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Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and everyday moments at Gillispie School in La Jolla. Our weekly blog features engaging stories, photos, and classroom highlights that showcase the creativity, connection, and joy of our Pre-K to Grade 6 community. Visit often—there’s always something new to discover!

Feb 5 2026

Two-time Olympian Bryce Wettstein Inspires Students

On Monday, February 2, Gillispie School welcomed professional skateboarder, Olympian, and artist Bryce Wettstein for an inspiring presentation to students. […]

Jan 30 2026

A Village of Ideas, Stories, and Shared Imagination

Our pre-school children in Cypress launched an exciting new classroom project that began with one child’s idea to draw our […]

Jan 22 2026

A Recipe for Learning

Recently, our Pre-K students in Sequoia took part in a wonderful, hands-on learning experience rooted in family tradition and cultural […]

Jan 20 2026

Gillispie’s ICARE Club Inspires Kindness Across Campus

The ICARE Club is made up of 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students who share a passion for Gillispie’s ICARE […]

Jan 15 2026

The Geometry of Our World

If you were to peek into the Maple classroom lately, you’d see our youngest learners discovering the geometry of their […]

Jan 13 2026

“Around the World” in Our Classrooms

The world is coming to our students’ classrooms at Gillispie! Families are sharing their favorite traditions with their children’s classes, […]

Dec 18 2025

Grade 1 Invites Families to the “Zoo”!

Grade 1 students recently welcomed their families to a special visit to the zoo, right here at school! This event […]

Dec 16 2025

Early Childhood Informances Celebrate the Joy of Learning

Gillispie families and friends gathered for our annual Early Childhood (EC) Informances, where our youngest students sang, moved, and shared […]

Dec 11 2025

Grade 2 Builds the “Biggest Snowman Ever”!

Inspired by The Biggest Snowman Ever by Steven Kroll, our Grade 2 students put their math-measurement and collaboration skills to […]

Dec 9 2025

The Magic of Traffic Chaos

You never know when a learning moment will happen. Recently, construction crews were working along Fay Avenue. For the adults, […]

Dec 4 2025

Grade 5 Performance — “The Ever After”: Funny and Heartfelt

Gillispie School’s Fifth Grade presentation of The Ever After by Nathan Hartswick, masterfully directed by our Grade 5 teacher extraordinaire, […]

Dec 2 2025

Thankful Art and Journaling in PreK

Before the Thanksgiving break, our PreK students in Willow connected their learning to the beauty of nature and the spirit […]

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Educating Hearts and Minds: Our Guiding Values
Designing the Future
Educating Future Shapers
The Benefits of Healthy Risk
Skills for Learning and Life.
Grateful Hearts, Inclusive Minds
The Ripple Effect of Compassion
Measuring Success
The Journey Matters
The Magic of Mud
Smiling Hearts