St. Michael's Episcopal School

Summer/Back To School

This page will be continually updated throughout the 2024 summer. Please bookmark and continue to refer to this page for the most current information and forms relating to enrollment, summer activities and assignments, and the start of school.

2024-25 Back to School Communications

2024-25 Student Dress Code

Updates will be made for 2024-25 in mid-summer, though the dress code will remain predominately the same as 2023-24.

Virginia School Entrance Health Form

This health form must be completed for all NEW students. St. Michael’s Episcopal School requires that ALL enrolled students be currently vaccinated as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard to religious exemption.

State Vaccine Requirements for Rising 7th Graders

HPV, Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), and Meningococcal are required vaccines for children between 11 and 12 years of age in Virginia. This means children receive these vaccines going into the 7th grade. As a parent or guardian, you have the right to decide if your child receives the HPV vaccine. Please discuss this with your healthcare provider.
Later this summer, seventh grade families will need to upload updated immunizations to Magnus Health in PowerSchool.

School Supplies: Online Ordering by Grade

The St. Michael’s Parents’ Association (SMPA) is excited to announce that families can now purchase K-8 Back to School Supply Kits that will be waiting for children on their desks at Lower School Meet Your Teacher Day and Middle School Orientation!
DEADLINE TO ORDER IS JULY 1!

The SMPA is partnering with 1st Day School Supplies and the boxes will contain the exact supplies St M teachers have requested for the 2024-25 school year. 1st Day School Supplies converts your child’s Back-to-School Supply List into a customized kit with proven and top-quality name-brand products (think Ticonderoga, Fiskars, Crayola, Elmers, Mead, Papermate) delivered directly to St. Michael’s. Parents shop online from the convenience of home or workplace and there are even color options for supplies! Plus, you will be amazed at how much money you can save compared to shopping at Walmart, Target, and Amazon—- up to 30%. And a portion of sales also goes back to the St. Michael’s Parents’ Association.
St M strongly encourages all families to order these school supply kits.

2024-25 School Day Hours

  • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Free Morning Gym beginning at 7:20 a.m.
  • If not attending Morning Gym, the morning drop-off window is 7:40-7:55 a.m. (Students should be in their seats and ready to start the school day by 8 a.m.)
  • Afternoon pickup is between 3 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. (Any students not picked up by 3:15 p.m. will be sent to Extended Day)

2024 Summer Reading and Assignments— by RISING Grade

Students, please note that some assignments need to be completed within specific summer months.

KINDERGARTEN

  • Rising Kindergarten – no summer homework. Be sure to read often with your child!

FIRST GRADE

SECOND GRADE

THIRD GRADE

FOURTH GRADE

FIFTH GRADE

SIXTH GRADE

SEVENTH GRADE

Rising Eighth Grade

Fall 2024 School Supply Lists by Grade

Note: Students should bring their school supplies to orientation in late August.

Parenting Summer Reading Recommendations

Students are encouraged to complete their summer reading assignments, and, this year, Dr. Kim Hilton, St M’s Consulting Psychologist, has compiled a list of various reading selections for parents to consider in their own summer reading. We hope that you’ll find a book or podcast that offers you support in your parenting journey!

Parenting Summer Reading Recommendations

Spiritwear 2024

  • Our online Spiritwear shop will open for orders in early August. Be sure to check out our Spiritwear site for exciting St. Michael’s apparel, gifts, and more!
  • We are also planning a Spiritwear Pop-Up Shop at both Lower School and Middle School orientations in August. Stay tuned for details!