Gifft Hill School

29/08/2026

Heads up, GHS community! Our 2026-2027 school year open house is set for next Friday, Sept. 4, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at both campuses. All students and families are encouraged to attend. Meet your teachers, get your GHS merch and uniform polos, reunite with old friends, and get ready for another wonderful year at Gifft Hill School. Upper Campus students will also receive their class schedules and locker assignments. Parents of toddler, preschool, and pre-K students should sign up for a specific time slot to meet your child's teacher: https://www.giffthillschool.org/backtoschool

We can't wait to see everyone!

28/08/2026

Attention all GHS students interested in playing volleyball! Practices for our middle school girls, varsity girls, and varsity boys volleyball teams will begin next week. Practices will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Trayser Field. Anyone who's interested must sign up by filling out this form: https://tinyurl.com/yvru8s8p

20/08/2026

Gifft Hill School joins the St. John community in mourning the loss of Taima Williams, mother of alum Taila Williams, '26, and student Jayla Williams, '30. We extend our deepest condolences to Taima's family and to all who knew and loved her. Our thoughts are with the Williams family during this difficult time, and we hold them in our hearts as a community.

08/08/2026

Heads up, GHS community! The 2026-2027 school year begins exactly one month from today. Don't forget that all students, from toddler through 12th grade, are required to engage in summer learning/reading activities. You can find more information here: https://www.giffthillschool.org/summer-resources

06/08/2026

Faculty book chat highlight! Upper Campus students read one selection from a list of faculty book picks over the summer. When school resumes, they'll discuss the book with the faculty member who chose it. Today's spotlight is on life skills and personal growth: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins or Money Skills for Teens by Emily Carter Which one would you pick?

04/08/2026

Kudos to Anais Craig, '28, for her outstanding sportsmanship at the CAC Games in Santo Domingo! Anais' quick thinking demonstrates her problem-solving skills and community-oriented nature, traits we work to cultivate in every GHS student.

Strong Winds, Strong Character: Anais Craig Demonstrates Outstanding Sportsmanship at CAC Games!

The first day of sailing for our ISCA sailors brought challenging conditions, with strong winds, gusts of 30 knots, and rough seas making for a demanding start to the 2026 CAC Games sailing competition.

During one of the races, Team ISV's Anais Craig demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship by putting safety first. After spotting another sailor in need of assistance, she sailed off course to alert a nearby media boat before continuing on to finish her race. Her quick thinking, selflessness, and commitment to the safety of a fellow competitor are a true reflection of the values of our sport.

Well done, Anais! We are proud of your excellent sportsmanship and the example you set both on and off the water.

Our sailors are currently heading into Day 3 of competition. Follow the latest results at: https://results-jcc2026.org/ #/discipline/SAL/schedule/daily/2026-08-02

04/08/2026

Faculty book chat highlight! Upper Campus students read one selection from a list of faculty book picks over the summer. When school resumes, they'll discuss the book with the faculty member who chose it. Today's spotlight is on history, courage, and real lives: Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon and Change the Recipe by José Andrés. Which one would you pick?

30/07/2026

Faculty book chat highlight! Upper Campus students read one selection from a list of faculty book picks over the summer. When school resumes, they'll discuss the book with the faculty member who chose it. Today's spotlight is on identity, family, and finding yourself: Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson, Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo, and Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Which one would you pick?

29/07/2026

Faculty book chat highlight! Upper Campus students read one selection from a list of faculty book picks over the summer. When school resumes, they'll discuss the book with the faculty member who chose it. Today's spotlight is on dystopian, fantasy, and the supernatural: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner, Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste, and A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. Which one would you pick?

28/07/2026

Faculty book chat highlight! Upper Campus students read one selection from a list of faculty book picks over the summer. When school resumes, they'll discuss the book with the faculty member who chose it. Today's spotlight is on mysteries and edge-of-your-seat reads: One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, or The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy by Angela Cervantes. Which one would you pick?