“I knew from personal experience that Catholic schools foster a strong and healthy sense of community that help children develop as individuals. St. Norbert School provided that positive environment that allowed my sons to enjoy school and develop healthy self esteem and respect for others. The school's academic excellence from pre-3 through 8th grade prepared them well for high school, college and beyond. I could not have made a better choice for my children's elementary and middle school education!” -SNS Alumni Parent

“With 5 kids, on top of sports and after school activities, having to bring them all to outside religion classes would definitely be difficult. Having religion integrated into school has been such a blessing. I love how they all go to mass together on Wednesdays as well, and even participate in mass on Sundays! Plus, as a working mom, having the same start/end time for my kids has been so nice. The before/after school programs have been really great as well. The K-8 aspect about a Catholic school has been so beneficial because all my kids are in the same building at the same time, which really helps. I am also extremely impressed with the work I see my kids come home with, especially the fact that they have to often write on physical paper as opposed to relying entirely on the computer. SNS fosters such a great education, and seeing the alumni go off to such amazing schools, I do not worry for my kids at all. The thing about District schools is that every year they shake up the classes so you’re with all new kids each new year. Some of my kids are shyer than others, so it would be really difficult seeing them make a few friends one year, and then have to be separated and start all over the next. It was so exhausting for them at such a young age. Now being at St. Norbert, the community aspect and friendships my kids (and us adults) have made has been so special. They get to be with the same class each year, and even though we came in a little later, these students have welcomed by children in with open arms. It honestly seems like we have been here forever with how close they are with everyone. It just warms my heart. My kids love it here.” -Luisa Orrico Sassali (SNS Parent)

“We are incredibly blessed to have found St. Norbert's School. St. Norbert's has become a cherished second home to our family, where our girls, Matilda and Monica, are as comfortable and loved as they are at home. This is a testament to the wonderful St. Norbert teachers and staff that care for the students like their own children. We are particularly grateful to the amazing preschool teachers that have had such an impact on our girls and our family. We are doubly blessed that these teachers share our Catholic faith, and help our little ones pray, learn about God, and know they are loved. We look forward to growing in the community for years to come!” -Jason Buenker (SNS Parent)

“I send all 3 of my children to St. Norbert. The close-knit community and values based education SNS provides is initially what drew me in as a parent. SNS focuses on individual attention, moral development, and a strong sense of respect. St. Norbert is a gem to the community of Northbrook and I’m so proud to be in a Crusader household!” -SNS Parent