This six year old tradition launches new students on their Gunston Experience. On the first day of school, all new students and faculty take a boat ride from the Centreville Wharf to Gunston, embarking them on their four year journey towards graduation. As they ascend the steps to campus they are welcomed by the entire Gunston community.

Join the entire Gunston community at the tennis pavilion for a tailgate to kick-off the new school year and show some Heron spirit! All families are asked to provide a side dish or dessert.

The Bull & Oyster Roast is our largest fundraiser of the year. We raise funds through live and silent auction sales, Raise the Paddle and the Corn Hole Tournament. This invaluable event directly benefits our students and faculty, supporting student programs, faculty development, athletics, technology and the arts to name a few.

Grandparents and Special Friends are invited to campus to attend a few special classes, participate in a Q & A session with a panel of students, teachers, and parents, and end the morning with a special performance put on by the freshman class and The Gunston Chorale.

The evening starts with an Art Exhibit displaying our students’ works, followed by a festive concert put on by the Freshman class and The Gunston Chorale. All are welcome to this delightful event.

Come enjoy the final concert of the school year, featuring the Freshman class and the Gunston Chorale.

Members of the Crew, Men's & Women's Lacrosse team, Sailing team, and the coaches, will be celebrating their sports seasons at the Annual Spring Sports Awards Banquet. All team athletes are expected to attend and their parents and friends are invited to attend.

Friday, May 19
One of the most memorable days in our seniors’ careers, this day features an introduction to the Alumni Association, “Laying of the Bricks” on our path to Middleton, and finally disembarking from a boat at Gunston’s dock. This is an emotional farewell not to be missed!

Friday, June 9 begins at 9:15 a.m.
This awards ceremony honors juniors and seniors on their academic achievements, and of course the announcement of the Green & White Team Cup winner!

Saturday, June 10 begins at 11:00 a.m.
Commencement of the Class of 2017! This event takes place on the lawn of the Headmaster's home. Carrying along with tradition—girls in white formal dresses carrying flower bouquets and boys in blue blazers and khakis—a memorable ceremony. All are invited.