St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

• SSSAS is a coed, college-preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from age 3 through grade 12.
• We have three distinct campuses, each uniquely tailored to meet the needs of the students within. Our mission is to pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community.

We pursue knowledge and goodness together in everything we do. Through an intentional program designed to help you grow as a learner and a person, we empower you to excel and make a meaningful difference in the world around you.

• Dedicated Faculty: Our teachers are the heart of our school. More than educators,they're mentors, guides, and role modelsfor your child. As lifelong learners themselves, they create engaging classrooms that support a rigorous curriculum while making sureyour child feels safe, valued,empowered to explore, take risks, and ask questions with confidence.
• Episcopal Tradition: Our Episcopal identity inspires every aspect of our community, from programs and service to creating a space where everyone feels valued for who they are.Through chapel services, thoughtful religious studies, and a commitment to justice, empathy, and community, we invite students to explore their own spiritual journey while deepening their understanding of the Episcopal tradition.You don't need to be Episcopalian or Christian to belong-you are valued just as you are.
• Balanced Approach: We empower students not only to succeed but to thrive, enabling them to lead balanced, fulfilling, and purposeful lives in an ever-changing world. That includes ensuring every student's current and lifelong well-being, which encompasses theirphysical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Through our health and wellness programs, students learn to prioritize their well-being, practice mindfulness, manage stress effectively, maintain healthy relationships, and cultivate school and work-life balance.
• Student Leadership: Empathy and stepping outside one's comfort zone are key to becoming a confident, effective leader. As students work with people of different ages, backgrounds, and cultures, they learn thatleadership takes many forms and draws on a wide range of abilities.From budgeting and speechwriting to teamwork and problem-solving, every student can discover their unique leadership style. We provide the guidance and opportunities to help them grow into the leaders they're meant to be.
• Purposeful Service: To plant the seed of service early, we engage our youngest Saints in hands-on, real-time projects with immediate outcomes, like making snack packs that go to localafter-school programs, performing a magic show for a local preschool, and engaging in an eight-week philanthropy workshop to raise money for localorganizations that work with children.These experiences inspire a deeper desire to serve, as our students discover how empathy, fairness, kindness, stewardship, and love can make a difference for others.
• Around the World: There's a vast, complicated, and constantly changing world out thereand ourstudents are ready for it.Through classroom studies, hands-on service projects, and meaningful travel, they engage with and come to understand world religions, cultures, and economies. They research and discuss global issues, drawing on a variety of international sources. They learn and practice communicating in languages other than English and connect with peers around the globe through collaborative projects and programs.

Every student brings something unique to our table, and at SSSAS, we celebrate what makes you, you. We believe that true belonging happens when every voice is valued and every individual is encouraged to shine.
From the moment you step onto campus, you'll discover opportunities to connect with others, contribute your talents, and grow in ways that feel authentic to you. Whether it's through our inclusive programs, leadership opportunities, or simply sharing a laugh with friends, you'll find a place where you're supported, celebrated, and empowered to thrive. At SSSAS, we don't just welcome you as you are-we celebrate who you're becoming.