October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026
IMPORTANT DATES:
Friday, October 2
-When the Story Moves: A Saints Acting Guild Dance Showcase
Friday, October 2
-First Trimester Interim
Saturday, October 10
-Progress Reports Published
Monday, October 12
-Indigenous People Day/Columbus Day - No School
Friday, October 16
-Performing Arts Boosters’ Pizza Sales
Tuesday, October 20
-Make Up Photos
Friday, October 23
-Parent Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL
Middle School Performing Arts Boosters’ (PAB) Pizza Sales
Everyone’s Favorite Lunch Day is Back! Mark your calendars now - pizza sales will take place during lunch on the following Fridays: October 16, November 20, December 11, January 22, February 19, April 16, and May 21. For $7, your student gets: two slices of pizza, a drink and two cookies (half-price pizza is for sale after all students have gone through the line). You now have the option to pre-purchase your student’s pizza lunch. Please note that cash will still be accepted the day of and half-price pizza will be cash only. Deadline for pre-purchase is the night before at 7:00 p.m.
Thank you for your support of the SSSAS Performing Arts.
SAINTS FUND PARENT PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE
The 6th Annual Parent Participation Challenge is officially underway! Throughout October, our Saints Fund Grade Chairs will be reaching out as we rally for 50% parent participation in support of our incredible faculty, staff, and students. Last year, gifts of all sizes added up to over $571,000 and this year, your support can go even further. Whether you contribute to the 2026-27 Saints Fund or the Gift of a Saints Education, special matching gift challenges throughout the month will double the impact of your donation!
We also can't wait to celebrate our amazing Saints community in person, so please mark your calendar for our Parent Party on Saturday, October 24, from 6:30-8:30 PM (stay tuned for more details soon!). Head over to sssas.org/ppc today to make your gift, leverage the match, and help us kick off the challenge strong!
When the Story Moves Us: A Saints Acting Guild Dance Showcase
Saints Acting Guild students will learn and rehearse a Broadway-themed dance to perform during our inaugural When the Story Moves event. This performance is for Saints Acting Guild members, their families, and invited guests.
2:15 PM All ensembles begin performance setup in the Theatre
3:45 PM Families and invited guests may arrive. Please park at Fort Ward/MS Parking lot following afternoon dismissal and proceed to the Gym/Stage.
4:00–5:00 PM When the Story Moves Performance
5:00 PM Performer dismissal with Drama Teacher approval
3:45 PM Families and invited guests may arrive. Please park at Fort Ward/MS Parking lot following afternoon dismissal and proceed to the Gym/Stage.
4:00–5:00 PM When the Story Moves Performance
5:00 PM Performer dismissal with Drama Teacher approval
We look forward to sharing an afternoon of storytelling, movement, and performance with our Saints Acting Guild community!
Community Jazz Room Sessions Concert
We are excited to announce our opening Community Jazz Room Sessions Concert on Wednesday October 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Upper School Black Box Theater.
Join Us for an Evening of Saxophone Excellence
We are thrilled to open our Jazz Room concert series with a very special performance by the Jazz Saxophone Ensemble, under the musical direction of Vaughn Ambrose, Performing Arts Chair.
This all-star ensemble brings together some of the metro area's most celebrated saxophonists, joined by a dynamic three-piece rhythm section. The evening's program will feature iconic arrangements inspired by the legendary SuperSax band and the incomparable Benny Carter, NEA Jazz Master and saxophone virtuoso.
Come celebrate the artistry, history, and joy of the saxophone with us. We look forward to seeing you there!
For questions, please contact Vaughn Ambrose at vambrose@sssas.org.
Space is limited so we ask that you RSVP by Monday Oct 19, 2026.
Post concert reception will include refreshments.
Jazz Room Sessions Location: St Stephens and St Agnes Upper School Black Box Theater 1000 St Stephens Rd, Alexandria VA 22304
Drop Off and Dismissal Procedures
During drop off, car riding students should only be dropped off in the circle. Please do not drive up to the front entrance of the school. Students leaving the Middle School at the end of the school day have several options for dismissal; carpool, intercampus shuttles, commuter buses, and walking. **Please note, the middle school does not utilize SchoolPass for student dismissal.
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Carpool - Students can be picked up in the middle school front circle. There is no student pick up or drop off on Braddock Road or in the adjacent tennis courts.
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Intercampus Shuttles - Students may take a complimentary shuttle to either the Upper or Lower Schools No sign up is necessary and schedules can be found on the Transportation Resource page.
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Commuter Buses - Registration is required through our Transportation Office and more information can be found on the Transportation Resource page.
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Walking - Students wishing to walk or ride a bike home, must have written consent from a parent or guardian. Please contact Patrica Liu, Dean of Students or Amie Brock, Registrar, to make these arrangements.
Please continue to use SchoolPass to indicate late arrivals and early departures.
What do I do if I need to drop off something for my child during the school day?
At the Middle School, we encourage parents to avoid delivering forgotten items to school in the middle of the day, as students learn from dealing with the (relatively minor) consequences of forgetting something. However, if you do bring items to school, please observe the following instructions, as we are not able to deliver items to students throughout the day:
1. There will be a table in the front office where you can leave items.
2. Please write your student's name on the provided sticky note and attach the sticky note to the item.
3. Leave the item in the bin under the table.
4. Email your student and their advisor to remind them to come retrieve their forgotten item.
Lunch Program
We are excited to work with a new catering partner, Meriwether Godsey, for school dining beginning this year. To learn more about the SSSAS lunch program with Meriwether Godsey, please visit the Lunch Program page the Resource Board. In addition to information about allergen management, menu planning, sustainability, and registration, you can also find information on how to access the weekly menus through either the MG app or website. For easy reference, the weekly menus are also linked below and will be available on the front page of the Dispatch going forward: