Gala Tickets Are Now On Sale!
Get ready to step into the sparkle, the music, and the energy of disco because tickets and tables for the 2026 SSESH Gala are officially on sale! Join us for A Saturday Night at Studio 54 on Saturday, April 18th beginning at 6:00 PM at the fabulous C. Baldwin Hotel for an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and support for St. Stephen’s Episcopal School.
This will be Gala the SSESH way—a joyful night filled with great food, music, dancing, and the incredible spirit of our school community. Whether you gather friends to host a table or grab your tickets for a fun night out, this is one of the most exciting events of the year and a chance for our entire community to come together in support of SSESH.
Tickets and tables are available now. Don’t wait—secure your spot on the dance floor and join us for a night of disco, connection, and Bulldog pride.
Announcing the 2026/2027 At-a-Glance Calendar
Please take a moment to review the 2026–2027 At-a-Glance School Calendar below. While all dates remain subject to change, this preview is being shared now to help families begin planning for the year ahead, including start and end dates, holidays, and major breaks.
Upcoming Events
Spring Break Reminder
SSESH will be closed Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, for Spring Break. We hope your family enjoys a restful, joy-filled week together—whether you are traveling or simply slowing down at home. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for a strong finish to the spring semester!
Meet, Play, Belong
Current Elementary families and rising 1st grade families are invited to join the upcoming Kindergarten, Lower & Upper Elementary meet-up! This is not an official SSESH-sponsored event, just a fun, off-campus opportunity to build community and connect before next year.
Please RSVP and indicate pizza/snack participation: HERE.
Questions? Contact Allissa Ward at allissaward12@gmail.com
Iowa Assessments
Students in 2nd–8th grade will take the Iowa Assessments during the week of March 23. This nationally normed assessment provides a helpful snapshot of each student’s academic progress. At SSESH, we use this information thoughtfully—as one of many tools—to better understand student growth and guide instruction.
Please help your child come prepared each day with a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and a calm, confident mindset. We are proud of the hard work our students do every day, and this is simply another opportunity for them to show what they know!
All School Chapel
Join us for a special All-School Chapel as we celebrate Easter together as a community on Wednesday, April 1, at 8:30 AM. Students, faculty, and families are invited to gather for this joyful time of reflection and celebration. We hope you can join us.
2025/2026 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!