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A Message from the President 

Our 2022-23 school year is well under way and full of great things for our students and graduates! Before the school year started, supporters of Nativity Prep enjoyed a beautiful day of golf and great memories with the participants in the Billy D’Antonio Summer Classic. After two years of virtual events, it was especially meaningful to be able to share this experience in person – even though my golf game was very forgettable!

It was such a delight to see and speak to many supporters at the recent Friends of Nativity Breakfast event. Thank you to all who attended! This was our first in-person event since the pandemic to support our students and alumni, who greeted and performed for our esteemed guests. Their faces were lit up with excitement and confidence as they related their Nativity experiences, performed step dance, and sang in Nativity’s choir. As expressed by the speakers on the program, the support at events like this means so much to all of us at Nativity!

This year we have 60 students in 5th through 8th grade and over 60 graduates in high school representing many faith traditions, birth countries, and ethnicities. Our students are thriving academically at the end of the first marking period, with 60% achieving honor roll or higher. We can see the path of their growth ahead in the coming months as the school year progresses. Our 2022, 8th grade graduates have successfully transitioned to high school, and we are pleased to have had many of our alumni visit to support current students or to find a familiar place to study and enjoy seeing friends.

We have continued the practice of including “Family Time” in our busy day, which we began last year.  During “Family Time,” each student is part of a multi-grade, small group facilitated by a faculty or staff member.  The students are encouraged to discuss topics concerning “all the rest of their lives.” This brief but important daily meeting supports the development of our students’ vitally important social-emotional learning.

Support for Nativity allows our students and graduates to face the challenges of today’s world with expanded knowledge and greater resiliency. Our students and graduates continue to tell us – with gratitude – how much they appreciate knowing that their Nativity Prep community is always there to listen and assist.

We are grateful for you every day and will keep you in our hearts and minds during this holiday season. We pray that this season brings you time for relaxation and enjoyment with your family.  May the remaining year and the New Year bring you every blessing and great joy!

James C. Smith

Latest News

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Thank you, Brian and Derek from Constellation Brands for bringing Nativity 5 beautiful smartboards for our classrooms yesterday! ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago

School will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14 for unexpected heating repairs. We will reopen on Wednesday, March 15. Reminder: There is also no school this Friday, March 17 per our school calendar. We apologize for the inconvenience! ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

School will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14 for unexpected heating repairs. We will reopen on Wednesday, March 15. Reminder: There is also no school this Friday, March 17 per our school calendar. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Our sponsorship deadline to be included on the printed and mailed invitation is this coming Friday, March 10. Thank you to everyone who has confirmed a sponsorship so far. If you're still interested and haven't confirmed yet, visit our event webpage: nativityrochester.org/nib/ to sponsor this event today! ... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago

Our sponsorship deadline to be included on the printed and mailed invitation is this coming Friday, March 10. Thank you to everyone who has confirmed a sponsorship so far. If youre still interested and havent confirmed yet, visit our event webpage: https://nativityrochester.org/nib/ to sponsor this event today!

During Spirit Week we had a Nativity Cultural Day - families came in with food with a variety of cuisines for everyone to taste, students dressed in their cultural wear, and we celebrated with a morning multicultural prayer service. ... See MoreSee Less

4 weeks ago

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Such beautiful and powerful cultures on display at Nativity! What a blessing to witness!

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Here are some photos from our class spirit color and wacky hair day along with a Mayukwa and African Drumming assembly! ... See MoreSee Less

4 weeks ago

Here are some photos from our class spirit color and wacky hair day along with a Mayukwa and African Drumming assembly!Image attachmentImage attachment
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Our Mission

Nativity Preparatory Academy is a Catholic middle school dedicated to transforming the lives of underserved students through strong academics coupled with a sense of spirituality, morality, and personal responsibility. We deliver a uniquely effective education through an extended school day and school year, dedicated and caring teachers, personal mentoring, and continuing support—all within a secure and nurturing environment that encourages personal development.

Nativity by the Numbers

15
Students in an average classroom
97
High School Graduation Rate
79
2- or 4-year College Graduation Rate
133
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