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 Checklist
- Do Your Summer Reading (Grades 1–12)
- Complete Summer Assignments (Grades 5–12)
- Buy School Supplies (Bengal Tots–Grade 8)
- Order Textbooks (Grades 5–12)
- Update your Student’s Health Record (All Students)
- Review Technology Information (Grades 5–12)
- Buy Special Occasion Attire (Grades JK–12)
- Sign Up for Athletics (Grades 5–12)
- Review Preschool Information (Preschool Families)
- Get Involved!
Do Your Summer Reading (Grades 1–12)
Complete Summer Assignments (Grades 5–12)
Buy School Supplies (Bengal Tots–Grade 8)
Order Textbooks (Grades 5–12)
Update your Student’s Health Record (All Students)
Review Technology Information (Grades 5–12)
Buy Special Occasion Attire (Grades JK–12)
Sign Up for Athletics (Grades 5–12)
Review Preschool Information (Preschool Families)
Get Involved!
Contacts
Preschool Office: Jennifer Boyle
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: Jeff Topham
Other questions: Rachel Percival
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.