ALEXANDRIA, VA – St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School (SSSAS) has earned a prestigious national accolade for its top-tier athletic program. The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) has recognized the Saints with its 2025 Quality Program Recognition at the Exemplary Level—the highest honor awarded to high school sports programs nationwide.

According to the NIAAA, this distinction celebrates schools that demonstrate excellence in implementing and managing athletic programs through evidence-based policies, high standards of professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement. SSSAS stood out among applicants nationwide for its rigorous adherence to ten key program benchmarks set by the organization.

“This is a tremendous honor for our school community,”

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