The Glance

Last week, we gathered as a community for our annual State of the School Address—an opportunity to reflect on where we are, celebrate what makes St. Luke’s special, and look ahead with hope and purpose. The message was clear and resounding: the state of St. Luke’s Episcopal School is strong, and our future is filled with possibility.

The evening opened with a reflection on Emily Dickinson’s line, “I dwell in Possibility,” paired with the words of Jesus in John 10:10: “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Together, these ideas capture who we are as a school. At St. Luke’s, abundant life means more than academic success—it means forming the whole child, mind, heart, and spirit, so students grow into young people of purpose, compassion, courage, and joy.

Click below to read the full State of the School Address Recap from Mike Jenkins, Head of School

The 5th and 6th grade Lady Tiger basketball teams made us all so proud on Saturday!

The 6th grade, in a defensive battle that showed the hallmark grittiness of this team, came from behind in the last two minutes. A short jumper and a free throw, both by Hazel with just seconds to go, sealed the victory for the Tigers, which put them in the SACS Championship. Once again showing Tiger grit, the team was able to cut an 8-point halftime deficit to 4. However, despite working to get some really good looks at the basket, the team fell just short. It was a pleasure watching these girls leave it all out on the court this year.

The 5th grade team cruised to a 20 point Semifinal victory before facing the only team that had defeated the girls the season in the Championship game. Despite being down 8 points at half, the girls, equipped with that Tiger never quit attitude, held their opponents to only 2 points in the second half. Ellie hit a shot at the buzzer to send the game to overtime. The Lady Tigers outscored their opponents 6-0 in overtime to take home the SACS Championship!

Besides the girls' effort, determination and talents being on display, so was the St. Luke's community. Parents, alums, classmates, teachers, administrators, and even our mascot, showed up to support the teams. Thank you, St. Luke's, for showing up to support our Lady Tigers!

Lastly, a HUGE Thank you to our coaches - Coach Alex, Coach Juan, and Coach Cortinas - for their leadership all season long. The success this season would not be possible without all that you do.

Thanks to our two students who hit bonus free throws during the Winter Pep Rally, all students have received a free dress day for Thursday, Feb. 12th and Tuesday, March 17th! To help ensure everyone is comfortable and ready for school, please review the guidelines below.

Free Dress Day Guidelines

• Clothing must be clean, in good repair (no holes or tears), and properly sized.

• Skirt, skort, and short hemlines must fall no higher than two inches above the knee, measured from the top of the kneecap (front and back).

• Clothing should not show bare midriffs, backs, or shoulders, and should not include revealing necklines or spaghetti straps.

Examples of appropriate Free Dress Day attire

• A favorite T-shirt (with appropriate graphics and messages)

• A comfortable dress

• Denim jeans, casual pants, or shorts (no higher than 2” above the knee)

• Comfortable shoes and fun or colorful socks

Not permitted on Free Dress Day

• Athletic wear (including gym shorts or skorts, sweatpants, athletic leggings, or joggers)

• Costumes

We proudly celebrate the dedicated members of the Board of Trustees at St. Luke's Episcopal School. Their unwavering commitment to the Episcopal Identity, academic excellence, and service plays a vital role in guiding the school’s mission and fostering a thriving learning community.

The Board of Trustees supports St. Luke’s through various committees that drive important initiatives, including: Finance, Development, Risk Management, Buildings & Grounds, Marketing, and the Permanent Endowment Fund.

To ensure they bring proven practices and insights to their roles, our trustees actively engage in professional development through respected independent school support organizations. These efforts equip trustees to contribute effectively to the school’s long-term planning and success.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our trustees, past and present, for their steadfast dedication and the transformative impact they have made on our school and its future.

Get Involved

Are you passionate about education and leadership? St. Luke's Episcopal School welcomes members of our community to consider serving on one of our committees, and then potentially the Board of Trustees, in the future. To read more about board service, click here.

To express your interest or nominate someone, please complete our Board Interest Form.

Re-Enrollment is here for 2026-2027!

All parents received the re-enrollment contracts via email on Thursday, January 30th. Re-enrollment contracts need to be signed, with the deposit paid, by Tuesday, February 10th.

Friendly reminder that both parents need to sign the contract for it to be finalized.

Key dates for re-enrollment are as follows:

On Thursday, Feb. 12th, we will draw two names from the pool of enrollment contracts to receive 10% off tuition for the 2026-27 school year.

