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October 16, 2026
Show off your Bulldog pride with our new and improved SSESH School Store! From spirited tees and cozy sweatshirts to fun accessories and one-of-a-kind Montessori-inspired designs, there’s something for everyone in the family! We can’t wait to see our community sporting their new SSESH gear around campus and beyond!
Adventure awaits! Our third annual SSESH Summer Travel Experience is headed to the Smoky Mountains, June 7–11, 2027! Open to rising 6th graders through graduating 8th graders, this unforgettable adventure will be filled with whitewater rafting, tubing, zip lining, hiking, camping, swimming holes, campfires, and more! Along the way, students will build friendships across grade levels, challenge themselves, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Interested in learning more? Join us for a virtual Parent Interest Meeting on Friday, October 23, at 12:15 PM to hear about trip details, pricing, logistics, and chaperones.
As of October 16, our community has raised $131,039, bringing us to 61% of our $215,000 goal, with 35% overall parent participation!
A HUGE congratulations to Orientation 3, the FIRST class to reach 75% parent participation! They’ve officially earned a SNOW CONE PARTY! We are so excited to celebrate this milestone with our O3 families and students!
A special shoutout to Orientation 1 at 63%, Lower Elementary 3 at 56%, and Middle Years at 52% participation! These classes are getting closer to that sweet 75% milestone. Who’s next to earn a snow cone party?!
Every gift, no matter the size, helps support the people, programs, spaces, and experiences that make St. Stephen’s such a special place for our students. And remember, every class that reaches 75% participation earns a snow cone celebration!
Could your gift go twice as far? Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double or even increase the impact of your contribution. Employer matches also count toward our Donor Appreciation giving levels!
Thank you to everyone who has already participated in SSESH Forward! Let’s keep the momentum growing, Bulldogs!
The votes are in, and we’re taking it back to the late ’90s and early 2000s for a night of nostalgia, music, and unforgettable fun!
Get ready to channel your inner pop princesses and boy-band heartthrobs, dust off the butterfly clips, crank up the hits from your burned CDs, and party like TRL is still counting down the top ten! Think frosted tips, flip phones, metallic everything, and a dance floor full of songs you somehow still know every word to.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 1, 2027, at the C. Baldwin Hotel!
Thank you to everyone who voted! We can’t wait to celebrate with our St. Stephen’s community. More details coming soon!
Moving Up Night
Thursday, October 22 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Moving Up Night is for current families whose children will be moving to the next level at St. Stephen’s in the 2027–2028 school year.
Join our teachers in their classrooms for a closer look at what comes next, including curriculum, classroom environment, developmental expectations, and the experiences unique to each level. You’ll also have time to ask questions and hear directly from the teachers who know the program best.
Free childcare will be available for registered families.
Our St. Stephen’s community will gather for All School Chapel on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00 AM as we observe All Saints’ Day together.
Please note that all All School Chapels will begin at 9:00 AM going forward, giving students and teachers time to settle into their morning before gathering as a community.
Families are always welcome to join us for All School Chapel, and we would love to have you worship with us!
Our All-School Halloween Party is coming up on Friday, October 30! This is a student event, and students are encouraged to come dressed in costume for a fun celebration with their classmates.
Costumes must follow the school dress code, and no weapons or weapon-like props are permitted.
We are also always grateful for extra hands to help make the party a success! Volunteers are needed, so please check Point for available sign-ups.
First Trimester Conferences will take place on Friday, November 6. These conferences are an important opportunity for families, students, and teachers to reflect on the first trimester, celebrate growth, and talk together about goals for the months ahead.
As we get closer to the date, your child’s teacher will send an email with information about scheduling a conference time.
Please note: Beginning in 1st grade, students are expected to attend their conference and take an active role in sharing and reflecting on their learning.
Thursday, November 5 | 8:30–9:30 AM | Pecore Hall
Join our Lower Elementary teachers to explore Montessori materials, lessons, curriculum, and philosophy for grades 1–3. Learn how students develop independence, collaboration, and academic confidence.
All Lower Elementary families and Primary families, especially kindergarten families, are encouraged to attend!
Thursday, November 12 | 8:30–9:30 AM | Orientation 1
Join our Orientation teachers for a hands-on look at Montessori materials, lessons, curriculum, and philosophy. Discover how our youngest learners develop independence, curiosity, and foundational skills.
All Orientation families are encouraged to attend, and everyone is welcome!
Thursday, November 12 | 8:30–9:30 AM | Coho
Join our Middle Years teachers to explore the curriculum, lessons, and Montessori philosophy for grades 7–8. Learn how students build independence, leadership, and academic skills in preparation for high school.
All Middle Years families and Upper Elementary families, especially sixth-grade families, are encouraged to attend!
Thursday, November 19 | 8:30–9:30 AM | Pecore Hall
Join our Primary teachers to explore Montessori materials, lessons, curriculum, and philosophy for children ages 3–6. Learn how students build independence, confidence, and foundational academic skills.
All Primary families and Orientation families interested in what’s next are encouraged to attend!
Thursday, November 19 | 8:30–9:30 AM | Havens
Join our Upper Elementary teachers to explore Montessori materials, lessons, curriculum, and philosophy for grades 4–6. Learn how students strengthen critical thinking, independence, and responsibility for learning.
All Upper Elementary families and Lower Elementary families, especially third-grade families, are encouraged to attend!
Quick Links
Click here to order Monty Meals for your student.
You’re welcome to order for the entire year, a full month, or just one week at a time—whatever works best for your family. If you forget to place a larger order or simply prefer to decide week by week, you can always come back and order for the following week.
As a reminder, weekly ordering closes every Tuesday at 9:00 AM and reopens Friday at noon for the following week.
Have questions or need help? Email Kate Booth at kbooth@ssesh.org.
Click here to register for morning or aftercare.
Have questions or need help? Email Celia Hughes at chughes@ssesh.org
Click here to order a catered lunch for your student through Simply Fresh.
Questions? Email info@thesimplyfreshkitchen.com
Click here to access the 26/27 detailed parent calendar.
Questions? Email Liz Newchurch at lnewchurch@ssesh.org
Click here to access previous Hallway posts.
Questions? Email Liz Newchurch at lnewchurch@ssesh.org
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!
