March Newsletter

Dear parents and families,

Last Friday, I donned my brightest green blazer and headed into the office. On the way, my daughter, Maggie, commented on it. I excitedly exclaimed to her, "It's March 1st! It's time for green!" She looked at me, and much to my dismay, she announced that it was still February.... While February is the shortest calendar month of the year, it is the longest month here at Grier School. With extreme temperatures, sickness of all sorts, and cloudy skies, February is always a month I'm happy to see pass us by. I'm relieved that it is finally March!

March always seems like a month of possibility to me, as the snow melts and the thaw begins. Mary Oliver, in her poem, "Worm Moon," talks about March in this way:

Worm Moon - Mary Oliver

1
In March the earth remembers its own name.
Everywhere the plates of snow are cracking.
The rivers begin to sing. In the sky
the winter stars are sliding away; new stars
appear as, later, small blades of grain
will shine in the dark fields.

And the name of every place
is joyful.

2
The season of curiosity is everlasting
and the hour for adventure never ends,
but tonight
even the men who walked upon the moon
are lying content
by open windows
where the winds are sweeping over the fields,
over water,
over the naked earth,
into villages, and lonely country houses, and the vast cities

3
because it is spring;
because once more the moon and the earth are eloping -
a love match that will bring forth fantastic children
who will learn to stand, walk, and finally run
over the surface of earth;
who will believe, for years,
that everything is possible.

4
Born of clay,
how shall a man be holy;
born of water,
how shall a man visit the stars;
born of the seasons,
how shall a man live forever?

5
Soon
the child of the red-spotted newt, the eft,
will enter his life from the tiny egg.
On his delicate legs
he will run through the valleys of moss
down to the leaf mold by the streams,
where lately white snow lay upon the earth
like a deep and lustrous blanket
of moon-fire,

6
and probably
everything
is possible.

Everything really is possible. As spring returns, we will turn our attention to the wonders of the season. With that, we will celebrate many events, including our graduation. Please see the information below about graduation, and do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

Also, please remember that re-enrollment contracts and deposits are due on March 23. Both must be in for students to schedule classes or pick dorm rooms.

Enjoy Spring Break with your daughters.

My best,
Kara

Dear families,

As we start to plan for the 2026 Grier School graduation, the excitement our graduates feel is palpable! This is such an important celebration of their achievements. I am sure you can’t believe this time is upon you, as I bet it feels like yesterday that you dropped your daughter off for kindergarten.

Graduation week is a fun time for our graduates! The week is full of rehearsals and special activities for the seniors with the actual graduation festivities taking place over two days, Friday and Saturday, May 22-23, 2026. Family, teachers, friends, and our beloved seniors all share in this wonderful milestone culminating with commencement on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10:00

a.m. Enclosed in this mailing is general information for graduation. Please read it carefully, and do not hesitate to call or email me with any questions.

Special Notes:

1. A shipping service will be available for seniors needing to send belongings home prior to graduation.

2. Parents attending graduation will have a designated time for retrieving their daughter’s belongings from the school on Friday, May 22, 2026, between 9AM – 3:30PM. A moving service is available to help with carrying boxes and belongings.

3. All graduates and guests will depart campus by 5:00 p.m. on May 23, 2026, following the ceremony.

In the attached letter, you will find the following information about the Grier School Commencement:

a. Dress and shoe requirements

b. Graduation photo information

c. Seniors’ departure responsibilities

d. Graduation weekend schedule

e. Graduation week schedule for seniors

f. Hotels local to Grier School

Graduation is a special time, and I feel blessed to be able to celebrate your daughters with you. I look forward to seeing you on Friday, May 22, 2026.

In celebration and gratitude,

Kara Lawler

Parents/Guardians, please note that all travel needs to be submitted through REACH and/or travel@grier.org.

Any plans sent to gdunklebarger@grier.org may not be received. The travel phone is also only active during large travel weekends.