Interest in St. Luke’s is stronger than ever, with several grades at or nearing capacity and growing waitlists. Your timely re-enrollment allows us to plan thoughtfully for the year ahead while preserving small class sizes, retaining exceptional educators, and sustaining a community where your child is known and loved.

Registration for Summer on the Hilltop is now LIVE! This year, camp will run all day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with early care and aftercare available for families who need it. Students may also choose to participate in summer enrichment classes at the end of their camp day.

Each week will feature a new, exciting theme, with engaging, theme-based activities planned throughout the day. We can’t wait for another fun-filled summer on the Hilltop!

Yee-haw! Thanks for saddlin’ up and joining Parent Council for our annual Rodeo Breakfast on Friday morning — we had a blast and hope you did too!

Huge thanks to Casteel & Will Ochse for the pony and donkey fun, Bill Miller BBQ for the delicious breakfast tacos, and the Kneisley Family for the hay bales. Y’all helped make it a roaring success!

• Valet is available in the North Parking Lot starting at 7:15 a.m.

• All grandchildren will sit with their grandparents or special friends during chapel unless the grandchild is a Singing Tiger.

• Grandparents, if you bring your grandchild(ren) with you, please go to the chapel with your grandchild(ren) or special friend. You do not have to take them to their classroom.

• Students arriving without their grandparents may wait for them in the Parlor.

• Your Grandparents and Special Friends packet will have a schedule for you to follow with your grandchild(ren) / special friend when Chapel ends.

Kaleidoscope: A Night Under the Stars, St. Luke’s annual Fun’raising Gala is presented by Northeast Pediatrics—Katherine and Robert Trimble.

Kaleidoscope will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the beautiful San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Betty Kelso Center and Greehey Lawn. Cocktail Hour begins at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds from Kaleidoscope provide vital support for St. Luke’s Episcopal School, enhancing curriculum, supporting our dedicated faculty and staff, investing in innovative technology, and creating meaningful experiences for our students.

Tables & Tickets

If you are new to Kaleidoscope or would like to learn more, please reach out to your class captain, the Kaleidoscope Co-Chairs, or the Development Office.

Click here, then select Tables and Tickets to purchase tickets, reserve a table, or learn more about Kaleidoscope.

Thank You to Our Table Sponsors

A limited number of table sponsorships remain—reserve yours soon!

Hilltop

• Lizette & James Morin / Angie and Paul Cox
• Paige & Clayton Shafer / Joan & Bruce Blakemore
• Nicola & Michael McLaughlin, Lauren Kate & Peter Holt, Avery & Blake Honigblum, Ashley & Justin Yarborough, Amanda & Alan Williams
• Wesley Moncrief Family

St. Luke’s Way

• Ashley and Andrew Friedman
• Claire & Easton McNab, Rachel & Philip Halliday, Courtney & Tobin Smith, Paige & Rob Cavender
• Kathryn & Jamie Williams, Katie & Michael Guido, Liza & Nelson Vasquez, Liz & Matt Kleberg, Calli & Jermial Ashley
• Tanya and Mario Garza
• Tara & Alex Childers, Alex & Webster Baldwin, Dani & Cosmo Guido

Tiger Pride

• Class of 2023 – Lynnette & Ansley Embrey, Kelly & Cecilia Weaver, Emily & Molly Sytsma, Whitney & Syler Schones
• Angie & Paul Cox
• Linda Barron
• Avril & Ed Byrne, Caroline & Michael Small, Melissa & Scott Wiggans, Monica & Xavier Esparza, Kelly & Rusty Wright, Christine Gear
• Whitney & Ross Ormond, Amy & Josh Berg, Kay Kay & Charles O'Brien, Lindsey & John Friesen
• Elizabeth & Scott Stephens, Emily & Scott Christy, Becca & Lee McKenna, Meredith & George Hinchey, Sarah & Brian Kates
• Krista Boazman
• Melody Salinas & Jonathan Ellis, Jun & Matt Robinson, Evelyn & Matt Clark, Susan & Parks Brown, Michelle & Richard Munoz
• Mimari and Karam Families

We are seeking Live and Silent Auction items as well as Raffle Prizes.

