Special Events
Community-wide events at St. Stephen's are one of the many aspects that foster not only community but a close bond between students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the school. The Special Events below showcase the traditions and experiences that help define our impact from The Hill to the world.
Current families, students and faculty/staff can find the full calendar of events on MySSES.
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Fall
Back to School
Important information for new and returning families to prepare for an exciting school year.
Parents' Days
A special time for St. Stephen's parents to spend a day in the life of their student in Middle and Upper School.
St. Stephen's Block Party
The spirit-filled event includes family-friendly activities, local food trucks and an evening cheering on our Spartan athletic teams.
PA Fall Fiesta
This Parents’ Association sponsored event fosters meaningful connections with parents, faculty and staff.
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Winter
Admission Discovery Weekend
Open House for prospective students and parents to experience St. Stephen's curriculum and extracurriculars.
Winter Wellness
A Time to Pause is designed for students, faculty and parents enhancing health education by addressing timely topics.
The Festival of Lessons and Carols
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols service is an opportunity to pause and pray for God’s peace during the holiday season.
Literary Festival
This is a biennial event invites professional writers and presenters who inspire students to stretch their creative minds.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MLK Day is traditionally a day "on" campus for the school community with active programming, guest speakers and performances.
Cultural Festival
This is a biennial event celebrates the diversity of our of school community.
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Spring
PA Spring Soirée
This Italian-themed Parents’ Association sponsored event fosters meaningful connections with parents, faculty and staff.
Graduation Events
Commencement exercises celebrating seniors. From our humble beginnings in 1950, each class has left a lasting impact.
Grand Day
A cherished St. Stephen’s tradition welcoming grandparents and grand friends to bond with their Spartans.
Reunion Weekend
Sponsored by the Spartan Alumni Association, this event welcomes alumni back to The Hill to reconnect.
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![World’s Fair Cultural Fest Travels From The Hill to the World]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771438942/sstxorg/bnce1gwe2vrz9htsxtkk/Cultural_Festival_Cover_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771438942/sstxorg/bnce1gwe2vrz9htsxtkk/Cultural_Festival_Cover_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771438942/sstxorg/bnce1gwe2vrz9htsxtkk/Cultural_Festival_Cover_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771438942/sstxorg/bnce1gwe2vrz9htsxtkk/Cultural_Festival_Cover_1.jpg","width":1200}])
![St. Stephen’s Community Celebrates Epic Martin Luther King Jr. Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769017702/sstxorg/qphjuvocy0wtivwdjfpq/MLKDay2026-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769017702/sstxorg/qphjuvocy0wtivwdjfpq/MLKDay2026-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769017702/sstxorg/qphjuvocy0wtivwdjfpq/MLKDay2026-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769017702/sstxorg/qphjuvocy0wtivwdjfpq/MLKDay2026-3.jpg","width":1200}])