History
What was GWCS's first location?
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
What type of animal is the school mascot?
The school's mascot is a fox.
Which staff member started out at GWCS as our first ever gym teacher?
Mr. Hunsberger was GWCS's first gym teacher.
What is the name of the gym teacher who brought Gaga Ball to GWCS?
Albert Juliano brought Gaga Ball to GWCS.
During construction of GWCS's current building, what was the school's temporary site?
St. Mary of Assumption and St. John the Baptist in Manayunk
Who made the mascot’s costume?
Mrs. Ruth Taylor made the mascot's costume.
What is the name of the art teacher that taught Art at GWCS before Ms. Mosbruger?
Barbara Mail was the art teacher before Ms. Mosbruger.
What is the name of the marker recycling program that GWCS participates in?
Colorcycle is the name of the recycling program that GWCS participates in.
In what year was the school's initial charter?
2007
What is the name of the school mascot?
The name of the school's mascot is Super.
Name the three teachers who taught 5th grade to the now current 7th and 8th grade students.
Ms. Urban, Ms. Kidd and Mrs. Nolen taught the current 7th and 8th grade students during 5th grade.
GWCS just held it’s 2nd annual walk-a-thon in honor of what student?
Marlee Flynn is the student that the walk-a-thon honored.
Why was the opening date of the current site pushed back?
The opening was pushed back because of Roxborough’s geology, lots of rocks and ledges. It slowed construction.
How did the school come up with the mascot’s name?
The students voted on the mascot's name.
What is the full name of our new CEO?
Debi Durso is the name of the new CEO.
What season did GWCS moved into its new home at 468 Domino Lane?
Winter was the season when GWCS moved into the current site of 468 Domino Lane.
The ribbon cutting ceremony was in January 2014.
For 3 decades, what use to be on the current site of the school?
Keenan’s Valley View Inn was on the current site of the school for 3 decades.
It closed in June 2012 and the site became a dumping ground.
In what year did the mascot make its debut at GWCS?
The mascot debuted in 2016.
What staff member has 2 daughters who currently attend GWCS?
Sandy Taylor has 2 daughters who attend GWCS currently.
What is the name of the circle (rain garden) in the front of the building?
Forte Circle is the name of the rain garden in front of the building.