Gilbert Drama, Grades 7-12 is proud to present... Disney's The Little Mermaid April 4-6 for FOUR Performances Only! The performances will take place April 4 @ 7:00 pm, April 5th @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm, and April 6th @ 2:00 pm.
Join us as we dive Under the Sea for this magical adventure with Ariel, Flounder, Ursula, Sebastian and so many other Friends! It is sure to be a show you don't want to miss! We have special Discounted Tickets Available online for children and seniors! Click on the button below to get your tickets now! We look forward to seeing you all there!
Join Us for the First J&B Annual 5K Walk/Run for
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Open to Middle & High School Students & Family!
In memory of Joseph and Brian, beloved family members of some of our staff, we invite your family to participate in the J&B Annual 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at The Gilbert School. This important event will raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health, in hopes to connect our students and families to resources in the community. Raised funds will be benefiting the Hope for Depression Foundation and the JED Foundation. The first organization highlights research on causes of suicidality as well as alternate treatment modalities for depression (Hope For Depression). The other foundation (JED Foundation) focuses on supporting families and school aged children who struggle with mental health and suicidality. The day will feature a walk/run with 1-mile or 3.2-mile options, local vendors, and community resources supporting mental health. Registration and fundraising will open on February 27th. Please join us as we honor loved ones, raise awareness, and make a difference. Please click HERE to register.
After a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Gilbert School is proud to announce the return of its World Language Honor Societies. These prestigious societies recognize students who have excelled in their study of Latin, Spanish and French, demonstrating not only academic achievement but also a passion for language and culture.
To celebrate this milestone, The Gilbert School will host its official Induction Ceremony on May 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM in The Gilbert School Library. During the ceremony, new members will be formally inducted into their respective societies, acknowledging their dedication to language learning and cultural appreciation.
The revival of these honor societies marks an important step in reestablishing traditions that encourage linguistic excellence and global awareness among students. Families, faculty, and friends are invited to attend the ceremony and celebrate the achievements of these outstanding language learners.
For more information, please contact:
Mrs. Kruk for French (krukm@gilbertschool.org)
Ms. Frechette for Latin (frechettes@gilbertschool.org)
- Mrs. Pelletier for Spanish (pelletierj@gilbertschool.org)
In his third year at The Gilbert School, Patrick Brintle has been named 2025 Connecticut School Counselor Association’s School Counselor of the Year. Mr. Brintle was nominated for the award by Miss Lewis and other Gilbert colleagues for his exemplary work with students, families, and school staff. As the recipient of the state award, Mr. Brintle is eligible for consideration for the American School Counselor’s (ASCA) School Counselor of the Year title.
Mr. Brintle, who joined The Gilbert School in 2022 as Director of Guidance, attended the University of Connecticut, majoring in Human Development and Family Services. He received a Masters and 6th Year degree in School Counseling at the University of Hartford. Both Mr. Brintle and his wife are school counselors, and are currently raising two children of their own. This year marks his twentieth year working as a school counselor in Connecticut.
Gilbert's own Magdalena Kruk has been invited to be an AP Reader for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exams this June. Ms. Kruk, a World Language teacher at TGS, is no stranger to scoring AP student exams for the College Board - she's been an active AP Exam Reader since 2016. She is joined by another TGS faculty member this year, Mr. Chris Affie, who will be an AP Reader for Computer Science.
AP Readers are responsible for scoring students’ free-response answers on the AP Exam or assessing a student’s portfolio. These scores are combined with performance on multiple-choice questions to determine students’ final scores of 1–5. The Advanced Placement Program states, "In June 2025, we anticipate that over 30,000 AP teachers and college faculty will evaluate and score free-response answers from millions of students from around the world." The experience offers AP teachers and college faculty a unique opportunity to collaborate on the shared task of scoring student work.
TGS is excited to have more than one faculty member selected for this important task!
The first-ever Gilbert Aerial Drone Competition is officially in the books! The Gilbert School hosted schools from across the Northeast in its first-ever Aerial Drone Competition Tournament on Saturday, March 22, welcoming teams from across the region, including our very own TGS Drone team. Students competed in the REC Foundation’s Aerial Drone Competition by showcasing their piloting and programming skills, and navigating their drones to complete obstacle courses and teamwork missions.
