The Gordon School is a small independent school in Rhode Island with an explicit mission of producing graduates who will go on to change the world. At every grade level, students learn to use their voices, and they learn to listen with compassion.https://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mvqog3wge224Congratulations to the Green A Soccer team, who got their season off to a promising start with a decisive 3-0 victory this afternoon.17 Sep 2026 22:13 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqog3wge224https://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mvqcb3vwrk2vEighth graders discussing various literary elements, like figurative language, form, repetition, imagery, and characterization, in Elizabeth Acevedo’s novel The Poet X. They will explore these elements across many different genres in English class this year.17 Sep 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqcb3vwrk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mvqatjne6c2vTonight is Lower School’s back-to-school night and excitement is running high. Here’s how one teacher leveraged that excitement to get her students producing their best work: bit.ly/4AoBcY0 -17 Sep 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqatjne6c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mvnyv2cz7s2uWhen asked, the praying mantis in the courtyard confirmed that he was indeed one of the praying mantises that Young Kindergarten hatched and cared for last spring. Flashback to that at bit.ly/3Qr0GRS -16 Sep 2026 20:42 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnyv2cz7s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mvntk2auqc2uEighth grade is carefully reviewing excerpts from selected memoirs in preparation for writing their own, an identity exploration with roots that go all the way back to Gordon’s Nursery curriculum. More on identity development at Gordon - and the literacy work that it supports - at bit.ly/4y1v32l -16 Sep 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvntk2auqc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mvlwapwnis2uYes, that is theater teacher Don Mays serving as writer and director of Same Difference, a new play opening at the Wilbury Theatre Group next week. It was chosen to open Wilbury’s 2026-2027 season, running from Wednesday, September 24th to Sunday, October 11th. Learn more at bit.ly/4gXB8qA16 Sep 2026 00:50 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlwapwnis2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mvlbmh6tjc2gMath as a team sport: seventh grade heads outdoors for communication and collaboration, at bit.ly/4yFip96 -15 Sep 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlbmh6tjc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mvjfsbdp3k2dCross country had its first meet of the season today at Colt State Park, and it was an auspicious start to the season. Blue team took first and second place in their race, green took second and fourth in theirs, and Gordon had multiple other runners throughout the top twenty. Go Gators!15 Sep 2026 00:50 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvjfsbdp3k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mvjesxtrv22dYes, that is Ella Grimley, daughter of Ms. Sara McEntee of Gordon’s Buildings and Grounds team, in the running to be the Providence Journal’s Girls Volleyball athlete of the week. Voting runs through Friday at midnight at bit.ly/4xlsRRZ and repeat votes appear to be welcome.15 Sep 2026 00:33 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvjesxtrv22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mv6k3meqsk2uBehind the scenes at the all-school photo: when it happens, it happens quickly.10 Sep 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6k3meqsk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mv6ijnapwc2uYes, those were three Class of 2023 names on the list of 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists that was issued yesterday: Rachel Connolly of Classical High School and Augie Brown and Zahra Townsend of Wheeler School.. More Gordon names in the headlines at www.gordonschool.org/headlines10 Sep 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6ijnapwc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3muzmdq36lk2eThoughtful readers, thoughtful authors: fourth grade finds the structure behind every story, at bit.ly/4y2GEyh -08 Sep 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzmdq36lk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3muwljapvac2iYes, that was Cush Gillen, sixth grade science teacher and campuswide Green Dean, paddleboarding on the open water from Montauk to Block Island early last week. More Gordon names in the headlines at www.gordonschool.org/headlines Seen a Gordon person being fabulous? Text 401 480 993307 Sep 2026 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwljapvac2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3muoxiapmwc2vYes that was Ayla Sahin ‘20 mentioned by name in Ocean State Media’s sports roundup a minute ago. She scored a pair of goals that helped Brown Women’s Soccer win in yesterday’s game against the University of Massachusetts. Seen a Gordon person being fabulous? Tell Mr. Griffin at 401 480 993304 Sep 2026 12:25 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3muoxiapmwc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3muktyq7qr226Everybody brought their A Game today, so Denver stepped things up by calling in the Grooming Box for a glow up. Augustine the groomer brought the mobile unit by and Denver got the full treatment. If you see Denver around, let him know he looks nice. He never gets tired of hearing that.02 Sep 2026 21:12 