The Monthly Newsletter of St. Christopher's
This monthly newsletter is a companion piece to our biannual print publication. In it we highlight the boys' successes in academics, arts and athletics. You can access the archive on our website.
Seniors lead Upper School Thanksgiving Service
A group of seven seniors led the annual Upper School Thanksgiving Service held this year on Monday, November 19. The student body, faculty and staff members, and parent guests prayed together and sang hymns of gratitude at the start of the Thanksgiving Holiday week.  READ MORE AND WATCH

Pursuing Academic Excellence

Jay Weisbrod '09 visits with Chinese language students

Jay, who has lived in China since graduating from college, shared how language and cultural skills helped shape his career path.   READ MORE
Second grade boys explore the James River through service learning project

Second grade boys have been studying the James River in their classrooms. Earlier this month, they had the chance to experience the river first-hand.  READ MORE

Third grade boys enjoy "Voices of Colonial Virginia" with girls from St. Catherine's

This annual joint event teaches boys and girls about the cultures and customs of the Colonial era.   READ MORE AND WATCH

Joe Beck '19 nominated for the Lexus Leadership Award

Joe, a scholar-athlete and a leader on campus, has been nominated for the Lexus Leadership Award. The honor is awarded each year to one of 30 high achieving students from across the Richmond area.  READ MORE AND WATCH
Creative Pursuits
Four Middle School boys selected for National Honors Choir

The four boys, selected by the American Choral Directors Association, will sing with other outstanding singers from across the country in Kansas City, MO next February.  READ MORE


Eleven boys selected to sing with District Chorus


District Chorus is an honors choir comprised of the top singers in the Richmond area. These boys, along with other singers from the region, will rehearse for two days in February and perform on February 9 at Hanover High School.  READ MORE
Ampersand presents "Into the Woods"


Ampersand presented "Into the Woods" November 8-10 at St. Catherine's McVey Theater.  VIEW PHOTOS

For All the Saints
Williams-McElroy Endowment brings historian Dr. Nelson Lankford to StC

Historian and writer Dr. Nelson Lankford, who retired in 2014 as Vice President for Programs at the Virginia Historical Society, visited StC on Monday, October 22. Dr. Lankford's appearance was made possible by the Williams-McElroy History Endowment, established in 2014 to promote the study and understanding of history.  READ MORE AND WATCH

Donald McEachin '79 re-elected to US House of Representatives 

The Hon. Donald McEachin, a member of the class of 1979, was re-elected to the US House of Representatives on November 6. McEachin spoke to boys about his life in public service during a chapel talk in May of 2017.  READ MORE

Upcoming events
Art Opening: Wilson Flohr Gallery Reception December 2

Please join us on  Sunday, December 2, 4-6 p.m. in Luck Leadership Center Playhouse. READ MORE


StC Bookstore Holiday Shopping Night is Friday, December 7

Have you seen all of the new merchandise for sale in the bookstore? Stop in next Friday night, December 7 between 4-6:30 p.m. to find special gifts for your favorite Saint or Saints! We'll be serving hot chocolate and cookies, so you won't want to miss! Be sure to look for the Bookstore Cart just outside of Scott Gym when Varsity basketball takes on Norfolk Academy at 5:45 p.m. 

The StC Bookstore will be open for extended hours (4-7 p.m.) on Monday, December 17 and Tuesday, December 18, so be sure to come in and grab your last minute gifts before the Christmas break begins.

Winter Wonderland is Saturday, December 8

Ho ho ho! Winter Wonderland is next week! What a GREAT way to welcome in the Holiday season!  READ MORE
Lessons and Carols is Tuesday, December 10

We hope you will join us for our annual Service of Lessons and Carols, held this year on Tuesday, December 10 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. The service, which has become a time-honored tradition in our own community, is inspired by the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols first held at King's College, Cambridge around Christmas of 1918 and continued every year since.

Note: An overflow setup will be available in Palmer Hall Chapel.  

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