The Seattle Prep community celebrated the start of the Advent season with a Mass presided by the Most Reverend Frank. R Shuster, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Seattle, with a student reflection by Hope Foley '26. Reflecting on today's reading from the Book of Genesis, Hope reminded the Prep community that like Mary, "We don't become strong by knowing all of our outcomes. We become strong by trusting the God who holds them. And when he calls, we can respond... willfully, with grace, and with hope."
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LUNCH LINE DANCING — WELLNESS WEDNESDAY |
Wellness Wednesday is a collaborative, weekly program run by the LRC, Counseling, and Student Life that aims to provide a variety of wellness-related events and activities to help students reduce stress, build coping skills, and foster community at Prep. Last Wednesday, Ms. Thurmann and Ms. Kelly led line dancing in the gym at lunch to boost wellbeing through physical activity. Wellness Wednesday activities are open to all students! For questions, email Lauren Carlos.
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PREP'S ANNUAL GIVING TREE |
The countdown to our Giving Tree deadline continues. Encourage your student to help support this initiative today! Each grade level has adopted a local organization to focus their generosity:
🎁 Freshmen will adopt Ronald McDonald House and collect toys/gifts and winter coats for children and youth (ages 0-12) for the families served by Ronald McDonald House. 🍼 Sophomores will collect diapers, baby formula, and winter clothing for infants and toddlers for Westside Baby. 🎒 Juniors will adopt Recovery Cafe and collect hygiene items, warm socks, blankets, and other winter weather items for the guests at Recovery Cafe. Hygiene items should be travel-sized!
🎁 Seniors will collect holiday gifts for teens (ages 13-18) for Treehouse for Kids.
🎄 Additionally, on an actual Christmas tree, all community members can pick up ornaments that request gift cards for $10-25 to places like Target, QFC, Safeway, Whole Foods, and Starbucks - all places downtown and close to Catholic Housing Services communities (specifically St. Martin's on Westlake, Bakhita Gardens, and Dorothy Day House). The gift cards will go to residents of these three communities.
All donations are due by Wednesday, December 17, which gives us time to deliver all that we collect to our community partners. Thanks in advance for all your generosity this season! Email Ms. Miller & Ms. Harvey in the Service and Justice program with any questions.
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RSVP TODAY Sunday, December 14, 2025
3:00-5:00PM
4:30 Tree Lighting
Seattle Prep Campus
Join us, on campus, for an afternoon of Christmas delights with hot cocoa, cider, cookies, a live photo booth and holiday singing. The Prep choir will usher in the inaugural Prep Christmas Tree Lighting as our "Prepville" community gathers to celebrate the Christmas season. (Grinches not allowed.) |
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Tuesday, Dec. 9 is an “office hours” schedule, intended to give additional time for teacher/student meetings and intentional support. Classes end at 2PM with flexible time provided at the end of the day for teacher/student conferences, study sessions, and extra help.
Teacher requested meetings are considered mandatory.Students may also request meetings from their teachers or counselor. Study spaces are available and those choosing not to utilize office hours support are free to leave campus. |
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SEMESTER 1 FINAL ASSESSMENTS |
Final assessments for semester 1 will be held on January 20-23. All students attend all class periods on these days. Please do not plan any trips or appointments during these times. Students will not be able to take assessments early. All missed finals must be made up in After School Study Hall (ASSH). Thank you for your partnership in prioritizing these important school days. |
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From the Smith Cafe: December 9-12 - Tuesday: Baked Meatball Ziti
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Wednesday: Cheeseburgers and Fries
- Thursday: Butter Chicken
- Friday: Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza
Follow the @seaprepcafe on Instagram for up-to-date menus! |
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GRATIA — AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAY THANK YOU TO OUR EDUCATORS |
Thank you to all who have donated to Gratia in appreciation of our faculty and staff! If you haven’t yet, not to worry - there is still time! Gratia is a longstanding tradition at Seattle Prep of showing appreciation for our faculty and staff through a monthly meal provided by our parent community. The staff looks forward to these meals throughout the year, and many say it is a true highlight.
