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Search × Quicklinks Give Summer Programs 2021 (opens in new window/tab) Athletics Scores/Schedules (opens in new window/tab) Apply Calendar Employment Faculty and Staff Directory Lunch Menu (opens in new window/tab) My GFS Parent Faculty/Staff Alumnae New Families (opens in new window/tab) Garrison Forest empowers students to realize their full potential and live lives of purpose. About Us About Garrison Forest We are an independent, private, all-girls’ K-12 day and boarding school with a coed preschool located on 110 wooded acres outside of Baltimore, Maryland. From the Head of School History Core Values, Mission and Statement of Respect Strategic Plan Diversity and Inclusion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board Employment Employee Benefits Professional Development Directions External Programs and Campus Use Board of Trustees Meet our Faculty and Staff GFS Fall 2020 Reopening Athletics Reopening Details Summer Programs 2021 Grizzly Day Camps Residential Camps Specialty Camps About Us Weekly Overview Admission Apply Request information and schedule a visit to experience a day in the life of a Garrison Forest student. Admission Overview Meet The Office Meet Us On The Road Why GFS? The Impact of All Girls Signature Programs Boarding at GFS (opens in new window/tab) Experience GFS Request Information Virtual Tour Events Student Experiences Get to Know the GFS Community Prospective Student-Athletes (opens in new window/tab) Application Process Affording GFS Tuition and Fees Scholarships Transportation Signature Programs Discover What makes a Garrison Forest education stand out? Explore our unique programs and partnerships designed to make you stand out. The WISE Partnership with Johns Hopkins Requirements, Timeline and Application The James Center More Than Pink Walk Jenkins Fellows and Community Service Service League Middle Grades Partnership Equestrian Institute Polo Imagineering Creative Co-op Why a Girls' School? Arts Create Discover your talents, express yourself and develop skills in our state-of-the-art facilities. Visual Arts Dance Music Theater Upper School Musical Academics Learn Explore our programs from Twos through 12th Grade and discover what makes Garrison Forest a leader in education. Coed Preschool Online Learning resources: Preschool Lower School News, Events and Photos Faculty Woodlands Online Learning resources: Lower School Middle School News, Events and Photos Online Learning resources: Middle School College Counseling For College Representatives Maia Learning Meet the Team Test Registration Information and Resources Where do GFS Students Attend College? Libraries Catalogs (opens in new window/tab) Online Databases Blog Upper School News, Events and Photos Summer Opportunities Commencement Online Learning resources: Upper School Athletics Play Show your mettle in our 16 sports with 48 teams including dance, polo and riding. Athletics Overview Meet the Staff Team Pages Games & Scores Athletic Facilities Alumnae Athletes Athletic Training Riding Programs Meet the Staff Upcoming Shows Equestrian Institute Riding and Polo After GFS Horse Donations Polo Programs Meet the Staff Riding and Polo after GFS Polo Pony Donations Athletic Academies Student Life Be Yourself Find your place and voice in our joyous community and learn what GFS Spirit is all about. Community Service Clubs Spirit Uniforms School Store Campus Safety & Security Boarding Live Find your home away from home with our international, national and regional boarding programs in a family environment. Boarding at GFS Boarding Philosophy Boarding Basics Residence Halls Preparing to Arrive Meet the Residential Life Faculty Support Make a Difference Invest in our students and the GFS experience through giving. The Fund for Garrison Forest Planned Giving Report on Giving Make a Gift Meet the Office My Garrison Forest Endowment Apply Visit Inquire (opens in new window/tab) Give SPIRIT ACADEMICS CaMPUS News & Events RSS Feeds Subscribe to Alerts The Lohr Hall Awards Our GFS boarders recently held their first Academy Awards in Lohr Hall! GFS Honors Black History Month The BSA (Black Student Alliance) held a moving virtual assembly in recognition of Black History Month. Middle School Spring Musical: High School Musical, Jr. Our annual Middle School spring musical may have been virtual, but that didn't take away from the spirit and fun! Finding Friendship, Unity and Connection: Meet the Heads of the GFS Black Student Alliance The student heads of the GFS Black Student Alliance (BSA), Madison Q. ’21, Summer J. ’21, Ryan J. ’21 and Shyne C. ’23 share their insights on the group, Black History Month and hopes for the future. Newly Accepted Drive-Through Celebration (opens in new window/tab) The New & Improved Polo Arena We’re excited to share our recent GFS Polo arena renovations! COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall (opens in new window/tab) Click to watch last week's COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall discussion. LoveGFS Week 2021 (opens in new window/tab) < > All News Mar 23 2021 Classes Resume Subscribe to Alerts 8 : 00 AM - 3 : 00 PM Mar 25 2021 Sips, Snacks & Style Subscribe to Alerts 7 : 00 PM Zoom Apr 2 2021 No Classes: Good Friday Subscribe to Alerts all day Apr 13 2021 AIMS College Fair for 11th Grade Subscribe to Alerts 5 : 00 PM - 9 : 00 PM FULL CALENDAR Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. 110 acres to explore and create Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Be Curious Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Be Spirited Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Be Authentic Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Be Brave Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Be Compassionate Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Where Will GFS Take YOU? Signature Programs Johns Hopkins Partnership Our Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) partnership with Johns Hopkins University gives you real-world research experience in the cutting-edge labs at Johns Hopkins. Dive into science, engineering, public health, technology and more in a semester-long WISE research mentorship by JHU professors and graduate students. Since 2005, WISE students have contributed more than 17,300 research hours at Hopkins, creating new possibilities for science—and discovering just what they are capable of. The Wise Program Signature Programs IMAGINEERING Preschool and Lower School students love to build, discover, create and tinker. What better place to dream and design big than our unique Imagineering program? Our full-time Imagineering expert works with Preschool through 5th Grade in pre-engineering labs—one in the Preschool and one in the Lower School—to teach the problem-solving and collaborative skills students, especially girls, need to thrive in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art/design and math). It’s hands-on, brain-expanding, smile-inducing fun engineered to introduce young imaginations to new ideas. Imagineering Signature Programs THE JAMES CENTER What’s your passion? Whatever it is, The James Center provides the spark to give it purpose. By bringing together Garrison Forest’s many hands-on learning opportunities, The James Center intersects service, financial literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art/design and math) and leadership development to help you discover and shape who you are and how you want to change the world. With partnerships across Baltimore and around the globe and unique programs in and out of the Garrison Forest classroom, the nationally recognized James Center gives purpose—and limitless possibilities—to your passions. The James Center Signature Programs RIDING AND POLO We offer riding and polo programs to match your interest and skill level from beginners through veteran riders and polo players. Polo at GFS is truly unique in that we are the only girls’ school in the United States to offer the sport. Our riding progra...