Stevenson School

11 days until we’re back together!

At Stevenson, every day is a chance to push boundaries—in nature, in class, and within ourselves. Whether you're scaling peaks or tackling new ideas, you're growing with every step. Back to school means back to these once-in-a-lifetime adventures that shape who we are.

13 days until we’re back together!

Stevenson is where lifelong bonds are forged, laughter echoes in the halls, and every face is familiar and welcoming. Back to school means back to the connections that can feel like home—friends, teachers, and all the familiar faces that make our community so special.

The countdown to a new school year starts NOW! Just two weeks to go!

Over the next two weeks we'll be highlighting what makes returning to Stevenson so special.

Today, we're celebrating the energy, camaraderie, and drive of Pirate athletics!

Our dedicated athletes are already on campus, reuniting with teammates, pushing their limits, and preparing for an incredible season ahead. The spirit of teamwork and dedication is in full swing, setting the tone for another remarkable year at Stevenson.

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Several of Stevenson's Lower Division teachers, administrators, and our Middle Division Math Program Lead, Chantel Kjellgren, participated in a transformative two-day workshop in San Francisco with New Perspectives; Context for Learning Mathematics. During the workshop, attendees delved into problem strings, contextual learning, and strategies for building math fluency and conceptual understanding. A huge thank you to Stevenson's generous parent donor for making this phenomenal experience possible. We’re excited to bring these new insights into the upcoming school year! 📚✏️

Last September, members of the Stevenson girls water polo team were treated to a clinic with Olympic Team Captain and 3-time gold medalist, Maggie Steffens 🤽‍♀️. The experience laid a strong foundation for the Pirates 🏴‍☠️ as they went on to win their second consecutive CCS section title and their first CIF NorCal title 🏆. As the Pirates gear up for another incredible season with their entire starting group returning and new talent joining the ranks, it's inspiring to see Maggie Steffens continue to lead by example 🌟. The USA Women's Olympic Water Polo team 🇺🇸, captained by Steffens, just advanced to the semi-final match in Paris after defeating Hungary 5-4 in the quarterfinals. They’ll be playing Australia on Thursday, August 8 at 10:35 a.m. PT, striving for a historic 4th consecutive gold medal 🥇! !

For two days last week, the Jeff and Beth Young Fields were filled with 48 aspiring college soccer players from throughout Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties for the first annual Monterey County College ID camp. In addition to these amazing student-athletes, we welcomed coaches from Connecticut College, Cal Tech, Cal State Monterey Bay, and Western Reserve Academy. During their time on campus, the college coaches provided challenging training situations and in-depth guidance on the college recruiting process. Big thanks are owed to Naturipe Berry Growers, Monterey Surf Soccer Club, and Tim Allen Realty/Carmel Gives for their incredible generosity as leading sponsors, making this event free for all who attended.

📍Our admissions team is on the road! Come see us at the Nantucket Boarding School Fair at Nantucket New School on July 18 and the Secondary School Fair at Phillips Academy Andover on July 25. Discover what makes Stevenson School the perfect place for you. See you there! 🏫💚
Visit: Admissions Events (UD): On the Road (https://connect.stevensonschool.org/portal/ontheroad)

We are excited to welcome Scott Parker as the new Head of the Middle Division at our Carmel Campus! Scott joins Nifemi Ogunsuyi, who has done an amazing job leading the Lower Division in her first year. Together, they bring incredible expertise and passion to our school, perfectly aligning with our mission to foster joyful learning and personal growth. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

🌟 Calling all Pirates! 🌟 Just two days left to show your Stevenson pride and support our amazing students, dedicated faculty, and outstanding programs. Your gift makes a big impact! Let's finish this fiscal year strong. 🏴‍☠️ Once a Pirate, Always a Pirate!
Link to participate: https://stevensonschool.org/giving/make-gift/

📸 🇨🇴✨Field trip fun! Our Spanish 2 Honors students had an amazing time this spring tasting authentic Colombian cuisine at La Fonda Colombiana in San Jose. Despite the long trip, the delicious arepas and empanadas made it all worth it! Students practiced ordering in Spanish and deepened their understanding of Latin culture, perfectly complementing their book study this year.

📚 🔬 At the end of the academic year, our Grade 9 students showcased their incredible work and learning in their Principles of Scientific Inquiry (PSI) courses through capstone presentations. We're so proud of their dedication and achievements!

🏆 The Cameron Fuller-Holloway Dorm Award! 🌟

Each year, our dorm heads select the most deserving dorm for this community award. It recognizes a dorm that has consistently radiated positivity, sportsmanship, kindness, and good deeds throughout the year.

This year, the award went to Barrows Douglas, a dorm that truly illuminated the campus with positivity. They exemplified what it means to be a caring and supportive dorm family.

A special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Fuller-Holloway, proud parents of Cameron, for presenting this meaningful award.

