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Saint Stephen's Inpiring Excellence

WELCOME TO SAINT STEPHEN’S

At SSES, we believe in our promise that, when all people are known and valued, anything is possible. That’s why our alumni have gone on to become NASA scientists, corporate CEOs, respected medical professionals, university professors, entertainers, pro athletes and more. lt’s also why amazing teachers choose to work here . . . and why they stay. So welcome to Saint Stephen’s, a place where kindness prevails, where excellence is instilled, and where our promise is a reality.

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ONE CAMPUS: A DESTINATION FOR LEARNING...

 

Saint Stephen’s families travel to campus daily from throughout Southwest Florida – as far north as Apollo Beach, south to Osprey, and east into the Lakewood Ranch area. With grades Pre-K3 through 12 all on one campus at SSES, parents know that the meaningful learning experiences their children have each day make the drive, or bus ride, incredibly worthwhile.

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rated school by Niche.com & Private School Review

52

students named National Merit Scholar finalists since 2005

14-18

students in a typical class
at all grade levels

100%

of our graduates are accepted to colleges and universities

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29
Apr

Spring Book Fair
Campus Center Library
Apr 29 - May 03

2
May

Track District Championships
Indian Rocks Christian School
7:00 AM

2
May

Boys Tennis State Tournament
Sylvan Lake Park
8:00 AM

2
May

"Little Women" by Upper School Production Class
Falcon Playhouse
6:00 PM

2
May

Baseball District Championships
Imagine of North Port
7:00 PM

2
May

Softball District Championships
Location: Bradenton Christian
4:30 PM

2
May

Boys Tennis State Tournament
Sylvan Lake Park
8:00 AM

3
May

Publications Chapel
Hoagland Arena
8:15 AM

3
May

Spring Sports Awards Banquet
Upper School Commons and Various Classrooms
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM

3
May

Girls Lacrosse Regional Championships
Moore Athletic Complex at Turner Fields
7:00 PM

7
May

Track Regional Track Meet
IMG
Time: TBA

8
May

Crescendos & Treble Makers Performance at Marauders Game
LECOM Park
5:00 PM

9
May

6th Grade Special Music Chapel
Hoagland Arena
9:40 AM

10
May

Girls Lacrosse State Final Four
Paradise Coast Sport Complex
12:00 PM

11
May

Girls Lacrosse State Final Four
Paradise Coast Sport Complex
12:00 PM

15
May

2nd Grade Nifty Fifty US Presentation
Backyard of Second Grade
8:15 AM

17
May

Middle School & Upper School Closings

17
May

3rd Grade Baseball Math
Baseball Field
9:00 AM

20-23
May

Lower / Intermediate School IQ Week

20-24
May

Middle / Upper School IQ Week

20
May

Senior Theme Park Day
Universal Studios / Island of Adventure
8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

21
May

Senior Wisdom Retreat
DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center, Parrish
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

22
May

Senior Program & Dinner
The Grove
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
For parents / guardians and seniors only

23
May

LAST DAY FOR LUNCH
This is the last day that lunch will be served, and it will be for Lower and Intermediate Schools only.

23
May

Pre-K Olympics
Pre-K Backyard
8:15 AM

23
May

Baccalaureate
Location: TBA
7:00 PM

24
May

Intermediate School Closing
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
Last day of school for students - Dismissal at 12:35 PM

24
May

Lower School Closing
Location: TBA
8:30 AM
Last day of school for students - Dismissal at 12:35 PM

25
May

Graduation
State College of Florida Neel Performing Arts Center
9:00 AM

27
May

MEMORIAL DAY - OFFICES CLOSED

3-7
June

Summer Camp - Under the Sea
Grades PK-6th
Students dive into the wonderful world of marine life. Join us for hands-on exploration as we learn about fish, creatures, and other life under the sea. Camp activities include art, science, outdoor time, nature, movement, and a visit from live creatures. There’s a water day and popsicles — so bring your bathing suit!
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10-14
June

Summer Camp - Space is the Place
Grades PK-6th
Put on your flight suit and space boots and find out what’s going on in outer space. Students learn about the phases of the moon to make galaxy-inspired Oobleck, slime, and playdough. We also focus on the sun and the power we can harness from it! Campers participate in an epic interstellar capture-the-flag tournament and a field trip to the Bishop. It’ll be out of this world!
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17-21
June

Summer Camp - Fantasy and Fairy Tales
Grades PK-6th
Come on an adventure to the land of princesses, dragons, and wizards! We’ll use our imaginations to build a castle, slay the camp dragon, and prepare for an epic battle of wizards versus knights. Can you make it across the bridge without waking the troll? Campers are immersed in a world of magic and adventure, and end the week with a field trip to the Ringling Museum.
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24-28
June

Summer Camp - Every Day is a Holiday
Grades PK-6th
We hope you’re ready for Christmas in July! Each day will be a celebration of a different holiday. We’ll hunt for Easter eggs, look for the lucky leprechaun, make a Christmas ornament and exchange valentines. The week finishes with an Independence Day bash at the beach!
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8-12
July

Summer Camp - Time Travelers
Grades PK-6th
Are you brave enough to test our Time Machine? Get ready to explore different eras in history, starting with prehistoric times. Each day focuses on a different time period as students take a field trip to a museum, participate in a dino dig, make a time capsule and much more! Who knows where – or when – we’ll end up?
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15-19
July

Summer Camp - Falcon Olympics
Grades PK-6th
Are you up for a challenge? The week is filled with flag football, kickball, noodle tag, yoga, and other fitness activities. We’ll learn how to play games appropriate for our age group and also discover the importance of nutrition. Campers make nutritious snacks and share the recipes with their families at home. There’s a field trip to learn more about sports and the week ends with Camp Olympics.
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