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Your Greenhills Journey 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 next steps, key dates, and resources to guide your transition. If you don’t find an answer to a question, please reach out to the Office of Enrollment Management at enrollment@greenhillsschool.org.

NEXT STEPS

Lower School Families

1. Indicate Your Interest in Before- and After-School Care
Classroom doors open at 8am, with classes beginning at 8:15am. Students may arrive on campus as early as 7:30am for complimentary before-school care.  At the end of the day, junior kindergarten and kindergarten students are dismissed at 3pm and will be signed into after-school care beginning at 3:15pm. Students in grades 1–5 are dismissed at 3:15pm and will be signed into after-school care at 3:30pm. After-school care is available until 6pm each day and includes access to a variety of clubs and enrichment opportunities. The cost is $10 per day. If you anticipate using before- or after-school care, please indicate your interest by completing the form below.
>Complete the before- and after-school care interest form

2. Reminder: Lunch Provided Daily
Prepared by Plum Market, and included in tuition, students enjoy a healthy, delicious lunch every day. As the next school year approaches, we will ask you to share more information about your students dietary preferences (kosher, halal, vegetarian, vegan, etc.) and allergies.

3. Coming Soon: Summer Things to Know and Do
In mid-July, you will receive a link to our Things to Know and Do webpage. There, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for the year ahead, including the updated family handbook and policies, transportation information, calendars, and forms to complete before the school year begins.
Middle and Upper School Families

1. Indicate Your Course Selection (due April 24, 2026 for Incoming 6th–9th Graders)
The Academic Office will begin building schedules for the 2026–2027 school year soon. In order to start this process, we ask that you complete the applicable survey(s) linked below by April 24, 2026. Please note that math placement for middle school students will take place on May 16, 2026.

2. Complete the Athletics Interest Form
If your student is interested in participating in athletics, please complete the applicable form linked below. Completing the form will not lock your student into participating in any sport, but it will allow you to stay in the loop on team updates. Middle school athletics begin on September 1, 2026, and upper school athletics begin on August 10, 2026. All students who sign up for a team will be contacted by the coach before the season begins.
>Athletic Program Overview
>Middle School Interest Form
>Upper School Interest Form

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.

 

Recording Now Available: An Introduction to Greenhills from the Head of School

On June 1, Head of School Peter B. Fayroian gave parents a brief overview of Greenhills School, including its mission, history, and cultural norms. Parents also learned more about how the School operates and had the chance to meet some members of the administrative team. A recording of the meeting is now available at the link below.

Watch the Recording   

DATES TO SAVE

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

  • August 10: Upper School Fall Sports Begin

  • August 24, 5:00–7:00pm: Middle School Locker Night
  • August 26, 5:30–7:00pm: New Parent Social
  • August 27, 9:00am–12:00pm: 6th Grade Orientation for Students; 9th Grade Orientation for Students
  • August 27, 10:30am–12:00pm: New 7th and 8th Grade Orientation for Students
  • August 27, 3:00–5:00pm: Lower School Teacher Meet and Greet
  • August 31: Classes Begin
  • September 1: Middle School Fall Sports Begin
  • September 2: Middle and Upper School Picture Day
  • September 2, 5:45–8:45pm: Middle School Back-to-School Night
  • September 3: Lower School Picture Day
  • September 9, 5:45–8:45pm: Upper School Back-to-School Night
  • September 10, 5:45–8:45pm: Lower School Back-to-School Night
  • September 16–18: Middle and Upper School Class Retreats (Dates Vary by Grade)

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RESOURCES & SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS

The Current Family Hub

You can visit The Hub (greenhillsschool.org/hub) on Greenhills’ website anytime to find information, documents, forms, and more. We also recommend reviewing the Course Guide to learn more about the courses being offered in the coming year, and Student and Family Handbook to familiarize yourself with school policies, programs, and other information.
> Go to The Hub

eForum Newsletter

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

Upcoming Communications
  • Mid-July: Summer Info: Things to Know and Do, Course Assignments, Book Orders
  • Early August: Welcome Notes from Teachers (Lower School), Team Leaders (Middle School), and Grade Deans (Upper School); 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