THE

PIONEERP R O G R E S SNHDS

“A Community of FAITH,

KNOWLEDGE and SERVICE ”

No. 93October

2020

No 1

Congratulations to the thirteen girls who were selected to the 2020 Homecoming Court! They are (front) l-r: Meg Guidry, Gracie Miller, Jillian Bourgeois, Emma Menard, Kayli Zaunbrecher & Ireland Carter. Back row, l-r: Lydia Higginbotham, Margaret Schmid,

Audrey Gilder, Gabrielle Cates, Emma Leonards, Morgan Alleman & Sydnie Dailey.

October 1, 2020

Dear NDHS Family,

The calendar declares fall is here; and we have had a couple of cooler days that put a little pep in everyone’s step.

We anticipate our Homecoming the week of October 19th where we will honor the classes of 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001 and 2011. Congratulations to the young ladies on our H.C. Court. Homecom-ing week is always an enjoyable and exciting time for everyone associated with Notre Dame High School. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, HC will look a little di�erent this year, however we are trying to get creative in order to provide some activities that will be fun for our students while still staying within the mandated guidelines.

Health care professionals are telling us that this year a �u immunization is more important than ever! Complications of the �u increase hospitalizations and put more pressure on our health care system. Remember that because the virus used to make the �u vaccine is either inactivated or attenuated, it cannot “give” you the �u. While it doesn’t guarantee protection, it is our best defense to date.Please remind your student about the importance of frequent hand-washing and generalhygiene (covering the mouth-and coughing/sneezing into the elbow area or into a tissue). Precaution should be used in locker rooms and areas of moisture and contact. Any break in theskin should be monitored for redness, swelling, and tenderness. Early detection and studentcooperation is key. Dirty towels and clothes should be removed from lockers and brought homefor washing. Please discourage your son from shaving body hair in the showers here at school,since a nick can provide an opportunity for bacteria to cross the skin barrier. Working together,we can help keep our children healthy.

Each year as Homecoming is celebrated, we re�ect on Notre Dame’s history. For over �fty years, with the help and guidance of religious and lay people of vision, Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish has prospered. Graduating more than 5,000, NDHS has had a tremdous impact on the lives of its students, their families and the entire community. We are grateful to our ownership parishes for their support, to our Chancellor, Father Mikel Polson, and to our area clergy for their dedication. Thanks to ALL our supporters, faculty and sta� who believe in the great value of Catholic education. As we look forward to the season of Thanksgiving and renewal, we ask that you consider a gift to our PIO APPEAL, so that Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish can continue to carry out its Mission.

Blessings!

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTSCALENDAR HIGHLIGHTSmessage from the

ADMINISTRATORS

No 2

10/2 ... FB @ Comeaux Jeans Day

10/7 ... Freshmen Liturgy, 8:37am

10/9 ... FB vs. Teurlings

10/13 ... Blood Drive

10/14 ... Senior Liturgy, 8:37a Athletic Jackets

10/15 ... End of 1st Quarter

10/16 ... 12:30 Dismissal FB @ Kaplan

10/20 ... 12:30 Dismissal Teacher Meetings Safe Environment @ ND, 6:00pm

10/21 ... Junior Liturgy, 8:37a

10/23.. . HOMECOMING, 7pm vs. Welsh

10/28 ... Sophomore Liturgy, 8:37a

10/29 ... FB @ LCA 10/30 ... Jeans Day

October 1, 2020

Dear NDHS Family,

The calendar declares fall is here; and we have had a couple of cooler days that put a little pep in everyone’s step.

We anticipate our Homecoming the week of October 19th where we will honor the classes of 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001 and 2011. Congratulations to the young ladies on our H.C. Court. Homecom-ing week is always an enjoyable and exciting time for everyone associated with Notre Dame High School. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, HC will look a little di�erent this year, however we are trying to get creative in order to provide some activities that will be fun for our students while still staying within the mandated guidelines.

Health care professionals are telling us that this year a �u immunization is more important than ever! Complications of the �u increase hospitalizations and put more pressure on our health care system. Remember that because the virus used to make the �u vaccine is either inactivated or attenuated, it cannot “give” you the �u. While it doesn’t guarantee protection, it is our best defense to date.Please remind your student about the importance of frequent hand-washing and generalhygiene (covering the mouth-and coughing/sneezing into the elbow area or into a tissue). Precaution should be used in locker rooms and areas of moisture and contact. Any break in theskin should be monitored for redness, swelling, and tenderness. Early detection and studentcooperation is key. Dirty towels and clothes should be removed from lockers and brought homefor washing. Please discourage your son from shaving body hair in the showers here at school,since a nick can provide an opportunity for bacteria to cross the skin barrier. Working together,we can help keep our children healthy.

Each year as Homecoming is celebrated, we re�ect on Notre Dame’s history. For over �fty years, with the help and guidance of religious and lay people of vision, Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish has prospered. Graduating more than 5,000, NDHS has had a tremdous impact on the lives of its students, their families and the entire community. We are grateful to our ownership parishes for their support, to our Chancellor, Father Mikel Polson, and to our area clergy for their dedication. Thanks to ALL our supporters, faculty and sta� who believe in the great value of Catholic education. As we look forward to the season of Thanksgiving and renewal, we ask that you consider a gift to our PIO APPEAL, so that Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish can continue to carry out its Mission.

Blessings!

COUNSELOR’SCORNER

No 3

UPCOMING:

ACT @ NDOctober 24

Bottom line: Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone and get help, even when things calm down—

there’s no shame in asking questions and seeking help if you’re not sure what’s going on with

your kid. In a crisis or an immediate emergency, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at

800-273-TALK, or text “NAMI” to 741-741.