Vailima, a student run literary magazine is now available digitally. Congratulations to all the writers and artists featured this year! You can read this year’s Vailima, which includes both student writing and artwork, here: https://bit.ly/3yTqIVh.

Wonderful Reunion Weekend at Stevenson!

🇫🇷 🎤 The 2nd Annual French Open Mic over Family Weekend this spring was a fantastic event! Collaborating with the Alliance Française of the Monterey Peninsula, we enjoyed French food and conversations. And it was a lovely sunny day! Merci to everyone who joined us!

Exciting News!

We are thrilled to welcome Cynthia Chapman '83 as the new Chair of Stevenson's Board of Trustees! As a dedicated alumna and parent, Cynthia brings unmatched expertise and enthusiasm to our community. Her leadership marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Stevenson, and we look forward to continued growth and success under her guidance.

A heartfelt thank you to our former Chair, David Colburn '76, for his exceptional service and unwavering commitment to Stevenson. 🙏

Here's to a bright future! 🌟

Stevenson School elects board chair committed to financial aid accessibility Chapman aims to make more financial aid available to give more students like she was the opportunity to attend Stevenson.

📸 🖼️ The Generations exhibit, inspired by the Inside Out Project, brought together 60 community stories of joy. This project, reflecting Stevenson’s mission to help students shape a joyful life, was captured by our AP Photography students. The portraits were displayed on the Lindsley Science Building in honor of the transformation it will start undergoing this summer, as well as the Carmel campus, and Canterbury Woods.

🎓 Exciting news! Three of our amazing Pirates, Ansam, Joaquin, and Percy, from the Class of 2024 were featured in the Carmel Pinecone’s special graduation section. 📖 Check out their interviews starting on page 33A in the latest edition (June 7-13). Read more through the link here: https://bit.ly/3z1RbzM 🏴‍☠️

Career Day Highlight 🌟 Our lower division students dove into a world of possibilities this week! From therapists to chefs, judges to FBI agents, marine biologists and many more, they explored endless career paths. 🚀 It was a day filled with inspiration, learning, and excitement for the future!

🎨🖌️ This week during X-Term, we're thrilled to have alumna and award-winning painter Natalia Corazza '15 back on campus! She joined our Mural Painting Course, where students are creating stunning works of art outside of Keck Auditorium on the Pebble Beach campus. Mr. Pratt, who taught Natalia in AP Studio Art, even brought out his portrait painting demo of her! We love having our talented alumni return to inspire and teach the next generation! 🏞️💚✨

🌸🎶 Our Lower Division students dazzled everyone with an exciting musical dance showcase at one of our special spring assemblies this month! 🌼✨ Students from different grades lit up the dance floor on the blacktop, performing for their family and friends. It was a joy to watch our talented students shine on stage! 🌟💃🕺

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2024! Your hard work and dedication have paid off. A huge thank you to all the parents, guardians, faculty, and staff, who made their journey a success over the last four years. Special thanks to Michael L. Younger '02 for an inspiring commencement address. Here's to new beginnings and endless possibilities! Once a Pirate, Always a Pirate! 💚🏴‍☠️🌟

🎓❤️ Our seniors enjoyed a night to remember at the annual Senior Dinner, gathering one last time before graduation. They shared laughs, heartfelt speeches, and wisdom from Dr. Sarah Cabral. It was an evening filled with joy and camaraderie.

🔥🍔 Nothing brings people together like good food and great company! Our class BBQs during Senior Week were the perfect way to bond and make lasting memories. Counting down the days until graduation! 🥳🎓🍴

🐾 What's better than having your dog at graduation practice? Absolutely nothing! Senior Week continues with our furry friends. 🐶 Ruff ruff! 🎓✨

Full gallery: https://bit.ly/4bH81lR

🏆 🎓 As we enter the final week of school for the Class of 2024, we began with our annual Community Honors and Awards Assembly. Our esteemed faculty celebrated our accomplished students, recognizing their outstanding achievements over the past year and throughout their time at the upper division. From language accolades to excellence in performing arts and athletics, culminating in prestigious awards like the President's Award, it was a fantastic start to our week of celebrations! Congratulations to all of the award recipients.

Link to full gallery here: https://bit.ly/3UYqFjl

Over Spring Family Weekend, our students and families enjoyed a special Picnic and Pops Concert, where student ensembles, both choral and instrumental, took the stage. Guests brought their own picnics, adding to the festive atmosphere. What a delightful Picnic & Pops celebration it was!

Embarking on a captivating journey in our Deep Sea Exploration workshop, we delved into fascinating engineering feats and the intricacies of data collection. Our exploration extended to the aquarium's touch pools, igniting curiosity and paving the way for our students' ROV project. A day filled with learning, adventure, and unforgettable memories! 🌊🔍✨