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We ignite curiosity for the world and for learning.
We instill confidence to advocate for themselves and others.
We inspire courage to lead in service to our community, world, and future.
Learning with Joy. Leading with Heart.
Building “A Place”
for Students
From nurturing pre-K childhood development activities, through a challenging yet balanced elementary and middle school curriculum, St. Luke’s School offers one of the very best private school academic programs in Manhattan. Along the St. Luke’s journey, students find a place in the classroom and beyond.
A place in the
classroom
Our rich and rigorous curriculum develops confident learners who are both independent and collaborative
A place at the
table
We intentionally embrace diversity, inclusion, and equity—every person has a place at the table and every voice is valued.
A place in the
world
Our ethical underpinning guides our children in nurturing their social consciousness and their ability to face challenges with grace, courage, and resilience as they go into the world.
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voices from our Community
Stay up to date with upcoming events and our newsletters, written by a different guest contributor each week
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Throughout every meeting and conversation at the start of the school year, malik, Jess, and I reminded everyone that the work of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging (DEIJB) did not exist exclusively in the Equity and Belonging Office, but rather it had to live and breathe in every group within St. Luke’s.This month, I was especially reminded of our community’s commitment to valuing the diversity within our school. There were so many special moments where members of our community took initiative to learn about, celebrate, and advocate for equity and belonging, not least of which was this past Friday’s Multicultural Fair!
-Ayesha Long
Happy Memorial Day Weekend. The next time you hear from me, we’ll be preparing to close out the year–a moment that always arrives more quickly than we expect. It is hard to believe that we have traveled through another full year together, my second at St. Luke’s. As families and educators, we are lucky to have front row seats to your children’s journeys. We watch them grow into themselves–making new friends, learning from setbacks, celebrating victories, and developing both self-awareness and empathy for others. And sometimes, we wish we could pause time. Just for a little while.
-Tracy Fedonchik
I am writing to you as I return from the Grade 7 and 8 Climate Justice and Indigenous Peoples trip. For a week, 66 students and 13 adults traveled around Northern Arizona to learn about water rights and climate issues as well as learn from the indigenous people of the Southwest. Every day brought new excitement, learning opportunities, and fun! These students dove into each experience–from a late night hike to go stargazing to building windbreaks with the Natwani Coalition–with curiosity and thoughtfulness.
-Joe Wood
In a recent conversation with students, I asked them, “What does it mean to be part of a community?” Hands shot up, voices chiming in with words like “active,” “caring,” and “sharing a common goal.” Their answers filled the room with hope and affirmation, reminding me that our students—the heart of St. Luke’s—understand the essence of who we strive to be. To them, community is a bond, a promise: to hold one another accountable, to ensure every member feels seen, valued, and that they belong.
-Malik Johnson
Last week, I traveled with the entire Grade 6 and twelve of our outstanding professional staff by bus to our nation’s capital to deepen our understanding of history and citizenship. We arrived with a packed itinerary midday on Wednesday, seemingly prepared for all that lay ahead–yet each day offered new insights, fresh discoveries, and profound learning. By the time we departed on Friday, we had all been changed in wonderful and lasting ways.
-Tracy Fedonchik