to attend our great school. From participating in Tri-School Productions to being a key member of the Black Student Union, Cloie enriches our community, and we cannot imagine NDB without her. Your support makes it possible for deserving students like Cloie to receive an NDB education.

“I have grown my confidence because I am seen at NDB. Without tuition assistance, I wouldn’t be able to be here and be my best self and have my best version of a future. Financial aid and tuition assistance are one of the greatest blessings on Earth.”

- Cloie ‘29, Student

“As a single mom, I rely on the NDB community - you guy are my co-parents. This school provides holistic support for my daughter from academics to financial aid to community. Thank you for supporting NDB.” - Ena, Cloie’s Mom

Programs Empower Students to Shine Supporting the Capital Campaign ensures that established and new programs thrive.

Programs

Award Winning Mock Trial Team Three NDB Mock Trial Team members earned the most individual San Mateo County awards earned by any Mock Trial team in San Mateo County in 2025 — setting a new NDB record for most individual county awards in a single season. It is also NDB’s second consecutive year winning the county’s Courtroom Journalist competition.

Tiger TV News and Broadcasting NDB’s broadcast journalism news show features live newscasts, recorded news packages and “people on the street” interviews by student journalists. Broadcasted twice a week, students learn to apply both their English and visual arts skills in multimedia storytelling for the NDB community and beyond.

The Catalyst Award Winning Student Newspaper The Catalyst is NDB's award-winning student newspaper, providing students with hands-on experience in journalism reporting, writing and editing. Crafted for students by students, The Catalyst is published digitally and in print several times throughout the year. Each issue includes news stories, photos and graphic designs by students in the journalism program. Through both the journalism class and club, students have a place to learn and practice expressing their journalistic voice for the NDB community.

Preserving and Strengthening our Place Places Supporting the Capital Campaign Supports: Preserving and Strengthening our Place: Caring for the building that has shaped generations of students.

Ensuring our facilities match our unparalleled college-preparatory educational offerings.

Honoring our past while investing in the future of our school.

Safe Environments Investing in safety and resiliency infrastructure including emergency preparedness and response and leading technology.

Athletic Facilities Conducting feasibility studies to advance and strengthen NDB’s athletic offerings to position our school for future investments in modernized athletic facilities and our student athletes.

THE TIME Endowment Goal: $12 Million Lasting Legacy - Launching Future Generations of Women Leaders - will allow our school to thrive and flourish as we invest in people, program and place. The time is now to take the next critical steps in making our vision a reality. The changes that will be realized through this campaign are a powerful expression of our mission to develop compassionate young women of active faith, strong intellect and Christian leadership dedicated to promoting justice and peace in the world. This is the unique stamp of NDB.

IS NOW Board of Directors Kristen Degnan ’92, P’24, P’25 (Chair) Abby Miller Gudich (Vice Chair) Dianne Sullivan Morton ’83 (Secretary) Tina Herrera P’24, P’27 (Treasurer) Melissa Bamberg ‘09 Bruce Caron P’24, P’25 David Chung P’22 Catie Costa ‘89 Thelma Henderson ‘98 Tonia Jetel ‘90 Sister Kathryn Keenan, SNDdeN

NDB Adanvcement Committee Karin Manuele P’28 Donald Mattei P’01, P’03 Brian Morton Ray Petrin Katie-Sue Scullin Lisa Sellers P’23 Toni Setteducato Bob Sullivan P’10, P’04 Shane Tapp P’23 Bobby Thompson P’26 Lucy Wicks P’27, P’29

Kristen Degnan ’92, P’24, P’25 Lucy Wicks P’27, P’29 Bobby Thompson P’26

Contact David Gilreath Director of Advancement dgilreath@ndhsb.org 650.595.1913 x 212

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