As it does every year, it feels as though we are off to the races from the moment we arrive back on campus from March break, slowly gaining speed all the way through to June and graduation. With so much going on this time of year, it’s important to remember all this “fun” is actually important development milestones that encourage and celebrate important student growth in so many ways.
Read MoreGlen Urquhart School is honored to be the recipient of kindness and generous support from the late Derek Cavanaugh P’96’99’01’04. Derek was not only a proud Glen Urquhart School parent but also a dedicated and successful President of the Board of Trustees, serving from 1997-2001.
Read MoreWhen the Enrollment Management Association asked to feature our approach in a podcast, we were flattered to be recognized for innovating the traditional approach to financial aid which can create a barrier for families to explore independent schools.
Read MoreFebruary into March is a very busy time for schools. Here at GUS, it is no different. The second trimester is wrapping up and we are all eagerly awaiting Open Mic Night, Boar Cup, Spring Break, and secondary school admissions decisions. It’s an excellent time to slow down and reflect.
Read MoreAs a school committed to social justice and equity, we are proud to launch GUS FIT in an effort to make an independent school education more accessible to all families.
Read MoreIn 1977, the 23 acres of ponds, meadows, wetlands, and woodlands, then known as the Orchidvale Estate, was chosen as the site of the newly formed Glen Urquhart School for its natural beauty, and for the teaching opportunities presented by its diverse topography. Now, 46 Years later, we are excited to be dreaming big about the future of our beautiful campus.
Read MoreFrom everyone at GUS, and from every corner of school life positively impacted by family participation, THANK YOU. On behalf of our teachers, students, staff, and families, thank you.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce Joseph Jean-Mary as our new Director of Summer + Auxiliary Programs.
Read MoreThis summer, thanks to the generosity of three GUS families, we installed three new water bottle filling stations to help reduce our use of single-use plastics.
Read MoreWe are excited to welcome two new members to the GUS Administrative Team, Brad Belin as assistant head of school for curriculum + program, director of upper school, and Katie Chhu, director of admission and community outreach.
Read MoreBalancing Act, a bronze and aluminum sculpture by Josie Campbell Dellenbaugh, has been gifted to GUS by an anonymous donor.
Read MoreHow can we adequately express our true gratitude for all the GUS community achieved together in what was a challenging yet innovative year? On behalf of our teachers, students, staff, and families, thank you.
Read MoreExpanding on-campus support for students to help mitigate the social-emotional and academic effects of COVID-19
Read MoreGUS has a longstanding, continuous commitment to providing students with an extraordinary education. The GUS library has always played a leading role in promoting high-quality scholarship. After all, strong school libraries build strong students!
Read MoreHow a GUS parent is seeking to improve upon the Dewey Decimal System.
Read MoreFor a span of 30 years, Carol’s professional life was dedicated to the educational well-being of children. Glen Urquhart School was the lucky recipient of the love and loyalty Carol provided to countless students.
Read MoreA "peace" sign carved into a giant pumpkin at the school's entrance. The fourth-grade class at the school was responsible for the fine work.
Read MoreThanks to the dedication and generosity of every person and each family listed in this honor roll of donors, we were able to navigate unprecedented and challenging times together.
Read MoreWe are excited to welcome our students back to campus, starting August 26. To our GUS community, and to the greater community of parents, educators, homeschoolers and beyond, we have been working hard to find creative ways to simplify our operations in order to offer safe, in-person programming while continuing to provide a quality GUS education for our students.
Read MoreOver the last few weeks, a number of horrific incidents have highlighted the ongoing racism and systematic oppression of communities of color in our country.
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