St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

Important day at the Upper School, as students and faculty signed the Honor Code. This SSSAS promotes an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect. Students heard from alumnus Mike Martin ‘83, an accomplished sailor and engineer, about the importance of making good choices, upholding the values of the school, and following their own moral code.

to last week when Upper School students in Mr. Bunnell's Intermediate 3D Art class enjoyed creating in our brand-new Arts Terrace! 🎨✨ The outdoor space is already inspiring creativity and collaboration. We can't wait to see more students bringing their artistic vision to life here!

On this anniversary of 9/11, we take a moment for prayer and remembrance of those lost and impacted by that day.

Capturing precious moments​ of our junior kindergartners immersing themselves in our outdoor classroom! This unique environment allows students to explore and learn hands-on with natural and authentic materials.

Nurturing their growth and development, we believe in giving young learners the opportunity to interact with real-world materials. Our outdoor classroom is a gateway to discovering the wonders of the natural world, where teachers enthusiastically encourage exploration, from bugs and worms to leaves, pine cones, sticks, and yes, even mud puddles! 🌿🪴🐞​

Save the Date ~ SSSAS Fall Festival (hosted by the APT), Saturday, September 21, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Upper School! We welcome all Saints families and alumni for the following:

🏑 Varsity field hockey game at noon
🎟 Inflatables and games
🪄 Magic show at 1:00 p.m.
📸 A photo booth
🍪 Treat trucks
🏈 Varsity football game at 2:00 p.m.

GO SAINTS!

The first Friday of the school year = FUN FRIDAY!! Middle and Upper School students enjoyed an afternoon of fun in the ☀️ to close out the first week of school.

It’s been a happy first day of classes! We are so happy to see all of our Saints on this first day back to school. 💚❤️

We 💚❤️ seeing so many Saints on campus today and this week for Welcome Day and orientations! Can't wait for the first day of school on Tuesday🎉

Our new Middle School students are already making a difference! As part of their New Saints Orientation, they joined two of our dedicated teachers for a stream cleanup at Lucky Run, removing over 25 pounds of trash from our local watershed. Way to go, Saints!

These smiling faces are our new administrators, faculty, and staff. We are excited to have their knowledge and talent on campus this year and beyond!

Happy National Dog Day to our favorite pup Aggie! 🐶

Camila Dominguez '24 made a meaningful impact while volunteering with the Red Cross in Darien, Panama. Read about her incredible journey, written by our Director of Service Learning and Community Engagement David Yee, in this spring magazine article. https://sssasmagazine.org/journeys-in-transition/

Earlier this week, we were excited to show Upper School students, parents, faculty, and staff around the Upper School’s new spaces on a preview tour of the new building. Here are a few things they had to say:

→ “This feels like a different school! It’s so much more open than what was here before. It’s really nice,” said a tenth-grade student.
→ “The classrooms feel revamped. It's refreshing,” said a tenth-grade student.
→ “I think the new science classrooms will help increase the students’ and faculty's sense of creativity. They’re going to be able to do so much!,” said an Upper School parent.

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In this , four Upper School students reflect on their Saints Travel Program where fifty Upper School Saints and their chaperones traveled far and wide this spring, exploring Taiwan, Denmark, France, and Spain. From cultural immersion to unforgettable experiences, read all about their incredible journeys. https://bit.ly/4ecWIE3

You got this! We wish our newest alumni, the Class of 2024, a wonderful start to the school year. We look forward to seeing what's next for you! Visit us soon and often.

In this we learn about award-winning architects Sara Caples '66 and her husband Everado Jefferson who create work at the intersection of social equity, education, and culture. The first big lesson that Sara learned as a young architect took place, fittingly, in a preschool. It was 1990. Just three years earlier, she and her husband, Everardo Jefferson, launched their Queens-based firm together, Caples Jefferson Architects. Their first major public commission was heady: Redesign a preschool in the Bronx for children with AIDS. Read more: https://bit.ly/3x5GXhu

In this we are catching up with “The Artist’s Champion” Meaghan Kent ‘94. In an old 1920s building in South Florida, Meaghan grins as she describes a short video of a cat roaring. “It looks like a beast,” she says. “But really, it’s just a super cute, fancy cat.” This unique film, made 20 years ago by an artist, will be featured in an exhibition curated by Meaghan at the Art and Culture Center Hollywood. https://bit.ly/4bMXINh

Today’s highlights the “Master Juggler” Ish Seisay ‘15. Ish, a pro/college scout for the Denver Broncos, understands what it takes to play football in college and the pros, and what it takes to spot potential NFL talent. Read all about his time at SSSAS and what led him to where he is today! https://bit.ly/3x65CCp

In this week’s , we bring you NFL journey part one: “The Certainty of Uncertainty” with NFL offensive lineman Andrew Trainer ‘16. 🏈 Andrew shares how he began playing football at SSSAS, his college experience, what led to his offer with the Los Angeles Chargers, and what he's up to today. Read more! https://bit.ly/3yRvgvq

Let’s catch up with some alumni this summer! In this article from the spring issue of The Saints Life Magazine, read about how Maternal and Fetal Health Physician Victoria “Vicky” Adewale ’09 is redefining healthcare. Vicky traces her approach to medicine back to her English classes at SSSAS with Dr. Roberta Klein and Mary Fawcett and credits that balance of humanities with science for making her a better doctor today. ⁠
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“Basic science is just one part of medicine,” she says. “My relationship with patients, interaction with colleagues, and overall patient-centered care starts from the humanities side of me. Understanding a patient’s living environment, family and ancestors, struggles, and even the history of medicine are all critical to providing great care. I can know all the right medicines and practices, but without understanding and appreciating each patient’s life story, I can’t be a good doctor.” ⁠https://bit.ly/3VqbgZA
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We already miss you, Class of 2024!

We wish all of our Saints a happy and safe Fourth of July! 🎆

Celebrating 100 Years! As we look ahead to the 2024-2025 school year, we are thrilled to invite you to join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School. This centennial marks a century of Saints excellence in academics, artistic and athletic endeavors, service learning, and goodness.

To commemorate this incredible milestone, we are planning a series of special events that will help us to honor our history, celebrate who we are today, and inspire our next chapter.

We look forward to celebrating with you! sssas.org/100years

Today is the last day to make a gift to the 2023-24 Saints Fund! Help support our students and teachers with a gift of any amount before midnight at sssas.org/give. 💚❤️

to early June when eight students from the Class of 2026 volunteered to paint and organize the children's room at the Carpenter's Shelter ACS location. This project was part of Lilly Purtill's Gold Award for Girl Scouts, and she recruited her friends to help make it happen. The students truly transformed the space, making it a brighter and more welcoming place for the children. We are so proud of their dedication and teamwork!

to Lower School field day at the end of May. A day of play is exactly what these Saints needed to wind down the school year!

Juneteenth celebrates the day that enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, over two years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. On this , St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School remembers and honors all who fought for human and civil rights.

Two weeks left to make a gift through the 2023-24 Saints Fund. Your support makes all the difference in the lives of our students, today and every day. Visit sssas.org/give and make a gift today!