The School Sisters of Notre Dame have sponsored Notre Dame Middle School (NDMS) since it opened its doors in 1996 to 26 fifth and sixth grade girls. The school helps primarily Hispanic girls in grades 5-8 prepare to successfully complete high school and go on to college.

NDMS fosters small class sizes to facilitate hands-on teaching. This approach, combined with a unique after-school enrichment program that keeps the students in school until 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, has shown considerable success in preparing these usually at-risk students for higher education. From its first graduation class of 13 girls in 1999 to the 27 girls completing eighth grade in 2007, NDMS has a total of 179 graduates.

This year 121 students are enrolled at NDMS. Through the generous donations from friends and supporters, a new gymnasium, state of the art science lab and art studio were recently added to the school.

NDMS Mission Notre Dame Middle School is a Catholic School for girls sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. The school provides a value-centered education in the Christian tradition, fostering respect, dignity, and integrity of person in a faith community. Notre Dame Middle School prepares students in a biliterate, bilingual setting – Spanish and English – for admittance to a college preparatory high school. Integral to the mission of Notre Dame Middle School is the development of leadership and service to the community. The diverse learning experiences and the school's strong academic foundation, with the emphasis on critical thinking and social justice, will prepare these young women to contribute to society as responsible citizens and to meet the demands of family and professional; life in a global society.

Contact Information: Notre Dame Middle School 1420 West Scott Street Milwaukee, WI 53204-2269 Email: info@ndmswi.org Website: www.ndmswi.org Phone: (414) 671-3000 Fax: (414) 671-3170