Notre Dame Academy · Wolfhound Parent Club

NNotre Dame Academy · Duluth, Georgia

Introducing

The Wolfhound Parent Club

A structured, mission–driven community partnership — launching for the 2026–2027 school year.

Marist Catholic IB World School PreK–12 20 years of knowing each child

“Knowledge set in the context of faith becomes wisdom and life vision.”

Notre Dame Academy Mission Statement

Dear NDA Families,

Notre Dame Academy has always believed in knowing and loving each child. For 20 years, that philosophy has shaped every classroom, every hallway, and every interaction on our campus. But knowing and loving each child is only possible when we also know and love each family — and that is exactly why the NDA Wolfhound Parent Club is launching for the 2026–2027 school year.

What it is — and isn’t

The Wolfhound Parent Club is not a fundraising body. It is not a committee of room parents. It is a structured, mission–driven community partnership — the operating arm of our school’s belief that parents are the primary educators of their children.

It gives every NDA parent a meaningful role in the culture their children experience every day.

“Parents helping build the culture their children experience — every day.”

What the Wolfhound Parent Club exists to do

Built on our Five Pillars

Every program and event connects back to NDA’s Five Pillars — Faith, Family, Global Mindedness, Service, and Academic Excellence. These are the filter through which all Wolfhound decisions are made.

I✝

Extend our faith mission into every home

The Marist charisms — presence, simplicity, family spirit, and love of Mary — don’t stop at the school gate. The Wolfhound creates moments where those values come alive in our community.

Faith

II🤝

Welcome every family, know every name

With ~312 students, NDA is small enough that every parent can know every family. The Wolfhound makes this happen intentionally — through Grade-Level Reps, welcome events, and consistent connection.

Family

III🌍

Amplify our students’ service mission

NDA students logged 16,134 community service hours last year. The Wolfhound creates family service events, supports IB CAS coordination, and helps students earn verified hours — together, as a community.

Service

IV🏆

Show up for our Wolfhounds

From game-day volunteer crews to Wolfhounds Appreciation Night, the Wolfhound builds the fan culture and logistical infrastructure that makes our 11-sport athletics program thrive.

Athletics

V🎨

Champion the arts

Our Arts Booster arm supports Band, Chorus, and Theater — from performance night ushers to costume crews to arts scholarships. Every curtain call needs a village behind it.

The Arts

VI📚

Equip parents to partner with the IB

Through Parent Education events, the Wolfhound brings IB Coordinators, College Counselors, and Marist faculty to you — so you can support your student’s journey with confidence and context.

Academic Excellence

Why this year. Why now.

The moment we’re in

Notre Dame Academy is Georgia’s only PreK–12 Marist Catholic IB World School — home to students from across the Atlanta metro, dedicated to forming the whole person.

312

Students — small enough that every family can be known by name

54%

Diversity rate — one of the most diverse private schools in Georgia

16,134

Student service hours last year — the Wolfhound amplifies this

Your role

What parent involvement actually looks like

We know your time is precious. Every level of involvement matters — from a one-time snack donation to chairing a year-long committee. There is no pressure. There is only an open door.

One hour

Donate snacks, help with event setup, or photograph a game — even one hour counts.

Grade-Level Rep

Personally welcome every family in your child’s grade.

Weekly

Volunteer in our after-school enrichment or service programs.

Booster

Join the Wolfhounds Athletics Booster or Arts Booster as a team or event supporter.

Committee Chair

Help shape the full-year program calendar.

Parent Ed

Attend Parent Education events and stay connected to your student’s IB journey.