| August 2011 |
| New, Renovated, and Green Facilities Welcome Students Back to Campus |
 When the hum of students winds down for the summer on campus, the hum of construction equipment starts up. This summer George School embarked on a number of capital improvement projects—the most in recent years—which have not only refreshed the look of the century-old campus but also increased educational and recreational opportunities and energy-efficiency. Read more.
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| George School Helps IB Dance Go Mainstream |
 Thanks to the success of the International Baccalaureate (IB) pilot program, Dance will become a worldwide, mainstream standard level and higher level course for first year teaching in September 2011, with first examinations in May 2013. George School was one of a small number of secondary schools that took part in the IB’s pilot dance program. Read more.
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| Students Share Lessons from Vietnam Service Experience |
 Ten George School students traveled to Vietnam in June to take part in a service project that included working with young children in an orphanage and painting, repairing, and cleaning facilities. While in Vietnam, the students took turns writing blog entries to share their experiences with families and friends. Read more. |
| Visit Strengthens Ties with Families |
 Associate Head of School Scott Spence and Director of Institutional Advancement Ari Betof ’98 traveled to Asia in June 2011 to meet with George School parents, students, prospective families, and alumni. The meetings helped them share news about George School and to take part in a lively question and answer period that followed each presentation. Read more. |
| GS Prepares for New School Year |
 Classes for the 2011-12 academic year begin at George School on Monday, September 5, and the campus is bustling as staff prepare for the arrival of students. With the start of the new year, students will get their first look at the new field and track which will be dedicated during Visiting Day, October 15, 2011. Read more. |
By George is edited by Christine Davidyock.
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