Gordon today
Stories from Gordon's campus, and beyond, updated hundreds of times throughout the year.
![Gordonians in the spotlight]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670119809/gordonschoolorg/u45rupwy5a7inyquhl1q/kirkman444.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670119809/gordonschoolorg/u45rupwy5a7inyquhl1q/kirkman444.png","width":444}])
Athletes, law students, performers, educators, journalists and more
![A visit on the eve of Book Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669828755/gordonschoolorg/yx1gol0rygdt3zotkxlr/kelkar350.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669828755/gordonschoolorg/yx1gol0rygdt3zotkxlr/kelkar350.png","width":350}])
Author and friend of Gordon Supriya Kelkar meets with second and third grade
![Welcoming Karina Yan Glaser]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669854764/gordonschoolorg/anjtkwglcle6pbosdqhc/KarinaYanGlaserAuthorPhoto350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669854764/gordonschoolorg/anjtkwglcle6pbosdqhc/KarinaYanGlaserAuthorPhoto350.jpg","width":350}])
For the sixteenth year of the Karla Harry Visiting Author program
![Bill Talley remembered]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669663391/gordonschoolorg/wnkxby7n8foac2vyopwz/talley350.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669663391/gordonschoolorg/wnkxby7n8foac2vyopwz/talley350.png","width":350}])
Memorials this Friday and Saturday
![Gratitude inspires five-year-olds’ best work]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669757870/gordonschoolorg/cigz39bc6wyz9af6ybnx/yk9-10350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669757870/gordonschoolorg/cigz39bc6wyz9af6ybnx/yk9-10350.jpg","width":350}])
Young Kindergarten meal is culmination of weeks of planning
![Turkey Trot 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669756850/gordonschoolorg/apdqajgouudboox37vhh/turkeytrot350.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669756850/gordonschoolorg/apdqajgouudboox37vhh/turkeytrot350.png","width":350}])
Annual service event draws the whole school together
![How do you want people to see you?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668718873/gordonschoolorg/vgtke4seobxfneqxge5e/waddellhoriz350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668718873/gordonschoolorg/vgtke4seobxfneqxge5e/waddellhoriz350.jpg","width":350}])
Taking control of labels, with Paralympic wheelchair athlete Chris Waddell
![Fall finale]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668723570/gordonschoolorg/xdhi6i7xj8cftnisu8kw/shows101350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668723570/gordonschoolorg/xdhi6i7xj8cftnisu8kw/shows101350.jpg","width":350}])
Middle School productions take the stage
![Hometown hero]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668278442/gordonschoolorg/lmllbzyopymnzz7qwodo/myles350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668278442/gordonschoolorg/lmllbzyopymnzz7qwodo/myles350.jpg","width":350}])
Gordon graduate brings leadership, compassion to starmaking football season
![Curious minds and strong stomachs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668028610/gordonschoolorg/nycwwm89ttnpqvoddybq/20221109-350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668028610/gordonschoolorg/nycwwm89ttnpqvoddybq/20221109-350.jpg","width":350}])
Dissecting beef hearts in seventh grade
![Eat. Sleep. Organize. Vote.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667839257/gordonschoolorg/rsct5llc2pgutmdo9bxv/newgeorgia350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667839257/gordonschoolorg/rsct5llc2pgutmdo9bxv/newgeorgia350.jpg","width":350}])
Eighth grade study of voting rights, in 1965 and today
![A-cappella-a-thon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667593704/gordonschoolorg/pzilty5m6cenpkrja5qq/gnotesgroup350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667593704/gordonschoolorg/pzilty5m6cenpkrja5qq/gnotesgroup350.jpg","width":350}])
Gordon’s G-Notes meet their high school counterparts
![Does your Congressman have a sense of humor?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668108059/gordonschoolorg/mcxkglud807x2zkvimqi/IMG_0674350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668108059/gordonschoolorg/mcxkglud807x2zkvimqi/IMG_0674350.jpg","width":350}])
The fifth and sixth grade newspaper team fearlessly finds out
![Sustaining the energy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667512474/gordonschoolorg/naszlce85t5lx8wgyphk/followup-9350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667512474/gordonschoolorg/naszlce85t5lx8wgyphk/followup-9350.jpg","width":350}])
Work continues schoolwide after last week’s symposium
![The importance of goofing around]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667401512/gordonschoolorg/jb3wseeq728yhorbagqn/eighthgradehalloween-19350_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667401512/gordonschoolorg/jb3wseeq728yhorbagqn/eighthgradehalloween-19350_1.jpg","width":350}])
Even Gordon’s oldest students need their teachers to play with them
![Halloween 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667262186/gordonschoolorg/loshahbrhcbuepluj4yn/halloween2022350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667262186/gordonschoolorg/loshahbrhcbuepluj4yn/halloween2022350.jpg","width":350}])
White witches and Black Panthers, scarecrows and scuba divers, fairy koalas and fish tacos
![Finding their place in the world]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666912238/gordonschoolorg/ptzavx0jvitlflhm90jv/symposiumblog350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666912238/gordonschoolorg/ptzavx0jvitlflhm90jv/symposiumblog350.jpg","width":350}])
