Arts Faculty Participates in Multiple Exhibits
George School ceramics teacher, Amedeo Salamoni, was among the artists that contributed to the Casper Woodfire & Wyoming Clayfest 2021 events in July.
Author: Katharine Sipio
Fall Athletics Off to a Great Start
After a year and a half of navigating changing protocols and schedules, the 2021 fall athletics season at George School officially kicked off on September 3.
Courageous Conversations Series Coming to George School
George School’s Parent Inclusion Committee, in partnership with Rachel Williams, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and Julye M. Williams, Founder of Project 2043, are excited to host a six-part Courageous Conversations series for parents and adults in the George School community.
Community Welcomes One Hundred and Sixty-Five New Students
A new school year began on August 30, 2021, and for the first time in more than a year, George School opened for full in-person learning. New to the school are one-hundred and sixty-five students from five continents, eighteen different countries, and fifteen different states.
George School Athletics Returns with Successful Preseason
On August 16, nearly two hundred varsity student athletes arrived at George School to begin an intense two weeks of workouts, scrimmages, and teambuilding during the first preseason since 2019.
Two Faculty Members Earn PBS Media Literacy Educator Certification by KQED
George School faculty members Meredith Baldi ’01 and Scott Seraydarian ’90 recently earned PBS Media Literacy Educator Certification by KQED. To earn this certification, Meredith and Scott demonstrated expertise in teaching students to think critically about their role as media consumers and creators and training other teachers to do so.
“One Kiln, Three Artists” Arrives in the Anderson Gallery
Starting August 30, the George School Community is invited to visit and view “One Kiln, Three Artists” in the Anderson Gallery. The gallery features artwork from Sal Annunizato ’14, Kevin Lehman, and Nate Nixdorf.
Exhibit Honoring Refugees Debuts in Walton Gallery
“The Power of Faces” photography exhibit opens in Walton Gallery on Monday, August 30. This gallery, features photographs by Daniel Farber Huang p ’22, and focuses on the global refugee crisis. Daniel, his wife Teresa Menders, and their daughter Celeste Huang-Menders ’22, travel across the world taking pictures of and for refugees.
Brandon Hullings Named Aquatics Director
The George School Athletics Department is pleased to announce seasoned aquatics coach, Brandon Hullings, as the new Aquatics Director effective August 2021. “Brandon brings deep swimming and coaching experience,” said Athletics Director, Kurt Ruch.
New Class Schedule Announced for the 2021-2022 School Year
George School is pleased to announce a new student-centered daily schedule beginning August 30, 2021. The new schedule is based on extensive research on what is best for adolescent learning and well-being. It will feature four classes per day for 75-minute periods in an 8-day rotation.
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Please join us for our “Let Your Art Speak” art walk on Sunday, May 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on George School’s campus.
There will be DIY glitter jars, temporary tattoos, and free donuts! 
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Stock up on our retiring tree before it’s all gone!
Day students are encouraged to stay on campus for dinner and evening activities throughout NSO.
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Please join us on campus for our Celebration for Accepted Students on April 2 or 4; a revisit day where you’ll have the opportunity to attend classes, explore campus, and meet friends. 
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Parents/Guardians: Please join the Parent and Guardian Association (PGA) for dinner in the dining hall at 5:30 p.m. before its final meeting of the school year on Monday, April 17. The meeting will be from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the MDA Library Conference Room. Those unable to attend in person may join virtually via Zoom.