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 Cottage, a home-furnishing and decor consignment shop in Rochester, offers Nativity students a chance to showcase their artwork on flour sack towels that are sold in the store throughout the holiday season. Two student designs are selected each year to be featured on the high-quality towels. Peggy Growney, owner of Windsor Cottage and member of Nativity’s Board of Trustees, donates …
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. Kremer holds a B.A. in Music Education from Nazareth College, as well as a Master’s in Educational Administration from the Warner School of Education at the University of Rochester.
“Jennifer is a consummate educator who brings a wealth of leadership experience to her new position,” said John Mattia, President of Nativity Prep. “Her passion for student success, faculty collaboration, and …
The 8th annual Nativity in Bloom event was held on May 3, 2019. This fundraising event includes a silent auction, performances by Nativity Prep and opportunities to learn more about the amazing things happening at Nativity Prep.…
In an unprecedented move by a local privately-operated urban middle school for students in Grades 5-8, Nativity Preparatory Academy has announced that, starting this fall, they will eliminate the tuition structure, leaving only an annual activity and supplies fee for each student. Based on a nationally renowned educational model, Nativity Prep is entering its 10th year of providing a Catholic middle school education for underserved Rochester inner-city youth.
“Providing our students with an exceptional education focused on the whole person is at the heart of our mission,” says Principal Maria Cahill. “Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we are removing any financial barriers to obtaining a Nativity education by making this a tuition-free school.”
Nativity Prep is small by design, with a current student capacity of 80 students. The school’s intimate, nurturing academic environment is coupled with …
The 2017 Billy D Golf Tournament was a booming success! A sold out crowd took to the links for a great day of golf, and were joined by dozens of family members and friends for the dinner festivities. All totaled, participants, sponsors and supporters raised $45,000 for Nativity Prep in memory of Billy D’Antonio.
Be sure to join in the fun at the 2018 Billy D Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 4th at Shadow Lake! For more information go to http://www.billydclassic.com/
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