A virtual celebration honoring the Community Spirit Awardees will go live on March 5th beginning at 7:00 pm
Register for The Beacon of Hope Ball HERE
100% of proceeds from The Beacon of Hope Ball , a virtual celebration, goes directly to tuition assistance

I am being honored as a Community Service Awardee by the Beacon of Hope Scholarship Fund, which affords scholarships and much needed resources to Catholic schools, a cause that is close to my heart. I'm inviting friends like you to join me in Making a Difference for students and families!
How Kristen Makes a Difference for Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons School:
Ms. Simonds has been a part of the NDBG community for eight years. Kristen can always be counted on to be a light continuing the tradition of musical theater here at school. Always the first to volunteer, she has become a visionary for our musicals and plays. When COVID forced our show to go virtual Kristen helped lead with costumes and masking so that our tradition could continue.
As our theater department has changed Kristen has become the lead in making sure that the show does indeed go on here at Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons. She has taken on the role of director and producer and has worn multiple hats to make sure that students behind her son can get the same positive creative outlet that her Jimmy received here at school. Kristen supports our school and the arts with a generous heart and spirit. She constantly makes sure that all are included and is a creative force not only with scene making and staging, but with finding funding for our program as well.
Ms. Simonds demonstrates all that is true about our Golden Knights. She is a tireless volunteer and advocate for our students and generously and constantly gives of her time and talents. We can think of no better winner for this year than Kristen.
I am being honored as a Community Service Awardee by the Beacon of Hope Scholarship Fund, which affords scholarships and much needed resources to Catholic schools, a cause that is close to my heart. I'm inviting friends like you to join me in Making a Difference for students and families!
How Kristen Makes a Difference for Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons School:
Ms. Simonds has been a part of the NDBG community for eight years. Kristen can always be counted on to be a light continuing the tradition of musical theater here at school. Always the first to volunteer, she has become a visionary for our musicals and plays. When COVID forced our show to go virtual Kristen helped lead with costumes and masking so that our tradition could continue.
As our theater department has changed Kristen has become the lead in making sure that the show does indeed go on here at Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons. She has taken on the role of director and producer and has worn multiple hats to make sure that students behind her son can get the same positive creative outlet that her Jimmy received here at school. Kristen supports our school and the arts with a generous heart and spirit. She constantly makes sure that all are included and is a creative force not only with scene making and staging, but with finding funding for our program as well.
Ms. Simonds demonstrates all that is true about our Golden Knights. She is a tireless volunteer and advocate for our students and generously and constantly gives of her time and talents. We can think of no better winner for this year than Kristen.
Be the first person to donate to the cause!
I am being honored as a Community Service Awardee by the Beacon of Hope Scholarship Fund, which affords scholarships and much needed resources to Catholic schools, a cause that is close to my heart. I'm inviting friends like you to join me in Making a Difference for students and families!
How Kristen Makes a Difference for Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons School:
Ms. Simonds has been a part of the NDBG community for eight years. Kristen can always be counted on to be a light continuing the tradition of musical theater here at school. Always the first to volunteer, she has become a visionary for our musicals and plays. When COVID forced our show to go virtual Kristen helped lead with costumes and masking so that our tradition could continue.
As our theater department has changed Kristen has become the lead in making sure that the show does indeed go on here at Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons. She has taken on the role of director and producer and has worn multiple hats to make sure that students behind her son can get the same positive creative outlet that her Jimmy received here at school. Kristen supports our school and the arts with a generous heart and spirit. She constantly makes sure that all are included and is a creative force not only with scene making and staging, but with finding funding for our program as well.
Ms. Simonds demonstrates all that is true about our Golden Knights. She is a tireless volunteer and advocate for our students and generously and constantly gives of her time and talents. We can think of no better winner for this year than Kristen.
Be the first person to donate to the cause!