Plans submitted on REACH will be given priority processing as we transition to a new travel coordinator.

Important Spring Break dates and reminders:

• Students may depart campus after classes on Friday, March 6th at 3:15 p.m. Students should not depart earlier.
• All students MUST depart no later than noon on Saturday, March 7th
• Students must return before 6:45 p.m. on Sunday March 22nd

Upcoming Travel Dates:

• No Travel ”Blackout” Weekend – February 27th - March 1st
• Spring Break – March 7th – March 22nd
• Easter Weekend – No classes on Friday, April 3rd – Leave Requests should be submitted by March 27th
• Seniors - End-of-Year Departure Leave Requests must be submitted by April 17th
• All other Students – End-of-Year Departure Leave Requests must be submitted by April 24th
• No Travel ”Blackout” Weekend – May 15th – May 17th
• End-Of-Year Departure -Students (except Seniors) may depart beginning May 20th at 3:15 p.m. and must depart by noon on May 21st

Sonnet II by William Shakespeare

When forty winters shall besiege thy brow

And dig deep trenches in thy beauty’s field,

Thy youth’s proud livery, so gazed on now,

Will be a tattered weed, of small worth held.

Then being asked where all thy beauty lies—

Where all the treasure of thy lusty days—

To say within thine own deep-sunken eyes

Were an all-eating shame and thriftless praise.

How much more praise deserved thy beauty’s use

If thou couldst answer "This fair child of mine

Shall sum my count and make my old excuse",

Proving his beauty by succession thine.

This were to be new made when thou art old,

And see thy blood warm when thou feel’st it cold.

Academic Updates

Marking period three formally ended on February 20th; however, due to delays and student illness, students and teachers were given an extension until February 27th to complete and grade missing work. Marking period three grades will be finalized and published on March 4th.

Spring break begins at the end of Friday, March 6th. Honors and AP students may be assigned additional coursework over break. Please ensure that you have checked with your student that they complete this work.

Course Registration 2026-2027

Course registration for the 2026-2027 school year will begin in April. Students must have their enrollment contracts in to the business office before they are allowed to register for classes. More information will be provided to families in mid-March including the Course Description Guide and grade level registration sheets. Parents will be able to join registration meetings via Zoom when the schedules are created. Please note, the state of Pennsylvania is requiring all schools to add a mandatory Personal Finance class to their curriculum starting in the fall of 2026. Grier will be making this a semester course requirement for junior year in addition to a semester long health class.

Grades:

To access grades via the website:

1. Login to Grier’s instance of PlusPortals

2. Select E-Locker

3. Select E-Portfolio and the Grade Report will appear as a PDF

To access grades via the app:

1. Login to the app.

2. Select more along the bottom toolbar

3. Select E-locker

4. Select E-Portfolio and the Grade Report will appear as a PDF

All School Read 2025-2026

The Grier community is excited to announce that our all school read for the 2025-2026 school year will be: The Wonder of Small Things

This is the third anthology of poems we will read as a school by James Crews. The poems in this collection come from a wide range of voices and cultures, offering the reader a chance to explore the beauty of the world around them and explore calmness and small wonders.

We are so excited to begin welcoming spring and new beginnings!

The season will start with a variety of events ranging from Rockband to the One Read Speaker, James Crews, discussing Wonder, to Hinamatsuri, to celebrations of our students’ work in the music program.

As the month goes by, contracts and deposits will need to be submitted in order for students to create schedules for next year and be eligible for dorm selection in early May.

Students are moving towards the end of the year quickly and we also are hosting many community service opportunities to fulfill any remaining hour requirements. 7th-8th grade students must complete 10 hours before May 31st and 9th-12th grade students must fulfill 12.5 hours in order to matriculate. At least half of the student’s community service hours must be completed through Grier School opportunities or services.

Please be sure to send any travel adjustments regarding spring break returns prior to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18th. Inaccurate plans will result in communication with parents and/or drivers to ensure the student is safe.

