Directions to St. Stephens Lutheran School   From Charlotte   Take I-85 S toward Gastonia (24.3 Miles) to exit 17 and merge onto US 321 N.  Take 321 N for approximately 32 miles and then merge onto I-40 E. Take I-40 E to exit 126 (McDonald Parkway).  Make a left turn off the exit ramp and you will travel about 3-4 miles and go through approximately 5 traffic lights. At approximately the 6th traffic light, make a left turn onto Springs Rd (16th St. NE).  St. Stephens Lutheran Church and School will be on your left after passing the Texaco.     From Statesville/Salisbury   Take I-40 W to exit 126 (McDonald Parkway)Make a right turn off the exit ramp and  you will travel about 3-4 miles and go through approximately 5 traffic lights. At approximately the 6th traffic light, make a left turn onto Springs Rd (16th St. NE).  St. Stephens Lutheran Church and School will be on your left after passing the Texaco   If you have any problems with the directions, call the school number at the bottom of the page and ask for Sallie.   Please enter the school under the breeze way that leads you to 2 brown double doors.  The gym is in the center of the school (it will be on your left after you enter through the brown double doors.   St. Stephens Lutheran School 2304 Springs Rd. NE Hickory, NC 28601   Gary Pruitt Athletic Director 828-256-2166 (School)