Thanks to everyone who came out for our last day of school drive-through! While we would have much preferred to share our last day of school ‘goodbyes’ surrounded by all our friends, it was wonderful to see our community come together one last time for the 2019-2020 school year. Happy summer!
Read MoreAfter 55 days of distance learning, the upper school observed a screen-free day on Monday, June 8.
Read MoreEach spring, the fourth grade class presents “Songs and Tales of The Sea,” a performance that showcases all they’ve learned throughout their year-long study of the sea.
Read MoreYesterday, we proudly honored the scheduled graduation day for the Class of 2020 with some of our celebrated GUS graduation traditions - including alumni guest speakers and performances by the faculty and 8th grade choruses.
Read MoreShared, with love, from GUS faculty and staff. Congrats to the Class of 2020!
Read MoreWhen the quarantine hit and schools had to pivot, quickly, to Distance Learning, it was clear that 8th grade Humanities would have to adjust, quickly and (hopefully) effectively. The first detail that we faced was to agree - on both my end and the students' end - that we would be explorers in a new world and we would have to cope as well as we could.
Read MoreFor this end of year project, second grade students learn more about their family heritage and traditions, deepening their understanding of the grade two theme Where do I live?.
Read MoreEvery year 8th grade students at GUS participate in the famed Chariot Races! This event is part of a Latin class unit about Roman games and festivals.
Read MoreGUS Faculty + staff tackle the #blindinglightschallenge.
Read MoreSUMMER@GUS is excited to share our revised 2020 SUMMER@GUS programs! IT WILL BE DIFFERENT and we have had to make some very thoughtful adjustments for this summer to meet the regulations put forth by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to create the safest camp experience possible during this unprecedented summer.
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.
Read MoreInspired by the beauty around us this spring, and perhaps our own weeping cherry tree, students in grades three through seven created cherry blossom tree brach artwork.
Read MoreTrust and Go Forward is not our school motto. People often confuse our motto, Mean Well, Speak Well, Do Well, with our school battle cry.
Read MoreThank you to everyone who raised their hands and lifted their hearts in support of this thoughtful and important campaign! It is a true testament to the strength of the GUS community that we would exceed our goal during a time of great challenge.
Read MoreThis morning, fourth grade Patriots and Loyalists gathered at “zoom common” to make their case for separating from, or remaining with, Great Britain.
Read MoreInspired by former GUS Visiting Artist, Judy Robinson Cox, students in grades 3-7 created fantasy scenes out of found objects around their homes.
Read MoreFirst graders begin the year with a life-sized self-portrait. Naturally, these drawings reflect what can be seen on the outside - their hair color and style, eye color, and, of course, their favorite outfit!
Read MoreThis year, the infamous 5th grade earthquake project looked a little different than usual. Instead of toothpicks and glue, fifth graders used cardboard, tape, and materials found around their homes. Each student started with a plain box (their building) affixed to a flat piece of cardboard (the ground).
Read MoreThe Proops siblings, Lincoln ‘17, Morgan ‘20, and Poppy ‘26, have a message for the GUS community: we’re better, together!
Read MoreThis spring, our 8th graders have been working hard to keep the tradition of the 8th Grade Musical alive. With the guidance of Director and Upper School Music Teacher Sarah Bailes, Assistant Director and English Teacher Katie Blynn, and Choreographer and Dance Teacher Ann-Marie Ciaraldi, they've been practicing together, virtually.
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