Boarding School Experience

Why Boarding at Gow Works
Boarding at Gow is about making sure your child is fully supported, 24/7, by experts in teaching and mentoring students with learning differences. It's the most effective way for students to build their future because the guidance they in the classroom doesn't stop there.


Boarding
At a Glance
4
dormitories for residential students
as of 2025-26 school year
100%
participation in residence life curriculum to prepare for life after Gow
2

on-campus study hall spaces with support from teachers
Up to 5
weekend trips to nearby East Aurora and Buffalo, NY
125

acre campus in South Wales, NY
What to Expect Out of an Evening on Campus
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4:00-5:15 p.m. | Daily athletics practices or games |
| 5:50-6:25 p.m. | Dinner for all students |
| 6:30-8:00 or 8:30 p.m. |
Study hall for all students Grades 5-10 have study hall in our recently renovated Orton Hall until 8:00 p.m. Grades 11-12 have study hall in the library until 8:30 p.m. Students who have earned Honor Scroll - one of Gow's highest achievements - can spend study hall time in their dorm room. |
| 8:30-9:30 p.m. |
Down time for all students Students visit Little Seniors for a snack, play air hockey or work out in The Gow Center, gather with friends around the firepit, or start a movie in the dorm. |
| 10:00 p.m. |
Lights out for middle school students |
| 11:00 p.m. |
Lights out for upper school students |


