Shop the SSESH Online Store!
Check out our ONLINE SCHOOL STORE for all your St. Stephen’s gear, including hats, t-shirts, mugs, hoodies, and more! Show your school spirit and stock up on your favorite items today. Don’t see something you’d like in the store? Email your suggestions to lnewchurch@ssesh.org!
Our School App is LIVE!
We have exciting news to share! The school has launched a new app that combines mobile access to FACTS Family Portal with other information parents need most often. With our new FACTS Family Custom app, you’ll have access to our calendar, directory, school store and more right at your fingertips! Just go to Apple’s App Store or the Google Play Store – depending on your device type – and search for “St. Stephen’s Episcopal School” or “SSESH”.
This app will give our families better access to the information they need most and we’re excited to offer it! Questions? Please contact Miguel Zuniga at Mzuniga@ssesh.org.
Upcoming Events
A Part of Our Parent Education Series
Join us on Saturday, September 21st, from 8:30-11:30 am for a hands-on journey of discovery as we explore the Montessori program at St. Stephen’s, from Orientation to Middle Years. Step into each classroom as if you were an incoming student, gaining a deeper understanding of our unique approach to learning. Begin by observing the thoughtfully designed environments and materials at each level. Then, actively engage with these materials, experiencing firsthand how they shape the holistic educational journey we offer. Afterward, we’ll gather to reflect, share insights, and discuss your experience.
Join Us at the Heights Mercantile Farmers Market!
Come out and meet our SSESH team on Sunday, September 22nd, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Heights Mercantile Farmers Market! Our Director of Enrollment Management, Director of Community Engagement, and our amazing Art Teacher, Ms. Margie, will be there. Ms. Margie will be offering FREE face painting for kids, while our admin team will be available to chat with families about all things SSESH. Be sure to bring your friends and stop by—we’d love to see you there!
Upper El. Fall Trip
From October 2-4, our Upper Elementary students will embark on an exciting three-day trip to Nature’s Classroom! This outdoor adventure will give them the chance to explore, learn, and bond with their classmates while immersing themselves in hands-on environmental activities. It’s sure to be an unforgettable experience!
SSESH Book Fair at Barnes & Noble!
Get Ready for SSESH Spirit Week!
Join us as we celebrate Episcopal Schools Week with our exciting SSESH Spirit Week! Each day has a fun dress-up theme:
- Monday: Pajama Day
- Tuesday: Book Character Day (Don’t forget to stop by our Book Fair at Barnes & Noble!)
- Wednesday: Rainbow Day
- Thursday: SSESH Spirit Day
Let’s show our school spirit and enjoy a week full of creativity and fun! After Thursday, enjoy a long four-day weekend for Fall Break. We can’t wait to see everyone’s outfits!
Pinwheels for Peace: A Celebration of Peace and Unity
This week, our students came together for our special Pinwheels for Peace project and chapel. Each student, guided by Ms. Margie, created a pinwheel as a symbol of peace, which they then planted in our church and school garden. During the chapel service, themed around peace, students sat with their buddies and participated in a beautiful blend of music and liturgy, celebrating harmony and unity.
As Maria Montessori said, “Establishing lasting peace is the work of education.” This project is a reflection of who we are at SSESH—nurturing peace and kindness in every student, and in turn, the world. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this meaningful event to life!
STEAM Parent Ed. Night
Thank You for Attending Our First Parent Education Night!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Parent Education Night of the year focused on STEAM! It was a fantastic opportunity to hear from teachers at each level about how they integrate science, technology, engineering, art, and math into their classrooms, all while beautifully connecting it to the Montessori curriculum. If you weren’t able to attend, you can catch the full presentation by clicking this link.
Stay tuned to The Hallway for updates on future Parent Education events!
Weekly Dungeons & Dragons Night!
Hosted by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, our weekly Dungeons & Dragons night offers a chance to decompress, play, and build friendships in the middle of your week. This fall, we’re forming new parties for both YOUTH and ADULTS. Whether you’re new to the game or an experienced player, you’re welcome at our table! It’s a fun way to relax, get creative, and share stories. Sign up for our Interest Night to learn more and start your adventure with us! Register here!
Save the Date: St. Stephen’s Fall Retreat!
Mark your calendars for the joint Church and School Fall Retreat at Camp Allen, happening November 15-17. It’s a wonderful weekend of connection, reflection, and fun for all ages. Stay tuned—more details to come!
2024-25 Academic Year
Key Dates
September 2024
- 9/21 – Montessori Exploration
- 9/24 – Prospective Families Campus Tour
October 2024
- 10/2-10/4 – Upper El. at Nature’s Classroom
- 10/3 – PTO Meeting
- 10/7 – No Aftercare
- 10/7-10/11 – Episcopal Schools Week/Spirit Week
- 10/9 – All School Chapel
- 10/11 – 10/14 – No School; Fall Break
- 10/24 – Bring your Parent to School Day (Purple House)
- 10/25 – Bring you Parent to School Day (Teal House)
- 10/26 – Campus Beautification Day
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!