With proud families and coaches present, 21 senior scholar-athletes committed to college athletics for fall 2023 on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 31.

Whether you're looking to take the dive into this sport for the first time or sharpen your skills, Gilman Middle and Upper School students (grades 6-12) are invited to sign-up for this nine-session spring clinic.

During a recent whirlwind tour through California, Greyhounds showed up in force in Los Angeles, Palo Alto, and San Francisco

The Festival of Languages, a weeklong celebration of French, Spanish, and Latin, has been going on at Gilman since Middle School Modern Languages Coordinator Jessica Nelson can remember. “The festival infuses a sense of community and an appreciation for diversity,” Nelson said.

Middle School math teacher Adam Herb has been a drummer all his life. He began offering drum circles as an advisory activity in the fall of 2022, and the boys seem to like it.

Sista' Martha Ruff visited Lower School students on Wednesday, January 18 as part of the Juneteenth Speaker Series. Ruff is an African American folklore and culture storyteller, former Lower School librarian at Gilman from 1986 to 1992, and grandmother to a Gilman second grader.

More than 40 Gilman wrestling alumni and friends gathered in the new C. Markland Kelly Fitness Center in support of the 39th Annual Haswell M. Franklin '50 Gilman Duals and to dedicate the Class of '87 Alcove.

Head of School Henry P. A. Smyth and parent wellness committee chair Erika Slater are quoted in this EdWeek article about how parents can effect positive change in their school communities.

Gilman students, faculty, and staff gathered together in the arena to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the School’s annual MLK Convocation on Thursday, January 12.

The tri-school community is invited to a film screening and discussion of "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks" on Wednesday, February 15 at 6 p.m. at The Bryn Mawr School. Following the screening, Bryn Mawr alumna and documentary producer Xan Parker ’88 will moderate a discussion with one of the film's directors, Yoruba Richen. Please RSVP.

Presented by the Parent Wellness Committee, Gilman parents are invited to a wellness education night on Thursday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. The evening includes a keynote by Dr. Arman Taghizadeh (Dr. T), followed by two sessions of roundtable speaker panels on topics of health and wellness, presented by some of our own Gilman parents.

“I believe in the idea of our students getting to see that this thing that we do — art — can be uncomfortable. And some of the adults that you work with — they do it too,” said Middle School art teacher Dave Anderson. The Faculty/Staff Art Show is an initiative Anderson has thought about for years. He brought his idea to life shortly before winter break.

Check out the latest in the winter season!

Brian Ledyard will serve as the next Head of Upper School, beginning in July 2023. Read the complete announcement from Head of School Henry P. A. Smyth.

After a two-year hiatus, the Shakespeare Festival made a comeback on Friday, December 9 in Centennial Hall. Upper School English teacher Patrick Hastings introduced the event, and what followed were dramatic — and often humorous — performances of scenes from Shakespeare’s [name of play] by small groups of 10th grade students.

In support of Gilman's mission “dedicated to educating boys in mind, body, and spirit” with an “emphasis upon … athletic participation,” the School opened the C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Center at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.

Gilman hosted the first tri-school student support/wellness team meet and greet on Wednesday, December 7. Twenty-eight counselors, learning specialists, health educators, and nurses from all three divisions at Gilman, Bryn Mawr, and RPCS participated, sharing ideas on ways they can collaborate on programming and support one another in their roles.

Check out the latest in the winter season!

A group of Upper-School-students-turned-budding-entrepreneurs participated in the Startup Experience on Thursday and Friday, December 1 and 2. A group of business-minded alumni joined in throughout the experience to offer mentorship and advice.

Gilman's Varsity and JV Wrestling teams kicked off the 2022-2023 season with a strong performance at the 2022 Ray Oliver Tournament hosted at McDonogh School between December 2-3.

Upper School English teacher Beth Knapp talked with Education Week about how she routinely seizes on opportunities in the popular culture to build rapport with her students while also growing their vocabulary — and hers.

Professional baseball players and Gilman alumni Gavin Sheets ’14 and Peter Heubeck ’21 returned to Roland Avenue on Wednesday, November 30. The pair shared about how their time at Gilman prepared them for life as a pro athlete.

Students didn’t know what a treat they were in for when author/illustrator Jon Agee visited Gilman on November 16 and 17. Agee appealed to audiences in every age group over his two-day visit, which included the tri-schools.

Lower School Spanish teacher Dr. Cecilia Eppler, who has been part of the Gilman faculty for nearly 25 years, once again leads the charge to connect Gilman students to the larger world around them. Through the International Education and Research Network’s (iEARN) Holiday Card Exchange Program, the Lower School students were partnered with their peers in Slovenia, Japan, Mexico, Russia, and Taiwan.

Congratulations to our athletes for earning All-MIAA honors!

In Upper School assembly and small group discussion that followed, U.S. Army General John W. Nicholson, Jr. '75, a four-star general with more than 36 years of active duty, shared observations and lessons from his distinguished military career.

There was a great energy in the room as alumni from the 1970s through 2020s gathered in the 10th floor lounge at 55 Hudson Yards on Thursday, November 11.

Learn more about the college athletic recruiting process from D1 and D3 coaches. For those who missed the live webinar, the recording is available to watch at your convenience.

Writer/editor/music critic/professor Katie Moulton visited the Upper School on October 27. The guest speaker was part of the A.J. Downs Writers at Work series, which brings professional writers to Gilman to speak at assembly, visit classes, and meet with faculty.

John Gallagher, creator of the “Max Meow” graphic novel series that tells the story of a feline podcaster turned superhero cat, visited the second and third graders on Tuesday, October 25.

Upper School students from Gilman and Bryn Mawr gathered together at the Bryn Mawr quad on Wednesday, October 26 in honor of Diwali.

More than 50 students from all three divisions gathered together to decorate pumpkins on October 28. The activity was organized as part of the Mentoring Program.

Read the latest on Gilman fall sports!

Standing on the Alumni Auditorium stage in an orange tunic with a shekere (West African instrument) in hand, Juneteenth speaker Gordon Parks began his time with the Lower School community on October 26 engaging them in a song that highlighted the importance of storytelling.

Gilman is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael (Mike) Molina will rejoin the Gilman community starting July 1, 2023 as Assistant Head of School for Community, Inclusion, and Equity. 

Save the date for our annual Cultural Arts Festival on Sunday, February 26, 2023. This event highlights the rich diversity of the Gilman community and celebrates art, music, history, and customs of cultures from around the world. (You can also sign up to volunteer or have a display.)

Maxwell Costes ’18 returned to Roland Avenue to speak to students about mental health and wellness. His relatable presentation normalized the feelings of anxiety that students may feel at times and encouraged them to celebrate their wins while always striving to improve themselves.