"While our teams didn't walk away with any awards," team advisor Mr. Craig Levesque commented, he's "still proud of how our students handled themselves, interacted with other teams (from CT, MA and VT), faced challenges and how far they have come since the beginning of the year."
For more information about the teams, please contact Mr. Craig Levesque at levesquec@gilbertschool.org.
Questions?
Contact Josh Penn, Gilbert Director of Athletics 7-12 at: pennj@gilbertschool.org or call 860 379-3721 with any questions regarding Athletics. If you have specific questions regarding practices and games please contact the coach directly.
- Litchfield County UConn 4-H (the youth development program of UConn Extension) is proud to announce their partnership with the Arethusa Farm Foundation to provide local youth ages 5 to 13 with various summer camp opportunities.
- Multiple weeks and camp programs available starting in June
- See the flyer for more information
EdAdvance Robotics Summer Camps
Give your students an exciting opportunity to dive into hands-on robotics at the Robot Rush Accelerator: Design, Build, and Compete! summer camp. This exploratory one-week summer camp, hosted by the College & Career Accelerator, an EdAdvance initiative, is designed to spark curiosity and ignite a passion for STEM.
Specifically developed for students entering grades 6-8 in the 2025/2026 school year, the Robot Rush Accelerator offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience.
SPARK Camp for Middle School Girls
SPARK is a summer camp for middle school girls interested in STEM, offering a unique, hands-on experience designed and delivered by current UConn undergraduate women studying engineering and science. With guidance from UConn women faculty and staff, as well as input from our corporate and non-profit partners, the program now benefits from a contract with General Dynamics Electric Boat—supported by the Maritime Industrial Base—to further enrich our curriculum with real-world maritime engineering insights.
Three one-week session options (sleep away/residential)
June 21 – June 26
June 28 – July 3
July 6 – July 11
Deadline to Apply: April 4, 2025
Explore Engineering Camp for Rising High School Students
Two-week Explore Engineering camp (sleep away/residential) for students entering grades 9-11 designed to introduce rising high school students to various engineering majors through hands-on activities led by current undergraduate engineering students, and presentations led by UConn faculty.
July 13 – July 25
Deadline to Apply: April 20, 2025
For the month of March, seventh grade students participated in “March Madness”, a month focusing on anger management skills. Each student was given a folder with a bracket of activities to look forward to throughout the month. Through these activities, students learned to navigate warning signs for their anger, how to communicate when they are angry, and how to cope with and decrease angry feelings.
In April, Hive Time will focus on learning about types of boundaries and identifying healthy boundaries with peers. Activities will include: situational role play, outdoor activities (weather permitting), and personal space.
School social workers will continue meeting with 7th grade students 2-3 times weekly in groups to provide social/emotional support, curriculum, and skill development lessons during Hive Time. If you would like more information about Hive Time for your middle school student, please contact Ms. Thompson at thompsonm@gilbertschool.org.
2025-2026 School Year schedules are in the process of being created. In March, 8th grade students participated in high school presentations with their middle and high school counselors. Students learned about what to expect in high school, their options and opportunities, and picked their classes for freshman year based on their interests and teacher recommendations. If you have any questions about which level/class your student was recommended for, you can reach out to the child's current subject teacher.
Middle school students will participate in their quarterly town hall assembly to recognize ‘Students of Quarter 3’ and those with perfect attendance. Another special celebration is being planned for those who achieved the honor roll for quarter 3.
Sixth grade students from Pearson School will be visiting TGS on April 24th and 28th. Select TGS middle school students will be assisting in the building tours.
By Lauren Orr, International Program
The International Program proudly congratulates Lily, Lars, and Eric, our seniors, who have maintained High Honors all three quarters this school year. We also want to recognize David and Daisy who made the Honor Roll for quarters two and three. We are so proud of all of you!
David gets an additional accolade for serving as the Yellow Jackets Drone Team pilot during both home and away competitions. Way to go, David!
