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Student Life

The GS Experience

Soaking up the sun on South Lawn at a community BBQ, playing Four Square or Spike Ball in between classes, cheering Cougars on the court, stage, or even during an impromptu lunchtime jazz concert, you’ll find your home here. 

You'll find your home

at George School

As a day or boarding student, you’ll begin your mornings with sticky buns in the dining hall and end them studying in the library, and there will be so much in between. You’ll get to know your teachers as coaches, club sponsors, advisors, and friends.

Enjoy dorm life, take a weekend trip off campus to explore parks, restaurants, or museums in Princeton, Philadelphia, or New York, or walk into Newtown with friends to grab a cup of bubble tea–community connections and student life are at the heart of George School.

four students sitting on a blanket on South Lawn. you can see a beautiful blooming orange tree behind them among a background of green trees

 

A Day in the Life

Residential Life

Live and learn in a global community for an unforgettable experience. 

LIVE AT GS

Campus Clubs & Organizations

Find who shares your interests or try something new! Opportunities are endless. 

Get Involved at GS

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George School Jargon

Words that may seem foreign now but will quickly become apart of your daily vocabulary.

 

ToK

No, it's not a nickname for your favorite social media app... TOK stands for "Theory of Knowledge," a core course in the IB Diploma program that asks "what is knowledge"—encouraging conversation around topics in mathematics, science, history, morality, politics, aesthetics, and religion.

MFW

Meeting for Worship in simple language—in true Quaker fashion. A time for silent reflection in the Meetinghouse is built into students' weekly schedules. 

Collection

Twice a week, advisors host 15-minute meetings with their advisees. Often heard colloquially in phrases like, "the juniors won trivia last week in Kim McGlynn's collection," or "I know her, she's in my collection!"

WIN

Pronounced how you would expect, WIN or "What I need" time is just that- time to do whatever you need. This is unstructured time during the school day where students can work with classmates, meet with teachers, spend time in the learning center, have club meetings, or simply relax and socialize.

Moose Points

Bragging rights in a long-standing tradition between George School Cougars and our friendly rivals the Westtown School Moose. These points are awarded to each team that wins a varsity or JV competition throughout the year. The school with the most points wins the Patterson Cup.

Shift

The longstanding tradition of "shift" in the dining hall brings students into the kitchen during breakfast, lunch, or dinner service. Working a minimum of three shifts during their tenure, students learn and practice the daily responsibilities needed to serve our community with dedicated and beloved dining staff.

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Four Square versus Spikeball at the Red Square

 

Red Square Then and Now: Four Square versus Spikeball

In 1987, the Class of 1937 donated the Plaza between Main Building and Drayton dorm, now referred to as "Red Square."

Clever George School students quickly realized its pattern of 20-foot squares created the perfect setting for Four Square. In most recent times, Four Square has been succeeded by Spikeball.

Whether your allegiance is to either game, Red Square stays as lively as ever with smiles and student activities.

 

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Office of Student Life

Mb Duckett Ireland

Mb Duckett Ireland

Asst Head of School for Student & Community Life
Kim Bryant

Kim Bryant

Class Dean, Admission Interviewer, Dorm Parent
Shamika Ford

Shamika Ford

Director of Residential Life
Brittany Mokshefsky

Brittany Mokshefsky

Class Dean, Westwood Dorm Head, Teacher of History
Theresa Montagna

Theresa Montagna

Class Dean, French Teacher
Laurie Moyer

Laurie Moyer

Assistant Dean, Office of Student Life Coordinator
Shari Rossmann

Shari Rossmann

Director of Student Activities
Carly Wassel

Carly Wassel

Class Dean, IB Extended Essay Coordinator, Dorm Head