Pictured behind the School Menorah, Lower School students at the Doane Stuart School in Albany, New York perform “Light the Candles” in celebration of Hanukkah.  Celebrated annually, the Hanukkah Chapel is one of many holiday traditions at the School.

The entire School community fills Doane Stuart’s historic, Gothic Revival Chapel for the traditional candlelight observance of Christmas. 

The placing of gifts under the Christmas tree for those less fortunate is a holiday tradition at Doane Stuart, in keeping with the School’s commitment to service.  This year, families donated hundreds of toys to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady and Downtown Day Care in Albany.  Guests were invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy, to be placed under the Christmas tree at the Doane Stuart’s annual Christmas Chapel.