6th Grade Starts Here!

Welcome to Greenhills!

We are thrilled that your family is joining the Greenhills community! While your journey here is just beginning, know that students and parents become part of our school for a lifetime. We look forward to getting to know your student and watching them grow into an individual who is curious, thinks deeply, explores creatively, acts with empathy, and works to better the world.

As you get to know Greenhills, you’ll likely have many questions — and we hope you will use this page as a starting point for answers. Below you will find information regarding course selection, athletic opportunities, and important dates. If you don’t find an answer to a question, please reach out to the Office of Enrollment Management at enrollment@greenhillsschool.org.

Sincerely,

Susan Beamish Dean of Academics
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Dean of Academics Susan Beamish welcomes new families to Greenhills School, and shares an overview about course options and how families will work with the academic office.

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ENROLLMENT StepS

  1. Indicate Your Course Selection (due April 24, 2026)

    The Academic Office will begin to build schedules for the 2026–2027 school year soon. In order to start this process, we are asking that you complete the survey linked below by April 24, 2026. Math placement assessments for all middle school students will take place on May 16, 2026.
    >Course Selection Form for Incoming 6th Graders
  2. Complete the Athletics Interest Form

    Middle School is a wonderful time for students to branch out and try something new or keep up with something they love. Completing the form below will not lock your student into participating in any sport, but will allow you to stay in the loop on team updates. Middle School athletics start after the first day of school. Students that sign up for a middle school team will hear from their coaches by August 25, 2026.
    >Athletic Program Overview
    >Indicate your student's athletic interest here
  3. Submit Your Student's Updated Physical

    All students who plan to participate in athletics need to submit a physical form completed on or after April 15, 2026. Completed forms are required by the first day of practice.
    >Download a copy of the MHSAA Athletic Physical Form

    Hold onto your completed form to upload it to GryphOn, our online system. Information on how to access GryphOn to come this summer. If you have questions, please email the athletic department at athletics@greenhillsschool.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW FAMILY ONBOARDING EVENT

Saturday, May 16, 9am–10am or 12pm–1pm at Greenhills School – Earhart Campus

While students take the math placement test, we invite parents to join us for an onboarding presentation to learn more about what’s ahead and to connect with middle school leadership. We understand that spring is a busy time, so if your family can’t attend, we will forward any pertinent information to you afterwards. Please indicate whether or not you will attend onboarding when completing the math placement section of the course selection form.

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS

You can see the entire calendar of events, including a list of major dates, at greenhillsschool.org/calendar. Important dates to remember:

An Introduction to Greenhills from the Head of School
Monday, June 1 at 7pm, Virtually on Zoom
Head of School Peter B. Fayroian will give parents a brief overview of Greenhills School, including its mission, history, and cultural norms. You will also learn more about how the School operates and have a chance to meet some members of the administrative team. Time will be reserved for answering parent questions.
>Register to attend

DATES TO SAVE

  • August 25, 5–7pm at Greenhills’ Earhart Campus: Middle School Locker Night
  • August 26, 5:30–7pm at Greenhills’ Earhart Campus: New Parent Social
  • August 27, 9am–12pm at Greenhills’ Earhart Campus: 6th Grade Orientation for Students
  • August 31: Classes Begin
  • September 2: School Picture Day
  • September 2, 5:45–8:45pm at Greenhills’ Earhart Campus: Back-to-School Night for Middle School
  • September 1: Middle School Fall Sports Begin
  • September 16–18: Class Retreats (Dates Vary by Grade)

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH THE GREENHILLS COMMUNITY
Below is a sampling of what’s taking place in the coming weeks. You can see more, including a full schedule of middle school, junior varsity, and varsity athletic events at greenhillsschool.org/calendar. The following events will take place on Greenhills’ Earhart Campus:

  • April 27: College Signing Day and Middle School Athletics with Kona Ice Truck
    • 3–4pm: College Athlete Signing Day
    • 4:15pm & 5:15pm: MS Boys Volleyball vs. Emerson School
    • 4:30pm: MS Girls Tennis vs. Sacred Heart
  • April 30–May 2: Upper School Musical: Guys & Dolls (free admission)
  • May 12 at 6:30pm: Jazz Showcase
  • May 20 at 6:30pm: Middle School Orchestra Concert
  • May 27 at 6:30pm: Upper School Orchestra Concert
  • May 28 at 6:30pm: Choir Concert

INFORMATION & SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS

eForum Newsletter
All parents and students will receive our school newsletter, called the eForum, every week on Thursdays. Please commit to reviewing the eForum for news, updates, and important details about what’s happening at Greenhills.

The Hub
You can visit The Hub (greenhillsschool.org/hub) on Greenhills’ website anytime to find information, documents, forms, and more.
> Go to The Hub

Upcoming Communications

  • May 9: New families begin receiving the weekly eForum newsletter
  • Mid-May: Faculty and Staff Updates
  • Mid-June: 6th Grade Orientation Information
  • June 6: Last weekly eForum of the 2025–2026 school year
  • Mid-July: Summer Info: Things to Know and Do, Course Assignments, Book Orders
  • Early August: Welcome Notes from Team Leaders; Things to Know and Do Reminder; School Photo and Locker Setup Information
  • August 20: Weekly eForum Newsletter resumes
  • Mid-August: New Parent Social Invitation; Class Schedules, Book Orders, and Schedule Changes
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Course Guide

Learn about the courses being offered in the coming year in the course catalog.

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Family Handbook

Now is the time to become familiar with school policies, programs, and other information, all of which can be found in the Greenhills Student and Family Handbook.

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