Monday, March 2nd

Tuesday March 3rd

Saturday, March 7th - Saturday, March 21st

11:00 a.m. Spring Break

Saturday, March 21st

6:00 p.m. Movie Night On Campus Free

Sunday, March 22nd

10:05 a.m. Catholic Mass Free

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Target/Wegman’s $25

5:00 p.m. Wellness Group Free

Monday, March 23rd

Monday, March 23rd-Friday, March 27th

Friday, March 27th

Tuesday, March 31st

We are very excited to offer a senior class ring this year! The classic ring features a timeless design, very similar to the class rings our graduates had decades ago. Featuring a genuine jade center, the ring is set in antique gold. With "Grier School" around the bezel, the inside of the ring allows for custom engraving with your daughter's initials and class year. Our motto, Sana Mens in Corpore Sano, is also engraved inside. Please find the information attached with three options for the gold and your customization preferences. Josten's will handle the ordering and payment but reach out to Kara Lawler with any questions. Kara has sizers in her office if students would like to verify ring size.

Empowered Program | Grier School

Grier School welcomed Piper Klemm, Publisher of the Plaid Horse Magazine for a live taping of the Plaidcast in Person! Grier School’s Plaidcast in Person episode has been published! Please enjoy listening to the podcast here: Plaidcast in Person | Grier School

Please follow the link below to view photos from our talented group of Photography Students and Photography Instructor, Mrs. Christine Fernandes!

March Photo Share Point

Greetings from the Athletic Department,

As our winter season comes to an end, we can confidently say it has been our best ski season yet. For eight consecutive weeks, our girls hit the slopes with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, challenge themselves, and most importantly, enjoy time together. The snow conditions were ideal, allowing for some truly perfect runs. Beyond the exceptional conditions, what made this season truly special were the memories created and the camaraderie built along the way.

We are equally proud to celebrate outstanding seasons from our Varsity Fencing and Archery teams. Both teams demonstrated focus, discipline, and remarkable sportsmanship throughout their competitions. From intense bouts on the fencing strip to steady precision on the archery range, our athletes represented Grier with excellence. Their dedication, consistent practice, and teamwork truly paid off, making this a winter season to celebrate across all programs.

Congratulations to our athletes and coaches on a job well done. Go Foxes!

As we pack away our winter gear, we are excited to head outdoors and welcome the energy of spring sports.

Coming Up:

• Soccer
• Tennis
• Running Club

Thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters who make every season possible. We look forward to another exciting chapter this spring!

February may be the shortest month, but that does not mean that Grier students did not pack in plenty of STEM activities. On February 7th, nine of our students participated in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science regional competition held at Saint Francis University. These students included Emerson P., Margaretta B., Alexandra A., Kherington T., Staicy B., Daniella M., Samantha C., Sophia R.C., and Olympia R. All of these students worked diligently on their projects and should be commended for their efforts. Alexandra A. received a first award at the regional competition for her project investigating the effects of watching short form videos, such as TikToks, on information integration and test performance. Alexandra is therefore eligible to compete at the state level competition in May, held at the main campus of Pennsylvania State University. Olympia R. also received a first award for her project studying the effect of pH on the formation of biofilms by oral bacteria. Olympia also received an additional award from the judges for a perfect score for her presentation, she too will be eligible to participate in the state level competition.

In February 10th, Grier students also participated in the Bio-Olympiad National Exam, these students included Irene B., Samantha C., Cici C., Josie F., Bixie F., Lucy H., Cherry L., Daniella M., Olympia R., and Cici Y. Olympia R. and Cici C. both received certificate of merit awards for scores that placed them in the top 30% of students taking the exam nationally. Great work everyone!

“I am among those who think that science has great beauty.”

―Marie Curie

Congratulations to our Dressage Team at IEA Zones! Our High School and Middle School teams both earned Champion team, qualifying them for IEA Nationals in April. High Score Middle School rider was Samantha W. and Best Horse was Encino.

