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Inside the Classroom: Middle School Math at GPS

By Courtney Alexander Meissner ’08, Math Department Chair and Instructional Coach


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An Inside Look at the GPS Junior Retreat

By Emma Davenport '25


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Why We Offer Dance in Middle School

By Laurel Moore Zahrobsky ’90, Director of Terpsichord and Dance Instructor


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Nurturing Her Confidence and Respect for Others

By Dr. Ralph Covino, History Teacher


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A Week in the Life of a Sophomore River Fellow

During a week of learning, planning, traveling, and water sampling, the sophomore River Fellows were tasked with writing about...


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A Summer Spent Outside
By GPS Blog On June 13, 2023

A Summer Spent Outside

The newest Tucker River Fellows explored the great outdoors for some hands-on learning.


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A Look at Tucker River Fellows

A favorite signature program of some of our Upper School students, Tucker River Fellows is an endowed, multiyear cocurricular...


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From Seed to Harvest
By GPS Faculty On March 19, 2023

From Seed to Harvest

By Dr. Brandon Noel, Science Teacher and Dean of the Junior Class


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What Is Winterim?
By GPS Blog On February 10, 2023

What Is Winterim?

This long-standing GPS tradition offers experiential learning opportunities outside the traditional classroom setting. 


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Inside the Classroom: Humanities at GPS

By Katy Berotti, English Department Chair


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Top 10 Reasons You Should Attend the Terpsichord Thanksgiving Concert

by Rowan Espy '23 & Anya Parambath '23


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Inside the Classroom: History at GPS

By Dr. Andrea Becksvoort, History and Social Sciences Chair


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Changing the Narrative in STEM

At GPS, we have changed the narrative in STEM, particularly as it applies to girls. Our students discover a passion for and go on...


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New Student Onboarding in the Upper School

While Upper School is a new chapter for all students, girls who are new to GPS have more ground to cover when it comes to getting...


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Achieving Success in a New Chapter: Freshman Seminar at GPS

It is important that every student at GPS receives the support she needs to thrive. As experts in the education of girls, we...


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Academic Support at GPS
By GPS Blog On January 25, 2022

Academic Support at GPS

The GPS Learning Center


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In the Classroom: AP English 11

From Katy Berotti, English Department Chair, AP Language & Composition and English 11 Teacher


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5 Ways GPS Encourages Girls to Stay in Sports

A girl’s participation in sports can enhance every aspect of her life: relationships, confidence, emotional well-being, even...


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