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The Second Baptist School Class of 2024 celebrated their achievements at graduation, led by valedictorian Olivia Smith and salutatorian Ellie Veeningen. The ceremony highlighted the graduates’ resilience and readiness to impact the world.

This year's spring concerts showcased the incredible talents of our arts students with iconic pieces and standout solos, reflecting the dedication and talent that define the  Second Baptist School Arts Department.

Congratulations to Bible teacher Jeannene Simonton, who retires after forty years of service at Second Baptist School.

Look back at the inaugural year of Second Baptist School’s School of Business and hear about the exciting future plans for the Schools of distinction.

SBS teachers Shannon and Geoff Brooks were honored at the annual Baylor University School of Education Senior Recognition Banquet as this year’s Most Memorable Teachers.

EagleFest 2024 captured the SBS spirit and heart of community and competition, featuring a parade, exciting games, a festive carnival and thrilling powderpuff games.

Second Baptist School's embrace of the eclipse shows how science and faith can go hand in hand, teaching important lessons about the world around us.

Join us in welcoming the Valdez Family to Second Baptist School!

Educator and Bible study teacher Tammy Gibbs presented tools for parents to train students to recognize truth. Click here to listen to the full presentation.

SBS eighth graders experience our nation’s capital city on their annual trip to Washington, D.C.

Second Theatre Company’s performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid awed audiences and brought the community together “under the sea.”

On Go Texan Day, SBS PK4 and Bridge students presented Hoedown, their traditional rodeo program.

Join us in welcoming the Kandolha Family to Second Baptist School!

Join us in welcoming the Allison Family to Second Baptist School!

SBS lower, middle and upper school art students competed in the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Contest, winning numerous awards.

Decisions for Christ concluded a gospel-centered week led by the Second Baptist Church youth team with our SBS middle schoolers.

The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony highlights four pillars: scholarship, leadership, service and character.

Tim Elmore, leading authority on Generation Z, visited Second Baptist School and shared what to do and what NOT to do.

Student leaders Lillian Baker ‘25, Gianna Fasanella ‘25, Dylan Jenkins ‘25 and Ella Allen ‘25 about their experience at the West Houston Teen Leadership Summit.

SBS Celebrates Faculty and Staff at Record-Breaking Dinner!

Seventh and eighth grade theatre students transported audiences to Agrabah in Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. 

SBS Middle School Counselor Janet Harrison, LPC-S, LMFT-S and SBS parent Shannon Owen LPC-Associate discussed navigating the middle school years with confidence.

Middle schoolers show off their spirit with this year’s Extreme Eagle and eighth grade football wins the HJPC Championship!

Upper school theatre students performed their annual one-act plays.

Communications Fellow Avery Bodine ‘25 reflects on One Day 2023.

Founder and Executive Director of Wait Until 8th Brooke Shannon spoke to parents in our first Parenting with Purpose session.

The Class of 2027 kicked off the school year with the annual freshmen retreat at Stoney Creek Ranch. 

The Class of 2024 experiences the tradition of Senior Retreat.

 The Second Baptist School community celebrates the first day of school.

A recap of the 2022-2023 spring sports season.

Eighth Grade Promotion celebrated the milestones of middle school and launched the Class of 2027 to upper school.

SBS art students display their various works of art at the Spring Art Show.

A record-breaking EagleFest with old and new traditions that will go down in history. 

Juniors, their parents, upper school faculty, and staff gathered for a time of blessing to honor the Class of 2024. 

Second Baptist School band students showcased their talents at Mid-Semester Jam.

SBS eighth graders traveled to our nation’s capital for high-impact experiences.

The cast and crew of the upper school musical Guys and Dolls put on an unforgettable show!

Look back at the 2023-2024 SBS winter sports season!

PK4 and Bridge students have a big time performing a Texas-sized program! 
 

In part two of our new families at SBS series, we'll meet the Davis family and discover when it is God's will, He makes a way.

Second  graders dressed up as United States Presidents and First Ladies and took audience members on a walk through history. 

Fifth and sixth graders entertained in their musical rendition of 101 Dalmatians.

Fourteen SBS upper school students were among 300 high school students from across the nation to participate in the Chicago International Model United Nations Conference.

SBS swim sweeps state with senior Leighton Chapman bringing home two gold medals.

VYPE Media interviewed Emily Rogers '23 in anticipation of the upcoming softball season.

The SBS Golden Girls dance team showcased their talent at Crowd Pleasers Dance competition in February, following an incredible showing at the TAPPS dance competition in January.

Sixty SBS upper school students were inducted into the prestigious National Honor Society.

In part one of our New Families at SBS series, we'll meet the Horton family, and see how basketball and a dream led them to SBS.

SBS students competed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo art competitions with great success!

SBS Senior and Lifer Isabella Ventura shares her final Flight Night '23.

