Norwood-Fontbonne Academy

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy

About
Welcome!
NFA is for families who seek a strong academic program and diverse opportunities that gives children the opportunity discover their talents and passions.

The History of NFA
NFA has a 104-year legacy distinguished by our commitment to innovative approaches that continually enhance the educational experience.
Admissions
Admissions

Always be serious when you are with others, but let it be a joyful seriousness, courteous and full of a gentle and reserved simplicity. Maxim 45

— Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, SJ, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Academics
A Leader in Early Education
We position our students to enter the wider world aware of their own worth and their power as a positive force for good.

High School Prep
NFA graduates are actively recruited by the area’s best Catholic and independent high schools and are rewarded with scholarships, awards and financial grants.
Athletics
Opportunities to Learn and Grow
NFA is home to 20+ sports teams and club programs. Many students take advantage of the rich opportunities to compete and be a part of a team.

Traditions
Bears of all ages remember competing in the legendary Snowball Tournament, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in February 2024.
Campus Life
Campus Life

Strive to be kind always to everyone and unkind to no one. Maxim 64

— Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, SJ, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Support NFA
Giving

Be exact and diligent to do what you are advised or what is required by your duties, especially when these are useful or necessary for the neighbor. Maxim 65

— Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, SJ, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Mission & Ministry
Mission & Ministry

Be nothing to yourself and be utterly given to God and to the neighbor. Maxim 39

— Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, SJ, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph

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In This Section

In This Section

2025 - 2026 Major Dates

AUGUST

August 26: Staff Day
August 27: Staff Day
August 27: New Parent Orientation - 3:30pm
August 27: Back To School Open House - 4pm
August 28: Staff Day
August 29: NFA Offices Are Closed

SEPTEMBER

September 1: Labor Day - NFA Offices Are Closed
September 3: First Day of School - 12pm Dismissal for Grades 1-8 (All Houses - See Phase-In Schedule)
September 4: Full Day of School for Grades 1 - 8 (All Houses - See Phase-In Schedule)
September 5: Full Day of School for Grades 1 - 8 (All Houses - See Phase-In Schedule)
September 11: 8th Grade Parent meeting - 5:30 pm
September 11: Back To School Night for Pre-Primary, Kindergarten, Montessori Preschool, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, and 8th Grade - 6:30pm
September 12: NFA Parents' Association Ice Cream Social - 6 -7pm
September 18: Back To School Night - Junior Level Montessori, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade - 6:30pm
September 24: Lifetouch Fall Picture Day and 8th Grade Graduation Photos
September 25: Mass of the Holy Spirit - 9am
September 26 & September 27: 8th Grade Retreat

OCTOBER

October 9: President's Reception - 6:30pm
October 10: SSJ Founders Day Mass - 9am
October 13: NO SCHOOL - Indigenous Peoples Day
October 14: NO SCHOOL - Staff
October 17: NFA Parents' Association Homecoming Weekend
October 17: Bears Big Screen - 6:45pm
October 18: Homecoming
October 19: NFA 5K
October 30: NO SCHOOL - Parent - Conference Day - 11am - 7pm
October 31: NO SCHOOL -Parent Conference

NOVEMBER

November 5: Lifetouch Picture Retake Day
November 12: Speaker Series/Curriculum Night - 6:30pm
November 20: Montessori Event - 6:30pm
November 25: Thanksgiving Liturgy/Grand Friends Day for 4th Grade & 5th Grade - 9am
November 26: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
November 27: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday

DECEMBER

December 1: Classes Resume
December 11: Christmas Concert and Art Show - 6pm
December 19: Christmas Mass - 9am
December 22 - December 31: NO SCHOOL - Christmas Holiday

JANUARY

January 1 & January 2: NO SCHOOL - New Year's Holiday
January 5: Classes Resume
January 19: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Day
January 21: 2nd Grade (Primary & Montessori) Parent Sacrament Meeting - 6pm
January 26 - January 30: NFA Legacy Week
January 28: Legacy Week Mass - 9am

FEBRUARY

February 6: NFA PA Pizza Bingo - 6 - 8pm
February 13: NO SCHOOL - Staff Day
February 16: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
February 18: Ash Wednesday Mass - 9am
February 21: Signature Fundraising Event - 6pm - 11pm
February 25 - March 1 NFA Snowball Tournament

MARCH

March 1: 2026 - 2027 Continuous Enrollment Opt-Out Deadline
March 5: NO SCHOOL - Parent Conference Day - 11am - 7pm
March 6: NO SCHOOL - Parent Conference Day - 8am - 2pm
March 18: Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
March 19: Mass Feast of Saint Joseph - 9am
March 26: Sacrament of First Reconciliation (2nd Grade Primary & Montessori)

APRIL

April 2: NO SCHOOL - Holy Thursday
April 3: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
April 6 - April 10: NO SCHOOL - Easter Holiday
April 13: Classes Resume
April 27: NFA Golf Classic

MAY

May 2: First Holy Communion (2nd Grade) - 10am
May 4: NO SCHOOL - Staff Day
May 6: Night of Performing Arts - 6pm
May 14: Ascension Thursday Mass - 9am
May 22: NO SCHOOL
May 25: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

JUNE

June 1: 8th Grade Early Dismissal - 10am
June 1: 8th Grade Graduation - 5pm
June 4: Last Day of School - Noon Dismissal