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Dear Beloved Saint George Community; Families, Benefactors and Teachers, Happy Feast of St. George! Not only is today the feastday of our patron saint on the new calendar, it also marks the  miraculous three-year anniversary of incorporating our beautiful school. God has truly blessed us! Each spring we celebrate the Feast of St. George—a saint remembered for courage, faith, and unwavering conviction. At Saint George Classical Academy, we strive to cultivate those same virtues in our students every day through an education that forms both mind and body—which are nurtured by “Poetry and Gymnasium” which were considered by Plato to be the two foundational [...]

As the snow started falling on Tuesday evening, it was "curtain up" to a full house at Saint George Classical Academy.  Our very own Mrs. McKinley directed a beautiful performance of The Canterbury Tales; from handmade costumes to thoughtful choreography and creative staging, our students experienced Chaucer's works come alive as they took on different roles on stage. This production was a true pilgrimage for our students, many of whom had never been on stage. Theater is not only an opportunity to embody beautiful literature, it builds virtue, confidence and collaboration. And, we couldn't have had more fun performing.

Dear Saint George Community, At Saint George Classical Academy, our mission is to partner with parents in order to equip our students with the faith and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the modern world. Every day, our students are immersed in Beauty, Truth, and Goodness and given the opportunity to develop the leadership skills needed to live out our Christian calling. We have come to the end of the calendar year, and I am deeply grateful to each of you for believing in and supporting our mission. Because of your trust and generosity, we more than doubled our student population this academic year and added both violin [...]

This Christmas season, our students have been preparing for Nativity by learning hymns and carols, making gingerbread houses, decorating our tree with handmade ornaments, and making gifts for each other and for their families. Our upper elementary students went to North Shore Music Theater to see a production of A Christmas Carol, and our Middle and Upper School students went to Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker. Last week we had our second annual Christmas concert and this week, we visited the Boxford Council on Aging to share carols, lunch, and Christmas cheer. The greatest gift of course is the Nativity of our Lord and our [...]

Dear Friends of Saint George Classical Academy, 'Tis the season for giving! This Nativity season, please consider the Saint George Classical Academy "wishlist" as a way to support the experience of our students. This is a wonderful way for parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts and uncles to give a meaningful gift which will support the mission of our school. Thank you for your generosity this holiday season. To donate, please click here. With Gratitude, Juliana Joyce Head of School

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to pause and reflect on God's many blessings. Focusing on gratitude brings us hope and promise for all that is beautiful, good, and true. Thank you to each and every one of our teachers, families, students and benefactors. We could not be more grateful for each of you as you have come together around the Saint George community. God has truly given us the inspiration, talent and love that we have needed to build this beautiful school. I am personally grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you. Wishing everyone a blessed Thanksgiving filled with [...]

We've had a full month of events including a Family Square Dance, and field trips to the Topsfield Fair and Crane Beach. Students submitted veggie creatures to the fair, many of whom won ribbons! Exploring our local ecosystems is an incredibly important part of deepening our connection to the beautiful natural world around us. And square dancing offers intergenerational connection and builds connections across our community! What a beautiful fall we are having here at Saint George Classical Academy.

This month we have had the incredible blessing of having the Miraculous Hawaiian Myrrh Streaming Icon visit the school, as well as a pastoral visit from Metropolitan Nicholas who brought with him the Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon for students and families to venerate.  May the blessings of the Most Holy Mother of God continue to guide and protect our staff and our students!

We have had an incredible start to our second year! With many new teachers, we gathered before Labor Day for professional learning led by our Curriculum Director, Dr. James Joyce. We deepened our understanding of classical education, established culture, and prepared to welcome new families and students. The following week we opened our doors to returning and new students. With more than 150% growth, we are truly excited to welcome families who are deeply committed to the vision of the school. We also launched our Upper School with 9th and 10th grade and are excited to welcome such a strong foundational group of students. [...]

This fall, Saint George Classical Academy will offer A La Carte classes to elementary, middle, and high school students. Course offerings include theater, music, art, and Greek language, as well as Chemistry and Algebra/Geometry at the high school level. Please click HERE to view our course offerings and schedule. Apply Here