THANK YOU to our UNDERWRITERS - Underwriting Opportunities are AVAILABLE

• Presenting - Katherine and Robert Trimble / Northeast Pediatrics

• Culinary - Mission Restaurant Supply - Carolina and A. J. Lewis

• Video - Cavender Auto Family

• Audio Visual - Lauren and Wilson Hawa

• Bar - Tito’s Handmade Vodka

• Printing - James W. and Kathleen C. Collins Family Foundation

• Valet - Cavender Auto Group / Cavender Cares

• Floral and Decor - Wesley Moncrief Family

• Entertainment - Alamo Heights Pediatric Dentistry

• Cocktail Hour - Vantage Bank of Texas

• T-Shirts - Dawson Charitable Fdn. - Tara and Alex Childers

• Party Favors - Meredith and Mike Howard

• Auctioneer - Alexa and Tani Brundage

• Children’s Raffle - Gretchen and Lance Lahourcade

• Entertainment - Alamo Heights Pediatric Dentistry

• Signature Drink - Affordable Glass

• Wine & Beer - Lizette and James Morin / Vineyard Wine Co.

• Vespa - Angie and Paul Cox / MotoVino

• Teacher Tables - Jackie and Eric Covey, Caroline and Bo Badouh and Courtney and Barrett Tuttle

• General Underwriters - 210 Orthodontics, Frost

Thank you for your continued support of St. Luke’s Episcopal School. We look forward to celebrating Kaleidoscope: A Night Under the Stars with you!

Questions or Ready to Get Involved?

Please contact our Kaleidoscope Co-Chairs:

Krista Boazman – kboazman@phyllisbrowning.com
Ashley Friedman – ashmfriedman@gmail.com
Paige Shafer – paigeblakemore@yahoo.com

Or Director of Development Joyce Horner - jhorner@sles-sa.org

It’s shaping up to be a huge two-day stretch of Tiger basketball! Friday’s make-up games kick off an action-packed slate with multiple teams playing under the lights across the city. The momentum rolls right into Saturday with wall-to-wall games, including a home matchup for our 6th-grade girls and a busy schedule for our 4th-grade teams. Expect high energy, great teamwork, and plenty of Tiger pride as St. Luke’s takes the court all weekend long! 🐯🏀

Friday, February 13 – Make-Up Games🏀

4th Grade Girls (NAVY)

• 2:00 PM — St. Luke’s vs. St. George 4th Girls Red
  📍 St. George (SG), Main Court

4th Grade Boys

• 3:00 PM — St. Luke’s vs. SAA 4th Boys Team 3
  📍St. George (SG), Main Court

2nd Grade NAVY

• 3:00 PM — St. Luke’s vs. SACS 2nd Maroon
  📍St. Luke’s Episcopal School (SLES), Main Court

4th Grade Girls (NAVY)

• 4:00 PM — St. Luke’s vs. Concordia 4th Girls Red
  📍St. Luke’s Episcopal School (SLES), Main Court

3rd Grade Girls

• 4:30 PM — St. Luke’s vs. MSSA
  📍Vineyard Christian School (VCS), Main Court

• 5:30 PM — St. Luke’s vs. Keystone
  📍Vineyard Christian School (VCS), Main Court

4th Grade Girls (RED)

• 7:00 PM — St. Luke’s vs. Keystone
  📍Saint Mary’s Hall (SMH), Napier Court

Saturday, February 14 🏀

3rd Grade Girls

• 10:00 AM — St. Luke’s at Concordia
  📍St. George Main

3rd Grade Boys

• 11:00 AM — St. Luke’s vs. Keystone
  📍St. Luke’s Main Gym

6th Grade Girls

• 12:00 PM — St. Luke’s vs. Concordia
  📍St. Luke’s Main Gym

4th Grade Girls (RED)

• 10:00 AM — St. Luke’s vs. MSSA
  📍MSSA Main

• 11:00 AM — St. Luke’s vs. SACS
  📍MSSA Main

4th Grade Girls (NAVY)

• 1:00 PM — St. Luke’s at Concordia
  📍 St. Luke’s Main Gym

4th Grade Boys

• 2:00 PM — St. Luke’s at Keystone
  📍St. Luke’s Main Gym

Beginning this Sunday, February 8, Ana Cotton and Dana Hamilton will lead a book study of Richard Rohr’s The Tears of Things in the Small Conference Room during the 10:00 am Adult Formation hour.

This study focuses on the powerful theme of finding hope within the Hebrew prophets, guided by Rohr’s insightful perspective on transformation and spirituality. At the first meeting, the group will discuss the Introduction and Chapter 1. Copies are available from the church for $15, and all are welcome to join—even if you haven’t read the book!

Questions? Contact Rev. Tanner Ambs at tannera@slecsa.org.

The February Green Door Workday is Monday, February 9, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. We will work on donations, data entry, tagging, merchandising, and organizing. This is a great opportunity to bring a friend and learn more about volunteering at The Green Door.

Let us know you plan to come by emailing greendoorslsa@gmail.com.