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3muktyq7qr226https://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3muki6gqrqc2oIt is good to be back. Dozens of photos, short videos and portraits from day one are at bit.ly/46yj3sW02 Sep 2026 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3muki6gqrqc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mui5i6dh2s2oGordon welcomed the Class of 2037 this morning. Peek inside the Nursery classroom at bit.ly/3SEwAvQ -01 Sep 2026 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mui5i6dh2s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mufrupcjgc2lWe are really doing this! Gordon’s new year begins this week. Open Campus Tuesday morning, first day of classes on Wednesday. We can’t wait to see what’s next.31 Aug 2026 20:50 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufrupcjgc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mufkqrud3s2bYes, that is Middle School music teacher Elyssa Hurley listed as the author of chapter seven in the recently published Barbershop Tag Singing: A Music Educator’s Guide to Using Barbershop Tags in the Classroom. More Gordon names in the headlines at www.gordonschool.org/headlines31 Aug 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufkqrud3s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mufjcl3dmc2bYes, that was science teacher Nick Terry on the social media of the Charles River School earlier this week. The post is at bit.ly/4gFRlPv More Gordon names in the headlines at www.gordonschool.org/headlines Seen a Gordon person being fabulous? Tell Geoff Griffin at 401 480 993331 Aug 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufjcl3dmc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3muckhxm7u22ySchool begins Wednesday, and we are looking forward a new year of joyful learning, games of fetch, outdoor adventures, belly rubs, creative discoveries, naps in the hallway and new friendships.30 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3muckhxm7u22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mu3g3qz42c2rYes, that was a Gordon Middle Schooler in the Connecticut Sun promotional video that has been playing in certain corners of cable TV for the past year. Seen a Gordon name in the headlines? Tell Geoff Griffin at 401 480 993327 Aug 2026 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3g3qz42c2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mtzgb6lf3s2yYes, that was second grade teacher Denise Williams having a photo shoot at Fenway Park on Monday. She was one of fifteen New England educators named to the 2026 Fenway Bowl Honor Roll of inspiring teachers. Seen a Gordon person being fabulous? Tell Geoff Griffin at 401 480-993326 Aug 2026 22:51 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzgb6lf3s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mtwnjzddm22uYes, that is alumni parent Deborah Salem Smith who authored Trinity Rep’s next production, The Getaway Driver, with co-writer Charlie Thurston. The cast includes Gordon parent Rachael Warren. More at bit.ly/4hUH0BE Seen a Gordon person being amazing? Tell Mr. Griffin at 401 480-993325 Aug 2026 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwnjzddm22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mtwn62vzu22uYes, that was Tomás Caruso-Carrillo ’22 on Moses Brown’s Instagram last week, talking about market research and financial modeling as part of his senior project, which asks Moses Brown seniors to undertake independent study into real-world topics.25 Aug 2026 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwn62vzu22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mtwmfrnps22uYes, that is Gordon parent Maggie Mulvena Pearson behind the recently opened Aldeia Coffeehouse, a Portuguese-inspired cafe in Barrington. Maggie’s already well-known on the Rhode Island food entrepreneur scene, having co-founded Feast and Fettle a decade ago. More: www.aldeiacoffeehouse.com/25 Aug 2026 20:03 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwmfrnps22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3mtwlxcvmg22uYes, that is Lower School parent Brian Chippendale publishing a new board book, adding children’s publishing to an artistic portfolio that includes music, clothing and visual art. More: www.instagram.com/p/Dcd7Jw_JWDD/ Seen a Gordon person being fabulous? Tell Geoff Griffin at 401 480-993325 Aug 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwlxcvmg22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3msxpq6sztk2tYes, that was Peyton Riegel ’22 on Moses Brown’s Instagram yesterday, talking about her recent research into health sciences, patient care and oncology. The post is up at www.instagram.com/p/Db8ZnaKGqYn/ Seen a Gordon person being amazing? Tell Mr. Griffin at 401 480-993313 Aug 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxpq6sztk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3msxokw6twk2tYes, that was Tallulah Groblewski ’25 on the Instagram of Teton Valley NOLS, in a video showing her before and after an amazing outdoor learning experience this summer. The post is up at www.instagram.com/p/Db6SOQQvf8L/ Seen a Gordon person being amazing? Tell Mr. Griffin at 401 480-993313 Aug 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxokw6twk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/gordonschool.bsky.social/post/3msxnnqyo3k2tYes, that was Crosby Craig ’22 on Moses Brown’s Instagram this week, presenting her recent work on computer science and artificial intelligence. The post is at www.instagram.com/p/Db3hvphmjpl/ Seen a Gordon person being amazing? Tell Mr. Griffin at 401 480-993313 Aug 2026 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:jsm6zercfdhzamlcc22qxtvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxnnqyo3k2t