The Beyond COP21 Symposium brings schools, Senators, artists, activists to campus
![Solutions are within reach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666805319/gordonschoolorg/ppfjkjutmxkv70lq0inw/20221026big350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666805319/gordonschoolorg/ppfjkjutmxkv70lq0inw/20221026big350.jpg","width":350}])
Keeping hope in the conversation about climate change
!["Work hard to be someone for people to look up to"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666289719/gordonschoolorg/palvaawve5fdnakazh3y/crosscountry350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666289719/gordonschoolorg/palvaawve5fdnakazh3y/crosscountry350.jpg","width":350}])
An eighth grade champion reflects on her Gordon career
![Making dreams come true]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666110730/gordonschoolorg/mvsa0t8oaznroytloowa/20221018big350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666110730/gordonschoolorg/mvsa0t8oaznroytloowa/20221018big350.jpg","width":350}])
Author and activist Carrie Firestone meets with sixth grade
![Bringing the conversation to parents and caregivers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1665969309/gordonschoolorg/btknyi9ymnvgcdj7afa2/commpunityexpt02350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1665969309/gordonschoolorg/btknyi9ymnvgcdj7afa2/commpunityexpt02350.jpg","width":350}])
In-person, in Zoom and through video, in small groups, in schoolwide discussions, and at public events
![Witnessing history]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1665688831/gordonschoolorg/m2ahgfxxymoxdfr37ju4/obama350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1665688831/gordonschoolorg/m2ahgfxxymoxdfr37ju4/obama350.jpg","width":350}])
Exploring identity through art, from recent events and the distant past
![Hope in Gordon’s gardens]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1665681855/gordonschoolorg/men5yhhodflqh1nfuyer/20221013-01350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1665681855/gordonschoolorg/men5yhhodflqh1nfuyer/20221013-01350.jpg","width":350}])
Preparing for winter, planning for spring
![An old friend returns]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1665592673/gordonschoolorg/wikzm8nmwlnnxulg9ikv/nonianddarcey350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1665592673/gordonschoolorg/wikzm8nmwlnnxulg9ikv/nonianddarcey350.jpg","width":350}])
Former Head of School Darcey Hall visits campus
![Positive signs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1665153484/gordonschoolorg/t31ueu39nfzejrychwk4/bathroom350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1665153484/gordonschoolorg/t31ueu39nfzejrychwk4/bathroom350.jpg","width":350}])
Fifth grade advocacy syncs with Buildings and Grounds priorities
![Restorative justice in seventh grade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1665095993/gordonschoolorg/jyopi7mqb9nvgjgueuol/columbus01350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1665095993/gordonschoolorg/jyopi7mqb9nvgjgueuol/columbus01350.jpg","width":350}])
A conversation about colonization continues to evolve
![Happy photo day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664909175/gordonschoolorg/njqtlnz2audpcfrj5iaq/photoday350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664909175/gordonschoolorg/njqtlnz2audpcfrj5iaq/photoday350.jpg","width":350}])
Volunteer-driven event draws in the entire school
![The living classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664840896/gordonschoolorg/y6ikydigarg6znhsfsrs/20221003-10350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664840896/gordonschoolorg/y6ikydigarg6znhsfsrs/20221003-10350.jpg","width":350}])
Young Kindergarten studies animals, plants, physics and biology
![Connecting through the soundtrack of Gordon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664564602/gordonschoolorg/vj2t3ylpeceujkbwa015/music350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664564602/gordonschoolorg/vj2t3ylpeceujkbwa015/music350.jpg","width":350}])
from Head of School Noni Thomas López
![Not yet, but...]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664382460/gordonschoolorg/eiqyd5vmga72wagousz7/MiddleSchoolovernights-325350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664382460/gordonschoolorg/eiqyd5vmga72wagousz7/MiddleSchoolovernights-325350.jpg","width":350}])
Approaching fourth grade with a growth mindset
![Gordonians in the spotlight]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664232707/gordonschoolorg/bjcxsrjnkeysywr2wr5i/blackstone350.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664232707/gordonschoolorg/bjcxsrjnkeysywr2wr5i/blackstone350.png","width":348}])
Dozens of headlines from the past six weeks
![Meet Dr. Ordoñez]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663966201/gordonschoolorg/l67n0z77mlj36kwf9e3c/drocolor350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663966201/gordonschoolorg/l67n0z77mlj36kwf9e3c/drocolor350.jpg","width":350}])
The fifth and sixth grade newspaper interviews Gordon's new counselor
![Overnight success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663863003/gordonschoolorg/efzdqqkfwztv55phvmv6/MiddleSchoolovernights-313350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663863003/gordonschoolorg/efzdqqkfwztv55phvmv6/MiddleSchoolovernights-313350.jpg","width":350}])
Middle School adventures in the forests, farms and seashores of New England
