A Daily Invitation for Great Adventure

Our campus is such a great place to walk. It offers an open invitation, every day, all day long. Why take students outside during a class? It can change things in a good way. Leaving the classroom or office and going on a walk is a great place for teaching, learning and taking care of the subtle business we struggle to quantify but that we feel inside. I like what Gary Snyder says in “The Practice of the Wild”: “Walking is the great adventure, the first meditation, a practice of heartiness and soul primary to humankind. Walking is the exact balance between spirit and humility.”

— JIM WOODRUFF RETIRING THEOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

The first day of school kicks off a yearlong celebration of our 75th anniversary, and we are excited to welcome students and families back to campus for an enriching 2025-26 academic year.

Sunday, August 17

New Student Orientation, Dorm Move-In & Parents’ Association Back-to-School Event*

Monday, August 18

Student Activities & Upper School Club Fair*

Tuesday, August 19

First Day of School sstx.org/back-to-school

*New days and times this year!

Visit our Back-to-School page for grade-level information and details. Check back frequently for updates.

Scan for summer reading lists, supply lists, information on fine arts private lessons, preseason sports camps and more!