ALL families have the opportunity to give the gift of appreciation this holiday season by contributing to Gratia! Please click here to donate to the fund that provides treats, coffee, lunches, and more to our awesome faculty and staff throughout the school year. We can't make this invaluable event happen without your support, and it's the perfect way to say "THANK YOU" to the 130 staff members at Prep!
Please reach out to Laura Matter with any questions.
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| A SKI BUS STOCKING STUFFER |
Still searching for a Christmas gift or stocking stuffer? Look no further than Seattle Prep Ski Bus! Which kid wouldn’t love hearing they’re going on the ski bus with their friends for 5, maybe 6 Sundays this season?! Don’t wait another day - register and give the gift of friendship, adventure and a skill that lasts a lifetime. Ski Bus Sundays: January 11 & 25, February 8 & 22, March 8
Don’t miss out! We’re getting close to a deadline to place our Prep Ski Bus-branded (draft logo in the image) Stio.com order. An email will go out soon to those who’ve registered so…get registered. A link to purchase your 3-day ski/ride passes will be sent in the coming weeks.
Register now to reserve your spot (and see pricing).
Piste out! - Panther Snow Guide Ski Bus Chaperone SignUp is now open! Click Here to SignUp |
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| PANTHER WINTER WONDERLAND — VOLUNTEERS NEEDED |
It’s a busy and festive week at Prep with basketball games and the Prep for Christmas event on Sunday, December 14 and Panther Place is ready!
We’ve transformed the store into a full Winter Wonderland and are stocked with special limited-edition holiday items. We need volunteers! With basketball season and weekend events in full swing, we’d love your help staffing Panther Place. Shifts are easy, fun, and make a big difference during this busy holiday stretch. Sign Up to Volunteer in Panther Place! Special Hours This Week - Monday, Dec. 8: 6 -8:30PM
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Tuesday, Dec 9: 1:30PM – 8:30PM
- Wednesday, Dec. 10 1:30PM – 8:30PM
- Friday, Dec 12 10:00AM - 3:00PM
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Saturday, Dec 13 10:00AM - 6:30PM
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SAVE THE DATE: WINE TASTING + NIBBLES — FRESHMAN PARENT SOCIAL |
Friday, January 30, 6:30PM (the retreat overnight!) Nomadic Wine Dispensary on Capitol Hill Please mark your calendars...more details to follow soon. |
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FRESHMAN RETREAT REGISTRATION |
Please sign the consent form for your Freshman for their mandatory retreat that will take place in the late afternoon of Thursday, January 29 to 11:30AM on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Seattle Prep.
Our theme of the retreat is "You are the Light of the World" Matthew 5:14-16 We want all Freshman to feel like Prep is their home and that they can let their light shine. This retreat serves Seattle Prep’s mission to educate the heart as well as the mind. It will set the tone for their remaining high school years. This retreat allows the Freshman class to build community by engaging in prayer, small group discussions, and large group activities. It gives them opportunities to practice the goals of Jesuit education, known as The Grad at Grad: being open to growth, intellectually competent, committed to justice, spiritually alive, and loving.
This is a required retreat. We ask that you do not schedule any activities or appointments that conflict with retreat time. Students cannot be late or leave early from this retreat. Contact Community Minister Brian Mack with questions.
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YOUNG WOMEN'S AND YOUNG MEN'S RETREAT |
Sophomore young women are invited to participate in the Seattle Prep Young Wome’s Retreat (YWR) from mid-day Thursday, Jan. 27 through mid-day Saturday, January 29! The mission of this retreat is to empower young women to grow into maturity and purpose, facilitate healthy femininity, and build connections with peers. Students miss no school and there is no cost to attend.
Register for Young Women's Retreat here Sophomore young men are invited to participate in the Seattle Prep Young Men’s Retreat (YMR) from mid-day Thursday, January 29 through mid-day Saturday, January 31!
The mission of this retreat is to empower young men to grow into maturity and purpose, facilitate healthy masculinity, and build connections with peers. Students miss no school and there is no cost to attend.
Register for Young Men's Retreat here |
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