• Upcoming School Closure: There will be no classes tomorrow, Jan. 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• Shoe and Clothing Drive: Looking for a good reason to clean out your closets? Student-run club Soles4Souls is collecting gently used shoes and clothing of all sizes to help those in need. These donations help provide relief, create employment opportunities and reduce waste in communities worldwide. Please drop off your donations in the bin outside of Douglas Hall on the Pebble Beach Campus or in front of the main office on the Carmel Campus between now and this Friday, Jan. 23. Thank you for supporting our club and helping us make a positive impact in our community.
• 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 Division

• Grades 3 and 4 – Winter MAP Assessments: These will take place this 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
• Kindergarten Field Trip: Students will visit Point Lobos this Wednesday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m.-noon. 
• Assembly: Please join us for our next assembly on Thursday, Jan. 30. We look forward to coming together as a community to celebrate student learning and share our Lower Division values.

Middle Division

• Reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: It's important to remember why we have a day off of work and school tomorrow.  As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we pause to reflect on the enduring relevance of his vision and its connection to our work as a school community. Dr. King challenged us to build communities rooted in dignity, justice and mutual respect – values that align deeply with our commitment to creating a culture of learning where every student feels seen, valued and supported. In the Middle Division, this means welcoming and celebrating our differences while actively teaching students how to listen, learn from one another and work together across perspectives. Our goal is not only academic growth, but the intentional hard work of building a community that is welcoming for every person, and one in which students learn that empathy, courage and shared responsibility are essential to shaping a more just and compassionate world.

• Postponed – Jan. 20 Pirate Parent Club Meeting: The content will be added to our Friday, March 27 meeting. Please reach out to Director of Parent Programs Corine Mink with questions.
• Important Expo Dates:
  • Sophomore Training Classes: This Tuesday-Thursday, Jan. 20-22, with sessions at 3:15 p.m. or 5:15 p.m., on Rosen Stage. Students will learn to tie some knots, coil ropes and pitch a fly (our version of a tent).
  • Initial Gear Check: Tuesday, Jan. 27 or Wednesday, Jan. 28, 3:15 p.m.-6 p.m. All students must bring all of their gear to Rosen Stage to be checked.
• X-Term Registration and Catalog Release: Registration will launch soon for Stevenson's two-week immersive, interdisciplinary learning experience for students in Grades 9-11. Registration will open by grade level: Grade 11 this Friday, Jan. 23; Grade 10 on Thursday, Jan. 29; Grade 9 on Friday, Feb. 6. On each date, families will receive a detailed description of the program, the full catalog of local and domestic courses, along with detailed instructions and deadlines. Dean of Co-curricular Education Erik Olson will be meeting with each grade to provide further information and details. This year's catalog features both returning favorites and several new offerings. X-Term will take place May 26-June 4, concluding with a required afternoon celebration on Thursday, June 4. Participation is a graduation requirement for all Grade 9-11 students. More information will be shared in a forthcoming email.
• 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.
• 2026 General Sports Waiver: Please take a moment to review and submit the "Participation in Sports" waiver now posted on your Pirate Page.
• Fall Semester Reports: These are now available on Pirate Pages. Please keep in mind that the deadline to add or drop most spring semester electives is this Friday, Jan. 23. See more details here.