A Remarkable Time to be at Stevenson School

PARTNER CONTENT

There’s a moment every parent hopes to witness: when their child comes home excited to explain not what they learned but how they figured it out. When a challenging problem becomes a source of pride rather than frustration. When curiosity drives them to keep asking questions.

At Stevenson, these moments happen every day. Our Pre-K-12 curriculum features data-informed instruction and passionate, expert teachers. Small class sizes ensure every child is known and challenged at their own edge of ability. And as the Remarkable Stevenson campaign invests in the future of teaching and learning, this is an exciting time to join our community.

BUILDING CURIOUS, CONFIDENT LEARNERS FROM DAY ONE

At Stevenson, education flows as one continuous journey of growth across 14 grades on two beautiful campuses in Carmel and Pebble Beach.

PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 4 (CARMEL CAMPUS – LOWER DIVISION)

Stevenson’s inquiry-based approach for its youngest learners is shaped by thoughtful use of student data and research-based practices. In classrooms where teachers know each child’s learning style and strengths, curiosity becomes the spark for discovery. Students explore the world through research-based math and social studies programs, with comprehensive literacy instruction including phonics. In Pre-K, children learn that letters tell stories; by Grade 4, they’re reporting from KSBW News Station. Place-based education turns tide pools into biology labs and monarch migration into hands-on science.

GRADES 5-8 (CARMEL CAMPUS – MIDDLE DIVISION)

Students deepen their independence as thinkers and problem-solvers, supported by advisors who see them daily. They learn to build and use models across all disciplines – from Earth’s layers in science to historical perspectives in humanities. Students move from guided experiments to independently designed investigations, applying engineering processes to create solutions. This spirit of inquiry extends beyond the classroom through outdoor education – from Big Sur to Pinnacles, Yosemite to Catalina Island – with increasing challenge each year.

GRADES 9-12 (PEBBLE BEACH CAMPUS – UPPER DIVISION)

Guided by outstanding teachers, students explore complex questions that cross disciplines – from analyzing marine ecosystems to designing solutions to environmental challenges during X-Term, a two-week immersive learning experience. With nearly 150 course offerings, including dozens of AP and honors classes, from advanced STEM to studio art, literature, and world languages, students craft schedules that reflect their passions. Beyond the classroom, EXPO, a 10-day backpacking expedition, builds resilience and teamwork, while 91.9 KSPB Radio amplifies student voices globally. By graduation, students are confident, compassionate thinkers prepared to shape the world.

“From Pre-K through graduation, we’re not just moving students through grade levels. We’re nurturing the habits of mind that will serve them for life: curiosity about how the world works, resilience when things are hard, and joy in the process of discovery.”

— Dr. Dan Griffiths, President

INVESTING IN EVERY STUDENT’S FUTURE

The Remarkable Stevenson campaign’s $60 million commitment to transformational education is embodied in MSEC, the new math, science, and engineering center. Rising where the 55-year-old Lindsley Science Center once stood, this $45 million, 38,000-square-foot facility embodies Stevenson’s vision for how students learn best: through hands-on discovery, collaborative inquiry, and breakthrough moments.

TWO TRANSFORMATIONAL GIFTS

Two $10 million gifts propelled the campaign forward, establishing MSEC’s two wings: The John Senuta Math Center, made possible by Calla and Will Griffith 89; and The Day Family Center for Science & Engineering, made possible by Willametta K. Day Foundation. These gifts together with the generosity of the Stevenson community, have brought the campaign to $42 million of the $45 million MSEC goal.

“These two extraordinary gifts – honoring John Senuta’s 43 years of dedicated teaching and continuing the Day family’s multigenerational commitment – exemplify what the Remarkable Stevenson campaign is truly about: investing in the educators and experiences that impact students’ lives.”

— Cynthia Chapman 83, Board Chair

MSEC: WHERE LEARNING COMES TO LIFE

Inside MSEC, students will conduct college-level research, design engineering projects in a makerspace, collaborate on mathematical problems, and explore the universe from a rooftop astronomy platform—enabling fundamentally different learning where students design investigations and experience genuine discovery.

MSEC also represents Stevenson’s first integration of renewable energy – rooftop solar arrays, battery storage systems, and sustainability features that go beyond California’s Green Building Standards.

THE COMPLETE STEVENSON EXPERIENCE

MSEC is part of a comprehensive program developing well-rounded scholars in a close-knit community.

Niche recently named Stevenson Monterey County’s #1 Best Private High School for overall excellence, STEM, and college prep, with a 100% graduation rate. Graduates attend top institutions nationwide and internationally – Stanford, Northwestern, NYU, UC schools – or pursue public service and gap years, extending the values they learn at Stevenson.

Beyond academics, students excel across 20+ sports with teams recently winning 12 CCS championships, including the 2025 boys golf State champions, and embarking on international athletic tours to Canada, Croatia and Australia. Comprehensive, award-winning visual and performing arts range from film making and music theory, to photography and ceramics, to rock bands and musicals. X-Term, international trips, and the student-developed annual Symposium expand experiential learning. Student-run 91.9 KSPB radio has broadcast for 40+ years.

The Remarkable Stevenson Campaign

Campaign Goal: $60 million

MSEC at a Glance

Size: 38,000 square feet
Investment: $45 million
Raised to Date: $42 million
Remaining: $3 million to complete the vision
Timeline: Spring 2026 completion, open for the first day of Fall 2026 classes