St. Michael's Episcopal School

Each year, the Head of School Award is presented to the two students who achieve the highest overall academic average during their eighth grade year. As recipients of this distinguished honor, they are also selected to speak at graduation. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, Max Nedeff and Sebastian Petroski!

To Our Class of 2026: We hope you never look back but you never forget, ALL the ones who love you and the special place you left. We hope you always FORGIVE and you never regret, And that you HELP somebody EVERY chance you get. May you find God’s GRACE in every mistake, And always GIVE MORE than you take. But more than anything, this is OUR WISH... We hope you know WE LOVE YOU and may all your DREAMS STAY BIG! (Paraphrased from Rascal Flatts as it summed up all that we wish for this eighth grade class.) We can't wait to watch you SHINE! Happy Graduation Day!

“The best part of me…” 💙 Our fifth graders recently shared heartfelt original poems inspired by The Best Part of Me, celebrating the unique qualities that make each of them shine. Paired with striking black-and-white photography featuring their chosen “best part,” the presentation was a beautiful reflection of confidence, self-expression, and positive self-image. The special artistic morning began with our Dragons premiering their spring choral concert, featuring music inspired by the Tales of the North Atlantic.

What a day at Dutch Gap for our sixth graders! From kayaking and team-building games to water quality testing, nature journaling, and exploring the rich history of the James River, our Dragons spent the day learning on and off the water while soaking up the great outdoors.

At St. Michael’s, there is nothing more rewarding than watching our alumni soar and shine! We are incredibly proud to celebrate Madison Jewett, a member of the St. Michael’s Class of 2022 and one of that year's recipients of the Head of School Award, presented to the two students with the highest academic average during their eighth grade year. Madison continued her journey of academic excellence at Trinity Episcopal School, where she was named Salutatorian of the Class of 2026. This fall, she will take her many talents to Princeton University. Please join us in congratulating Madison on this incredible achievement. We cannot wait to see all that lies ahead for her! (Photo credit: Trinity Episcopal)

Our Dragons have been having an absolute blast enjoying their Galactic Gala Teacher Treat experiences! From an over-the-top Coco + Hazel ice cream sugar-fix date with Mrs. Hettrick and Mrs. Brooks, to spreading joy while painting kindness rocks with Mrs. Mitchell, to diving into the exciting world of robotics and STEM (with pizza to boot!) with Mrs. Allison, these special experiences have been filled with laughter, creativity, and connection. We are MOST grateful to our incredible faculty for making these moments so memorable and for always going above and beyond for our students!💙

Ahoy, mateys! Last week’s kindergarten anchor book was the beloved pirate tale “How I Became a Pirate” by Melinda Long, inspiring imaginative writing, storytelling, and adventure. Captain G (Kindergarten Assistant Ms. Gulick) then discovered a mysterious treasure map and led our youngest Dragons on a swashbuckling campus quest in search of pirate gold! Along the way, students raised the Jolly Roger, crafted pirate hats, encountered a sea dragon, searched for clues where “X” marked the spot, walked the plank, and ultimately uncovered a hidden treasure chest. It was a quest full of laughter, creativity, and Kindergarten magic. Arrrgh!