X0303 4 2011-04-11 0000006885 STAGE STORES INC SSI 0001183613 LUCAS RON 10201 MAIN STREET HOUSTON TX 77025 0 1 0 0 EVP, HR Common Stock 2011-04-11 4 A 0 1000 0 A 49623 D On April 11, 2011, the reporting person was granted 1,000 shares of restricted common stock. The shares will vest one third ratably on the first three anniversary dates from the date of grant. Includes all shares currently owned by the reporting person including those previously reported on April 4, 2011 and the reduction of 300 shares reported on the amended Form 4/A filed on April 11, 2011. /s/ R.E. Stasyszen, Attorney in Fact for Ron Lucas 2011-04-13