Second Baptist School Athletics is pleased to announce Coach Beck Brydon as our new head football coach for the 2023-2024 season.

Three SBS choir students were selected to the All-State Small School Choir this year, including Olivia Shoemaker ‘25, who received first chair in her voice part for the second consecutive year.

Guest speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez shared his philosophy of going ALL IN with SBS seventh through twelfth graders at Community Chapel.

Samson Equipment emphasizes the importance of the weight room in achieving the school mission in interviews with Director of Athletics Mike Walker and Director of Athletic Performance Nick Mascioli.

VYPE Media interviewed SBS Coach John “CH” Herndon and his top women’s basketball players at their VYPE Winter Media day.

Peace and Christmas cheer filled the Sanctuary during this year’s Festival of Christmas.

Middle and upper school art students displayed their creations at the 2022 Fall Art Show.
 

A recap of our 2022 fall sports season!

Grandparents visited campus and were honored at the inaugural Middle School Grandparents Day at Second Baptist School.

The SBS community worshiped together at the annual Thanksgiving Praise Service.

The SBS community turned out to celebrate six student athletes signing national letters of intent to play college athletics.

This year’s middle school musical production of High School Musical Jr. was a crowd-pleasing show full of discovery.

Coach Scott Drew encourages the SBS community on their road to J.O.Y.

A look back at the victory-filled middle school fall sports season.

SBS first graders dressed up as what they want to be when they grow up and performed together in their annual program, Dream Big.

SBS Senior and Lifer Isabella Ventura shares her perspective of Homecoming ‘22.

The SBS football team wowed both on the field and in the media after their sweeping Homecoming win against Fort Bend Christian.

SBS Kindergarten through fourth grade students spread Christmas cheer to young cancer patients.

Christmas came early at SBS this year with the upper school theatre performance of An Evening of One Acts: A Christmas Carol & The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

SBS hosts its annual College Day with nearly 100 universities on campus.

SBS runners represent and win big at the annual Soaring Eagles Cross Country Invitational.

Senior Isabella Ventura shares her perspective on One Day, a spiritual emphasis day for students on the SBS campus.

Congratulations to our Second Baptist School seniors who received recognition from the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Middle schoolers turned out for Extreme Eagle 2022 decked out with extreme school spirit.

Faith and friendship came together at Stoney Creek Ranch during Freshman Retreat.

SBS Bible teacher Loren Hopf '03 was awarded national Bible Teacher of the Year by the renowned Herzog Foundation.

The start of the 2022-2023 school year at SBS!

By Communications Fellow Isabella Ventura '23

The SBS baseball team brings home their sixth state championship.

SBS announces interim head football coach for the 2022 season.

The #SBSfamily celebrated seniors as they participated in the senior fountain run and car parade.

SBS choir and band students ended the year with their incredible spring concerts.

The Class of 2026 celebrated their time in middle school at Eighth Grade Promotion with an audience of friends, family and teachers.

Fourth graders wowed in their annual Jesus Freak program, presenting the gospel through 70s music and style.

The SBS baseball team brings home their sixth state championship.

SBS announces interim head football coach for the 2022 season.

Second Baptist School concludes a successful year of athletics with a solid spring sports season.

Second Baptist School celebrates the forty-first graduating class during its 75th year.

The #SBSfamily celebrated seniors as they participated in the senior fountain run and car parade.

SBS choir and band students ended the year with their incredible spring concerts.

The Class of 2026 celebrated their time in middle school at Eighth Grade Promotion with an audience of friends, family and teachers.

Fourth graders wowed in their annual Jesus Freak program, presenting the gospel through 70s music and style.

This year, Second Baptist School faculty continued their work on developing a biblical worldview in students across all divisions and in all subjects.

Grandmothers of eighth grade girls visited Bible class at Second Baptist School and shared their wisdom as women of faith.

As part of the 75th Anniversary weekend, Second Baptist School hosted its first ever Arts Festival!

The Second Baptist School community celebrated God’s faithfulness and 75 years of selfless servants, diligent students and committed parents.

With grace and precision, Golden Girls showcased their talents at their annual Spring Show.

An EagleFest tradition, powderpuff games between juniors and seniors heated up on the court and the field.

Honoring 75 years of Second Baptist School, the largest all-school celebration, EagleFest 2022 returned to its roots.

Hands-on learning takes on a new meaning when middle school teachers integrate innovative technology into the classroom.

Fifth and sixth grade students debuted their theatrical talent with the musical, A Year with Frog and Toad.

Eagles fans of all ages flocked to the SBS campus to support our baseball and softball teams.

Band students impressed audience members with a range of instrumental talent. 

SBS eighth graders learned about our great democracy and celebrated the history of the United States in Washington, D.C. 

Look back at our 2021-2022 SBS winter sports season!

With a rich tradition at Second Baptist School, upper school students embarked on Interim Term, from classrooms on campus to travel beyond Houston.

