As soon as they’ve mastered snack time and story circles. Seriously though, Georgetown Day School doesn’t wait around. Community engagement kicks off early and grows right alongside your kid. Even the littlest learners get in on the action with projects that spark empathy, build responsibility, and get them thinking about the world beyond the classroom. […]

They totally can. In fact, some of the most impactful programs at GDS started with a student and a big idea. Take the Summit on Sexual Assault and Consent, for example. That didn’t come from a staff meeting with coffee and clipboards. It grew out of student-led conversations and a push to create real space […]

At GDS, community engagement isn’t a box to tick. It’s more like a lifelong road trip that starts in Pre-K and picks up speed every year. Students don’t just volunteer. They ask big questions, meet people outside their usual circles, and explore what justice and equity look like in real life. The focus isn’t just […]

Yep—but not in a boring, “just get it over with” kind of way. At Georgetown Day School, community service is part of the high school experience like frosting is part of cake. It’s baked right in and makes everything better. Students aren’t just logging hours to meet a number. They’re picking causes they care about, […]