Celebrating 100 Years of Catholic Education

This year we are celebrating Notre Dame’s 100th anniversary. The school first opened its doors as St. Mary High School on September 1, 1925, at the intersection of Sprigg and William streets in Cape Girardeau. Though the locations and names have changed over the past 100 years, the tradition of a connected community, school pride and a strong Catholic faith have remained constant. The saying goes, “high school is four years, Notre Dame is forever.” The connections don’t end after graduation, they evolve into a lifelong network of shared experiences and community across generations of Bulldogs. Come along with us this year as we tell our story of 100 years of Notre Dame! Explore the history of the school here.