Congratulations to our Hunt Seat team at IEA Regionals! Our High School and Middle School Teams both earned Reserve Champion team! This qualifies them for Zones in March!

High School Reserve Champion High Point rider was Emerson P. and Middle School High Point rider was Samantha W. Horse of the day for Fences was Bob and Flat was Encino. Regional horse of the season for Flat was Henry and Fences was Cloud.

Great job to Logan F. and Sarah Y. on an outstanding performance in the Florida Classic show!

Sarah Y. earned First place in the Rookie Level 2 Reiner.

Logan F. earned Top Five and 8th place finishes in a Huge Green Rider reining class.

Coach Chris earned First place in the Ranch Riding.

THE DANCE DEPARTMENT

LOOKING AHEAD
Events are subject to change

March

· March 4th-8th- National High School Dance Festival in Norfolk, VA (Pre Pro dancers)

April

· April 10th at 7pm- Spring Show (ALL dancers)

· April 11th-15th- Peridance Showcase and master classes at various NYC studios (Pre Pro dancers)

· April 11th-30th- Musical rehearsals & regular dance classes

May

· May 1st & 2nd- Grier School Musical performances

· May 22nd- Grad Show (Graduating Seniors, Pre Professional, & Intermediate dancers)

Other guest artists, master classes, and events may be added.

College Counseling Updates

Seniors should be hearing from most of their regular decision schools by the end of March. We invite the seniors to share their results with Mr. Shelton and Ms. Barr so they can be celebrated by the Grier community. As students make their final decisions and commitments to universities, we ask that they please get a sweatshirt or t-shirt from their college for a photo that will be taken on May 1st, which is National Decision Day.

The junior class is wrapping up the group curriculum for college counseling. In the weeks after spring break, students will reach out to teachers to ask for letters of recommendation. They will also finalize their first drafts of their resumes. From mid-April through May, the juniors will move into one-on-one meetings with Mr. Shelton and Ms. Barr. Additionally, junior parents were invited to set up a zoom meeting with Mr. Shelton to discuss college counseling for their student.

Over the spring break, juniors should sit down with their parents to discuss the following:

1. Student college list (12-15 schools on their initial list)

2. Possible majors being considered

3. The cost of college and the families budget and strategies to pay for college.

4. Are there any specific 'hard lines' parents have regarding their student’s college choices?

NACAC College Fair

The NACAC College Fair has been rescheduled for March 24-25th. The junior class will travel to Pittsburgh Tuesday, March 24th to attend the fair and take a tour of Chatham University. We look forward to this wonderful event for the junior class. A list of colleges attending the fair can be found by following this link: https://www.nacacattend.org/26pittsburgh/10470721

College Counseling Reading Corner

Recently, Ms. Lawler, Mr. Shelton, and Ms. Barr have all been reading Dream School Finding the College That’s Right for You by Jeffrey Selingo. Selingo presents an argument for parents to look beyond college rankings to explore schools that offer a better fit for their student rather than a prestigious name. Written in three easy to understand segments, Selingo offers parents valuable insights into finding the perfect fit. Follow the links below to purchase your copy of this book.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668056208?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dream-school-jeffrey-selingo/1146889112?ean=9781668056202

We are pleased to share details of an upcoming AI Startup Sprint & Innovation Program, delivered by Harvard Women in Computer Science (Harvard WiCS). This immersive program is designed to equip students with future-ready skills in artificial intelligence, innovation, and entrepreneurship through a highly interactive, hands-on learning experience.

Program Overview:

The AI Startup Sprint & Innovation Program is a 3-day intensive, in-person experience where students will:

• Explore foundational concepts in Artificial Intelligence

• Learn structured approaches to innovation and problem-solving

• Work in teams to ideate, design, and develop AI-driven solutions

• Gain exposure to startup thinking and product development

• Present their final ideas through a pitch or showcase session

Sessions are led by facilitators from Harvard Women in Computer Science, offering students exposure to globally benchmarked learning and mentorship.

