Getting to Know GMS

There are many ways to get to know GMS this season. Every admission event is open and available to all families and we encourage you to participate in them as it is comfortable for you. We have created these events as a way to share what we believe is special about GMS and offer you the opportunity to experience the warmth of our community for yourself. 

Attendance at all events is optional. We strive to make the application process as simple and stress-free as possible. We seek diversity through all aspects of the school and encourage all interested families to learn more about our program. You do not need to submit an application or application fee to participate in our events.

View specific dates and register for events through the Ravenna system.

Middle School Preview Day

Our Preview Day is a one-stop shop for you and your fifth grader to experience the energy of our students, the dedication of our faculty and staff, and the warmth of our broader community. You will learn about our enduring mission, our dynamic program, and the vast array of co-curricular and leadership opportunities for our students.

At Preview Day, you will hear from the Head of School, the Admission Team, GMS teachers, and a panel of current students and alums. 

This event is for families intending to apply in the current season only (not future years). We highly recommend that all applicant families attend a Preview Day. Spanish translation is available at both Preview Days. Please register to attend through your Ravenna account.

        Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1:00pm - 3:30pm at GMS
        Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 1:00pm - 3:30pm at GMS

Camps Visit / Parent Tour

There’s no better way to get a personal sense of life at GMS than during a Campus Visit / Parent Tour. Fifth grade student visitors are paired with a sixth grade host and buddy as they attend classes together throughout the morning. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay for a Parent Tour, during which the Admission Team will answer questions and accompany you on a tour of classrooms in action. 

View specific dates and register for a Campus Visit / Parent Tour through the Ravenna system. Please note that we do not conduct any type of applicant evaluation or assessment during the Campus Visit.

        Campus Visits for students are 8:15am - 12:10pm on selected dates in the Fall
        Parent Tours for parents/guardians are 8:15am - 9:30am on selected dates in the Fall

Parent Gatherings

Our community says it best! We encourage you to talk directly with current and alum families, teachers, and staff about our dynamic, enriching curriculum, our joyful learning environment, and how we prepare students to thrive in high school and beyond. Feel free to register for as many of these gatherings as you choose. Dates and details for all gatherings are available in Ravenna.

Tuition Assistance Information Session

All families are encouraged to learn more about tuition assistance at GMS. We offer both a Flexible Tuition Program and The Bennett Scholars Program. We will review the process to apply, documents required, and timeline. There will be an opportunity to ask general questions about both programs. Spanish translation is available for this event. Please register for this event through the Ravenna system.

        Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm on Zoom