Being known, as an individual and as a student, is essential to academic success at GUS. This is also the most important factor in determining life after GUS. What’s next? For parents, this can be a scary question, but for us, it is a question we love to think about.
Read MorePenny and Vedika lead us through a guided meditation, written, and illustrated, by Penny.
Read MoreThe Tadler Grant, established by former GUS Trustee Richard Tadler and his wife Donna (P '05 '09), offers extraordinary professional development opportunities to exemplary GUS teachers - who bring those experiences and learnings back to the classroom.
Read MoreEvery year, Kelly Zaval and Laura Doyle, fourth-grade co-teachers at Glen Urquhart School in Beverly, bring their students to the museum to learn about and engage with Gloucester’s history — especially that related to fishing.
Read MoreCharlotte, a second grader at GUS, leads us through a simple meditation. Follow along with her and take a moment to re-set!
Read MoreThe 2019 Marine Endangered Species Art Contest highlights endangered and threatened species, using students artwork to showcase their knowledge and commitment to protecting these endangered animals.
Read MoreLyla leads us through a sequence of yoga poses with her friends Aine, Graham, Leo, Penny and Sydney. Follow along as we explore Warrior 1, Warrior 2, Reverse Warrior and Tree Pose.
Read MoreWe are excited to welcome our final two exhibitions of the school year, as part of our GUS Visiting Artists Series. They will be on display Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through May 30, and are open to the public.
Read MoreEnvironmental Science Leadership + Adventures for Girls is a one-week course offered to girls entering 6th through 9th grade.
Read MoreWe LOVE recess at GUS, and not just because it's FUN. Research has shown that when kids have at least 20 minutes of recess they become more attentive and productive in class.
Read MoreCharlie and Charlotte lead a short meditation at our all school meeting.
Read MoreWe did it! When GUS first began to plan for the playground build last April, 2018, one trustee remarked, “Wow, that’s going to take a lot of hands.” We’re a community of only about 130 families. As a small school, undertaking a community build was an act of hope, faith, and trust. But so is educating children.
Read MoreThe 6th grade students recently journeyed to East Hill Farm in Troy, New Hampshire. All year long, the kids have explored the theme of "The People" and how groups of citizens work together. Our trip to the farm provided the perfect chance to learn more about teamwork, and how farmers around the world collectively work to provide nourishment for us all.
Read MoreOur students share what it is that they LOVE about our school.
Read MoreIn Buck’s second grade class, mindfulness is embedded into the daily routine, and has become very much a part of the class culture. Each day begins with yoga to calm and focus eager minds, and concludes with a reflection or meditation - sometimes lead by a student. In between, students practice deep breathing and mindful transitions when moving from one activity to the next.
Read MoreOn Thursday, April 11 we welcomed our friends from Gordon College for our annual Friendship Concert - a joint performance/informance between the GUS Chorus and Gordon College Choir.
Read MoreGet ready for summer adventures with Glen Urquhart School's expanded program for campers ages 3 to 13! SUMMER@GUS will offer eight weeks of full and half-day day camp and enrichment programs starting on June 24 and will once again partner with vendors from across the North Shore to enhance the camper experience, welcoming Chess Wizards, Coast-to-Coast Paddle, Empow Studios Tech Camp, Kestrel Educational Adventures, Mini Movers, Seamsters Local, and Taste Buds Kitchen.
Read MoreTo the many hands that made short work of this project, to those who kept homes running while our volunteers worked away, to those who helped feed our volunteers, to those who supplied materials or services, and to those who financially supported the project: thank you.
Read MoreTeaching and parenting are often confused, and it is clear to me why. As a parent, we teach all the time. We teach our children their first words and how to walk, how to tie their shoes and ride a bike, and how to be respectful and kind.
Read MoreCongratulations to 8th grade violinist Gabriel Klein for representing GUS at the Massachusetts Junior District Festival.
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