Parents

Grace represents a highly integrated, devoted and collaborative community of students and their families. We encourage Grace parents and caregivers to participate in and contribute to the life and mission of the School.

Parent and Student Handbook

View the 2026-27 Parent and Student Handbook

A Message From the
2026-27 GESPA President

Welcome to a new school year at Grace!

I’m so excited to serve as GESPA President this year and to welcome both our returning families and those who are new to the Grace community. GESPA, the Grace Episcopal School Parent Association, is made up of every family at Grace, and it is one of the many ways we come together to support our students, teachers, and one another.

As the parent association at Grace, everything we do through GESPA is anchored in fun and friendship. We create opportunities for families to connect, make friends, have fun, and build a true sense of belonging.

Throughout the year, there will be lots of opportunities to do just that. We’re looking forward to our Fall Family Social, BINGO! Night, Talent Show, restaurant nights, parent coffees, and other family events, along with opportunities to support our wonderful faculty and staff through Teacher Appreciation and other GESPA activities.

Getting involved doesn’t have to mean taking on a big commitment. Maybe you have an hour to help at an event, want to lend a hand with the uniform closet, enjoy planning or organizing, would like to support our teachers, or simply want to meet more Grace families. There is a place for you!

Most importantly, you don’t have to know anyone, have volunteered before, or have a particular skill to be part of GESPA. Some of the best things at Grace start with a parent simply saying, “I’d love to help.”

Have an idea, want to volunteer, or just want to learn more? We’d love to hear from you at gespa@graceschoolalex.org. We’ll help connect you with an opportunity that fits your interests and availability.

Here’s to a year anchored in fun and friendship!

-Natalie Hernandez

What is GESPA?

Grace Episcopal School’s Parents Association (GESPA) is our parents’ best resource for getting involved in life at Grace. Throughout each school year, GESPA helps to organize school-wide events that engage our community, take care of teachers and staff on birthdays and holidays and plan outreach activities to serve others.

Want to get involved? Email GESPA leadership at gespa@graceschoolalex.org.

GESPA Reimbursement Form

Click here for a fillable GESPA expense reimbursement form. All completed forms should be downloaded and sent to office@graceschoolalex.org.

Room Parent Reimbursement Form

Click here for a fillable Room Parent reimbursement form. All completed forms should be downloaded and sent to office@graceschoolalex.org.

ONLINE SCHOOL CALENDAR

Click here to view Grace’s online calendar.

SCHOOL SPIRIT SHOP

Grace Episcopal School water bottles, blankets, t-shirts, sweatshirts and more can be purchased on our online school spirit shop.

The Grace Partnership for Excellence

As part of the Grace Partnership for Excellence, we are committed to creating and maintaining a strong partnership between school and family. This shared responsibility of helping our children meet educational and personal goals ensures the ultimate success of each Grace student.

Students at Grace Episcopal School are expected to grow in knowledge, responsibility and maturity as they progress through the grades. With the encouragement, care, advice and support that stems from strong parent-teacher relationships, students at Grace thrive academically and socially: growing in self-awareness, self-confidence, integrity and independence. Parents can expect an open line of communication with administrators and teachers at all times during their child’s educational journey at Grace.

Students

The Students’ Role is to aim high, work hard and achieve to the best of their abilities. Grace Episcopal School students take responsibility for their own studies and character building, and also contribute positively to the experience of all others in the school. Students contribute to school spirit and the learning environment of Grace Episcopal School and are not merely served by it. They complement the work and dedication of their parents and their teachers.

Teachers

The Teachers’ Role is to create a positive environment for learning, offering a high quality program of study and inspiring the students’ efforts through encouragement and support. Teachers strive to use the students’ unique talents to help them build character and self-esteem. They are dedicated to their students and the school both in the classroom and beyond.

Parents

The Parents’ Role is to be partners in the learning and growing process, fostering in their children the attitudes and work habits which lead to academic and personal success. Parents help children develop judgment, sensitivity and an appreciation of the diversity of beliefs and cultures in our communities and in Grace Episcopal School. They make schoolwork a top priority and insist on diligent effort, supporting their children in times of difficulty and rejoicing in their successes.

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