St. Stephen’s School in Rome presents an extraordinary opportunity for alumni, parents, and friends to embark on a fascinating journey through time with its Jubilee Year Summer Program.

As part of this year’s school theme, "Peace," St. Stephen’s School in Rome will host a truly extraordinary event—a 24-hour Iliad Reading Marathon from Friday, February 7, to Saturday, February 8, 2025. This immersive experience, organized by IB Classical Greek students Gaia, Indira, Massimo, and Sebastian, under the guidance of their teacher Inge Weustink, is generously sponsored by the Dr. Helen Pope Lyceum.

At St. Stephen’s School, service and experiential learning are at the heart of our educational philosophy, offering students vibrant, life-changing opportunities to immerse themselves in cultures and experiences they might never have encountered otherwise. 

At St. Stephen’s School, Experiential Learning is a cornerstone of our holistic educational approach, designed to take students beyond the classroom and immerse them in the world around them.

At St. Stephen’s School, our mission is to provide an exceptional educational experience that nurtures academic excellence, creativity, and global citizenship. This year, as we advance our strategic development goals, we are excited to share how your continued support is instrumental in shaping the future of our school and community.

In December, our IB Theatre students embarked on an extraordinary journey to Siracusa, where they participated in the ISTA High School Theatre Festival. 

Welcome back to the Dean’s Reading Corner, where we reflect on thought-provoking books that inspire our community to grow and learn together.

St. Stephen’s School recently offered students an incredible opportunity to deepen their understanding of art and history through a study trip to Paris.

This past summer, St. Stephen's School embarked on a transformative journey to modernize our classrooms, creating enhanced learning spaces for our students. 

St. Stephen's boarding students and their families are looking forward to the new boarding facility on Colle Oppio, set to open in September 2024. This beautifully renovated ex-convent promises not only enhanced accommodations but also an unparalleled living experience nestled in the heart of Rome.

Exciting news about the growth of St. Stephen’s School: a beautifully renovated ex-convent, now known as the Collegio on Colle Oppio, located on Via delle Sette Sale behind San Pietro in Vincoli, will host the 11th and 12th-grade boarding program, set to open its doors at the beginning of the ‘24-’25 school year.

We’re thrilled to present a sample piece by Sunmin Kim ‘26 that captures the extraordinary talent and creativity within our community. Her work, titled "Pictures of Me," explores poignant memories through Polaroids on a fridge and reflects on a photograph from the past, evoking a deep connection with someone she left behind without a proper farewell.

Student author Asia Magrone ‘24 sits overlooking the ocean and writes to a loved one who has passed, reminiscing and reliving their last days together in August. As memories fade and time passes, she struggles to grasp the broken pieces. You can read her piece in the latest INK, St. Stephen’s Arts and Literary magazine issue.