Inclusion & Belonging
At Greensboro Day School, inclusion is more than a value—it’s a daily practice. We believe in cultivating a community of belonging where students and employees are known, respected, and valued.
Our Statement of Community: Greensboro Day School is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of belonging that is safe and welcoming for all. We respect and affirm the dignity and worth of each member of our community.
What We Value
Strength in Differences is one of Greensboro Day School’s Core Values because we know that diversity produces better outcomes, makes our community stronger, and prepares our students to engage meaningfully with the world. We value diversity of thought, perspective, and identity. Our students, employees, and families bring unique strengths that enrich our entire community.
How We Do It
Inclusion and Belonging is the work of many people. At Greensboro Day School, our community is supported by an ecosystem of individuals who work together to make sure that every student and employee—regardless of identity and life experiences—feels seen, heard, and valued. Click below to learn more about the members of this team and how they support Inclusion and Belonging at GDS.
Katelyn Williams
Middle School Counselor & Professional Learning Coordinator for Employee Wellness, Inclusion, and Belonging
Community Cornerstones
The Community Cornerstones guide our character and citizenship expectations for GDS students, employees, and families. We believe these values are necessary to cultivate an inclusive community of belonging that is safe and welcoming for everyone at GDS. Our Community Cornerstones are Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.
Inclusion & Belonging News
GDS Authors Celebrate Women’s History Month
On March 19, 2026, Greensboro Day School celebrated Women's History Month with a panel of GDS authors offering readings, book signings, and writing workshops.
GDS Celebrates the Year of the Horse
On February 25, Greensboro Day School marked the Lunar New Year with a colorful campus celebration hosted by the Chinese Club.
Honoring Black History Across Our Community
Throughout February, Greensboro Day School students in all divisions have been engaging in meaningful opportunities to learn about, celebrate, and reflect on the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans.
Greensboro Day School Representatives Attend Civic Leadership Summit
Over February 3–6, Greensboro Day School was represented at the Close Up Foundation’s Empowering Girls’ Voices Program in Washington, D.C., by Katie Gunther ’27 and Eighth Grade English Teacher Holly Christensen.
Community Celebrations
The religious and cultural celebrations listed below are observed by members of the GDS community.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of reflection and preparation leading up to Easter in the Christian calendar. Observed by many Western Christian traditions, including Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, and some Presbyterian churches, Ash Wednesday invites believers to reflect on themes of repentance, humility, and spiritual renewal.
Christmas is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a widely observed holiday, celebrated on December 25 by millions of people around the world. Christmas is the observance of Jesus’ humble birth to a virgin in a stable in Bethlehem. The holiday also celebrates the events surrounding his birth, such as an angel’s appearance to shepherds, telling them to visit the newborn king.
Diwali, or Dipawali, is India’s biggest and most important festival. The word Diwali means “rows of lighted lamps,” and Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights because houses, shops, and public places are decorated with small lamps called diyas. These clay lamps are lit to signify the victory of the light of knowledge over ignorance, of hope over despair, and of good over evil.
