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Sports Director Cole Hudson speaks to the students about the recruitment process.

College recruitment seminar hosted S.T.E.A.M. center

Kavi Riedi, Associate Editor October 24, 2025

On Tuesday Oct. 22, the Athletic Department and College Counseling teams hosted a College Recruitment Information Session in the at the Janet S. Pullen S.T.E.A.M. Center for students interested in playing...

Mr. Angelo leads his Relaxation Day activity-- viewing marine animals in the Marine Science Center

First relaxation and de-stress day follows PSAT testing

Rachel Gocinski, Staff Writer October 10, 2025

Following the PSAT, students now have many activities to choose from instead of having to go to class after a long exam. On Wednesday Oct. 8, the Upper School participated in its first-ever Relaxation...

Cell phones are placed in a "caddy" before every period as part of the school's new initiative.

New phone policy enters interim two. How’s it going so far?

Rachel Gocinski, Staff Writer October 2, 2025

While many teachers had their own approaches to controlling phone use, English teacher Mr. David Johnson’s stood out. He had students place their phones outside the door in a phone holder before class...

Annette Logan and her fellow sophomore class officers are in the process of setting up for the dance.

Homecoming dance set for Saturday in the Pullen Center

Annika Elisha, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

Hoco Week is students' favorite—and most stressful—time of the year.  The Homecoming Dance, the final event of Spirit Week, will take place Saturday, Sept. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dr. Janet...

Mr. Frank Casaine outside of the Sunshine Library, interacting as he often does in the hallways with students

Mr. Frank Casaine steps into new role as Director of Student Affairs

Lexi Mascera, Staff Writer September 18, 2025

This Fall, Mr. Frank Casaine stepped into a new roll at Saint Stephen's: Director of Student Affairs, after serving in various roles in adminstration last year. The goal with adding this position in...

Last year's Dance-Off occurred as usual in the US Commons, but this year, the event will take place in the S.T.E.A.M. Center

Homecoming week to feature big changes this year

Julie Harris and Kavi Riedi September 8, 2025

After last week's Homecoming Week run-down during assembly, many were left wondering what spawned the big changes to one of the most important and tradition-heavy weeks of the school year. According...

Dr. Pullen marks the opening of the S.T.E.A.M. center.

The Dr. Janet S. Pullen S.T.E.A.M Center is full steam ahead!

Grace Baxendale and Julie Harris August 22, 2025

On Aug. 14, the Dr. Janet S. Pullen S.T.E.A.M Center officially celebrated its grand opening. The event was dubbed a “ribbon cutting ceremony,” and featured live music from Saint Stephen’s students,...

Last year, the event saw hundreds of community members attend out at the Moore Athletic Complex

Rock the MAC returns Saturday

Brooke Garris May 2, 2025

Save the date for March 3rd, because Rock the MAC is back! Event planners encourage the school community and others to come rock the night away with food and fun! For entertainment, the show will celebrate...

Past student presentations from R.I.S.E. 2023 and 2024.

R.I.S.E. and Shine! The Research and Independent Study Exposition is back!

Sarah Black, Associate Editor April 29, 2025

The annual Research and Independent Study Exposition, aka “R.I.S.E.” will take place in the Upper School Sunshine Library this Wednesday, April 30, from 12:50 to 1:20 p.m. RISE is an annual exhibition...

The documentary the Fentanyl Project is showing at SSES on Monday.

Documentary ‘The Fentanyl Project’ to show at SSES

Jackson Pakbaz, Editor April 28, 2025

How can you tell the difference between legitimate medication, candy, and fentanyl?  The increase in fentanyl-related incidents has raised alarm bells across our community in Bradenton. This dangerous...

Mr. Angelo teaches science in the middle school. Photo courtesy of Saint Stephen's Facebook.

Mr. Angelo wins Congressional Education Award

Sophia Azzopardi, Staff writer April 16, 2025

Recently, 7th-grade science teacher Mr. Andrew Angelo was nominated and is now the recipient of the Congressional Education Award– an award that gives congressional recognition to the outstanding school...

Junior Sawyer Girgis on stage as Orpheus

Local production of ‘Hadestown’ features four Falcons

Blake Lynch, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Beginning last week, four of Falcon actors kicked off their production of Hadestown, which will runs until next weekend at the Ovation Theater School of the Arts in Bradenton.  The rendition has gotten...

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