We can hardly wait to celebrate with you at our highly anticipated Gala: A Speakeasy Soirée on Saturday, April 26th! This dazzling evening of elegance, entertainment, and community spirit is one you won’t want to miss. Tickets go on sale next week—be sure to secure yours early and invite your friends and family to join in the fun!

Our annual gala is not just a night of glamour—it’s an essential fundraiser that directly supports our students, faculty, and school programs. Your participation helps sustain the excellence of St. Stephen’s by funding classroom resources, enrichment opportunities, and community initiatives.

💎 Donate to the Silent Auction!
Do you have connections, talents, or treasures to contribute? We’re looking for exciting items such as:
🎭 Tickets to sporting events, concerts, or performances
🏡 Vacation home stays or unique getaways
🎨 Exclusive experiences and services
🎟️ Memberships to museums, clubs, or attractions

🍷✨ Wine & Whiskey Pull Donations Needed!
Help us stock our crowd-favorite Wine & Whiskey Pull by donating a bottle (or two!) valued at $25 or more. These generous contributions make the night even more fun and help raise important funds for our school. Bottles can be dropped off in the front office anytime between now and April 22.

Every donation helps make this evening even more spectacular! If you have an idea or an item to contribute, reach out to Kate Booth ([email protected])—your generosity makes a difference.

Stay tuned for more details, and get ready to step back in time for a glamorous night at A Speakeasy Soirée! 🥂✨

From March 24-28, 2025, St. Stephen’s will administer the IOWA Assessments to students in 2nd–8th grade. While Montessori education does not emphasize traditional testing, these assessments provide valuable insights into student progress and achievement in core subjects.

To help your child feel their best during testing:
✅ Ensure they get plenty of rest
✅ Provide a nutritious breakfast
✅ Pack a healthy mid-morning snack

At St. Stephen’s, we approach standardized tests as one of many tools to observe student growth over time. We encourage a positive mindset, using results to support and strengthen learning—not to create stress. Thank you for helping us foster a confident and prepared testing environment!

Spring clean your closets and refresh your child’s wardrobe at the PTO Clothing Swap! Bring gently used children’s clothing and shoes your family has outgrown to Pecore Hall during the Campus Beautification Event.

Sort your donations by size on the labeled tables, then feel free to browse and take home anything that fits your needs. It’s a great way to recycle, share, and connect with our school community.

All leftover items will be donated to a local charity. Let’s swap and support together!

Join us on Saturday, April 12th, from 9:00-11:00 AM for a fun and welcoming All-School Playground Meetup! This is a special opportunity for our entire school community to come together to play, connect, and meet new friends—including our newest students joining us next year!

Let’s make this a warm and inviting event for all—wear your SSESH spirit t-shirts and help us show our new families what makes our community so special. We can’t wait to see you there! 💜

We are overjoyed to share the wonderful news that Ms. Jen, our Middle School Humanities teacher, and her family have welcomed a beautiful new addition! Baby Mabel made her grand entrance into the world on March 18th at 12:54 PM, weighing 7 lbs 10 oz and measuring 20 inches long.

As Ms. Jen and her family embark on this exciting new chapter, we celebrate with them and send our warmest wishes for love, laughter, and endless sweet snuggles. Welcoming a new baby is such a special time, and we know big sibling duties will be filled with love and excitement!

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Jen and her family on the arrival of precious baby Mabel—we can’t wait to meet the newest member of our St. Stephen’s community!

Our Primary students had an absolute blast celebrating Holi, the Festival of Colors! Laughter and joy filled the air as children threw vibrant powdered colors, embracing the spirit of love, unity, and new beginnings that this beautiful Indian tradition represents.

A special thank you to the Sharma family for helping make this day unforgettable—your generosity and enthusiasm brought this celebration to life! From learning about the festival’s meaning to joyfully immersing ourselves in color, it was truly a day to remember.

Here’s to celebrating culture, connection, and community—one bright color at a time!

In the education community, we often say that the weeks between Spring Break and the end of the school year feel like floating down a river—fast-moving, full of excitement, and packed with unforgettable experiences. As we head into this final stretch, we have an incredible lineup of events and activities planned for you and your students.

More details will be shared as each event approaches, but for now, please mark your calendars and get ready for an amazing end to the school year!

🎭 May 20 – Music & Spanish Performance + Art Show (4:00-6:00 PM)
💡 May 21 – Lower Elementary Invention Fair (9:00-10:30 AM)
🚀 May 21 – Upper Elementary LAUNCH (12:30-2:00 PM)
🎤 May 22 – SSESH Coffee House (4:00-6:00 PM)
🎾 May 23 – Field Day (8:30-11:00 AM)
📌 May 23 – Last Day of School! (Early Dismissal)

Get a head start on planning for next school year! The 2025–2026 At-a-Glance Calendar is now available and includes key dates such as school holidays, conferences, early dismissals, and important events happening before the school year officially begins.

Please note: Dates are subject to change, and a more detailed calendar will be shared closer to the start of the year.