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Moreland Notre Dame School

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Moreland Notre Dame School, located in Watsonville, California, first opened in December of 1899 and was dedicated on March 7, 1900. The school owes its existence to the generosity of Mrs. Margaret Moreland and her confidence in the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

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MND

Students Have HEART

H

Honor God and others

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Engage In Learning

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Accept differences among us

R

Rally for justice and peace

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Together create community

1900

Founded

282

Number Of Students

10:1

Student / Staff Ratio

28

Average Class Size

1:1

Technology grades 4 - 8

95%

Catholic

Testimonials

What Parents Say

As soon as our son started at MND in Kindergarten, I knew we weren’t just part of a school, we were now part of an extended family. Staff and parents at MND truly care about each other. Our two younger girls have followed our son to MND, and they absolutely love it!

- Milhouse-Smiley

"As an alumna of Moreland Notre Dame, I have had the opportunity to experience an education from this school firsthand. In the years since I have graduated, the school has remained a pillar in the community and continues to be a center of caring teachers, students and parents. Our two sons are currently attending MND and I cannot imagine them being happy anywhere else. There is so much more than excellent academics being taught and it is a place where my boys have made great friends and memories and will continue to do so as they continue forward with their education."

- Jen

We have had 3 children experience a Moreland Notre Dame education. Our school is a community of caring teachers, students and parents. My children have always felt safe and comfortable at Notre Dame. The education that the children receive is personal. The teachers know their students and can tailor their efforts to individual student needs. Notre Dame provides a faith-based education in a family-type environment, successfully preparing students for their future education.

- Diana Rose

Moreland Notre Dame has been a part of my family for generations, and I feel truly blessed and privileged to continue that tradition by sending our three daughters here. The education they receive is rooted in faith, excellence, and lifelong values—providing them with a strong foundation that will guide them throughout their lives. MND not only shapes their academic success but also their character and values. We are so fortunate for the incredible education, lasting friendships, and cherished memories they will carry with them from this special school.

- Lindsey Urbani

Hemos sido parte de la comunidad de MND durante aproximadamente 10 años, y nos sentimos orgullosos de pertenecer a ella. Mis hijos han recibido una formación académica y espiritual sólida, lo que les ha permitido crecer tanto en conocimiento como en fe. Siempre atesorarán los recuerdos y amistades que han creado en esta escuela. Estoy profundamente agradecida por el compromiso y la dedicación del personal y la facultad, quienes han sido fundamentales en su educación y desarrollo. Nos sentimos verdaderamente bendecidos de ser parte de esta comunidad.

- Maria and Hector Montoya

"As an alumna of Moreland Notre Dame, I have had the opportunity to experience an MND education firsthand. In the years since I graduated, the school has remained a pillar of the community and continues to be a place filled with caring teachers, students, and families. Our three children are currently attending MND, and I cannot imagine them being happy anywhere else. There is so much more than excellent academics being taught–MND is a place where my children have made great friends and memories that I am confident they will carry with them, just as I have."

Jennifer Izzo - Class of 1998

- Jennifer Izzo

Moreland Notre Dame is not just a TK through 8 grade school, it is a COMMUNITY. From the students to the faculty to the principal, there is a genuine belonging and acceptance. The everyday smiles on the children say it all. The teachers at MND keep the students engaged and involved in their studies right from the very beginning. The updated technology and new elective courses for the 6th through 8th grades just make learning that much more fun. That even includes the after school sports programs that are available such as basketball, cross country and volleyball, just to name a few. As a parent, I've seen my kids grow and thrive at MND to only continue their education to high school and beyond with the educational foundation and principles they received at Moreland Notre Dame.

Gonzales Family

- Gonzales
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