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Back to School 2026-27

Welcome to the 2026–27 school year!

These pages have everything you need to get ready for the new school year. See the Checklist below for specific action items as well as other pages in this section for important information.

For New Families

Welcome to GDS—we are so glad you are joining our community! Be sure to check our New Family Resources page, which has lots of information especially for you.

Preschool families, please see the Preschool Welcome Page, which has lots of information specifically for you.

myGDS Parent Portal

Greensboro Day School’s parent portal is called myGDS. You will be able to access myGDS starting June 1 using the same account information you used during the application process. Look for the myGDS link in the main navigation section of our website.

To learn more about myGDS, see this series of videos created by our Tech Team. If you need help logging in, contact Chrissy Olson.

Back to School Events

August 16: GDS Parent Kickoff to the New School Year

We look forward to welcoming all of our returning and new parents to campus on Sunday, August 16, from 3–6 p.m. to learn everything you need to know about the first day of school. All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to attend. This event is for adults only. Click here for the schedule and details.

August 17: Preschool and Lower School New Student Drop-In

New students and families in Bengal Tots (Age 2) through Grade 4 are invited to drop by any time between 9–10 a.m. to visit classrooms and meet teachers. There is no formal program, so please stop in when time allows. Parking will be available in the North (preschool) Lot and in the visitor spaces alongside the Lower School. Students and parents are encouraged to stay for the All School Open House from 10–11 a.m.

August 17: All School Open House

New and returning families are invited to come to campus between 10–11 a.m. to drop off homeroom/advisory supplies, shop at the Campus Bookstore and Bengal Closet, say a quick hello to teachers in their classrooms, and enjoy popsicles. There is no formal program, so please stop in when time allows. Parking will be available in the South (arts and athletics) Lot, the Middle School Lot, and the North (preschool) Lot. 

August 17: New Student Orientation for Middle and Upper School Students, including all Fifth and Ninth Grade Students

All new students in Grades 5–11 will come to campus  from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. to enjoy community building, fun, and lunch. Click here for the schedule and details.

August 18: First Day of School!

First day of school for Bengal Tots–Grade 12! Carpool begins at 7:45 a.m.

Back to School Checklist

Contacts

Preschool Office: Sarah Sutton

Lower School Office: Michaela Tisdale

Middle School Office: Barbara Maynard

Upper School Office: Dana Sagen

Athletics: Craig Ashley

After School Programs: Ellen Brown

Bus Transportation: Ed Caluori

Campus Store: Ben Redding

Health Center: Linda Register

Marketing: Susan Davis

Student Billing: Stephanie Thornlow

Technology, myGDS: Chrissy Olson

Website: Sara Mathis

Other questions: Rachel Percival

Faculty/Staff Directory

Ride the Bus!

Getting your student to and from GDS has never been easier! Our Bengal Bus program offers convenient, reliable transportation across the greater Greensboro area as well as to and from Burlington and High Point.

Learn More

Coming Up

New Employee Orientation
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Faculty Back to School Workdays
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Faculty Back to School Workdays
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Faculty Back to School Workdays
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Faculty Back to School Workdays
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2026-27 General Calendar

A calendar for Greensboro Day School for the 2006-2007 academic year is displayed, with the foreground featuring a key to color-coded events and the background showing the monthly breakdown of dates and holidays.