October 1, 2026

 

Saints Travel Program - Applications Due on Monday, October 5

If you are interested in participating in a school travel program this year, please fill out the application form by October 5. For more information on each program, please consult the Travel Programs Information Folder where you will find a folder with information on each program, as well as overview sheets and a recording of the September 28 meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Yee at dyee@sssas.org.

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GRADES 10 AND 11 DIGITAL PSAT TESTING

Friday, Oct. 9, 8:20 a.m.

All 10th and 11th grade students have been registered to take the digital PSAT during the school day on Friday, Oct. 9. Testing will begin at the regular start of school at 8:20 a.m. Additional details and helpful information was provided in an email from Mr. Wong on September 29. A few relevant details we want to highlight:

• The Dining Hall will provide a full lunch on PSAT Day and transportation will run as normal. 
• Please enter any absences into SchoolPass as attendance will be taken for all grade 10 and 11 students.
• Students should bring their fully charged laptop with the Bluebook application installed, a power cord, a pencil or pen for scratch work, water and snacks for the break, and an approved calculator.

For in-depth information about the PSAT, please refer to the FALL 2026 STUDENT GUIDE TO THE PSAT or visit the College Board PSAT website. If you have any questions, please contact Doug Wong (dwong@sssas.org), Associate Director of Upper School or Allison Smigel (asmigel@sssas.org), Testing Coordinator.

 

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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!

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We are excited to announce our opening Community Jazz Room Sessions Concert: 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!

This Concert is Free and Open to all ages! Please click HERE to RSVP. Space is limited so we ask that you RSVP by Monday Oct 19, 2026. Post concert reception will include refreshments.  

For questions, please contact Vaughn Ambrose at vambrose@sssas.org.

 

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As the school year gets underway, join the Academic Center Team for a workshop on routines and practices that can support Upper School students in consistent homework completion and making the most of the learning opportunities that homework presents. 

 

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UPPER SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS

Individual Portraits (grades 9-12)
Make-up Day: Wednesday, October 21
Chapel dress
These photos will be used on your school-issued ID and on the school website. 

HOW TO ORDER PHOTOS: An online gallery will be made available after the photos have been processed. All orders can be placed at that time and will ship directly to your home. More details to follow. Please contact Kara Sandoval, Yearbook Advisor, with any questions, ksandoval@sssas.org

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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:

Lower School Menu

Middle School Menu

Upper School Menu