• Community & Parent/Guardian Education: This Monday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m., Dr. Casey Grover '02, P'28 – a lifelong Monterey County resident, Stevenson School graduate and current Grade 10 parent – will speak with our parent/guardian community about alcohol, drugs and vaping (including both nicotine and cannabis). His talk will cover the dangers, social impacts, effective communication strategies and warning signs to watch for. Dr. Grover has already met with our Grade 9 students and will continue his presentations with the Middle and Upper Division grades throughout the year. All Pre-K-Grade 12 parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend. Please register here. For more information view the flyer here.
• Upcoming Pirate Parent Club (PPC) Gatherings: Please check your Pirate Page for several upcoming events, including book club on November 19 and our next First Friday Fitness and Fun on December 5, where we will combine a community service project with our fitness activity. Click here for all descriptions, registrations and event details.
• Thanksgiving Break Reminder: Following the Thanksgiving break, school resumes Tuesday, Dec. 2 (Day 7). Upper Division resident students are permitted to return to campus on Sunday, Nov. 30 (dormitories will open at 3 p.m.) or Monday, Dec. 1.
• Upper and Middle Division Instrumental Music Concert: Mark your calendars for Friday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The concert will be held in Keck Auditorium and all are invited. Additional details will be shared soon.
• The Stevenson Symposium: Save the date – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – for this annual event that brings experts on a specific topic to the Pebble Beach campus to create an immersive learning experience through activities and workshops. The 2025-2026 Symposium topic is "entertainment" and we are seeking presenters who are engaged with the entertainment world. We would love to have a wide variety of experiences and perspectives represented – perhaps you're a performer or artist, or maybe you've worked within or adjacent to the entertainment or arts communities? If you're interested in being a part of the Symposium and preparing a workshop, activity or performance for students in your area of expertise, please use the button on the Symposium website to express your interest. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please forward them the link. If you have any questions, please contact Elisabeth Campbell and Kelsey Bessette.

Lower and Middle Divisions

• Late Start This Wednesday, Nov. 19: School starts at 8:45 a.m. for Lower Division and 9 a.m. for Middle Division.
• Gratitude Spirit Week: Each day this week, Monday, Nov. 17 – Friday, Nov. 21, will have a different theme.
  • Monday: School Pride – Grateful to Be a Pirate | Green and White Day (within uniform) | Start the week by showing gratitude for our school community.
  • Tuesday: Stepping Into Someone Else's Shoes | Crazy Sock Day (uniform + fun socks) | Show empathy and appreciation by imagining life from another's perspective.
  • Wednesday: Tip Our Hat to Hidden Heroes | Hat Day (uniform + hat of choice) | Celebrate the behind-the-scenes heroes who make our days run smoothly.
  •  Thursday: I'm Grateful For… | Fall Color Day (wear fall hues within guidelines) | Express gratitude for people, places or experiences that matter most.
  • Friday: Teacher & Staff Appreciation | Twin Day (dress like your favorite staff member) | End the week by recognizing the mentors, teachers and staff who support us daily.
• Thanksgiving Break: The upcoming holiday break will run Monday, Nov. 24 through Monday, Dec. 1, with classes resuming on Tuesday, Dec. 2.
• Upcoming Admissions Event – Carmel Campus Open House: We're hosting our first-ever Pre-K–Grade 8 "Step Into Stevenson" event on Saturday, Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m. – noon. Prospective families will be able to meet students, parents/guardians and faculty; explore classrooms; and see our programs in action. Prospective families can register here.
• Parent Association Meeting: Save the date for a virtual Parent Association Meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Please register here.
• Save the Date – Winter Events: Please mark your calendars.
  • Pre-K & Kindergarten Holiday Performance: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Pebble Beach campus in Douglas Hall.
  • "Making Spirits Bright" Holiday Music and Dance Performance (Grades 1–8): Thursday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at the Pebble Beach campus in Keck Auditorium.

Lower Division

• Classroom Socials: These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate student learning and enjoy time together in the classroom community. We're excited for you to join us!
  • Pre-K: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2:10 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. 
  • Grades 2 and 4: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Grades K, 1 and 3: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Upcoming Field Trips: Grade 3 will venture out on a hike at Indian Village in Pebble Beach this Thursday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Lower Division Assembly: Our next assembly is this Friday, Nov. 21, at 8:15 a.m. We look forward to coming together as a community to celebrate student achievements and share in the joy of learning.

Middle Division

• Postponed – Parent Technology Education Series: Due to an unfortunate and prolonged health setback for our presenter, this series is postponed until the new year. However, we would like to extend an invitation to our Middle Division parents to join the parent/guardian education series at the Pebble Beach campus on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 8:30 a.m. For more information and to register, please see the "Parent/Guardian Education" item in the Pebble Beach Campus Updates section below. Whether or not you attend the event, we hope you'll view the video.

• Parent/Guardian Education: Please join us for a PPC meeting and parent/guardian discussion this Thursday, Nov. 20, 8:30 a.m., facilitated by Aimée Bates, head of the Upper Division; Phillip Koshi, associate head of the Upper Division and dean of students; and Deirdre Laurence, director of counseling. Stevenson has partnered with social media expert Dr. Jill Walsh, and we'll use the first video Dr. Walsh has curated for Stevenson to launch a discussion about best practices and stressors when it comes to parenting teens around tech. Whether or not you attend the event, we hope you'll view the video. After our conversation from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., in the Treasure Room in the Rosen Family Student Center, parents/guardians are invited to attend the regular school assembly at 9:40 a.m. to get a glimpse into daily life on campus. We look forward to seeing you. Please register here.
• Residential Life: The weekend of Dec. 5-7 is a closed weekend. Students are not permitted to request overnight passes during this time. On Friday, Dec. 5, as part of our First Friday celebration, we'll take students to Candy Cane Lane to enjoy the Christmas lights. Afterward, everyone will gather in the Rosen foyer to decorate the Christmas tree and enjoy hot cocoa together. Day students are welcome to join in the evening's festivities.
• Winter Formal: Taking place on Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., at Wave Street Studios, this Sadie Hawkins-style dance is set to be an unforgettable night, featuring an elegant and lively La La Land theme. Attire is semi-formal, and students may invite outside guests by submitting a completed guest pass no later than Wednesday, Dec. 3.
• Airport Transportation for Residential Students: Winter break begins after school on Friday, Dec. 19; all resident students must be off campus by noon on Saturday, Dec. 20. If you wish to reserve a spot on the shuttle for your student, please fill out this form. Sign-ups for the shuttle are available until Dec. 12. Limited spots are available. Please note that Stevenson does not reserve shuttles for the return from break. If you wish to reserve a shuttle, you can do so using Groome Transportation. Students will not be excused from classes early due to travel.
• Fall Final Assessments: Assessments will take place Dec. 15-19, the week prior to winter break. All class meetings during this week are mandatory and cannot be rescheduled or excused due to travel plans.
• Athletics: Reminder, you can find all winter sports schedule details here. If you would like to subscribe to specific team calendars, click here for links. For those attending games on campus, please adhere to our parking and dog policies (i.e., dogs are not permitted).