To make the return from break as seamless as possible, and to give us time to make any alternative staffing arrangements that might be necessary with the return of students to campus, we are moving to online learning for the first week of classes starting on Tuesday, January 4, and expect that the school will start in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 11.
George School’s Varsity Math Team (GSVMT) won their first ever away match on Thursday, December 9, 2021, during the Philadelphia Math Olympiad competition at Episcopal Academy. The team ended their exciting fall season with a 17-2 record (5-0 in FSL)—the best record of any Friends League team.
The Advancement Office is now seeking nominations for its annual Alumni Awards, which are presented during Alumni Weekend, taking place May 6—8, 2022. Any George School alum celebrating a reunion is eligible for nomination.
Lael Brainard ’79 was recently selected by President Joe Biden to be Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank. Upon confirmation, Lael will be just the third woman to serve in the position.
Of the many George School alums who found careers in music and theater, Stephen Sondheim ’46 is the most prolific. He is a legend in the musical theater industry producing music and lyrics to nearly twenty of Broadway’s biggest hits.
Boys’ varsity soccer player Bryce Flowers ’24 was the unanimous pick for All-League & All-State honors by the Friends Schools League (FSL) coaches. Bryce scored twenty-two goals—the most of any FSL player this season. Players are selected in recognition of their outstanding performance.
Woodworking teacher, Carter Sio ‘76 and student Charlie Sizer ’22, were both selected to be featured in the Works in Wood, New Hope Arts 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition.
George School alums Jack Ford ’14 and Lloyd Moyer ’96 are proud to bring, Working with Wood, Two Perspectives, to the Class of 1956 Gallery in the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library now through February 11, 2022.
For the first time in eight years, the boys’ varsity soccer team advanced to the second round of the PAISSAA Tournament beating Haverford School 2-0.
The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) launches its inaugural “Play On!” community touring program with Shakespeare’s classic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream this summer, and they are coming to George School!
Guests are invited to campus on Sunday, June 11 at 4:00 p.m. for the performance in the William Penn Outdoor Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your own chair and blanket, and enjoy the show outside to kick off your summer!
Stock up on your GS Gear before heading into summer with the 20% Clearance Sale on specially marked apparel items from now until the end of school on June 2!
The School Store hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on days when classes are in session.
Questions? Contact Maddy Roepcke at mroepcke@georgeschool.org.
Bring back your used Literature Books, that are in decent condition, to the School Store between May 26 – June 2 and get credit onto your GS account.
The School Store hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on days when classes are in session.
Here’s the list:
Maddy & Glen
School Store
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. The meeting link is on the Parent Portal.