No 4

RELIGION NEWS

Peace and joy in Christ! It's hard to believe that we have already come to the end of our first two months of school. As we roll into October, we

have the hope of cooler weather (and less mosquitos!) and the return/continuation of Pio athletics!

While all of these things add to the beauty of those cherished "days of fall", we are also mindful that the month of October holds a special

place in our life of faith, especially as Catholics. October is celebrated at the month of the Holy Rosary. The Rosary, a beautiful prayer that

serves as a meditation on the life of Christ, has been prayed by millions of Catholics for hundreds of years. According to Dominican tradition,

the Rosary was given to St. Dominic by the Blessed Mother herself back in the year 1214.

Today, this prayer remains an ever present and always strong pillar of our Catholic faith. Saints through the centuries have spoken to the

incredible power of the Rosary in our lives and in the world. It is only fitting that we listen to and are encouraged by their words: Let us pray that this month would be a month of renewal, one that happens through the hands of our Blessed Mother, as we journey with her deeper into the

life of Christ her Son.

In Christ - James Franke

October Birthdays3- Sebastian Roche 11- Je�ery Trahan 17- Gri�n Gibson4- Gabrielle Mouton 11- Gabe Leonards 18- Blake Francis6- Evan LeBlanc 11- Nicholas Shinogle 18- Blake Smith6- Nick Gautreaux 12- Jeremy Prevost 20- Callie Maitre7- John Hollier 13- Lily Heidtman 21- Jacob Ohlenforst8- Adam Reiners 13- Luke Lavergne 23- Graycie Hollier9- Caylyn Henry 14- Max Veillon 23- Maggie Chiasson9- Hudson LeBlanc 15- Peyton Menard 23- Page Gray9- Jack Cassedy 16- Brock Credeur 28- Lydia Higginbotham10- Taylor Meche 16- John Eric Thomas 28- Paige Vincent10- Thomas Meche 28- Chloe Alleman

4- Coach Waylon 8- Mrs. Angie Herbert 8- Mrs. Cindy Istre 8- Mr. Randy Schexnayder 11- Coach Mark Jones 14- Dr. Diana Broussard 27- Coach Mac McCleary

Go Pios!

No 5

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

No 6

BULLETIN BOARD

Eucharistic Minister Commissioning

Thirty-two seniors recently became commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of Communion! We are blessed that they said "yes" to bring Jesus to their fellow students and to those in their home parishes. Chloe Alleman, Lexi Thibodeaux, Gracie Mouton,

Kayli Zaunbrecher, Peyton Menard, Camille Trahan. Emma Robichaux, Emma Leonards, Lauren Ho�pauir, Gracie Miller, Margaret Schmid, Emma Menard. Katherine Privat, Melise Maloz, Jadyn Devillier, Bailey Sittig, Analei Jennings, Mackenzie Olinger. Jillian Bourgeois, Morgan Alleman, Sydnie Dailey, Lydia Higginbotham, Audrey Gilder, Boyd Gray. George

Herbert, Gabe Hebert, Luke LeBlanc, Jake Breaux, Sebastian Roche. not pictured: Sullivan Rue, Dustin Zaunbrecher, Lauren Stewart, Gabby Cates

No 7

Academic Sweaters

Each year Notre Dame High School proudly recognizes those seniors who have earned a Notre Dame Academic Sweater. To qualify, one must have an accumulated GPA of 3.3 or higher while

enrolled in the Honors College Bound or the College Bound curriculum. This year, 52 students have met the criteria and received their Academic Sweaters. They are: Chloe Alleman, Morgan Alleman, Ava Baudoin, Jillian Bourgeois, Katie Brouillette, Lauren Broussard, Ireland Carter, Lance Castille,

Lauren Comeaux, Amanda Cormier. Alexis Dalfrey, Jadyn Devillier, Jeanne Dugas, Nicholas Gautreaux, Alaya Granger, Boyd Gray, Page Gray, Meg Guidry, Gabriel Hebert, Jude Hebert. George Herbert, Lydia Higginbotham, Jack Himel, Hunter Hoffpauir, Analei Jennings, Alaina Kibodeaux, Emma Lambert, David Landry, Josh LeJeune, Emma Leonards, Gabriel Leonards. Parker Link, Melise Maloz, Morgan Meche, Peyton Menard, Gracie Miller, Gabrielle Mouton,

Gracie Mouton, Mackenzie Olinger, Katherine Privat, Sullivan Rue, John Rivette, Parker Seilhan, Bailey Sittig, Blake Smith, Matthew Taylor, Alexis Thibodeaux, Hayden Thomas, William Vice,

Kayli Zaunbrecher, Margaret Schmid. Not pictured - Lauren Stewart

No 8

The 2019-2020 Yearbooks are in! Anyone, who did not buy a 2019-2020 Yearbook, can buy one for the cost of $85.00. They should make their checks out to the school and may give them to the front office or to the Yearbook Advisor. If anyone has questions, they may

contact Ms. Nichole Bellow at nbellow@ndpios.com.

Parents, family, and friends of ND can put in an order for the 2020-2021 Yearbook for a cost of $80.00. They should make their checks out to the school and may give them to the front office or to the Yearbook Advisor. If anyone has questions, they may contact Ms. Nichole

Bellow at nbellow@ndpios.com.

Yearbook will be selling ads October thru December. If any parent/family member/friend would like a personal ad for a student, they should contact Ms. Nichole Bellow

atnbellow@ndpios.com. If any local company/group/organization/church would like an ad, and they did not

purchase an ad last year, they should contact Ms. Nichole Bellow at nbellow@ndpios.com.

Please be advised that NO

STUDENT will be allowed to take mid-term exams

if tuition is not current THROUGH NOVEMBER

(diocesan policy).

The Library continues to collect COMMUNITY COFFEE

proof of purchase labels. Please send them our way!