All decisions have the health and safety of students, families, and staff as the primary focus. Because of the challenges faced during School at Home, it is Nativity’s goal to offer safe, in-person learning for all students. Students’ holistic (mind and body) well-being is our number one concern. Please review our full, detailed re-opening plan document for more information on our schedule, safety measures and overall goal for this upcoming school year!
Nativity Preparatory Academy, a local tuition-free privately-operated urban middle school for students in Grades 5-8, has appointed James Smith as its new president. Smith will be responsible for school operations, advancement and fundraising, marketing and communications, and its graduate support program. Smith joins Nativity following 19 years with the YMCA of Greater Rochester, most recently as director of development and community engagement. Previously, he served as district executive director of the Carlson, Lewis Street, and Maplewood YMCA branches. Smith has…
As the public health concern surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus) grows, we continue to monitor national, state, and local information regarding precautions to help protect the health and safety of all members of our community. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Rochester area is limited, and Monroe County health officials continue to state that the risk of COVID-19 to the general public in our area remains low that this time. In the meantime, we want to reinforce that safety continues…
As the season of giving quickly approaches, Nativity Preparatory Academy is thankful to all the community members who make the dreams of students become reality. Nativity’s tuition-free, Catholic education is made possible by the generous donors who support the school’s mission to provide an exemplary education to students in need. Our students are not only thankful for the opportunities they’ve been afforded through Nativity, but they love to get involved in the fundraising process in any way they can. Windsor…
Nativity Preparatory Academy, the only tuition-free Catholic middle school in Rochester, recently appointed Jennifer Kremer of Rochester as the new school principal. In this role, Kremer is responsible for oversight of academic programs and extracurricular activities, as well as direction of the faculty and student performance. Kremer joins Nativity Prep with 20 years of experience as a Catholic School educator. This includes 17 years of teaching Nazareth Schools, along with 19 years in various leadership roles at St. Monica Church.…