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Author: Katharine Sipio

Register Now for the Summer Open House

George School will host a Virtual Open House for prospective students and families this summer on Thursday, July 16 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST. A panel of students, faculty, and members of the admission team will be live on Zoom to share information about the George School curriculum and community. There will be opportunities for attendees to ask questions about student life, academics, athletics, and many other topics to the panelists throughout the event.

George Schools Hosts Virtual Alumni Concerts for the Community

The George School Alumni Office hosted two virtual concerts for the George School community this spring. During this time of social isolation, these performances offered a way for our community to come together to celebrate the accomplishments of two of the school’s talented alumni, Matt Check ’00 and Holdyn Barder ’17.

Virtual Alumni Reunions and Events

Alumni Weekend 2020 was supposed to celebrate the classes ending in 0s and 5s, highlighted by the Class of 1970 celebrating their 50th reunion, from May 1-3 this past spring. However, reunion plans had to be put on hold due to the current pandemic. Despite these circumstances, classes found other creative ways to congregate that weekend virtually.

Students Explore Mindfulness at George School

Students had the opportunity to attend pre-recorded mindfulness sessions this spring to learn techniques for managing anxious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Each thirty-minute session was offered by certified instructor Kaylee Friedman each week.

Sam Houser Shares Message about Recent Events

Once again, we in the George School community have witnessed the institutionalized racism that plagues the United States. The recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor remind us that Black life is considered less sacred in this country.

Threads: Listening Distance

Inclusion Director Marcus Ingram shared the following message with the George School community in the Spring 2020 Edition of George School’s Inclusion newsletter Threads.

George School Launches Social Innovators Program

George School is launching a twelve-week Social Innovators Program through a partnership with The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Schoolyard Ventures, an organization that develops university-level, real-world learning opportunities for ambitious high school students.

Commencement 2020

On Sunday, May 24 we will celebrate our Class of 2020 at a virtual commencement ceremony. The ceremony will begin with our traditional music, Appalachian Spring. Head of School Sam Houser will deliver the commencement address, followed by a student invocation. The names of each graduate will be called, and, technology permitting, we hope to have each student join the ceremonies live when named. Throughout there will be student performances.

George School’s Annual Great Green Give

Mark your calendar for the Great Green Give! This annual fundraising event is an opportunity for the community to demonstrate the collective impact it can have for George School.

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