Today, and every day, we recognize and honor the courageous service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.
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Last week, students in Jeffrey Bartsch’s eighth grade humanities took to the debate stage as the two major-party candidates for president, former Vice President Biden and President Donald Trump.
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As we watch our students skipping into school every morning, we can almost forget these are extraordinary times. Our days are feeling more “normal” and we can almost forget that we have been through trauma and are still experiencing the effects of an unprecedented global event. Hard to believe it’s been over half a year. I can vividly remember coming to school to pick up some things last spring.
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Learning about privilege, race, and antiracism, in math.
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Second grade naturalists are invested in learning about their theme, where do I live?, by exploring and studying various species of plants and animals on the GUS campus.
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Thank you to Black Earth Compost for joining our third graders in the GUS Greenhouse to teach them about the composting process, let them get their hands dirty in some fresh compost, and, maybe most importantly, show them how the truck works!
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A "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.
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At its very best, politics allow us to connect with others, lessening the feeling of isolation possible in a country of 330 million. The act of voting encourages the sense of living within a shared social contract, as collectively we make decisions that shape our nation and affect us all.
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GUS Pre-K spreads smiles across campus with their peace rocks, in celebration of International Day of Peace.
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We are excited to welcome former faculty member Annalee Johnson P’88 and Billy Evans to the GUS Lower and Upper School Galleries!
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Thanks 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.
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This summer, the GUS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional learning group participated in an intensive equity improvement clinic through the Harvard RIDES (Reimagining Integration: Diverse and Equitable Schools) Project, alongside 8 other schools from across the country, to help define this year's DEI work on campus.
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It was a start of school unlike any other and yet, just like every other. Weeks of planning, furniture rearranging, and policymaking, led to an early opening of school in late August.
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GUS students share how they feel about being back on campus this fall.
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It’s no secret this fall has been a back-to-school like no other. Members of the GUS faculty share reflections on the first month of school back at GUS.
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Patty Clark, lower school music teacher, discusses the history of our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and the concurrent history of a lesser-known song recently brought into the spotlight by the National Football League, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” when they announced it would be played this season ahead of every season-opener.
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I am writing to invite you to participate in the 20th Annual Glen Urquhart School Wild Boar Golf Tournament at the Essex County Club on Monday, October 5th. Although the event will look slightly different this year (as do most things!), we are so excited that we are able to hold the tournament, and hope everyone can find a way to participate.
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We had a great first week back to school! Thanks to everyone in the GUS community for making it a succes.
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Mr. Forsyth shares her top ten tips for a safe and successful return to campus!
We can’t wait to see everyone at GUS on Wednesday.
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Head of School Gretchen Forsyth and School Nurse Kitty Hunt, along with some special guests, answer some frequently asked parent questions about our fall reopening plan.
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