b'From the Head of SchoolDear St. Michaels Parents and Families,I welcome you to this years Gratitude Report, a recognition and celebration of the extraordinary generosity and dedication that define our School community. The 20242025 school year was marked by meaningful growthboth in spirit and in substance. Much of this was made possible by you. Your gifts of time, energy, and resources have had a profound impact on St. Michaels School. Whether you volunteered in the classroom, supported an event, led a committee, or contributed financially to our mission, your commitment helped us strengthen every aspect of the student experience. Thanks to your support, we completed vital facilities improvementssuch as air conditioning the Creswell music and art rooms and repairing aging roofs and parapetsthat ensure our campus remains a safe, vibrant, and inspiring place to learn and grow.Your generosity also allowed us to enrich our academic and extracurricular programs, support our talented faculty, and uphold the values at the heart of our Episcopal identity: balance, community, belonging, excellence, and integrity.We are deeply grateful for your partnership. As we begin the 2025-2026 school year, I invite you to continue this journey with us. Each giftof time, talent, or treasurehelps sustain the excellence and warmth that make our School so special. Together, we can build on our strong foundation and ensure that every student continues to soar. Thank you for being a vital part of the St. Michaels story. With gratitude,Brendan Sullivan Head of SchoolTop Workplace in Arizona Three Years in a Row!St. Michaels School has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Arizona for the third consecutive year! This prestigious honor celebrates organizations that foster a people-centered culture and empower employees by giving them a voice. Thank you to our incredible faculty and staff for making St. Michaels not just a great school - but a truly exceptional place to work.St. Michaels Science Teacher Takes the TEDx StageDr. Colleen Kelley, our inspiring lower school science teacher, took the stage at a TEDx event to present how Molecular Literacy can revolutionize the way we learn and teach science. With more than 25 years of experience in chemical education, her mission is to build Molecular Literacy - a foundation of chemistry understanding for everyone, starting young. We are so fortunate to have her share her gift with the students atSt. Michaels! Click on the QR code to watch the full TEDx presentation.'