Please note that during the summer months, The Hallway will be sent every two weeks on the following dates:

5/29, 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, and 7/24.

Your Summer Checklist Starts Here

Happy first week of summer! We hope everyone is doing well and enjoying a slower pace as we head into the summer months. We are also looking forward to welcoming many of our Bulldogs back to campus for Summer Camp beginning this Monday.

As families begin preparing for the 2026–2027 school year, here are a few important notes:

  • Class assignments, teacher letters, and class-specific information will be shared on July 1.
  • In the meantime, our Back-to-School Checklist below is the best place to begin preparing for a smooth return in August. We encourage families to work through the checklist over the summer.
  • Please note that the updated Student & Family Handbook will be shared later this summer.
  • A more detailed calendar of school events and important dates will also be shared later this summer to help families plan for the year ahead.

Questions? Here’s who to contact:

Back-to-School Checklist

Help Build Community as a Room Parent

Are you looking for a meaningful way to get involved at St. Stephen’s? We are currently seeking Room Parents for the 2026–2027 school year!

Room Parents play an important role in building community by supporting classroom culture, welcoming new families, encouraging participation in school events, coordinating teacher celebrations, and helping families stay connected throughout the year. They serve as a bridge between families, teachers, and the school while helping create a warm and supportive experience for everyone.

Room Parents are not responsible for curriculum or school administration. Appointments are made by the Lead Teacher(s) in collaboration with the school.

Interested? Email Liz Newchurch to express your interest in serving as a Room Parent for your child’s classroom. We are grateful for the many ways our families help make St. Stephen’s such a special community.

Email Liz Newchurch

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. 💜🩵

SSESH Artwork Print Shop

Upcoming Events

Bulldog Days of Summer

SSESH Summer Camp begins the week of June 1! From creative arts and hands-on STEM to music, movement, and outdoor fun, our summer programs are designed to keep children engaged, active, and inspired all summer long. Select weeks still have spots available if your family is interested in joining us. Learn more and register here: SSESH Summer Camp

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!