Gilmour Academy

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Gilmour Academy
Address
Map
34001 Cedar Road

Gates Mills
,
Ohio
44040

United States
Coordinates41°30′14″N 81°26′13″W / 41.50389°N 81.43694°W / 41.50389; -81.43694
Information
MottoTo develop the competence to see and the courage to act in creating a more humane and just society.
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic Church (Congregation of Holy Cross)
Established1946
Head of SchoolKathleen Kenny
Faculty74 Full-Time Faculty
Grades[[Toddler (18 months)]-12[1]
Enrollment771[1] (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio9.0[1]
CampusSuburban, 144 acres (0.58 km2)
Color(s)Blue & grey   
NicknameLancers
Websitewww.gilmour.org

Gilmour Academy is an independent, Catholic, coeducational, college-preparatory day and boarding school in the Cleveland suburb of Gates Mills, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1946 by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Gilmour Academy has three divisions, Lower School, Middle School and Upper School. In the Lower School, Gilmour offers a Montessori preschool program for 18 months - PreK.[2] The Lower School also houses the children in Kindergarten through Grade 6.[3] Gilmour's Middle School holds 7th and 8th grades, and, as of the 2021-2022 school year, has 65 students.[4] At nearly 500 students, Gilmour's Upper School has grades 9-12 (and also offers a post-grad option).[5] A boarding program is available to students in grades 9–12.

Gilmour Academy is chartered through the state of Ohio and accredited through the Independent School Association of Central States (ISCACS). It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS), the Cleveland Council of Independent Schools (CCIS) and the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES).

Campus

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Gilmour Academy's Tudor House

Gilmour's 144-acre (0.58 km2) campus has experienced significant growth and expansion in recent years.[6] The Lynn and Michael Kelley Middle School houses a Broadcast Media Center and Digital Media Lab where students can learn and practice with digital media technology.[7] The Lorraine and Bill Dodero Center for Performing Arts was completed in early 2020 and opened with The Broadway Princess Party and Beauty and the Beast, Jr.[8] Also opening its doors in 2020 was the Nature-Based Learning Center, which is home to the giving garden and in close proximity to the "Gilmour Girls" chicken coop and apiary.[9] Our Lady Chapel (which opened in 1994) serves as a venue for liturgical events and student convocation.[10] Gilmour's Athletic Center (which opened in 2009) houses a pool, main gym and a three-court field house and the Floyd E. Stefanski Ice Center houses two NHL-sized ice rinks and a fitness center. New artificial turf was installed in 2020 in a multiple-use field for football, soccer, and lacrosse.

Boarding program

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Murphy Residence Hall

Gilmour maintains a boarding program for students in grades 9–12.[11] It has resident students from the United States and other countries around the world including Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, China, Spain, and India.[12] The residence program includes supervised study hall, chaperoned activities, and personal advising and mentoring.

Athletics

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Gilmour's athletic teams are known as the Lancers. The school competes in the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

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Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association
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Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "GILMOUR ACADEMY". Private School Universe Survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Gilmour Academy Montessori Program (Toddler-Pre-Kindergarten)". www.gilmour.org. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  3. ^ "Gilmour Academy Lower School (Grades K-6)". www.gilmour.org. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  4. ^ "Gilmour Academy Middle School (Grades 7 & 8)". www.gilmour.org. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  5. ^ "Gilmour Academy Upper School (Grades 9-12)". www.gilmour.org. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  6. ^ "Our Campus". www.gilmour.org. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  7. ^ "Digital Music and Broadcasting". www.gilmour.org. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  8. ^ clevel, Jeff Piorkowski/special to; .com (2020-03-07). "$10 million Dodero Performing Arts Center opens at Gilmour Academy". cleveland. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  9. ^ Staff |, Editorial (2021-08-25). "Gilmour Academy to host blessing of learning center". News-Herald. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  10. ^ "Our Lady Chapel | Our Lady Chapel | Gilmour Academy". Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  11. ^ "Gilmour Academy Residential Life". www.gilmour.org. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  12. ^ "Gilmour Academy residential program information for international students". www.gilmour.org. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  13. ^ "Boys State Tournament History" (PDF). Golf History. Ohio High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  14. ^ "Public Brackets".
  15. ^ http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/tf/pastresults/TF_1971.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  16. ^ "2005 TF Results".
  17. ^ "2006 TF Results".
  18. ^ "2007 TF Results".
  19. ^ "2009 TF Results".
  20. ^ "OHSAA 2006 Girls CC State Results".
  21. ^ "2015 Volleyball State Tournament Coverage".
  22. ^ "2020 OHSAA Volleyball State Tournament Coverage". Ohio High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  23. ^ "2016 OHSAA Girls Soccer Statewide Tournament Brackets".
  24. ^ "Bracket".
  25. ^ "Gilmour Academy Spring 2010 Magazine". Gilmore Academy. 7 April 2010. p. 38. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
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