Bringing out
Brilliance
in every kid since 1968.
The world needs one-of-a-kind
THINKERS, DOERS, AND DREAMERS.
That’s where Greenhills School comes in.
Imagine a school wholeheartedly dedicated to creating a learning experience around the unique needs and passions of each student. That’s Greenhills. In intensely smart classes, our teachers push students to know the depth of what they’re truly capable of — from Jazz and 2D Design to Conceptual Physics.
A school
AS UNIQUE AS
YOUR CHILD
(well, almost).
Deano Smith Departing; Janelle Sterling Named Next Head of Upper School
March 6th, 2026
After teaching science and serving in leadership roles at Greenhills School for 19 years—including the past four as Head of Upper School—Deano Smith has decided to relocate to West Virginia to be closer to his wife and children, who now live there. During this time, Smith has touched the lives of countless students through his ability to instill wonder and foster curiosity, inspiring many to pursue studies and careers in science.
Planting the Seeds of Entrepreneurship with University of Michigan’s Ross Impact Studio
March 5th, 2026
On Friday, February 27, in a packed classroom, Greenhills students were introduced to college-level entrepreneurship by Moses K. Lee, the Applebaum Innovator-in-Residence at the University of Michigan’s Ross Impact Studio. The workshop marked the beginning of a new initiative at Greenhills designed to help students develop their ideas and talents, whether artistic pursuits or the next great business concept, into real projects and ventures that can be shared with the world.
Greenhills Ethics Bowl Claims State and Central Division Titles, Advances to Nationals
February 26th, 2026
There are victories that feel decisive. And then there are victories that feel earned, round by round, argument by argument, question by question. On February 1, after a weekend of competition held at Eastern Michigan University, the Greenhills Ethics Bowl Green Squad earned something rare: the title of Michigan Ethics Bowl State Champions for the second year in a row.
Boys Varsity Swimmers are Fast in the Water and Stronger Together
February 18th, 2026
Spend a few minutes on the pool deck this winter and one thing becomes clear: the United Swim and Dive team that Greenhills leads is enjoying itself. That might seem like a small detail, but it’s really at the core of the team’s identity and the source of its success.
Introducing the New Gryphon and a New Look for Greenhills Athletics
January 30th, 2026
Today, Greenhills School is proud to introduce a refreshed Gryphon and Greenhills athletics logo that will represent our teams, our school, and our community moving forward. The Gryphon has long been a symbol of Greenhills pride and, like the school itself, it has evolved over time. This new design is an exciting new chapter in that ongoing story.
GREENHILLS BY THE NUMBERS
≈ 719
students in
grades 6-12
students in
grades 6-12
≈ 52%
self-identified
students of color
self-identified
students of color
≈ 22%
receive
financial aid
receive
financial aid
138
faculty
members
faculty
members
70%
of faculty hold
advanced degrees
of faculty hold
advanced degrees
16
students average
class size
students average
class size
30
average
ACT score
average
ACT score
>4
totally student-run
service learning clubs
totally student-run
service learning clubs
We see the 0.1%
that makes you, well,
YOU.
And we do our very best to draw it out daily. On average, any two people have 99.9% identical DNA. That means what makes you you is what comes from that remaining 0.1%. At Greenhills, we've crafted our entire 6th- through 12th-grade experience (and our approach to teaching) to unleash the full power of that 0.1%. So you can go out into the world — uniquely and confidently you. A one-of-a-kind work of art with the ability to do anything you set your very distinctive brain to.
YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE
CREATING MORE TOGETHER
Creating More Together is Greenhills School’s capital campaign to expand the physical heart of our school by creating more space for the arts, engineering and robotics, and togetherness itself. It’s an ambitious building project that includes:
- A dining room expansion that will serve as both a communal gathering and performance space.
- A significant increase in fine arts space, including a new art gallery.
- A dedicated, state-of-the-art space for robotics and design engineering.
