With a sincere desire to cultivate an even stronger sense of belonging within our alumni community, the school is working to formally launch its first-ever Alumni Council.
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The Service and Leadership Trip at GUS is a rite of passage for soon-to-be graduating eighth grade students. Over the years, locations have ranged from Guatemala and the Dominican Republic to Navajo Nation, Appalachia, Florida, and, more recently, to the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Washington, D.C.
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I’ve been thinking a lot about learning and making mistakes. Maybe it was watching the 8th grade in The Little Mermaid? There is a girl who makes a seemingly big mistake, but also rights the wrong and saves the day. I keep thinking about how our children crave independence and how incredibly scary that is for us as parents.
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Katherine attended GUS for sixtht through eighth grade, graduating in 2004. After GUS, she went on to The Governor’s Academy, and on to Bentley University, where she graduated in 2012.
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We are pleased to announce that the 2022 Tadler Grant has been awarded to fifth grade teacher Julie Wyman. The grant will allow Ms. Wyman to travel to Ghana, where she will attend the Witness Tree Institute of Ghana
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This week 8th graders presented The Little Mermaid, Jr. The annual spring musical is a rite of passage for all members of the graduating class.
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The 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.
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As is tradition, 8th Grade Latin students recently sat for the National Latin Exam - a showcase of their three years of Latin study at GUS.
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Fourth graders not only got to experience Cinde McInnis’ Whalemobile, but they got to participate in filming for an episode of Chronicle!
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So often I think of the quote ‘what would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?,’ and how this philosophy not only drives important developmental growth for students, but also helps them discover new parts of themselves.
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As 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.
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At GUS, our child-centric educational philosophy guides our student support efforts in and out of the classroom. Our approach to student support allows us to set high achievement expectations for all students, while also celebrating their unique strengths and challenges.
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Glen 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.
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When 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.
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Isobel Glass attended GUS for grades four through eight. After GUS, she attended Phillips Andover Academy, where she graduated in 2021. Currently, she is a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Fourth and second grade students recently completed a graphic novel writing mini-unit where they partnered to brainstorm, find inspiration, and write their own graphic novels.
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As part of our commitment to “Mean Well, Speak Well, and Do Better,” the DEI Committee of the Board of Trustees presented a strategic plan at our Annual Meeting in June 2021. The plan outlined strategic goals in three areas: People, Program, and Policy - and together these goals provide a guiding framework for GUS DEI work over the next five years.
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February 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.
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This month eighth grade students Emily, Fiona, Hana, and Maggie, along with Upper School Science Teacher Alex Levin, traveled to the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, NY, for the Youth Empowerment and Sustainability Summit (YESS!). The three-day leadership intensive focused on finding innovative and effective solutions in three key areas: food, fashion, and energy.
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The world map project has been part of the 8th grad humanities curriculum now for over 10 years. Here, Humanities Teacher Margaret Monteith interviews Jeffrey Bartsch, the originator of the project, who came back recently to help out.
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