• School Resumes Dec. 2: Classes will restart this Tuesday (Day 7), following the Thanksgiving break. Upper Division resident students are permitted to return to campus today (dormitories open at 3 p.m.) or tomorrow by 7:30 p.m.
• Upper and Middle Division Instrumental Music Concert: Mark your calendars for Friday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., in Keck Auditorium on the Pebble Beach campus. Additional details will be shared soon.
• Parent/Guardian Holiday Celebration: Join us on Thursday, Dec. 18, 5 p.m.-6:45 p.m., in Douglas Hall on the Pebble Beach campus for small bites, beverages and great company. The Lower and Middle Divisions performance of "Making Spirits Bright" will begin at 6 p.m. in Keck Auditorium for those attending and others are welcome to remain in Douglas Hall to continue the celebration. Please note: This is an adults-only event. Please register here for the Douglas Hall reception.
• Donate to Braxton's Toys: This program is named in memory of Braxton Stuntz '18, who attended Stevenson from kindergarten through Grade 12. Braxton was beloved by his peers, faculty and staff – always modeling compassion, empathy and care for others. He was quick-witted, endearing and full of care for others. In honor of his extraordinary life, Braxton's mother and father established the Braxton Stuntz Foundation. The faculty, staff, students and families of our Stevenson community have been contributing to this endeavor in earnest since its inception. Please help sustain Braxton's legacy by donating a toy; bins will be available outside the Carmel campus administrative office and inside Douglas Hall and Rosen Family Student Center at the Pebble Beach campus until Friday, Dec. 19. Click here for more information about the program.
• 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.
• Stevenson's Photo Album: Make sure you regularly check out the school photo album for the latest images from school-wide and division-specific events! The album is updated regularly.

Lower and Middle Divisions

• Late Start: This Wednesday, Dec. 3, Lower Division starts at 8:45 a.m., and Middle Division starts at 9 a.m.
• Carmel Campus Open House: We're hosting our first ever Pre-K – Grade 8 "Step Into Stevenson" event this Saturday, Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m.–noon. Prospective families will be able to meet students, parents and faculty; explore classrooms; and see our programs in action. Prospective families can register here.
• Parent Association Meeting: There is a Lower and Middle Division Parent Association meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., on zoom. We will share our work on our new report cards. Please register here.

Middle Division

• "Making Spirits Bright": Parents/guardians, especially Grades 5 and 6, please pay special attention to the Nov. 14 email that had details about afterschool rehearsals and performance times for our Dec. 18 music, art and dance showcase. The school calendar is updated with details for Dec. 16-18.

• Winter Formal: This Sadie Hawkins-style dance, this Saturday, Dec. 6, from 7 p.m.-10 p.m., at Wave Street Studios, will 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 this Wednesday, Dec. 3.
• Residential Life News 
  • Closed Weekend: The weekend of Dec. 5–7 is a closed weekend and students are not permitted to request overnight passes. 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 foyer of the Rosen Family Student Center to decorate the Christmas tree and enjoy hot cocoa together. Day students are welcome to join in the evening's festivities.
  • San Francisco Shopping Trip: On Saturday, Dec. 13, residential students have the opportunity to go to Pier 39 in San Francisco for holiday shopping! The shuttle will leave at 7 a.m., and students will return to campus by 8 p.m. Students need to sign up prior through the Student Life office. 
  • Airport Transportation for Residential Students: If you wish to reserve a spot on the shuttle for your student please fill out this form by 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 return shuttle, you can do so using Groome Transportation. 
• 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.
• Dec. Closure: Winter break begins after school on Friday, Dec. 19; students will be able to leave campus by 2 p.m. (after final assessments) and will not be excused from classes early due to travel. All resident students must be off campus by noon on Saturday, Dec. 20. Passes are due by Friday, Dec. 12, at 11:59 p.m. and parents/guardians need to approve passes. Boarders will be able to return on Sunday, Jan. 4, at noon, and must be back before 7:30 p.m.