• Lights, camera, curiosity! KSBW TV Action News 8 visited our Pebble Beach campus for a preview of The Day Science and Engineering Center and The John Senuta Math Center. Check out the story here.
• Upcoming School Closure: There will be no classes next Monday, Jan. 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• 2026-2027 Academic Calendars: The calendars for next school year are now available on the Stevenson website. To download the calendars, click here and select "Carmel Campus 26-27" or "Pebble Beach Campus 26-27" from the drop-down menu in the upper right side of the page.

Lower and Middle Divisions

• Congratulations! Dawn G. (Grade 5) and Russell S. (Grade 6), pictured above, won honorable mention awards in the Monterey Weekly 101 Word Story Contest! We are proud of our emerging writers.
• After-School Program Updates: Spring workshop placements are now available on your Pirate Page. Workshops begin tomorrow, Jan. 12. Please email Maddy Springfield if you have any questions regarding your child's after school activities.
• Campus Fence and Arrival Procedures: Our new campus fence has been installed; however, no procedural changes are in effect at this time. We will share updates once the new entry system is fully in place. For now, please continue to follow all carline procedures as communicated at the start of the school year. As a reminder, only Pre-K families should be walking children to class in the morning. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and smooth arrival process.
• Carline Etiquette & Safety Reminders: For everyone's safety, we ask that families continue to follow our carline expectations, below. Thank you for your partnership in keeping arrival and dismissal safe, efficient and respectful for all families.
  • Please refrain from congregating or socializing in the parking lot during carline. If you'd like to converse with another parent, please do so behind the fence after carline concludes.
  • At pick up, students should enter their car promptly and remain inside the vehicle. Students should not be running or playing in the parking lot.
• Fall Semester Reports: Report cards were shared over winter break and we hope families have reviewed them together. As a reminder, we encourage you to discuss your child's progress with them. If you have any questions or would like clarification, please reach out to your child's teachers.

Lower Division

• Grades 3 and 4 – Winter MAP Assessments: These will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 22. Please help your child prepare by ensuring they get a good night's rest and arrive at school on time. If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Learning Support Kate Bitter.
• Classroom Socials: We look forward to connecting and sharing classroom learning experiences with you!
  • Tuesday, Jan. 20, 8 a.m: Pre-K, Grade 2, Grade 4
  • Thursday, Jan. 22, 8 a.m:  Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 3

Middle Division

• Author Visit: Thomas Taylor, author of "Malamander," will be visiting Grade 5 students this Tuesday, Jan. 13, 9:10 a.m.-10:10 a.m.
• World's Fair Exhibit: You are invited to visit our Grade 6 World's Fair in the Middle Division amphitheater this Tuesday, Jan. 13, 10:20 a.m-11:30 a.m. When you arrive, please sign in (using a paper form) at the office.
• Elective Changes: Requests for changes in elective classes will be finalized by mid-week. Very few changes will be made due to scheduling conflicts and class sizes. This is our first year with semester electives so we appreciate your understanding as we better understand our processes.
• Winter MAP Testing: Testing will be Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Thursday, Jan. 29, 8:10 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

• Important EXPO Dates: The hypothermia meeting is this Tuesday, Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m., on Rosen Stage. Sophomore training classes begin this week, Tuesday, Jan. 13, Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Thursday, Jan. 15, with sessions at either 3:15 p.m. or 5:15 p.m. each day on Rosen Stage.
• College Center – Junior Parent/Guardian College Night #2 (Virtual): Join us this Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m., for this session led by Co-Directors of College Counseling, Martha Allen and Jon Burke, to discuss college planning. Please register on your Pirate Page. A recording will be available on your Pirate Page after the event.
• Rising Grade 10 and 11 Students: You may apply to be considered for a leave of absence to attend an approved semester or year-long program. Such requests for the 2026-2027 school year must be submitted to Head of the Upper Division, Aimée Bates, by this Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. You can learn more about our semester program and year-away policies in The Navigator on page 70 in the "Spring Semesters or Academic Years Away" section.
• Fall Semester Reports: These reports will be available on Pirate Pages this Friday, Jan. 16. Please keep in mind that the deadline to add or drop most spring semester electives is Friday, Jan. 23. See more details here.
• Casino Night: Our annual event is this Friday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., in the Treasure Room. Students can learn new games, challenge friends and go head-to-head with faculty dealers at the tables. A fun evening for skilled players and novices alike!
• Pirate Parent Club (PPC) Meeting: Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., in the Treasure Room. Come hear updates from Head of the Upper Division Aimée Bates and Dean of Students & Associate Head of the Upper Division Phillip Koshi. To register to attend the event in-person or via livestream and to submit a question in advance, please click here. If attending in-person, please join the entire school community for a special Martin Luther King Jr. assembly following the meeting.
• Outdoor Education Trip: The winter camping trip to Yosemite is Friday, Jan. 23 – Sunday, Jan. 25. If snow conditions allow, students may rent cross-country skiing or snowshoeing gear – no prior experience is necessary. Students interested in participating must email [email protected] to sign up. Space is limited and participants will be selected through a random lottery, with priority given to students who were previously waitlisted for other Outdoor Ed trips. Please be sure to respond by this Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 5 p.m. Final selections will be made this Wednesday, Jan. 14.
• Grade 12 Parent/Guardian Transitions Event/Gathering: Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 4. In-person attendees will meet in the Learning Commons at 6 p.m.; Zoom attendees can join at 6:30 p.m. College applications are complete and we will spend the time thinking both about how to savor these final months before graduation and how to partner in preparing our seniors for their next adventures. We will also use the opportunity to talk through the logistics of graduation week and all of the celebrations that lie ahead. Register here.
• Residential Life – Monday Evening Tutoring Update: As of Jan. 5, students should no longer schedule outside tutoring/counseling sessions on Monday evenings. Monday evenings should be reserved for residential events. Please reach out to the Director of Residential Life with any questions.