Glen Urquhart School has a long history of partnering with families to make a GUS education accessible. For the last five years, we have been working to deliver on and improve upon that commitment by reimagining our entire admission process to make it more equitable, transparent, and accessible.
Read MoreScience Teacher Emilie Cushing about how she hopes that shining a light on outdoor learning, while not a new concept for GUS, will allow us to expand upon the rich learning experiences our campus offers all students.
Read MoreThis school year, we are excited to welcome three new members to our administrative team. Please join us in welcoming Danielle Figueira as director of advancement, Emily Glore as director of admission, and Jessica Torcicollo as director of finance.
Read MoreWe are very excited to launch a partnership with GoKid to connect GUS families across the north shore and to facilitate carpooling.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is launching a Mobile Farmer’s Market to bring fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies to GUS!
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 MoreAs we begin the 2023-2024 school year, who we are as a school is clearer than ever, and I’m proud to share our new mission, vision, and values - a collective effort by many members of the GUS community:
Read MoreThe Wicked Kidz Running Races were an exciting addition to our annual Nature Fair - and we’re thrilled to share this race footage that was captured by Beverly Drone.
Read MoreAs is tradition, 8th Grade Latin students recently sat for the National Latin Exam - a showcase of their three years of Latin study at GUS.
Read MoreFourth graders not only got to experience Cinde McInnis’ Whalemobile, but they got to participate in filming for an episode of Chronicle!
Read MoreAs 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.
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