At Glen Urquhart School, we often talk about preparing students for a future we cannot yet fully see. That work asks us to hold two things at once: a deep commitment to who we are, and a willingness to grow into what our students will need next. Our Long Range Plan, GUS 2033, launched in the spring of 2024, is a roadmap designed to ensure we do just that. Now, two years into that plan, you may begin to notice signs of this work taking shape.
Read MoreIn the days leading up to Spring Break, campus was full of energy — Boar Cup bringing us together in all the best ways, and students engaged in experiences from trips to Harrison’s Comics to karate. It was a joyful, spirited close to the stretch.
Read MoreFebruary has brought us deeper into winter, with more snow, colder days, and that familiar midseason feeling when the holidays are behind us, and spring still feels just out of reach. It is a time that asks for steadiness — from our students, from our teachers, and from all of us. And yet, even in this quieter, wintry stretch, GUS continues to be full of life, creativity, and joy.
Read MoreJanuary is a good moment to pause — long enough to notice what’s been working, and just briefly, before we dive back in. One thing I’m always struck by at Glen Urquhart School is how naturally learning spills beyond classroom walls. When rubber boots are as essential as pencils, it’s a clear signal that learning here is active, curious, and deeply connected to the world around us.
Read MoreAt GUS, light is not something we wait for — it is something we create together.
Read MoreAt Glen Urquhart School, November is a month rich with gratitude, tradition, and the small, meaningful rituals that remind us who we are.
Read MoreAs spring unfolds, bringing with it a sense of hope and renewal, we at Glen Urquhart School are reminded of the enduring values that shape our community and guide us towards our vision to empower a generation to do better.
Read MoreLong summer days and adventures have given way to new routines, sharpened pencils, and the joy of being back together on campus.
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 MoreAs spring unfolds, bringing with it a sense of hope and renewal, we at Glen Urquhart School are reminded of the enduring values that shape our community and guide us towards our vision to empower a generation to do better.
Read MoreAs spring unfolds, bringing with it a sense of hope and renewal, we at Glen Urquhart School are reminded of the enduring values that shape our community and guide us towards our vision to empower a generation to do better.
Read MoreAs the days grow longer and the warmth of spring begins to envelop our campus, there is a vibrant sense of renewal and growth that fills the air at Glen Urquhart School.
Read MoreThe beating heart of any truly great independent school lies in the community’s shared commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
Read MoreFebruary at Glen Urquhart School has been a month of community, connection, and celebration.
Read MoreWe’ve been talking a lot about the tween years and how messy they can be. It’s true, the road through middle school can be bumpy! It’s awkward and uncomfortable, but it is also equally exciting and joyful. These years are also some of the most profound, developmentally.
Read MoreThe Winter Solstice is my favorite event at GUS. Every year, my heart dances with joy as our school family comes together to celebrate this special day. How reassuring it is to know, even when the nights feel long and the world is cloaked in darkness, brighter days are just around the corner.
Read MoreBefore we gather with loved ones during this season of reflection and gratitude, let’s take a moment to be grateful for GUS.
Read MoreOur first Tartan of the year. How I love the Tartan as a metaphor for GUS! The idea of individual threads coming together to create something special certainly rings true here on campus - and in this newsletter!
Read MoreI love a clean slate, a blank page, a white canvas. I like do-overs and mulligans. I believe we learn from doing, mistakes included, and as a result, we become better. I love September and the start of school because it is a chance to do it all again, but better!
Read MoreCue the Duck Boats! While there has been a lot to celebrate in Boston these last few weeks, here at GUS we have also been celebrating. The Graduation Exercises for the Class of 2024 were wonderful, as we gathered on Bartlett Field, our green and shady place.
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