When the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, there is a special energy on campus! Spring is my favorite time of year in schools, though I think I say that about the period between Thanksgiving and winter break (and the week of the Boar Cup too!).
Read MoreOver the past year, grounded in our new mission, vision, and values, we explored the essential GUS question where are we going? We held many conversations with many members of the GUS community, and are proud to present the results of this work - our new Long Range Strategic Plan, GUS33.
Read MoreCooper McGrath attended GUS from second through eighth grade. From GUS, he went on to graduate from Pingree and then Trinity College. Currently pursuing a master's degree at Northeastern University, where he is also a member of the varsity baseball team.
Read MoreLower School Music Teacher Patty Clark traveled to Norway in the summer of 2023. This article is based on a presentation she gave at All School Meeting on May 17, 2024.
Read MoreEvery year, the 8th grade class at GUS goes on a service trip that incorporates elements of our science and humanities curriculum. This year, the Class of 2024 was lucky enough to go to Puerto Rico, where we worked with the organization Global Works to help with Hurricane Maria relief.
Read MoreWhen the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, there is a special energy on campus! Spring is my favorite time of year in schools, though I think I say that about the period between Thanksgiving and winter break (and the week of the Boar Cup too!).
Read MoreSpring celebrations and big projects at GUS are an opportunity to celebrate student learning growth, and quantify it in a way that extends beyond raw scores.
Read MoreSixth grade students recently visited The Farm School, a working farm and nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people to the land.
Read MoreEzra Schildkraut graduated from GUS 9th grade in 1990 (yes there used to be a 9th grade!). Currently, Ezra is the Associate Director of Process Development at New England Biolabs in Ipswich, MA.
Read MoreWe are very excited to launch a partnership with GoKid to connect GUS families across the north shore and to facilitate carpooling.
Read MoreOn Thursday, February 29th, GUS parent and local educator, Shawna Daoust P’26’26’28 came to our classroom and shared stories of student immigrants living in our greater community.
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 MoreAt GUS, our child-centric approach to learning puts students at the center of their learning. What does that look like in practice? In pre-K it looks like a tree house in the classroom, and a story written and illustrated by students.
Read MoreAt GUS, we do education differently. Our place-based, inquiry-based approach creates authentic learning opportunities, like this trip to Starbucks, that nurture their natural sense of curiosity. Sometimes these explorations take us to the beach, our on the nature trail, or sometimes they take is to a local coffee shop as students question, make meaning, and get inspired.
Read MoreIn fifth grade science, the fifth grad theme, the land, features prominently in a yearlong study of geology, agriculture, and environmentalism. At the beginning of the school year, students take a close look at the land they see and interact with on a daily basis - the GUS campus - and consider some big questions that they continue to explore throughout the year: What land is important to us and why? How has the land changed over time, and how do we know?
Read MoreThis past month, we have been focusing on all the joy at GUS, which has not been hard to do! Every day at GUS, there are countless moments that warm our hearts and feed our souls.
Read MorePatty Clark, Emilie Cushing, Christine Draper, Bruce Emerson, and Sandy Thoms share what they love about teaching, and what has kept them at GUS for so long.
Read MoreAnnie Quigley graduated from GUS in 2006. From GUS, she went on to The Governor’s Academy, and graduated from New York University with a B.S. in Media, Culture, and Communication with a minor in Creative Writing. She currently resides just outside of Portland, ME, and is the Editor-in-Chief of Remodelista.
Read MoreAnnually, 8th Grade Arts Night showcases an impressive collection of both visual and performance art by our eighth grade class.
Read MoreEighth grade students Cat, Josephine, Katherine, and Maraya share 'What is the White Shirt Project: Part 2'. They update readers on their completed projects, reflect on the experience, and share lessons learned to help future eighth grade students prepare for their White Shirt Projects.
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