After several events devoted to celebrating their accomplishments, members of the Class of 2025 are officially Gaynor alumni.
Gaynor News Feed
NYSAIS Approves Stephen Gaynor School Accreditation
On May 15, 2025, Stephen Gaynor School was recommended for accreditation by the NYSAIS Commission on Accreditation and approved by the NYSAIS Board of Trustees.
A Joyful Pride at June’s Breakfast My Way
On the sunny morning of June 4, parents gathered in the EC Garden to celebrate Pride at Breakfast My Way! This breakfast included members of Gaynor’s Blue Cluster and Green Cluster Rainbow Alliances speaking about what Pride means to them.
Balloons, Bubbles, and Bounce Houses: An Afternoon of Nonstop Fun at Gaynor’s Spring Carnival
On Sunday, May 18, over 600 members of the Gaynor community came together for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and joy at the annual Spring Carnival. Current students and their families mingled with incoming families and faculty and staff families, as all enjoyed a variety of fun activities.
Out for Delivery: a Letter from the Pink Cluster Post Office!
Thursday, May 15, marked the grand opening of the Pink Cluster Post Office! Taking place in the Yvette Siegel-Herzog Performing Arts Center (PAC), the Pink Cluster Post Office was full of visitors waiting their turn at different stations spread throughout the space, all with the goal of mailing letters to members of the Gaynor community.
Gaynor Students Amplify Their Voices at Dyslexia Advocacy Day in Albany
Stephen Gaynor School was honored to participate in the 10th Anniversary of Dyslexia Advocacy Day at the New York State Capitol in Albany on May 14, 2025. Among those who were Simone G., a Blue Cluster student, and Liora R., from the Silver Cluster, who represented Gaynor by sharing their personal journeys with dyslexia and how their experiences at Gaynor transformed their outlook on learning.
A Memorable Relatives and Special Friends Day!
On May 2, Stephen Gaynor School opened its doors to nearly 500 guests for its annual Relatives and Special Friends Day, a Gaynor tradition in which guests are welcomed into the school to witness Gaynor’s mission at work. From choral performances and an alumni panel, to a visit to the SMART Faire, visitors were in for a treat!
Spreading the Joy of Reading with Gaynor’s New Little Free Library
As part of the school’s ongoing efforts to promote literacy in the community, Gaynor has added a Little Free Library outside of our 89th Street entrance. Gaynor’s Yellow Cluster Community Service Club planned a special dedication ceremony for school administrators and City Council Member Gale Brewer. If you are in our neighborhood, please stop by and pick up or drop off a book!
Crossing the Bridge with Pink Cluster
In the rainbow of clusters at Stephen Gaynor School, the Pink Cluster holds a unique position. As the first cluster in the Lower School, Pink works as a bridge between Gaynor’s Early Childhood Program/Purple Cluster and the rest of the school.
Five Questions with… Dr. Lauren Levenson
As the Coordinator of Psychological Services, you may recognize Dr. Lauren Levenson from her parent talks at Gaynor, or her one-on-one work with students. But you may not have known that, aside from helping students navigate the minefield that is elementary school, Dr. Levenson’s biggest passion project at Gaynor is the social and emotional learning curriculum implemented throughout the school. As part of our “Five Questions With…” series, we sat down with Dr. Levenson to learn more about her work at Gaynor as a psychology specialist, and what her journey at Gaynor has meant to her.