Additional Highlights this month:
- Kaylee and Sophia were featured singing at the Gilbert MIOSM concert.
- Albert, Jerry, Erbudu, and Lars visited the New Haven Museum to engage in a Whitney workshop. There they each built their own miniature pinball machines.
- Frank, Lily, Eric, Albert, Lars and Jerry enjoyed an evening out and the generosity of our local Dairy Queen which participates in the annual free cone day event.
The AP Exam Schedule for this May is in the process of being finalized by TGS Administration. Students in Advanced Placement courses are currently participating in the timed practice tests (“Mock AP” exams) through the first two weeks of April. Official AP exams take place during the first two weeks of May. Check back for the finalized schedule. In the meantime, students can find the date and approximate time of their AP exams HERE.
Explore Engineering Camp for High School Students
Two-week Explore Engineering camp (sleep away/residential) for students entering grades 9-11 designed to introduce rising high school students to various engineering majors through hands-on activities led by current undergraduate engineering students, and presentations led by UConn faculty.
July 13 – July 25
Deadline to Apply: April 20, 2025
Many Connecticut state, regional, and local scholarships are available to view on Naviance. TGS Seniors can also find various state, local, and regional scholarships on the TGS Scholarship Padlet, found under 'Resources' on our Gilbert School Counselling website. Or click on the button below to view it directly.
Khan Academy, in conjunction with College Board, offers free customized SAT prep based on a student's performance on the PSAT/SAT. Generated SAT practice is tailored specifically to focus on those areas in which the student requires the most practice. Click on the button below to find out more information!
In spring of 2025, all junior students will participate in the Connecticut SAT School Day at The Gilbert School. However, any student (not just juniors!) can register online to take the SAT and/or to take the ACT throughout the year - as many times as you choose. Like anything else, the more you practice, the better you'll get!
*Please note that The Gilbert School is no longer a testing site and will not be hosting SAT testing on alternate dates.
The TGS Health Office will be screening for scoliosis in the spring. Nurses look at each individual student’s back in a private area. If scoliosis screening has been documented by the student’s physician in the past year, it is not repeated by the nurse. Students eligible for screening are girls in grade 7 and boys in grade 9.
Connecticut experienced a heartbreaking rise in teen suicides this summer. The 988 National Contact Center services include rapid 24/7 access to trained staff who can help students (and adults) experiencing suicidal, substance use and other mental health crises, provide referrals to resources, and perform warm transfers to Mobile Crisis or emergency services as needed/desired. Additional information, resources, and materials for Connecticut residents can be found at the links below.
All Grades 7 & 9 Students Are REQUIRED To Have A Physical By Their Physician
Students are required to have a physical exam for seventh grade, and also during ninth grade prior to the start of tenth grade. "Blue" physical forms were mailed out in your student's back-to-school packets in August. Forms can also be found in physician’s offices, the TGS main office, as well as the nurse's office. Physicals are also required every 13 months for students who are trying out for sports. If you have any questions regarding this State mandated requirement, please contact the nurse. If your child has already had a physical, please submit it to the Nurse's Office. If you would like to have your physician fax a copy, the confidential direct fax number is 860 738 9651.
Opening for cafeteria workers on a substitute basis. The work schedule follows the school calendar, approximately 5 hours/day on an as needed basis. No experience needed, will train. Application, resume, letter of intent and 2 letters of reference are requested.
Interested individuals should click HERE to apply online.
SchoolMessenger SMS Text Opt-In
Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages straight to your mobile phone with important information about school closings, delays, early dismissals, saftey alerts, and more. You can participate in this free service by sending a text message of "Y" or "YES" to our school's short code number, 67587. You can opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with "Stop". Opt in now by scanning this QR code with your mobile phone.
2025 Gilbert High School Yearbooks are on sale now for $85. Prices will only increase, so get it now before the price goes up! Click on the button below to purchase your yearbook and add ons.
New this year: Donate a yearbook to someone in need! Click on the button below to donate an entire yearbook to a student, or you can donate any dollar amount towards a yearbook. Any questions please email Mrs. Zaprzalka at zaprzalkas@gilbertschool.org.
