Thank you to all who supported the 2018 Gesu Gala! Your generosity, time, prayer, and presence enable Gesu School to deliver the highest quality education and to ensure that each child achieves his or her bright future.
The gala drew 325 attendees!... Read More
Gesu Blog

Gesu Blog
April 11th, 2018
“Be YOUR best, not somebody else’s.” On March 27, 2018, Gesu School, St. Joseph’s Prep, and the Maryland Province of Jesuits welcomed best-selling author, c-suite executive, and motivational speaker, Steve Pemberton. Pemberton’s powerful message and... Read More
March 8th, 2018
The 2018 Gesu Gala promises to be our most inspiring evening of the year! Join us at Vie in Center City on May 10, 6-9pm to support the children of Gesu School. This memorable evening includes:
Cocktail reception with creative hors d'oeuvres and... Read More
Cocktail reception with creative hors d'oeuvres and... Read More
March 8th, 2018
At Gesu School, we believe that every month is Black History Month. We are especially proud to commemorate the accomplishments of African Americans each February. School-wide, students researched their heroes and learned about their importance in... Read More
February 22nd, 2018
On March 1, Gesu School is striving to meet three challenges to raise critical funds for 450 children in North Philadelphia. You can help!
Challenge #1: If 650 friends make a donation, in any amount, The Z Foundation will contribute $15,000 to Gesu... Read More
Challenge #1: If 650 friends make a donation, in any amount, The Z Foundation will contribute $15,000 to Gesu... Read More
February 15th, 2018
Brimming with unique activities, prayer, and service, the Gesu community celebrated Catholic Schools Week from January 23-February 3. Catch a glimpse of these special days and how Gesu embraced this year’s theme from the National Catholic... Read More
February 7th, 2018
Gesu School is honored to announce J. Gordon Cooney, Jr., Esq. and Steve Piltch, Ed.D. as our 2018 Gesu Spirit Medalists, Gesu’s highest honor. J. Gordon Cooney, Jr., and Steve Piltch will be recognized at the 2018 Gesu Gala on May 10, 2018, for... Read More
November 13th, 2017
As our gift to the community, Gesu School presents our annual Christmas concert in the Church of the Gesu at 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Join us to hear the angelic voices of the choir and share Christmas joy! All are welcome.
6:00 pm... Read More
6:00 pm... Read More
November 9th, 2017
On November 3, 2017, Gesu School held its 20th Annual Symposium on Transforming Inner-City Education. As a national model for inner-city education, Gesu School remains at the forefront of identifying new ways to better serve students across the... Read More
October 4th, 2017
In this issue of Gesu Magazine, we recognize how the Gesu community provides the building blocks for lifelong success.
Many of our 450 students face challenges stemming from an existence of poverty and exposure to violence in Gesu’s surrounding... Read More
Many of our 450 students face challenges stemming from an existence of poverty and exposure to violence in Gesu’s surrounding... Read More