On Tuesday Greenwich Country Day School returned before the Planning & Zoning commission with a revised proposal to upgrade their lower school athletic fields at 47 Fairfield Rd, which is at the end the dead end at Cardinal Rd. Now that GCDS extended their grades through 12th and acquired the former Stanwich School for their high school campus, they seek to establish a top tier varsity athletic program. Currently, at the high school campus at 257 Stanwich Rd there isn’t enough room for a full size multi-use field. Back in January, GCDS went before P&Z with a much larger proposal. They had sought to upgrade two grass playing fields to synthetic turf, and construct a field house with boys and girls locker rooms, visiting team locker rooms, training room and toilets underneath spectator seating for 478, plus portable bleachers that seat 200 and public toilet rooms on one side of building. Continue Reading →
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Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss Make Largest Philanthropic Donation to Date to Greenwich Country Day School
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A groundbreaking ceremony for the building project took place on Friday during the GCDS Homecoming football game’s half-time ceremony. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Amanda Winklevoss, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, GCDS, Greenwich Country Day School
GCDS Becomes First High School Served by Hospital for Special Surgery as Official Hospital
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The partnership between GCDS and Hospital for Special Surgery enables student athletes to benefit from one of the global leaders in sports medicine. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Sports, GCDS, Hospital for Special Surgery
PHOTOS: Off-Beat Players Peach of a Musical Opens Thursday at GCDS
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Founder Malara said The Off-Beat Players hopes to continue “giving the community a dose of who we are and what we do” on Thursday and Friday August 2 and 3 at 7:30 pm and Saturday August 4 at 5:30pm at the Performing Arts Center at GCDS.
Tickets are $20 for adults; and $15 for seniors 65+/children 12 and under. Ticket sales and generous audience donations allow the Off-Beat Players to continue offering the community a magical summer musical experience. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Alexis Killeen, Brian Ciccone, Cameron Kittell, Emily Bass, GCDS, Greenwich Country Day School, Jack Ullrich
Off-Beat Players Move Summer Production to GCDS
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Off-Beat Players have outgrown space at the Arch Street Teen Center. This summer the group’s production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach will run August 2 & 3 at 7:30pm and August 4 at 5:30pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Arch Street Teen Center, GCDS, Greenwich Country Day School, Off Beat Players
In Historic Move, GCDS to Absorb Stanwich School; Open GCDS High School
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GCDS will consolidate and assume all operations of The Stanwich School to open The Greenwich Country Day High School (grades 9-12) in 20 months time. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, GCDS, Stanwich School
With No End in Sight for GHS Fields Shortage and Lighting Restrictions, GCDS Enjoys “Friday Night Lights”
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The good news is the gym floor at GHS is done and is beautiful. But, with daylight savings time around the corner, the squeeze on fields is tightening. Meanwhile GCDS brought in temporary lights for “Friday Night Lights” and had a blast. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Sports, Central Middle School, DPW Building Dept, GCDS, GHS, Greenwich Country Day School
Mothers for Others Pairs up with Athletica on Greenwich Ave for a Fundraiser
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Students and a group of moms from Mothers for Others partnered with the newly opened women’s fitness apparel store, Athleta on Greenwich Ave for a fundraiser on Tuesday. The boys had a bake sale and the store donated 5% of proceeds to Greenwich-based charity that helps moms in need with diapers, baby gear, and more. Continue Reading →