GORDON SCHOOL

'The Gordon School' is a coeducational, independent school located in East Providence, Rhode Island. Classes include Nursery through eighth grade.

Contents

History

Facilities

Notable Student Achievements

Mascot

The GCA

History

The Gordon School was founded by Dr. Helen West Cooke in 1910 in her home in Providence’s East Side. The school relocated to its current campus in 1963. It was the first coeducational independent school in Rhode Island.

Facilities

The school maintains twelve acres with an eye toward natural landscaping. It is fortunate to have a stream that runs through the property, creating a pond that entices both students and children from the neighborhood alike. A regulation playing field was extensively renovated during the summer of 2006.

Notable Student Achievements

The Gordon School’s competitive robotics team won the Director's Award in the Rhode Island First Lego competition, as well as a Young Environmentalist Award from Save the Bay in early 2006.

Mascot

The school’s mascot is known to take many forms in both artwork and in costume. A new green Gator costume debuted in the fall of 1999; various 8th graders have "suited up" in the costume for key events this year.

The GCA

The Gordon Community Association is populated by the families, faculty, administrators and staff of The Gordon School. Its mission is to build community among these groups. The all volunteer group organizes and executes many events during the school year.