Eligibility:

This program is open to:

• Students in Grades 6-12

• Students with an interest in technology, innovation, AI, or entrepreneurship

• No prior coding or AI experience is required

Program Details

Dates: April 24-26, 2026
Location: Grier School

Program Fee : USD 450

Why Participate:

This program helps students:

• Build confidence in AI and emerging technologies

• Develop critical thinking, collaboration, and presentation skills

• Gain exposure to global academic and innovation standards

• Strengthen profiles for future academic and extracurricular pursuits

Next Steps

Parents and students interested in participating are requested to confirm interest by February 6, 2026. Please send your interest confirmation to kbarr@grier.org.

Important Testing Information

Spring 2026 Academic Competitions

AAPT Physics Education®--PhysicsBowl

· Competition Date: Monday, March 30th, 2026

· Registration Deadline: Friday, February 25h, 2026

Euclid Contest

· Competition Date: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026

· Registration Deadline: Friday, February 27th, 2026

Important Information: AP Exams, SAT & ACT (Weekend and School Day) Administrations (2025-2026)

• For more information, view the UPDATED PDF (02/25/26) attached below or linked HERE.
• Document contains pertinent information about deadlines, dates, and registration details.

Testing Accommodations for College Board and ACT (District Testing, Weekend, AP):

Does your student have a Grier School Educational Plan?

• If so, they may qualify for testing accommodations through College Board’s Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) and/or ACT’s Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA).
• College Board assessments include: PSAT/NMSQT, SAT (School Day & Weekend) and AP Exams.
• If you think your child qualifies, please contact Grier School’s Test Coordinator, Olivia Hallahan (ohallahan@grier.org), so that an application can be submitted to each respective testing company.

What were the deadlines for Spring testing?

• SAT School Day (Spring 2026) = Friday, January 2nd, 2026
• AP Exam (May 2026) = Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
• ACT District Testing (Spring 2026) = Friday, February 6th, 2026
• Please reach out ASAP for a request to be made on-behalf of your child for standardized testing accommodations through College Board or ACT. The sooner a request is made, the better even after a deadline has passed.

Do you have a current 9th or 10th grader who will be returning for the 2026-2027 school year that has an active Grier School Ed Plan and/or 504 Plan/IEP and does NOT currently have approval for accommodations with College Board?

• If the answer is “YES”, then your child may qualify for accommodations on the PSAT/NMSQT that she will take next school year in October 2026.
• Please reach out to Olivia Hallahan, Test Coordinator (ohallahan@grier.org) before the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
• See details about requirements below.

What are the requirements?

• Each testing company follows their own doctrine.
• Please follow the links below to learn more.
• College Board SSD (AP Exams; SAT; PSAT/NMSQT): Advice for Students and Families
• Attach this form to the email you send with your request to Test Coordinator, Olivia Hallahan (ohallahan@grier.org): SSD Consent Form for Accommodations Request
• ACT TAA: ACT Test Accommodations
• Attach this form to the email you send with your request to Test Coordinator, Olivia Hallahan (ohallahan@grier.org): Consent to Release Information to ACT
• Examples of documentation needed for a submission:
• Evaluations: Neuropsychological, psychoeducational, psychological evaluation.
• IEP(s) or Section 504 Plan(s) (used at a prior school before entering Grier School)
• Current Grier School Education Plan

SAT WEEKEND Dates 2025-2026 (Digital)

How to Register?