![Family photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663260138/gordonschoolorg/h5s8lbjfmma5g5gcviml/allschool350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663260138/gordonschoolorg/h5s8lbjfmma5g5gcviml/allschool350.jpg","width":350}])
Introducing the Gordon School, September 2022
![Science for a rainy day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663090610/gordonschoolorg/vgiozfrx5c5loys2fmwu/20220913350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663090610/gordonschoolorg/vgiozfrx5c5loys2fmwu/20220913350.jpg","width":350}])
Young Kindergarten begins their study of weather
![Leap day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1662670402/gordonschoolorg/npgtunyivhhxvzuyepa1/families350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1662670402/gordonschoolorg/npgtunyivhhxvzuyepa1/families350.jpg","width":350}])
One small step for a student, a giant leap for a community
![Back to work, joyfully]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1662592810/gordonschoolorg/slfstxfc72cc3fjzlvef/350-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1662592810/gordonschoolorg/slfstxfc72cc3fjzlvef/350-1.jpg","width":350}])
Hundreds of photos from Gordon's classrooms and playgrounds
![It began today]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1662498026/gordonschoolorg/uhzj2t5jxufwaw48xwu1/dayone350-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1662498026/gordonschoolorg/uhzj2t5jxufwaw48xwu1/dayone350-1.jpg","width":350}])
The Class of 2034 arrives on campus
![Preparing for a year of love and justice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1662058168/gordonschoolorg/is2azzkmq3m61mm1pxe2/IMG_583301350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1662058168/gordonschoolorg/is2azzkmq3m61mm1pxe2/IMG_583301350.jpg","width":350}])
Faculty and staff return to campus
![Happy new year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1660517354/gordonschoolorg/ebxthsv5uea7yvwfve81/summeratGordon43239350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1660517354/gordonschoolorg/ebxthsv5uea7yvwfve81/summeratGordon43239350.jpg","width":350}])
Dr. Thomas López is ready to let go of summer
![Craft and create]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658521422/gordonschoolorg/k6x2lb4te90czkbomoax/createcover43209350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658521422/gordonschoolorg/k6x2lb4te90czkbomoax/createcover43209350.jpg","width":350}])
Campers mount a spectacular of visual and performing arts
![Gordonians in the spotlight]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658451198/gordonschoolorg/gfgmjeds6h4jqq0yw2m1/350290832616_10159851720668490_1608072396746955150_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658451198/gordonschoolorg/gfgmjeds6h4jqq0yw2m1/350290832616_10159851720668490_1608072396746955150_n.jpg","width":350}])
Performers, newsmakers, community leaders and athletes
![Young Alumni Reunion August 4th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1657822731/gordonschoolorg/fuwafadd2jomw3bnsj2e/24815208630_1d11a59441_o350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1657822731/gordonschoolorg/fuwafadd2jomw3bnsj2e/24815208630_1d11a59441_o350.jpg","width":350}])
The tradition returns for the Classes of 2018 to 2022
![A second look]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656619181/gordonschoolorg/bhs8pl4kkzf4nijn0prk/commencement350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656619181/gordonschoolorg/bhs8pl4kkzf4nijn0prk/commencement350.jpg","width":350}])
Photos from Commencement are now online
![An extraordinary act of generosity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656423117/gordonschoolorg/lahoqbm4h9rqndsr0s2s/frontrockMarch201610438fixedflag350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656423117/gordonschoolorg/lahoqbm4h9rqndsr0s2s/frontrockMarch201610438fixedflag350.jpg","width":350}])
Introducing the MG Chace Family Fund for Economic Diversity
![Gordonians in the spotlight]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1650557216/gordonschoolorg/yvwyrpd2prmq0o6qhxpv/2022042140966350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1650557216/gordonschoolorg/yvwyrpd2prmq0o6qhxpv/2022042140966350.jpg","width":350}])
Activists, postal ambassadors, and new champions
![Remembering Noel Field, Jr.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655515794/gordonschoolorg/pfbphhliedwwwzggddd7/noelfieldgfrineds350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655515794/gordonschoolorg/pfbphhliedwwwzggddd7/noelfieldgfrineds350.jpg","width":350}])
Friend of Gordon with deep roots at the school
![Presenting the Class of 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1654799691/gordonschoolorg/gbseielhevn3m2suhktg/JMP_GS_GP004350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1654799691/gordonschoolorg/gbseielhevn3m2suhktg/JMP_GS_GP004350.jpg","width":350}])
Gordon's next crop of courageous and compassionate changemakers
![Aiming high]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1654802267/gordonschoolorg/kq3vq8pum0q5iewmc0ug/rockets.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1654802267/gordonschoolorg/kq3vq8pum0q5iewmc0ug/rockets.jpg","width":350}])
Fourth grade rocket launch mesmerizes the crowd
![That was fast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1654801256/gordonschoolorg/casjkpzxhcbqifzk7ert/trackteam350_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1654801256/gordonschoolorg/casjkpzxhcbqifzk7ert/trackteam350_1.jpg","width":350}])
Small but mighty track team is third in state
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