Lessons Learned in a Year Like No Other

Even in the face of a pandemic, we uncovered some essential truths about our school and our community. 

We are nimble! We quickly and fairly easily adapted to changes in the face of the pandemic. We made needed changes to our program + operations to ensure a safe return to campus for our students, faculty and staff, and we continuously reviewed and assessed those decisions.

We have amazing students! Our students were our inspiration and our motivation. They were flexible and resilient. They kept smiling and kept us smiling. At every turn, it was always about the students.

We have an amazing faculty! Our teachers are passionate about what they do and loyal to GUS. They were creative and innovative in ways they didn’t even realize. They believe deeply in our teaching philosophy, and they are committed to professional growth.

We believe in what we do. We believe in a hands-on, place-based, learning model that puts the student experience at the center of every opportunity.

We know who we are. We are a progressive school with a commitment to social justice, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability. 

We are committed to doing better.