SBS fourth graders depict famous Texans in their annual project.

Upper school theatre students wow audiences with their stunning performance of the musical Hello, Dolly!

PK4 and Bridge students took the E Gym by stampede during their annual Hoedown program, a beloved SBS tradition.

Second Theatre Company rehearses the SBS upper school musical, Hello, Dolly! and makes memories along the way.

Second graders perform the annual Parade of Presidents program for the SBS family.

Second Baptist School upper school students hosted a fundraising event on campus for As Our Own.

SBS upper schoolers come together to assist the arts department with the Hello, Dolly! set.

Middle school teams soar through their fall and winter seasons with accolades.

Catch up with this year's Athletic Fellows, junior Garret Hughes and senior Joanie Darnall, as they share their experiences so far this year serving in student leadership.

Following a rigorous audition process, four SBS choir students were selected to perform in the Texas All-State Small School Choir.

Golden Girls shine in state-wide competitions.

Second Baptist School students of all ages competed in the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Contest with great success!

SBS Yearbook staffers share their experience producing the award winning Aquila yearbook.

View the #SBSdifference through the eyes of three families that joined the SBS family for the 2021-2022 school year.

Athletic Performance Coaches Nick Mascioli and Chelsey LeBaron share their passion for strength and conditioning as a ministry for all students.

View the #SBSdifference through the eyes of three families that joined the SBS family for the 2021-2022 school year.

SBS junior reflects on Flight Night festivities and games.

AP Calculus BC students were presented with the task of planning out the 75th anniversary photo to include the entire school.

View the #SBSdifference through the eyes of three families that joined the SBS family for the 2021-2022 school year.

Second Baptist School, alongside St. Francis Episcopal School, hosted the second annual Houston Private School Classic basketball tournament in December.

The SBS Communications Office sat down with their Communications Fellows, juniors Preston Igo and Caroline Martinez, to ask them about their experiences so far this year.

Arts Fellow Lauren Schweers ‘23 brought the SBS arts community together for the first annual Lyrics and Lattes event.

The varsity football team returned to the state championship game for the first time in twenty-two years proudly representing the SBS Eagles.

At the annual Festival of Christmas, SBS students shared their artistic, musical and theatrical talents, celebrating the coming of Jesus Christ.

Middle school students focused on servant leadership find a way to tangibly impact those who serve them each day.

Look back at the 2021 Second Baptist School fall sports season!

At SBS, the caring community begins and ends with a gospel focus, as students learn what it means to live biblically from pre-kindergarten all the way through their senior year and beyond.

Cheryl Simmons, MSSW, LCSW spoke to SBS parents, sharing how to equip and help students during anxious times.

Middle school students led courageously through their outstanding performance of Disney’s Moana, Jr.

This year’s Fall Art Show brought joy and inspiration to the community as student artists displayed their artwork.

SBS choir students demonstrated their talent and enthusiasm at the annual Fall Choir Concert on October 25, 2021. 

Well-rounded upper school students at SBS fulfill the mission and achieve success through intentionality of Upper School Counselor Samantha Morris.

This year's Distinguished Speaker Dinner honored the legacy of SBS in its 75th year while celebrating the faculty and staff who make an impact in the lives of SBS families every day.

Second Baptist School first graders inspired friends and family with their BIG DREAMS!

Second Baptist School celebrates a monumental Homecoming.

Pre-kindergarten 3 students learned all about community helpers who make a difference at SBS and in our city.

After last year’s virtual College Day, students were eager to attend this year’s event in person.

Middle schoolers experience the rush of varsity sports.

SBS theatre students share their experience with the fall drama, An Evening of One-Acts, performed last weekend to enthusiastic audiences.

Kindergartners think critically and learn about God as Creator and Provider during their insect unit.

VYPE Media reports on the successful fall sports season thus far. 

Communications Fellows take a look behind the scenes at the shows that make up this year’s One Acts production.

Eagle Eye News provides weekly opportunities for leadership in fourth grade.

Middle schoolers, decked out in blue and gold, celebrated Extreme Eagle week, culminating in a spirit-filled pep rally.

Second Baptist School’s Director of College Guidance Amy St.Denis explains how the College Guidance department equips students to shine in the college application process.

Second Baptist School head baseball coach Rayner Noble was inducted into the University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor.

The Office of Admissions sponsored Friday Night Lights on September 17, showcasing the SBS difference - our caring community!

Second graders were challenged to think critically in Enrichment class with a team-centric engineering project.

The Second Baptist School Dads Club meets for breakfast to fellowship with one another, learn about the latest happenings, be encouraged and learn how they can help serve the SBS community.

Head Prefect Danielle Tackett ‘22 shares the Prefect goals and accomplishments thus far of the 2021-2022 school year.

Eighth grade U.S. history teacher Blaine Spencer shares his passion for biblical integration in the classroom.