Awards & Honors

MANS Accredited School

St. Stephen School is fully accredited by the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools (MANS). A MANS accreditation indicates that St. Stephen School provides a quality education to all students and that through a process of self-study and external evaluation we are always in the process of improving and growing. Accreditation is awarded every seven years. St. Stephen's accreditation was renewed in the Fall of 2007.

NCEA Distinguished Home and School Association Award

Each year, the NCEA (National Catholic Education Association) Department of Elementary Schools honors Home and School Associations who have created outstanding programs to enhance the life of the school community. Our Home and School was awarded and recognized in 2005 for our innovative and outstanding fund raising program, Education First. Our Education First Program encourages students to grow spiritually, academically and in Christian character. Students participating in the program give back to their community while earning funds for St. Stephen School.

Notre Dame Club Educator Award

Mrs. Barb Vidro was awarded the Annual Educator of the Year Award in 2006 by the Notre Dame Club of Grand Rapids . Mrs. Vidro's dedication to Catholic education sets her apart. In addition to her dedication to St. Stephen School, she has been actively involved in her home parish of Immaculate Heart of Mary school as a Home and School and board of education representative. Her four children attended Immaculate Heart of Mary as well as graduated from Grand Rapids Catholic Central..