The George School Academic Program grants students the flexibility to try out classes they always wanted to try, or maybe never expected to have the chance to — and that opportunity can reap limitless rewards. Read on to learn about examples of the exciting electives at George School.

Ten pottery pieces by Amedeo Salamoni, head of George School's Arts Department and ceramics and sculpture teacher, were selected for the Yellow Springs Ceramics National Exhibit in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania.

Playing at home under the lights in front of a strong crowd, George School matched one of the area's top teams for more than 91 minutes before Westtown found the deciding golden goal in the second overtime period.

September marks a return to school routines, new classes and fresh opportunities. It can also bring the pressures of college application deadlines, lesson planning and long days on campus.

Community Day offered something different: a day that puts a pause on the regular school schedule and obligations to spend time trying new things, breaking outside of comfort zones and connecting with new and familiar faces across the George School community. 

Within his first year, Nate Venditta jumped headfirst into life at GS. From building relationships to helping reshape New Student Orientation, Nate has embraced what it means to be an active part of the school. Joining the school last fall – as a ninth-grade class dean in the Office of Student Life, dorm parent and math teacher – gave him a front-row seat to the many facets of the George School experience. But beyond the hats he wears, Nate leads by example, showing students and colleagues that there is always more you can give when you buy into the place you are part of.

From a Western point of view, the courage and defiance of teenage girls running outdoors in the wee hours and risking attack might seem unthinkable. To Nadira, who had grown up sheltered and hungry for new experiences, getting into that Free to Run van was a welcome adventure.

And that mission — to help girls to know the feeling of the wind on their faces — is what inspires Nadira. 

At the Mill Street Run in Bristol, Pa., George School's runners demonstrated perseverance and composure, overcoming unexpected challenges while delivering strong performances.

How often do you meet a lifelong teacher who frequently describes his career path as fun — so much so that he’s still in the game, even after retiring from full-time classroom teaching?
 
Rob Orr ’76 followed his parents (John Orr and Leonore Meyer Orr ’47) and older brother (John ’73) to George School, and continued paving the family path there.

Campus is buzzing. Students have returned to their dorms, faculty have completed their lesson plans and the athletic fields are filled with athletes once again. There is a unique sense of possibility that fills campus each September — a feeling of anticipation, connection and new beginnings. After a summer of enrichment and reflection, our faculty return inspired and eager to welcome back students, share new ideas and begin another year of learning together. For two faculty members, one is settling into a year with new responsibilities, while the other begins their teaching career here at GS.

George School is a place where students from around the world come together to learn, grow and build lasting connections. Each September marks the beginning of a new chapter: a first step into a new community, a return to familiar faces or the start of a final year filled with reflection and anticipation. From students just starting their George School journey to seniors preparing for their final chapter, learn what September means to them.

What do you do after taking your IB Math Analysis and Approaches HL exams? For most students, it is time to relax. For Julia Gluschuk ’26, it meant stepping onto one of the world’s biggest stages for young dancers: the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) finals.

While most high school juniors spend their summers at the beach or local camps, Zoë Mir '27 is busy rewriting the international playbook for girls’ baseball. A standout student-athlete at George School, Zoe has spent the last several years proving that the distance between a pitcher’s mound and a field of dreams is measured only by one’s resolve. 

It was a beautiful, bright, breezy, sun-filled Alumni Weekend 2026. The energy was palpable throughout campus as we welcomed over 550 alumni and friends; smiles were everywhere as guests relived cherished memories and shared stories from their time at George School.

Join us as we say farewell to departing faculty and staff, whose contributions, both in and out of the classroom, have shaped the experiences of countless students and colleagues. As they embark on this new chapter of their lives, we celebrate their achievements and cherish the memories they leave behind.