As a member of the Association of Independent Schools in New England, GUS participates in a ten-year cycle of reaccreditation. The process, a requirement of all AISNE member schools, ensures not only that a school is meeting AISNE’s rigorous standards for school operation, but also that we are in alignment with our unique mission and philosophy.
Read MoreFor a GUS student, field trips are a quintessential part of the experience at our beloved school. This summer, I had the chance to go on what felt like my very own GUS field trip!
Read MoreChristy Doxsee P ’22, ’25 was not only a gifted educator but also a mentor, a friend, and a quiet yet powerful source of encouragement.
Read MoreThis school year, we are excited to welcome a number of new faculty members! We look forward to having each of them on our team and hope you will join us in giving them a warm welcome to GUS this fall!
Read MoreJoin us in honoring faculty who have dedicated years of service to GUS, as well as those who will be leaving us this year. Particularly notable are retirees Dawn Southworth, after 30 years at GUS, and Patty Clark, after 19 years at GUS.
Read MoreThis year, we are pleased to announce that the 2025 Tadler Grant has been awarded to Science Teacher Emilie Cushing. The grant will allow Ms. Cushing to travel to Hawaiʻi, where she will visit Volcanoes National Park, learn about sustainable farming practices, and, she hopes, swim with sea turtles.
Read MoreGet to know GUS faculty + staff in this series of fun videos that highlights who they are as individuals - outside of the classroom.
Read MoreTogether, Patty Clark and Dawn Southworth have led the arts at GUS with beauty, passion, and unwavering dedication. In honor of their retirement at the end of this school year, please enjoy a short video tribute from members of the GUS community.
Read MoreLast month, seventh and eighth graders had the opportunity to attend a live production in the Nance Room.
Read MoreI have always loved school and learning for its own sake, and this is the kind of philosophy and way of thinking that I try to cultivate with my middle school-aged students. I want them to learn to enjoy the process of learning, even when it is difficult and frustrating and when the material is challenging and not easily grasped on the first pass.
Read MoreThe White Shirt Project, created by Dawn Southworth almost thirty years ago and specific to GUS, asks students to become more culturally literate while also thinking about who they are, where they are, and where they are going, core themes of a GUS education.
Read MoreThe TWEEN years can be tough. The good news is, we’ve got some pointers for surviving this tricky time. The bad news is that the only ‘normal’ thing about being a tween is that everything feels (as your tween might say) ‘sus’, and we mean EVERYTHING.
Read MoreHere at GUS, we are deeply aware of just how messy and unpredictable these middle school years can feel, both for students and for families. We are committed to meeting our students where they are, giving them routine, stability, and the support they need - even when the road feels bumpy or ambiguous!
Read MoreProject based learning builds something within a student, beyond the graded product. That something is connection.
Read MoreFrom shifting friendships to testing independence, even GUS students are bound to face many of the typical adolescent challenges, which can often be hardest on parents and caregivers.
Read MoreUpper School English Teacher Kate Doyon ’01 shares her “Independent School Story” in the fall issue of Independent School Magazine.
Read MoreScience Teacher Emilie Cushing why she hopes that shining a light on outdoor learning, while not a new concept for GUS, will allow us to expand upon the rich learning experiences our campus offers all students.
Read MoreThis summer, Pre-K Teacher, Polly Pfau traveled to Norway where she explored the Scandinavian philosophy of friluftsliv, and their outdoor schools. Her trip was made possible by The Tadler Grant, which provides opportunities for GUS teachers to explore and bring first-hand experiences and knowledge back to the classroom.
Read MoreThis school year, we are excited to welcome three new members to our administrative team. Please join us in welcoming Danielle Figueira as director of advancement, Emily Glore as director of admission, and Jessica Torcicollo as director of finance.
Read MoreCelebrating faculty milestones (including an impressive 25 years!), paying tribute to beloved departing faculty members (it's not "goodbye," it's "see you later"), and welcoming some new faces to the team for school year 2024-2025.
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