• Dance Showcase: The Upper and Middle Divisions invite you to "Dream: A Magical Expression" this Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the Keck Auditorium. Please join us for a beautiful evening of dance!
• All-School Assembly: Families are welcome to attend our end of year assembly this Tuesday, May 6, 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m., in the Wandke Amphitheater on the Pebble Beach campus. Lower and Middle Division students should be dropped off at the Pebble Beach campus in front of Douglas Hall between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., where they will be led to Keck Auditorium. Families may also park on Bristol or Forest Lake Rd. Following the assembly, students will be transported by school bus to the Carmel campus to resume their school day. Pre-K students can take the school bus or be driven by their family to the Carmel campus; please inform your child's teacher which option you choose.

Lower and Middle Division

• Teacher Appreciation Week: Please show some love to your teachers this week, May 5-9. Click here to see each day's Teacher Appreciation theme.
• Town Hall Meeting: Parents/guardians are invited to attend the Town Hall this Wednesday, May 7, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., in the Carmel Campus Amphitheater. Plans and updates for the 2025-26 school year will be shared, as we work together to prepare for a strong year ahead. Note: There will not be a Parent Association meeting tomorrow, May 5.
• Career Day: This Friday, May 9, students will hear and learn from professionals from various fields. Students may dress up as their desired future profession or choose an outfit that reflects their aspirations; those who opt out are expected to attend school in their regular uniform.
• Art Show: Parents/guardians are invited to view Art Show pieces on the Carmel campus, Monday, May 12 – Thursday, May 15, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, May 16, 7:30 a.m. – noon. Please join for the Art Show reception for Pre-K – Grade 8 families on Tuesday, May 13, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Math Festival: All families are welcome to join the Middle Division for an evening of math games, Tuesday, May 13, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., at the Middle Division Amphitheater and in classrooms.

Lower Division

• NWEA MAP Assessment: Students in Grades 3 and 4 will participate in the Measure for Academic Progress (MAP) testing math and reading for the spring testing window on Monday, May 5, and Wednesday, May 7. A family guide to MAP testing can be found here. Parent reports on students' performance will be shared once the testing window closes. Please contact your child's teacher or Director of Learning Support Kate Bitter with questions about the assessments and its administration.
• Upcoming Field Trip: Grade 1 will be walking to Carmel Beach on Thursday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Middle Division

• NWEA MAP Assessment: Students will participate in the Measure for Academic Progress (MAP) for the spring testing window on Thursday, May 8 (Reading) and Thursday, May 15 (Math). A family guide to MAP testing can be found here. Parent reports on students' performance will be shared once the testing window closes. Please contact your child's teacher or Director of Learning Support Kate Bitter with questions about the assessments and its administration.
• Middle School Dance: The final dance of this year is Friday, May 16, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., at the Carmel Youth Center. Attire is semi-formal. Students who want to bring a guest must see Mr. Brown in advance to complete the required guest pass paperwork; guests without a completed form will not be admitted. Thank you, Zach Plotell and Alicia Andrade, for helping to secure our venue. If you would like to volunteer for venue set-up, please contact Tyler Brown or Gina Nobida. During the dance there will be a parent social nearby in downtown Carmel; more details, including location, coming soon.
• Step Up Night: Look out for an email from Scott Parker with the information that was presented in last week's meetings. Thank you to all who attended.

• AP Exam Schedule: These exams will take place at Stevenson May 5-16. Students and families should have received information from the College Center about the schedule, testing locations, attendance policy and other important details. Important: Students with morning AP exams are expected to attend afternoon classes. If an exam causes a student to miss their only opportunity to eat lunch, they may miss part of a lunch period class in order to eat. Students with afternoon AP exams are allowed to be absent from morning classes to prepare for their afternoon AP exam, but must communicate with their teacher in advance. Students who have College Board-approved extended time are responsible for communicating with their teachers in advance regarding any missed class and assignment(s).
• Volunteers Needed: The community lunch is on Monday, May 19; please sign up here if you're able to volunteer. Volunteers should arrive at the lobby of Reid Dining Hall by 11:30 a.m.; lunch will conclude by 1 p.m. Parents/guardians are invited to attend the Community Honors Assembly following the lunch at 1:45 p.m. in the Wandke Amphitheater.
• Spring Final Assessments: Spring semester classes will conclude with final assessments for all Grades 9-11 students during the week of May 19-23. Each class will have a two-hour assessment block where students will have an opportunity to actively demonstrate their learning and mastery for the course. Students are required to be present for these assessments; they may not be rescheduled. Seniors will be engaging in senior week programming during this time, and will not be participating in spring final assessments.
• Seniors Early Move-Out Policy: Senior boarding students who wish to stay locally with family before graduation must fully move out of their dorm room prior to beginning that stay. These students must also submit a pass by May 19. Seniors who will be living in the dorm until graduation do not need to submit a final pass.
• Boarding Students Move Out Details: During X-Term, boarding students will need to complete a series of checkpoints to ensure their rooms are fully packed by Friday, June 6. All students are required to remain on campus until that date and must depart by 5 p.m. that day. Summer storage will be available for all returning students; more details will be shared soon. To help streamline the end-of-year process, we encourage boarding students who are going home on the upcoming weekends to take back any items they won't need for the remainder of the school year.
• X-Term Conclusion: At 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, X-Term will conclude. Students are required to remain on campus that evening. Boarding students must depart on Friday, June 6, by 5 p.m., and should plan all travel accordingly for that day.
• 2025-2026 Welcome Website: On this website for the next school year, you will find academic calendars, preseason programming, summer work (coming soon) and a host of other valuable resources. Please bookmark this website and check back often, as information will be updated in the coming months.