In 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 MoreAfter graduating in 1989 as a member of one of the last 9th grade classes at GUS, Ed Akerely went on to graduate from Massachusetts Maritime Academy and now serves as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Coast Guard Reserve, a post he’s now held for 17 years!
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 MoreEver notice or wonder about the sign that’s nestled among the reeds alongside the entrance to the big playing field on campus? The sign bearing the name Bartlett Field? Well, there will soon be a new sign to replace the existing, well-worn sign but the story behind how the sign was first named is an older one.
Read MoreAs we are now deep in fall and preparing for GrandFriends’ Day and Bread day in the near future, the year seems to be flying by! It’s been a whirlwind first few months of school, as we return to a relative “normal” year. While so much is the same, we find ourselves in a moment of reflection, more closely examining not only who we are but who we want to be.
Read MoreIn terms of sustainable practices, this year at GUS we are not reinventing the wheel; we are merely refining our current practices, reevaluating our curriculum, and working to create some achievable goals for the future.
Read MoreOne of the hallmarks of a GUS education is that learning is never restricted to the walls of our classrooms or to our physical campus. Instead, teachers use field trips as a way for our students to engage in real-world work and experiences and to see their learning come alive while building community and getting to know each other better. The much-anticipated 8th grade New York City Trip is a great example of this idea in action.
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 MoreMartha Almy attended GUS for 4th through 8th grade, graduating in 1986.
Read MoreThis September, the Upper School Retreat returned to Camp Winaukee for the first time since 2019. After a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all upper school students and staff spent two days and one night at the summer camp, located on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to welcome (and welcome back!) a number of new faculty members for the school year 2022-23.
Read MoreOver the summer, Brad Belin, Assistant Head of School for Curriculum + Program and Director of Upper School, and Katie Chhu, Director of Admission, joined the inaugural cohort of AISNE's Leadership and Racial Justice Fellows for a weekend centered on inclusion and equity in our schools.
Read MoreI was reading an article in NAIS’ Independent School Magazine that talks about long-serving headship. In the article, the author discusses the idea of schools as seasonal, cyclical communities in a state of perpetual becoming. This idea spoke to me deeply, and highlights why I love the start of a new school year and the profound sense of hope that it brings.
Read MorePlace your order online and leave your containers in a paper bag CLOSED with your name by 1pm on Wednesday. Containers will be refilled and ready for pick up for the following Wednesday after 3pm.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, June 15, Glen Urquhart School celebrated the 29 members of the Class of 2022 during graduation exercises at their campus in Beverly Farms, MA.
Read MoreAlumni speakers are a treasured and impactful annual tradition at GUS graduation. This year’s alumni speakers were Charlotte Collins ’14 and James Packard ’14.
Read MoreWhat a year it has been at GUS! As always, our school came together to make the impossible possible. Never has the partnership between home and school been more critical, as together we worked to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Read MoreCelebrating faculty milestones, and paying tribute to our departing faculty members.
Read MoreThis year, we are pleased to announce that the 2022 Tadler Grant has been awarded to first grade teacher Amy Billings. The grant will allow Ms. Billings to travel to Mexico City, where she will visit the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Read more about her plans below.
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