• Student must complete registration through their “My SAT” College Board account.
• Boarding students MUST register to take the exam at Altoona Area High School when school is in-session.
• Transportation will ONLY be provided to Altoona Area High School (Zip Code: 16602).
• SAT Test Center Code: 39116
• To learn more about weekend testing, CLICK HERE.
• Student MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM too in order to provide their Breakfast/Transportation request—this is how the school knows transportation to the exam is required, without it, we have no idea that a student has registered for a weekend administration. Students MUST submit by the deadline listed below.
• The week of each exam, student MUST complete the readiness check on their testing device by the end of extra help (1:11pm) each Thursday.
• This is how they gain access to their Admission Ticket.
• (2) copies will be printed—one for student to take with them, and one for the driver to have as backup.

ACT WEEKEND Dates 2025-2026 (Paper or Digital)

How to Register?

• Student must complete registration through their “My ACT” account.
• Boarding students MUST register to take the exam at Altoona Area High School when school is in-session.
• Transportation will ONLY be provided to Altoona Area High School (Zip Code: 16602).
• ACT Test Center Code: 183670
• To learn more about weekend testing, CLICK HERE.
• Student MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM to provide their Breakfast/Transportation request— this is how the school knows they need transportation to the exam.
• By the deadlines below for “Notification MUST be submitted to Mrs. Hallahan for Transportation” student MUST submit the form linked above for breakfast/transportation.
• On that form the student will be able to attach their Admission Ticket which Mrs. Hallahan will print once the student submits their request form.
• (2) copies will be printed—one for the student to stop by to get and the other will be given to the driver.

TOEFL iBT at Grier School’s Test Center

TOEFL iBT Exam Day Reminders:

• Breakfast at 7:30AM
• Report to TOEFL Lab (IT-3) at 8AM

2025-2026 Second Semester TOEFL iBT® Dates

• March 28, 2026 (Cancelled)
• April 4, 2026 (Deadline: February 18, 2026—1 on-hand voucher left. Signup ASAP!)
• April 18, 2026 (Deadline: March 4, 2026)
• May 2, 2026 (Deadline: March 18, 2026)
• May 9, 2026 (Deadline: March 25, 2026)

How to register for TOEFL iBT at Grier School?

• To register for a TOEFL iBT Exam at Grier School’s certified test center (STN11644A), students MUST complete registration by the deadlines provided above—no exceptions. BULK Registration has made updates to the registration requirements making the deadlines very important.
• Use the links below for each month’s registration form.
• To register, students MUST use the monthly forms to complete their registration form. Information from this form will be used to submit their TOEFL registration through BULK Reg, which Mrs. Hallahan must submit on behalf of each student who registers.
• Registration Forms:
• April TOEFL: Register HERE
• May TOEFL: Register HERE
• Students will be required to submit information pertaining to their TOEFL Account and upload a copy of their passport and consent form.
• A student’s name within their TOEFL account MUST match their PASSPORT information.
• Student with a Chinese TOEFL account: You MUST create a “US” account in order to test outside of China. Registration in China works differently than test centers outside of the country.
• Registration is completed through BULK registration, meaning that students fill out an online form provided by Grier School’s Test Coordinator, Olivia Hallahan, and after all information has been collected, Mrs. Hallahan will submit a BULK roster to ETS.

Have questions about testing at Grier School? Reach out to Mrs. Hallahan (ohallahan@grier.org) or when school is in session, students may stop by her office—1st floor inside the “Counseling Suite”.

