Gesu Blog

Gesu Blog
July 25th, 2022
Congratulations to the Gesu School Class of 2022! We are proud of all that these students have accomplished, and especially their grit and heart. These confident, compassionate, and talented students bring us hope for the future. The Class of... Read More
April 1st, 2022
On February 12, Gesu President and CEO Bryan Carter was honored with the Trailblazer Award from Saint Ignatius Cleveland. The award is presented to Saint Ignatius alumni of color who have made history, forging new ground as innovators and pioneers,... Read More
March 16th, 2022
Thanks to more than 800 donors, Gesu exceeded our One Day Challenge goals and set a new record! Our community is filled with gratitude.
Gesu raised more than $108,000!
Students donated $910.00 with their “change for change” initiative.
Special... Read More
Gesu raised more than $108,000!
Students donated $910.00 with their “change for change” initiative.
Special... Read More
March 4th, 2022
Will you join Gesu to make a difference in children's lives? On March 10, Gesu School is striving to meet four challenges! You can help spread awareness and raise critical funds for 450 students in North Philadelphia. Click HERE to make your... Read More
November 12th, 2021
A beloved Gesu tradition returns! Join us to hear the beautiful voices of the Gesu Gospel Choir and to share Christmas joy. As our gift to the community, Gesu School presents our annual Christmas concert in the Church of the Gesu on Thursday,... Read More
October 12th, 2021
You are invited to Gesu’s Virtual 24th Symposium: Working Together to Manage Pandemic Stress in Our School Communities. Speakers Marsha Richardson, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania, and... Read More
October 7th, 2021
Gesu alumni have returned to their alma mater's teaching team, administration, and counseling department to share their wisdom and experience. Our community is blessed to have these role models and advocates. Alumni on staff for the 2021-2022... Read More
October 7th, 2021
Click to see photos from Gesu’s first days back to full in-person learning! Read media coverage of our back-to-school community event.
Gesu students and staff are brimming with hope for this new school year. The excitement was palpable as we... Read More
Gesu students and staff are brimming with hope for this new school year. The excitement was palpable as we... Read More
August 27th, 2021
Read an interview with Andre’a ’18, a self-described Gesu “lifer.” Here, she details how Gesu inspired her writing and cultivated soft skills in motivation and grit. The new Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate reflects on her hopes for the future—... Read More
June 15th, 2021
Gesu celebrated the graduation of 46 students on June 9 in North Philadelphia. Students earned more than $424,000 in scholarship and financial aid offers. The Class of 2021 will attend top high schools such as Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School,... Read More