Stevenson is honored to be recognized as the Best School on the Monterey Peninsula by The Carmel Pine Cone Golden Pine Cone Awards. Thank you to our students, families, faculty, alumni and friends – and to all who cast a vote in support.

• Upcoming Admissions Events:
  • Future Pirate Parent/Guardian Socials: We're hosting socials for prospective parents/guardians of the Lower, Middle and Upper Divisions to meet our administrators and current parents/guardians while enjoying wine and light bites. If you know any prospective families who are interested in attending, they can register here.
    • Monday, November 3, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – The Brass Tap, Marina
    • Wednesday, November 12, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Albatross Ridge, Carmel
  • Carmel Campus Open House: We're also hosting our first ever Pre-K – Grade 8 "Step Into Stevenson" event on Saturday, December 6, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 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.
• Stevenson Fall Play: Clue! runs November 13-15 in Keck Auditorium, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Please come support our actors and technicians! Reservations are highly recommended. Please click here for more information.
• Community & Parent/Guardian Education: On Monday, November 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 other grade levels throughout the fall, winter and spring. All Pre-K – Grade 12 parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend this Zoom session. Registration will be available on your Pirate Page in the coming weeks.
• Pirate Parent Club (PPC) – Stay Connected: Please check your Pirate Page for new PPC events including several First Friday Fitness and Fun activities (in December we will do part fitness and part community service) and book club is fast approaching on November 19. You can view all upcoming opportunities on your Pirate Page.

Lower and Middle Divisions

• Late Start this Wednesday, November 5: School starts at 8:45 a.m. for Lower Division and 9 a.m. for Middle Division.
• Fall Picture Retake Day: Photographers will be on the Carmel campus this Friday, November 7, 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. If your child needs a makeup photo, please notify Jackie DiYanni.
• Carline Reminder: To help minimize neighborhood congestion and ensure emergency vehicles have clear access, please enter the school driveway only from southbound Dolores Street. Vehicles entering from Vista Avenue or traveling north on Dolores Street can create gridlock on nearby streets, which we want to avoid. These measures help us keep carline running safely and efficiently while being considerate of our neighbors. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.

Lower Division

• Upcoming Field Trips:
  • Grade 4: The Tech Interactive in San Jose, this Tuesday, November 4, 7:45 a.m. departure, 1:30 p.m. return.
  • Grade 3: Walking trip to the Carmel Farmers' Market, this Thursday, November 6, 9:45 a.m. departure, 11 a.m. return.
• Carmel Library Cards: Students should have brought home library card forms for the Carmel Public Library. If you would like your child to receive their library card, please complete the form and return it to school. We'll make sure all forms are delivered to the library for processing.
• Math Night Materials: Thank you to everyone who joined us for Math Night last week! The session materials and resources are now available on your Pirate Page for those who couldn't attend or would like to review the content.

Middle Division

• Costa Rica Trip with World Leadership School: As a reminder, the application for the 2026 Grades 7 and 8 trip is due by 11:59 p.m., this Thursday, November 6. Please refer to the email and/or your Pirate Page to complete the required parent/guardian questionnaire. Application decisions will be shared by Monday, November 10. For those students selected, additional information and forms required by the World Leadership School will be made available after this date. The trip to Chilamate, Costa Rica, will be June 20-29, 2026; take a look at the sample itinerary.
• Grade 8 Family and Student Event: You are invited to the home of Aimée Bates, head of the Upper Division, on the Pebble Beach campus on Tuesday, November 11, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.; please register by visiting your Pirate Page. The reception will provide parents/guardians the opportunity to connect with our academic department heads and program directors who will be shaping your child's experience over the next four years. In addition to leaders from core subject areas, colleagues from arts, athletics, college counseling and learning support services will join us. While parents/guardians are mingling, our Grade 8 students will enjoy dinner and programming with student leaders on campus, engaging in their own transitions curriculum.
• Grade 8 Shadow Day: On Friday, November 14, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Grade 8 students will experience a shadow day on the Pebble Beach campus. Please drop your student off at the Pebble Beach campus at 8 a.m., where they will be greeted at Douglas Hall. Return transportation to the Carmel campus will be provided by Stevenson. The shadow day is a free dress day.

• Athletics Reminder: Winter sports begin tomorrow, November 3; non-interscholastics begin November 17. The deadline to make changes to winter co-curriculars is Friday, November 21. Co-curricular details for your child can be found on your Pirate Page under the "student" tab.
• College Center Updates:
  • UC Application Workshop #2: Seniors applying to the University of California should plan to attend UC Application Workshop #2 this Wednesday, November 5, 3:05 p.m. in the Treasure Room. This is the second part of a two-part workshop and will build on what was covered in the first session. No sign-up is required. Students should bring their laptop, as this will be a hands-on working session. Students should have already created their UC application before attending.
  • Grades 10 and 11 PSAT Test Scores: Students can access their PSAT scores through the College Board's BigFutures app, which they can download to their phone. From there, students and families are invited to attend an upcoming online event –  "PSAT, Now What?"- with our partner, Revolution Prep, to learn about some possible next steps. Four dates available; register here.
• Residential Life News:
  • Thanksgiving Passes: Thanksgiving break is quickly approaching! Passes are due by this Saturday, November 8, at 11:59 p.m. Students will be able to leave campus by 3:05 p.m. after classes on Friday, November 21. Parents/guardians need to approve passes. All resident students will need to be out of the dorms by 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 22. Students will not be excused from classes early due to travel. 
  • Airport Transportation for Residential Students: If you wish to reserve a spot on the Thanksgiving break shuttle for your student, please use this form. Sign-ups for the shuttle are due by November 17 at 4 p.m. Spots are limited, so be sure to book early. Please note that Stevenson does not reserve shuttles for the return from break. If you wish to reserve a return shuttle, you can do so using Groome Transportation.
• Parent/Guardian Education: Please join us for a PPC meeting and parent/guardian discussion on Thursday, November 20, 8:30 a.m., facilitated by Aimée Bates, head of the Upper Division, and Phillip Koshi, associate head of the Upper Division and dean of students. 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. After our conversation from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., in the Treasure Room in 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.
• Fall Final Assessments: These assessments will take place December 15-19, during the week prior to winter break. All class meetings during this week are mandatory and cannot be rescheduled or excused due to travel plans.
• Family Weekend Videos: If you missed the special sessions for Grades 9, 10 and 11 parents/guardians – including insights into each developmental stage and an introduction to the Sophomore Wilderness Expedition – please visit your Pirate Page to view recordings. You may also click here to view the Pebble Beach State of the School. Thank you to all who were able to join us!