Easter for Eli (EFE) Basket Built Event

• What is Easter for Eli?
• “Elias “Eli” Garrett was a loving 3-year-old little boy who lost his courageous and long battle with Non-Hodgkin’s T-Cell Lymphoma on May 7th, 2009, just ten days before his 4th birthday.”
• As a way to honor Eli’s memory, the “Easter for Eli” nonprofit organization was officially formed in 2015. The goal of “EFE” is to collect Easter baskets to be delivered to children who are hospitalized over the Easter Holiday. Remarkably, within the past eleven years, “EFE” has filled 87,000 Easter baskets and distributed $85,000 in gift cards.
• For 2026, their goal is to deliver 10,000 baskets and $10,000 in gift cards to children and their families.
• How is Grier School Helping with “EFE”?
• The Junior Class is sponsoring a Basket Build Event.
• CLICK HERE to view the event flyer.
• At a Glance Details:
• Items donated will be used to fill “EFE” drawstring bags “baskets” that will then be donated to the “EFE” organization.
• Options to Help:
• Donate Items—Think BULK and gender neutral when purchasing items.
• Amazon List to either purchase or gather ideas.
• Items may be purchased from other stores as well.
• Students may voucher $10 until March 6th, 2026. Monetary donations will be used to purchase additional items for “EFE” Basket Build Event.
• Age Range to Purchase For:
• 0-3 = Grades 5-8
• 4-8 = Grades 9-10
• 9-13 = Grade 11
• 14-18 = Grade 12
• Basket Build Event = Saturday, March 28th, 2026
• Set up @ 9AM
• Build Starts @ 10AM
• Community Service will be given to those who assist with basket build event.
• Grier School’s goal is to fill 70 baskets (35 girls/35 boys).

Stay in Touch!

Want to be "in the know?"

Want to be connected DAILY to Grier School?

There are multiple ways to follow along with the daily happenings here at Grier! Follow these steps to stay connected to your daughter and our Grier School extended family!

1. Follow us on Instagram @grier_school
2. Follow us on Facebook @ Grier School | Tyrone PA | Facebook
3. Log onto our website: www.grier.org

WE HAVE CHANGED OUR SHIPPING ADDRESS. PLEASE SEE BELOW!

Shipping and Postal Mail Updated Address is NEW:

ALL packages from UPS, FEDEX, DHL, AMAZON, and USPS should be sent to:

Name

Grier School

4100 Juniata St

Tyrone PA 16686

ALL POSTAL MAIL (letters, cards, etc.) should be sent to:

Name

Grier School

2522 Grier School Rd

PO Box 308

Tyrone, PA 16686

Please note: Students are not permitted to order from InstaCart, UberEats, or any food delivery services. This is a safety concern. They are allowed to order from Domino's only on Friday and Saturday evenings for a 6-10 p.m. delivery to 4100 Juniata Street. With our amazing new food service and the extended hours of 1853, there are many options here on campus!

Please log into your PlusPortals Account for an in-depth Calendar and Events!

September Opening...............................September 2, 2026 (Student Leaders)
September 3, 2026 (Only Returners)
September 4, 2026 (New Students)

Parents’ Weekend............................................................ October 16-18, 2026

Thanksgiving Break..................................November 25 - November 30, 2026

Winter Break ...............December 10, 2026 @ 12:00 Noon - January 10, 2027
(Students must be off-campus by December 11 @ 3:00PM)

Spring Break .......................................................................March 12-30, 2027
(Students must be off-campus by March 13 @ 12:00 noon)

Graduation Events ......................................................................May 22, 2027
Final Exams............................................................................ May 24-27, 2027

Summer Break Begins.................................................................. May 27, 2027
(Students must be off-campus by May 28 @ 3:00PM)

Dates subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Grier School is dedicated to providing every student the opportunity to unlock her individual potential and pursue her unique passions. We offer a challenging curriculum within a nurturing and inclusive community where students find a sense of belonging as they gain knowledge, confidence, social and global awareness, and leadership skills.

Geoffrey Grier, Director

~ ggrier@grier.org

Kara Lawler, Head of School

~ klawler@grier.org, ext. 7006

Katt Barr, Dean of Academics

~ kbarr@grier.org, ext. 7057

Erin Guydish-Bucholz, Dean of Student

~ eguydish@grier.org, ext. 7056

Anthony Lang, Dean of Faculty

~ alang@grier.org

Gina Dunklebarger, Travel Coordinator

~ gdunklebarger@grier.org

Jena Burkett, Facts Administrator

~ jburkett@grier.org, ext. 7019

Grier Health Center

~ healthcenter@grier.org