St. Stephen's Episcopal School - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Close-knit Community

In this child-friendly school, students, administrators and teachers know and support one another. The weekly school gathering, the buddy system, the school musical, School Spirit Week and the community service projects are among the activities fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.

Children thrive in this safe, nurturing atmosphere. Newly completed classroom, activity and administrative spaces create a comfortable, attractive place for learning and growing. The active Home and School Association encourages parent participation and provides special events for children and parents. Close ties to the community of St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral and the center city location offer access to a huge range of resources, activities and support.

School Profile

Administration
Ann Tenan - Head of School

Divisional Leaders
Ruth Graffius - Early Childhood
Emily Hand - Elementary
Deb Lorah - Middle School

The Rev. Katherine Harrigan - Chaplain

Denise Paran - Business Manager

Michelle Shellenberger - Receptionist/Secretary

Sandy Wagner - Development Coordinator

The School
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School was founded in 1978 as an outreach and mission of the Cathedral Church of St. Stephen. Forty percent of our students receive some financial assistance.

Vision Statement
At St. Stephen’s Episcopal School the Mission Statement is lived daily. Students learn its value by the examples set by adults. We encourage students to achieve their full potential in their academic, creative, personal, physical, moral and spiritual development. Students learn to respect and care for all members of the school community and recognize the contribution each makes. We present and support a faculty and staff who demonstrate a passion for learning and inspire students to be productive citizens and lifelong learner. We value the partnership which exists between the school, parents, the Cathedral and the wider community and acknowledge the part it plays in realizing our Vision.

Accreditation
St. Stephen's Episcopal School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools. Our school is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools.

Organization
The Board of Directors is the governing body of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. It provides the leadership for strategic planning, financial accountability, public relation efforts, curriculum oversight, and fundraising. The Head of School is given the authority for all day to day operations of the school. The Home and School Association conducts fundraising activities and special events for the students.