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August 21, 2026

SSESH Forward! Launch Fiesta

Join us on Sunday, August 30 from 6:00–8:00 PM for a fiesta celebrating the launch of SSESH Forward!, the new name for our Annual Fund.

Enjoy margaritas and other refreshing drinks, delicious Mexican food, live music, and a chance to see and celebrate the improvements made across campus this summer—all made possible through the generosity of our community.

This adults-only evening will officially kick off this year’s fund, with opportunities to set up your annual gift or make a pledge during the party.

Come celebrate SSESH and help us kick off SSESH Forward!

Stay Connected at St. Stephen's

There are several easy ways to stay connected, find school resources, and see what’s happening throughout the year.

1. Join the SCC WhatsApp Community
Join the SCC’s parent-run WhatsApp Community, including the schoolwide group and your child’s classroom group.

WhatsApp is designed for parent-to-parent connection and community building. Find information about playdates, family gatherings, birthday parties, informal events, helpful reminders, and other opportunities to connect with fellow families. Click Here to Join!

2. Join Vidigami

Use Vidigami to see photos shared by teachers and staff from classrooms, school events, and everyday life at St. Stephen’s. Need help accessing your account? Contact Miguel Zuniga at mzuniga@ssesh.org.

3. Download the St. Stephen’s App
Search “SSESH” in your app store to download the St. Stephen’s app.

Use the app as a one-stop place for quick links to frequently used school resources throughout the year—no digging through old emails required!

Upcoming Events

Bulldog 360 Enrichment Classes begin on Monday, August 24th. Information about timing and locations will be shared via email before classes begin. Questions? chughes@ssesh.org

Join us on Sunday, August 30, from 6:00–8:00 PM for an adults-only fiesta celebrating the launch of SSESH Forward!, our Annual Fund. Enjoy live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a fun evening connecting with fellow parents and friends on our newly renovated playground. RSVP HERE!

St. Stephen’s will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. There will be no Bulldog 360 classes or extended care. Enjoy your long weekend!

Lower Elementary families are invited to a room parent-hosted playdate at Valhalla on the Rice University campus on Saturday, September 12, from 2:00–5:00 p.m.

It’s a great opportunity for students and families from all three Lower Elementary classrooms to spend time together, connect, and have some fun outside of school. An email invitation with additional details will be coming soon from your room parents.

Please note: This is a parent-hosted event and is not sponsored by St. Stephen’s Episcopal School.

Middle Years students and families are invited to a room parent-hosted hangout at Valhalla on the Rice University campus on Saturday, September 12, from 5:00–8:00 p.m.

It’s a great chance for Coho students to spend time together outside of school while giving their families an opportunity to connect and hang out, too. An email invitation with additional details will be coming soon from your room parents.

Please note: This is a parent-hosted event and is not sponsored by St. Stephen’s Episcopal School.

Quick Links

Click here to order Monty Meals for your student.

As a reminder, ordering closes every Tuesday at 9:00 AM and reopens on 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

26/27 At-A-Glance Calendar

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!