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Top Grandview Moments of 2015

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Grandview Prep • 1 Comment

As 2016 begins, we would like to reflect on some of our best Grandview moments from last year. Here are our Top Grandview Moments of 2015– in no particular order: GRANDVIEW ROBOTICS SPARKS TECH-LEARNING AT GPS In January 2015, our Grandview Robotics Team participated in the FIRST LEGO League World Class Challenges. The addition of Robotics to the Grandview curriculum … Continue reading →

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Top Grandview Moments of 2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Grandview Prep • 1 Comment

As 2014 comes to a close and our teachers, students, and staff are basking in one more week of winter break, we would like to reflect on some of our best Grandview moments this year. Here are our Top Grandview Moments of 2014– in no particular order: PRIDEVILLE Lower school students participated in their first-ever Prideville … Continue reading →

Arts / Upper School

Sophomore Sydney Goldberg Performs with the All-State Orchestra

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Grandview Prep • Leave a comment

Sophomore Sydney Goldberg has found her passion. “I just love playing the viola– I love the way when you play it, you can feel the vibrations. You literally feel the music,” she observes. Sydney began playing the viola in fifth grade. “A viola is bigger than a violin and makes a deeper, richer sound. It … Continue reading →

Academics / Arts / Faculty / Upper School

Using Movement to Teach Chemistry

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Grandview Prep • Leave a comment

Students in Dr. Wojcik’s honors chemistry class were surprised when the class met in the dance studio. What could dance have to do with chemistry? According to Director of Dance Academy, Ms. Katie Petronio, dance and movement is a vital link in the education of the whole student. Movement in the classroom has many benefits: … Continue reading →

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2013 in Review

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Grandview Prep • Leave a comment

In education we usually mark time by the academic year, but as we embark on the new (calendar) year, it’s time to reminisce about the wonderful 2013 we have had at Grandview Preparatory School. This year was filled with thrills, triumphs, and traditions. Read on for a recap of 2013 at GPS! Last January, we … Continue reading →

Activities / Arts / Community / Lower School / Middle School / Upper School

Holiday Greetings from Grandview!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Grandview Prep • Leave a comment

The weather may be warm, but that does not stop us from getting into the holiday spirit here at Grandview! The month of December has been filled with celebrations and preparations for the holiday season. Here is a glimpse of the holiday fun at GPS: Our upper school students kicked off the holiday season with … Continue reading →

Arts / Upper School

Students Audition for Spring Musical: Guys and Dolls

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Grandview Prep • Leave a comment

The cast list is set for this year’s Spring Musical: Guys & Dolls! This beloved musical, which premiered on Broadway in 1950, ran for 1,200 shows and won the Tony Award for Best Musical. It has since had many revivals and a film adaptation starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, and Vivian Blaine. A snapshot … Continue reading →

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