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My GUS-Inspired Field Trip to Hawaii
My GUS-Inspired Field Trip to Hawaii

For a GUS student, field trips are a quintessential part of the experience at our beloved school. This summer, I had the chance to go on what felt like my very own GUS field trip!

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Curriculum, Faculty, TraditionsEmilie CushingOctober 16, 2025Emilie Cushing, Hawaii, Tadler Grant, Richard and Donna Tadler, October Tartan 25
Remembering Christy Doxsee
Remembering Christy Doxsee

Christy Doxsee P ’22, ’25 was not only a gifted educator but also a mentor, a friend, and a quiet yet powerful source of encouragement.

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FacultyWhitney BuckleyOctober 15, 2025October Tartan 25
September Message from HOS
September Message from HOS

Long summer days and adventures have given way to new routines, sharpened pencils, and the joy of being back together on campus.

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HOS LetterGretchen ForsythSeptember 24, 2025Gretchen Forsyth, Bradley Cooke, Cape Ann Museum, Salem Sound Coastwatch, Green Beverly, Pumpkin Smash, Wicked Kidz Races, Wicked Running Club
GUS Visiting Artist: Kaela Sexton
GUS Visiting Artist: Kaela Sexton

Kaela Sexton is a local artist and creative professional whose work is inspired by the familiar rhythms of coastal life. In addition to her personal work, Kaela offers commissioned pieces, working closely with clients to create custom art for their homes or spaces. 

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ArtWhitney BuckleySeptember 15, 2025visiting artist series
Welcoming New Faculty Members '25-'26
Welcoming New Faculty Members '25-'26

This school year, we are excited to welcome a number of new faculty members! We look forward to having each of them on our team and hope you will join us in giving them a warm welcome to GUS this fall!

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FacultyWhitney BuckleySeptember 1, 2025New Faculty, October Tartan 25
Impact Report 2024-2025
Impact Report 2024-2025

We want to take a moment to recognize the incredible generosity of our community and to thank all those who made this year such a success.

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Danielle FigueiraAugust 8, 2025
Unique Collaboration with Greenbelt
Unique Collaboration with Greenbelt

Through a unique partnership with Essex County Greenbelt, GUS students learn about all things invasive — as well as a variety of other topics related to land conservation and management.

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Press, News, Curriculum, Science, SustainabilityWhitney BuckleyJune 26, 2025Essex County Greenbelt, Black Swallow-wort, Jen Mallette, emilie cushing, June Tartan
Celebrating Faculty: Milestones + Departures
Celebrating Faculty: Milestones + Departures

Join 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.

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FacultyGretchen ForsythJune 24, 2025June Tartan, Dawn Southworth, Kelly Zaval, Chris Doyle, Gretchen Forsyth, Lindsay Calef, Cheryl Aresenault, Holly Shepherd, Lisa Romanelli, Alana Catalfamo
June Letter from HOS: Celebrating Summer
June Letter from HOS: Celebrating Summer

As 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.

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HOS LetterGretchen ForsythJune 24, 2025Gretchen Forsyth, Bradley Cooke, Cape Ann Museum, Salem Sound Coastwatch, Green Beverly, Pumpkin Smash, Wicked Kidz Races, Wicked Running Club
2025 Tadler Grant Awarded to Emilie Cushing
2025 Tadler Grant Awarded to Emilie Cushing

This year, we are pleased to announce that the 2025 Tadler Grant has been awarded to Science Teacher Emilie Cushing. The grant will allow Ms. Cushing to travel to Hawaiʻi, where she will visit Volcanoes National Park, learn about sustainable farming practices, and, she hopes, swim with sea turtles. 

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Faculty, NewsWhitney BuckleyJune 17, 2025emilie cushing, Tadler Grant, Richard and Donna Tadler, June Tartan
Glen Urquhart School Celebrates the Class of 2025
Glen Urquhart School Celebrates the Class of 2025

On Wednesday, June 11, Glen Urquhart School (GUS) celebrated the 25 members of the Class of 2025 during the 45th graduation exercises at their campus in Beverly Farms, MA.

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Events, Traditions, Upper SchoolWhitney BuckleyJune 16, 2025Class of 2025, Graduation, GUS Graduation, June Tartan
Alumni Graduation Speakers 2025
Alumni Graduation Speakers 2025

Alumni speakers are a treasured and impactful annual tradition at GUS graduation. Alumni speakers are always selected from the class that was graduating themselves as eighth graders when the current eighth grade class was in Kindergarten. This year’s alumni speakers were Christian Pulido ’17 and Mattea Whitlow ’17.

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Traditions, GUS AlumniWhitney BuckleyJune 16, 2025graduation speakers, Christian Pulido, Mattea Whitlow, June Tartan
What School Can Be
What School Can Be

The GUS curriculum integrates academic skill development, experiential learning, and social-emotional understanding in a child-centered, challenging, yet joyful, environment.

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Whitney BuckleyMay 29, 2025what school can be
Between Two Trees: Faculty Fun Facts
Between Two Trees: Faculty Fun Facts

Get to know GUS faculty + staff in this series of fun videos that highlights who they are as individuals - outside of the classroom.

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FacultyWhitney BuckleyMay 28, 2025between two trees, faculty fun facts
Service + Leadership Trip 2025: Puerto Rico
Service + Leadership Trip 2025: Puerto Rico

Every year, the 8th grade embarks on a service trip that also incorporates parts of our academic curriculum. They wanted to share some of the magic, so they made a trip journal and short video to show what the trip was about and how much it meant to them.

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Traditions, Students, Upper SchoolClass of 2025April 29, 2025
GUS Honey from Beverly Bees!
GUS Honey from Beverly Bees!

GUS honey is now available for purchase, from our friends at Beverly Bees!

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Science, Students, SustainabilityWhitney BuckleyApril 28, 2025Sustainability 2025, Beverly Bees
Sustainability in Action
Sustainability in Action

At Glen Urquhart School, sustainability is a core value—woven into our curriculum and community. As we move into spring, we're excited to share a range of student projects, community partnerships, and upcoming events that reflect our commitment to stewarding the world around us.

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Sustainability, Traditions, Lower School, Upper School, EventsWhitney BuckleyApril 28, 2025April Tartan
April Letter from HOS: Doing Better at GUS
April Letter from HOS: Doing Better at GUS

As 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.

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HOS LetterGretchen ForsythApril 28, 2025Gretchen Forsyth, Bradley Cooke, Cape Ann Museum, Salem Sound Coastwatch, Green Beverly, Pumpkin Smash, Wicked Kidz Races, Wicked Running Club
Celebrating Patty Clark + Dawn Southworth
Celebrating Patty Clark + Dawn Southworth

Together, Patty Clark and Dawn Southworth have led the arts at GUS with beauty, passion, and unwavering dedication. In honor of their retirement at the end of this school year, please enjoy a short video tribute from members of the GUS community.

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FacultyWhitney BuckleyApril 28, 2025Dawn Southworth, Patty Clark, retirement, GUS faculty, arts, music, April Tartan
5th Graders Partner with North Shore Karate Academy
5th Graders Partner with North Shore Karate Academy

Our 5th graders have been part of something truly memorable—a three-session martial arts program with Mr. Dan from North Shore Karate Academy in Beverly.

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Curriculum, StudentsBrad BelinApril 25, 2025north shore karate academy, 5th grade
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