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Greenhills School Expanding, Adding Elementary Campus
March 19th, 2025

TWO GREENHILLS SENIORS WIN SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARDS
February 11th, 2025

Brandon Groff Named National Educator of the Year
December 4th, 2024

CATHY RENAUD: THE GIFT OF BEING A STUDENT’S MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER
May 15th, 2024

Dayne Bartscht ’04: Co-Founder of Eastern Market Brewing Co.
February 21st, 2024

THE QUESTIONS COLLEGE ADMISSION DEANS HEAR MOST OFTEN, AND THEIR RESPONSES
September 7th, 2023

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Nick Kocsis Joins Greenhills as Director of Athletics

April 15th, 2026

After a nationwide search that drew nearly 100 accomplished candidates, Greenhills School is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Kocsis as its next...

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From Greenhills to Yale, and Back Again: Dixon Miller ’23 returns to campus with Yale’s Redhot & Blue

March 11th, 2026

Greenhills alum Dixon Miller is returning to Ann Arbor later this month as part of the 17 voices of Redhot & Blue, Yale University’s oldest co-ed a...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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FROM STUDIO TO SPOTLIGHT: GREENHILLS STUDENTS EARN SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS

January 29th, 2026

We are proud to celebrate 15 students recognized by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in the Southeast Michigan &...

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Three Questions With an Alum: Amar Nigam ’16

January 28th, 2026

The alumni office recently checked in with Amar Nigam, Class of 2016, who brought us up to date on life since graduation, including launching an investment...

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Belinda Archibong ‘06: Economist and Policy Innovator

January 26th, 2026

It was Belinda Archibong’s mother, Agatha Archibong, who found Greenhills for her daughter and son, Andikan Archibong ‘13, after moving her family from...

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Boys Basketball Learning to Win, One Possession at a Time

January 15th, 2026

When Tom Staton stepped into the role of head coach for Greenhills boys varsity basketball just before the season began, there was little time for easing in....

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Betsy Ash Finn ‘01: Operating at the intersection of art and business

January 9th, 2026

After her last stint as a juror for Greenhills’ Art Beat, an annual event showcasing student work, the Alumni Office caught up with Betsy Ash Finn ’01 to...

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Girls Basketball Playing at a Championship Level

January 8th, 2026

Good things take time. After a few seasons spent building patiently and deliberately, Greenhills girls varsity basketball is beginning to see the rewards of...

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Advanced Research & Practicum Night Showcases Students as Scholars, Artists, and Storytellers

December 12th, 2025

On Monday, December 8, the hallways at Greenhills felt less like a school corridor and more like a small conference center. Families, classmates, and mentors...

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Greenhills Hosts First-Ever Robotics League Meet

November 6th, 2025

On Saturday, November 1, Greenhills hosted a Middle School FIRST Robotics League Meet. It was the first time in program history that Greenhills hosted a...

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Swimming with Purpose: Greenhills Girls Continue Their Rise

October 30th, 2025

There’s no shortcut to becoming one of the state’s best swim and dive programs. Fortunately, the Greenhills varsity girls swim and dive team has found a...

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Still on Top: Greenhills Boys Tennis Heads to States Proud of Big Wins and Overcoming Setbacks

October 23rd, 2025

Even after graduating a top slate of seniors and battling illness throughout key matches, the Greenhills boys varsity tennis team is once again proving why...

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Jihan Woods Young ’01: On her family’s commitment to service and legacy at Greenhills

October 22nd, 2025

As the youngest of five kids who attended Greenhills, class of 2001 alum Jihan Young’s teachers knew her since babyhood. Though one piece of the Woods...

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Cross Country Program Surges Forward with Historic Depth and Personal Bests

October 16th, 2025

Something special is happening on the trails this fall at Greenhills. The boys and girls cross country teams are not just posting fast times, they’re...

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Alumni Bettering the World: Environmental startup scientist Adnan Syed ‘06

October 7th, 2025

For Adnan Syed ’06, the seeds of a career in the biological sciences were planted early. He points to Greenhills faculty, notably his science teachers...

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One Game at a Time: Greenhills Field Hockey Prepares for CHSL Championship Showdown

October 3rd, 2025

With a 10-game winning streak and an 11-1 overall record, the Greenhills varsity field hockey team is making school...

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BOYS SOCCER DEMONSTRATE DEPTH, DRIVE, AND DOMINANCE

October 2nd, 2025

From the first whistle in August to the final week of the regular season, the Greenhills boys varsity soccer team has played with purpose, poise, and an...

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Alumni Voices: Rachel Bohlander ’91

September 28th, 2025

My journey as an artist wasn’t a direct line. It is a second career, one that began roughly 15 years ago. It started with taking classes at Washington...

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Greenhills Girls Golf Eyes State Finals

September 25th, 2025

The Greenhills Girls Golf team has its sights set firmly on the state finals, and each match this fall has brought them one step closer. With a focused...

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Coach Eric Gajar Inducted Into Michigan Coaches Hall of Fame

September 18th, 2025

At a ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 14, longtime Greenhills tennis coach Eric Gajar had the honor of being inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches...

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Building a Strong Foundation: Greenhills Volleyball Team Growing and Winning Together

September 17th, 2025

It’s about halfway through the girls volleyball season, and Greenhills’ varsity team is hitting its stride with a team full of young players, a program...

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Greenhills Names Jeewon Wright-Kim as First Head of Lower School

August 4th, 2025

Following a competitive national search, Greenhills School has announced the appointment of Jeewon Wright-Kim as its first...

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Fatima Ogaily ’09: Health Care Executive Advocating for Mental Health

July 17th, 2025

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Gryphons Punch Ticket to State Finals After Gritty Regional Performance

June 3rd, 2025

The Greenhills boys golf team’s season of steady improvement and quiet confidence has paid off in a big way. The Gryphons finished third at Tuesday’s...

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Greenhills Boys Lacrosse Showcases Stamina and Heart

May 15th, 2025

While most teams rotate fresh legs onto the field every few minutes, the Greenhills boys lacrosse team did something extraordinary this season: it played...

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