‘An alternative learning environment’: Stephens College Children’s School marks 100 years

December 21, 2025


Mary Peña, an elementary teacher, works with Vela Amick, 6,
Elementary teacher Mary Peña works with Vela Amick, 6, during class on Dec. 11 at the Children’s School at Stephens College. The Children’s School serves 65 students this year, ranging from 3-year-olds to fifth graders.


Students use colored markers to design a poster on
Students use colored markers to design a poster Dec. 11 at the Children’s School at Stephens College. The school serves as a learning environment for both the pupils and students in the Stephens College education program.


Justice Fleming, 4, takes in the sights alongside Alex Jockisch
Justice Fleming, 4, takes in the sights alongside Children’s School student worker Alex Jockisch before a performance of “Elf the Musical” on Dec. 12 at the Macklanburg Playhouse. The Children’s School planned to celebrate its 100 years with a birthday party at the end of the school year.


Marella Hicks, left, picks up Sekani Hughes, 5, center, from school while
Marella Hicks, left, picks up Sekani Hughes, 5, center, from school while Owen Lincoln, 4, grabs his book bag Dec. 11 at the Children’s School at Stephens College.