Join us for an unforgettable evening at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Gala on Saturday, April 26th, from 6:00–10:00 PM at the elegant C. Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston.

The Gala isn’t just a night of celebration—it’s a chance to directly support the heart of our school community. Every table purchased and every auction item bought helps fund vital initiatives like:

• Student Financial Assistance – ensuring more families can access the gift of a St. Stephen’s education

• Teacher Training and Faculty Development – investing in the people who inspire and guide our students every day

• Programmatic and Physical Enhancements – enriching the student experience with improved environments and opportunities

Your presence at the Gala makes a difference. Come for the fun, stay for the impact!

🎟️ Buy your table, tickets, or sponsorship today: https://onecau.se/sseshgala2025

On Wednesday, May 14th at 8:30 AM, we invite all members of the SSESH community to join us in the Church Nave for our final All-School Chapel of the year. This special service will serve as our Baccalaureate for the 8th grade class, honoring their journey at St. Stephen’s and blessing them as they prepare for the exciting transition to high school.

We will also take time to recognize students moving up to the next level, celebrating the personal and academic growth of children across all levels of our school. It’s a joyful and reflective morning filled with tradition, gratitude, and hope for the future.

A reception for Middle Years families will immediately follow the service in the Havens Center. We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful celebration of milestones and new beginnings.

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable journey of our graduating 8th graders! The Graduation Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 14th, from 6:00–7:00 PM in the Church Nave.

This milestone marks a meaningful transition for our students as they conclude their time at St. Stephen’s and prepare to step into high school with confidence, curiosity, and compassion. We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished—both in and out of the classroom—and look forward to honoring their growth, achievements, and unique contributions to our school community.

We invite the entire SSESH community—families, friends, teachers, and students—to come together in support of our graduates. Let’s send them off with the love, pride, and encouragement they so richly deserve.

Our final parent-teacher conferences of the year will take place on Friday, May 16th. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your child’s growth and hard work throughout the school year. For students in 1st grade and above, student participation in the conference is expected.

Please note that regular classes will not be held on this day. Conference Care will be available for students currently enrolled in our Extended Care Program.

Our beloved SSESH Coffee House is back! This long-standing tradition is a joyful celebration of the talents and passions of our students. Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, perform magic, recite poetry, or have another special talent—we want to see it!

Audition sign-ups are now open: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4FAFA729A3FC1-56023932-ssesh#/

Auditions will be held Friday, May 2nd during the school day and coordinated by Liz Newchurch. Please note: auditions are not a tryout—everyone who signs up gets to participate! They simply help us understand what each act needs and how to structure the show.

If you’re singing or dancing, be prepared with a link to your music (karaoke tracks from YouTube work great!) and make sure you’ve practiced ahead of time.

Our Musical Theatre Workshop students will also be performing their Kids on Broadway revue as part of this special event.

Coffee House will take place on Wednesday, May 22nd from 4:00–6:00 PM in the Church Nave.
We can’t wait to see what you’ll share!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Playground Meetup last weekend—it was a beautiful afternoon filled with sunshine, laughter, and connection. New families felt warmly welcomed, current families reconnected, and those moving up to the next level had a chance to meet and mingle. The children had a blast, the parents had a great time, and our faculty and staff left feeling so joyful and proud.

You are what makes SSESH so special—thank you for being part of it!

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.