Head of School Sam Houser shared this information in an email to members of the George School Community on Monday, May 24, 2021.
After consultation with George School’s Board leaders, our Pandemic Response Team, senior administrators, and examining the guidance of health professionals and agencies, I am writing to let you know that George School will require COVID-19 vaccination of all students and employees prior to the start of school in August.
Vaccines have been shown to be safe and effective at significantly diminishing the risk of infection and preventing serious illness should infection occur. Further, vaccines are becoming widely available in much of the world, and by all present accounts will only become more so this spring and summer. Given these factors, requiring the vaccine is the clearest and most effective tool we have to allow George School a safe return to its traditional ways of teaching, learning, and being in community.
We will accept all vaccines approved by the World Health Organization and/or the United States FDA or the CDC. If any international student is unable to be vaccinated before the start of school with an approved vaccine, they should plan to arrive at George School on Monday, August 16. Arrangements will be made for those students to receive an approved vaccine nearby. After vaccination, students will be required to enter quarantine while their immunity develops before being allowed full access to campus and interaction with peers. The length of the waiting period will be shared at a later time.
If present trends continue, we do not expect any domestic students to have an issue acquiring a vaccine.
Exemptions from this requirement will be granted for religious/medical reasons. Parents requesting an exemption for their child should contact Joellen Gillon, Director of the Student Health and Wellness Center, at jgillon@georgeschool.org. Employees should direct questions to the human resources department.
Our faculty and staff are busy now putting the final details on back-to-school plans, including travel/arrival information, and there is tremendous excitement and optimism about next year. Please look for a detailed calendar and programming information soon.
FRIDAY: 
FRIDAY: Cougar-Moose Kickback (try to wear green, Westtown will wear blue). After the BBQ dinner, come to Hallowell Porch at 7:30 p.m. for a dance featuring DJ Headrush. The dance will have Capri-Suns, popcorn, cotton candy, cookies, and spike ball. The dance ends at 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: Carnival from 12:00-5:00 p.m. on South Lawn with outdoor sports, class competitions, water slide, and more. Starting at 12:30 p.m., Student DJ Ziza will be on Admission Porch while students enjoy spike ball and volleyball nets, and finish the day with a water balloon and color powder fight. Wear a shirt that you don’t mind getting messy! The Rita’s Water Ice Truck will be here from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: Bonfire and s’mores from 7:00-9:30 p.m. for all students in the woods at the outdoor fireplace along the XC trail, and from 9:30-10:45 p.m. for seniors only. Faculty member Pete Holland will be performing and singing!
SATURDAY: Our last 
SUNDAY: Brunch in the Walton tent outside. Affinity Alliance Day programming from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact a member of Student Council.
Students were emailed the full weekend activities schedule with sign-up links.
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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.
Throughout the spring, College Counseling will bring you programs on a wide range of topics related to college admission!
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Upcoming GS Book Club Selections: 
Community Art Exhibition! We invite artists of all ages and skill levels to participate in this wonderful opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to our vibrant school community.
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.