Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

Founded in 1764, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School educates students Pre-K-Grade 12 in a spacious campus right off Central Park.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Splashes of green could be found all over campus today 🍀⁣
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We hope you all have a relaxing Spring Break. See you in April! 😎 ⁣
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#CGPSnyc #StPatricksDay #SpringBreak https://t.co/r6KBar6myS

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After receptions in NY and California, our Alumni Office headed to the Sunshine State last week to host community events in Palm Beach and Miami! ☀️ ⁣⁣
Alumni, former parents and faculty, and friends were all smiles as they gathered to reconnect and … https://t.co/IQkE7PogWy

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Happy Pi Day! ⁣
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Today, the Prep School Math Department celebrated with the return of its first π-athlon since 2020! Students earned points for their Houses as they worked in groups to solve challenging problems and puzzles. They played fun games li… https://t.co/EG6C7jQgZo

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Middle School thespians went "Into the Woods" this week for the winter musical!⁣
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There were twists and turns as characters from the Brothers Grimm fairy tales pursued their various wishes. Our talented actors had audiences laughing and smiling with… https://t.co/EYEvpHWNoU

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Happy International Women's Day!

We are grateful to have so many intelligent, caring and inspirational women who foster our students' growth each day. Thank you to all the incredible women in our community who make this place so special.

#Internationa… https://t.co/kqPGKswyu1

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Last Thursday, our community enjoyed a magical evening at the 2023 CGPS Benefit. It was a historic night in terms of participation and funds raised, and the entertainment, which included a surprise performance from @rundmc, was above and beyond our typic… https://t.co/vumOWz6dCH

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This week, Prep School Chinese classes went to Flushing to visit the New World Mall, NY’s largest indoor Asian mall! The field trip gave them the opportunity to hone their conversational skills in a real-world setting. Students spent the day speaking Chi… https://t.co/RIYXoyzJxQ

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After reading Refugee by Alan Gratz, 6th grade students and teachers held a fundraiser called “Walk for Refugees.” ⁣
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Students solicited sponsors to make donations for every 1/4 mile they walked/ran along the track at the Great Hill in Central Park.… https://t.co/8eewiKMIOh

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Today, students welcomed their loved ones to the Grammar School for the 4th Grade Science Share! These curious 4th graders have been learning all about rocks and minerals and were eager to show their parents what they have been working on, including thei… https://t.co/NL7vV6jWyy

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This is the week we’ve all been waiting for! The 2023 CGPS Benefit is happening this Thursday, March 2. You don’t want to miss out on the biggest party of the year. There will be passed hors d'oeuvres, dinner, a DJ, a silent auction, carnival games, live… https://t.co/7AuOzRckW4

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Let’s have a round of applause for the Varsity Indoor Track and Field team, who won the NYCAL championship title! Way to go, Lions! ⁣🏃‍♀️ 🦁
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#CGPSnyc #trackandfield #athletics https://t.co/Xw8ckfIRwm

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We are heading down to the Sunshine State! 🍊 ⁣
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Please join members of the CGPS Advancement and Alumni Offices for a series of cocktail parties and dinners in Palm Beach and Miami! ⁣
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In our continued effort to engage with our alumni, past pa… https://t.co/E3I424D01A

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Congrats to Advanced Science Research seniors Maya S., Stephanie W. and Lucas L. on making it to the final round of the NYC Junior Science & Humanities Symposium! 🔬 ​​⁣
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About 100 semifinalists from NYC competed for the 16 finalist spots, and three … https://t.co/Cv6gDlwPT2

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Congrats to the CGPS Mock Trial team on defeating former state champion Trinity in the opening round of the New York State Mock Trial Competition!⁣ 👏
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Each year, mock trial teams from all across the five boroughs compete in a citywide competition, … https://t.co/2u4nXUgq0X

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2023 CGPS Benefit Co-Chairs Meredith Verona, Randi Udell-Alper, Francesca Gordon, Erica Jackowitz Chiporukha and Tracy Weiner recently visited Cipriani 42nd to put the final touches on what is sure to be a can’t-miss event! ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Join us next… https://t.co/OZZIitKSQS

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It’s time to cut loose! 🕺 @cgpstheater’s production of Footloose opens today at 3:30 p.m. in the Prep School theater! ⁣
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Doors open 30 minutes before the show, and tickets are first-come, first-served. There will also be performances on Thursday and… https://t.co/25UwJLYj2v

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From friendship bracelets to floral arrangements, we are feeling the love today!⁣
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Happy Valentine's Day! We 💙 CGPS!⁣
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#CGPSnyc #ValentinesDay https://t.co/tzElqOAsp9

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Congrats to Advanced Science Research seniors Andrew C., Lucas L., Joshua L., Arjun S., Maya S. and Stephanie W.! Yesterday, they presented at the regional semifinal round of the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, a national competition for high sc… https://t.co/47VQxlQVH6

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We are excited to announce that William N. Moseley will join Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School as the fifteenth Head of School! He will assume the position on July 1, 2024, following Dr. Donohue’s retirement. ⁣
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Mr. Moseley joins us from St. Mar… https://t.co/LI1EJc3dQX

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@cgpsathletics recently honored our graduating winter athletes with Senior Nights celebrating Coed Varsity Swim, Coed Varsity Indoor Track, Boys Varsity Hockey and Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball. Each senior has been an integral member of their respec… https://t.co/BF8sxdSPdp