🩵💜Celebrating Our 8th Grade Graduates 💜🩵
As we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2026, we are so proud to recognize three incredible students who have each left a unique and meaningful mark on the St. Stephen’s community.
Soren brings energy, humor, and heart to every room he enters. A talented guitarist who regularly performs during chapel and school events, Soren has a gift for making others feel welcomed and included. His open-hearted nature, playful spirit, and ability to keep everyone laughing have made him an important part of our Middle Years community. In addition to his involvement at school, Soren is also an active member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, strengthening the connection between our church and school communities. Next year, Soren will attend St. Francis Episcopal School, where we know he will continue to shine.
Catalina has shared her talents with our community in countless ways through musical theatre, yearbook, chapel, and special performances. A featured soloist in numerous school music events, Catalina combines creativity and confidence with genuine warmth and kindness. She is someone who consistently encourages others while fully embracing every opportunity to participate and lead. Her artistic spirit and compassionate heart have made a lasting impact on St. Stephen’s. Catalina will be attending St. Pius X High School in the fall, and we cannot wait to see all she accomplishes.
Simon has been a steady and joyful presence throughout his time at SSESH. Whether playing bass during chapel and performances, helping staff members without hesitation, or greeting others with his signature smile, Simon brings kindness and positivity wherever he goes. He is thoughtful, talented, dependable, and deeply caring – the kind of student who quietly makes a community stronger simply by being part of it. Next year, Simon will attend St. Francis Episcopal School, and we know he will continue to share his gifts with those around him.
We are so proud of Simon, Catalina, and Soren and grateful for the joy, talent, leadership, and kindness they have shared with St. Stephen’s. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog!
Student Artwork Prints Now Available
This year’s auction artwork was so special that we wanted to create a way for every family to bring a little piece of it home. We are excited to offer prints of the student-created artwork featured in this year’s gala auction!
These gallery-style prints are available in multiple sizes and are professionally printed on acid-free paper with your choice of a satin or matte finish. Each print features a beautiful white border surround inspired by classic museum-shop art prints, making them perfect for framing and displaying at home.
Prints range from $15-$40 (plus shipping), and a portion of every purchase will directly benefit St. Stephen’s students and programs. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate your child’s creativity while also supporting our school community. 💜🩵
Upcoming Events
8th Grade Graduation
We invite our entire community to join us on Friday, May 15, at 6:00 PM in The Nave as we celebrate our 8th-grade graduates and this important milestone in their journey. This special evening honors their growth, accomplishments, and the leadership they have brought to our school community. It is both a celebration and a meaningful moment of reflection as they prepare to take their next steps beyond St. Stephen’s. All families are welcome to attend, and students in 6th and 7th grade are strongly encouraged to attend to support and celebrate their peers.
Our School's Talent Show
Join us at 6pm on Tuesday, May 19th in The Nave. A long-standing SSESH tradition, Coffee House is our annual student talent show and a joyful celebration of creativity and confidence. Students may perform solo or in groups—singing, playing an instrument, dancing, telling jokes, performing magic, or sharing another talent—all in a relaxed, supportive, coffeehouse-style atmosphere. It is always a highlight of the year for both performers and audience members.
Invention Fair
The Lower Elementary Invention Fair will take place on Wednesday, May 20 at 9:00 AM in the Havens Center. This exciting event, a collaboration between classrooms and the Da Vinci Lab, showcases students as they identify real-world problems, design creative solutions, and build prototypes and presentations to share their thinking and innovation.
Maker Faire
The Upper Elementary Maker Faire will take place at 1:00 PM in the Havens Center and will showcase student innovation from the Da Vinci Lab. This hands-on event highlights engineering and design thinking through student-driven exploration, with a variety of creative projects on display.
Student Art Showcase
Our Kindergarten–8th Grade Art Show will be on display in the front of the Havens Center from Wednesday, May 20, through Thursday, May 21, showcasing the incredible creativity and hard work of our students. Families are welcome to stop by during the Lower Elementary Invention Fair, Upper Elementary Maker Faire, or before or after the Spanish and Music performances to enjoy the exhibit. Please check in at the front office upon arrival so we can let you in.
Spanish & Music Show
Join us on Thursday, May 21 from 10:00–11:00 AM in The Nave for a joyful performance featuring students from Primary through 8th Grade. This special event will showcase student learning and talent in both music and Spanish, highlighting their growth, confidence, and creativity throughout the year.
Field Day
Field Day will take place on Friday, May 22 as a half-day, student-only event on campus, filled with fun, active, and community-building experiences to celebrate the end of the year. Students should wear tennis shoes and their SSESH t-shirt and come ready to participate.
Happy Summer
The last day of school is Friday, May 22. It is a half day with no aftercare.
Orientation and Primary will dismiss at 11:30 AM.
Elementary and Middle Years will dismiss at 12:00 PM.
Campus will be closed the following week (the week of May 25). Summer camp begins the week of June 1.
Enjoy your summer, stay safe, and keep in touch!
Looking Ahead: 26/27 At-A-Glance Calendar
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!