Welcome to The Hallway, the official newsletter of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Houston!
No school on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day.
Making the World Kinder and Smarter
School spirit is soaring at SSESH as we wrap up a successful second week! Our students are settling in beautifully, becoming more confident and comfortable each day. Specialist classes are in full swing, and children are navigating the campus with ease. We kicked off the year with our first All School Chapel, bringing the entire community together. In the classrooms, students are hard at work, receiving exciting new lessons and embracing the school’s rhythm. Our middle school students even embarked on their first field trip to Mo Ranch, fostering both growth and adventure.
Want to show even more school pride? Visit our SSESH Store to grab some SSESH swag and gear up for the year ahead! If you haven’t yet received your FREE NEW yard sign, email Liz Newchurch at [email protected] to get yours. We’d love to see your school spirit in action—tag us in your social media posts or send a picture of your student with their yard sign to be featured on our Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Us from Home
SSESH is active on both Facebook and Instagram, with approximately three posts per week on each channel. Check out our Facebook and Instagram stories for day-to-day snapshots of what students are learning and our posts for overarching themes and values.
Upcoming Events
Friday, August 30th from 8:30-9:30 am
Elementary and Middle Years Parents are invited to join Dr. Troy for coffee and light bites at the Head of School Coffee! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents, share thoughts, and spend time with Dr. Troy in a relaxed setting. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thursday, August 29th from 6:00-7:30 pm (parent-only)
To kick off the new school year for all families new to SSESH, we will host a New Family Welcome Event. Details were sent in an email invitation. Kindly RSVP to Liz Newchurch at [email protected] if you have not done so already. Please note that childcare will not be provided for this event.
Sunday, September 8th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm
All are invited to our annual BLOCK PARTY, which will be held this year in Pecore Hall, the Pecore Hall breezeway, and the playground. This is a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and make new ones while your children enjoy games, face painting, and playground equipment.
Thursday, September 12th from 5:00-6:30 pm
Join us for the first Parent Education Night of the year, where our Classroom Teachers, Art Teacher, and Da Vinci Lab Teacher will showcase how STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) is integrated into your child’s education. Discover the innovative ways these subjects come together to inspire creativity and critical thinking in our students. Childcare will be provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] by 9/5.
Join Cub Scouts
Adventure is Waiting. Join Cub Scouts.
Pack 167’s plans for the 2024-2025 school year include fishing, indoor rock climbing, camping, canoeing and much much more. Cub Scout adventures build lasting memories for the whole family! Come join fellow families at our introductory meeting
St. Stephen’s Pack 167 Introductory Meeting
Register for Bulldog 360 Courses
Our Afterschool Enrichment Program
Don’t miss out on this year’s Bulldog360 afterschool enrichment program! We offer a variety of exciting classes for students from Orientation through Middle Years, designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and fuel your child’s passion for learning. Whether your child is interested in sports, music, arts, or technology, there’s something for everyone! Secure your spot today—registration is filling up fast! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Liz Newchurch at [email protected]
To register for Orientation and Primary classes: Click here
To register for Elementary and Middle Years classes: Click here
We can’t wait to see your child thrive in Bulldog360!
2024-25 Academic Year
Key Dates
August 2024
- 8/29 – New Family Welcome Event (Parents-only event)
- 8/30 – HOS Coffee for Elementary and Middle Years
September 2024
- 9/02 – No School; Labor Day
- 9/03 to 09/30 – Individual Family Meetings with HOS
- 9/05 – PTO Meeting (8:20-9:20 in CoHo)
- 9/08 – Block Party in the parking lot at 1805 W Alabama
- 9/09 – Faculty Meeting; No Aftercare
- 9/09 – Bulldog 360 Classes Begin
- 9/10 – Prospective Families Campus Tour
- 9/12 – STEAM Parent Education
- 9/18 – All-School Chapel and Peace Day Celebration
- 9/24 – Prospective Families Campus Tour
- 9/28 – Montessori Exploration
October 2024
- 10/3 – PTO Meeting
- 10/11 – 10/14 – No School; Fall Break
November 2024
- 11/7 – PTO Meeting
- 11/8 – No School; All School Conferences
- 11/22 – Grandparents and Special Friends Day; Early Dismissal; No Extended Care
- 11/25 – 11/29 – Thanksgiving Break
December 2024
- 12/20 – All-School Chapel; Early Dismissal; No Extended Care
- 12/23 – 1/3 – Winter Break
January 2025
- 12/23 – 1/3 – Winter Break
- 1/6 – No School; Teacher In-Service
- 1/20 – No School; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 2025
- 2/21 – No School; All School Conferences
March 2025
- 3/10 – 3/14 – Spring Break
April 2025
- 4/18 – 4/21 – No School; Good Friday and Easter Monday
May 2025
- 5/23 – Last Day of School; Early Dismissal; No Extended Care
- 5/26 – Memorial Day
- 5/27 – 5/30 – Teacher In-Service and Conferences; Summer Camp Prep
Bulldog Compliments
At St. Stephen’s, we have an easy way for anyone in the St. Stephen’s community to show their appreciation for a faculty, staff, or leadership team member. We call it sending a “Bulldog Compliment.”
Here is how it works. Click the Send A Bulldog Compliment image and follow the prompts. It only takes a few clicks, and you are done.
All compliments are anonymous and will be sent to the person (or persons) you choose to recognize. There is no limit to how many you can send, so be as generous as you wish!