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Affinity Groups

Our Commitment to Belonging

At St. Paul’s Episcopal School, students are known, valued, and cared for. Cultivating belonging is a founding principle at St. Paul’s. It is more than a sense of belonging; it’s knowing that you belong, that your unique identity and experiences are valued and celebrated.  Belonging builds trust and gives students the confidence to take academic risks, and helps root our learning in purpose. 

From the moment students arrive on campus, they are greeted with warmth and form meaningful connections with peers and adults across many spaces. In the Middle School, one powerful way we cultivate connection and belonging is through affinity spaces.

Students fill plates with homemade food at Middle School's Asian Student Union bakesale

Above, Asian Student Union bake sales are a popular Middle School lunch feature. Our affinity spaces help students share their pride and positive self-identity and can feel affirmed during a critical period of identity development.

Black Student Union affinity group members in classroom for learning activity
Above, Black Student Union affinity space. Groups may choose from the provided lessons or create experiences of their own to build leadership, self-advocacy skills, and confidence, while learning to challenge systems that may not serve them or others.
2025-2026 Latinx Student Union Chapel group shot
The Latinx Student Union led the Latinx Heritage Month Chapel at the start of the school year, showcasing the diversity and cultural richness of their identity group.