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We are looking ahead with excitement to the public launch of Crystal’s Thrive Together campaign in spring 2026.
As stewards for future generations, we are focused on preserving our Mansion’s unique and historic character while transforming it into a future-ready home for learning.
With your help, we can ensure Crystal students will continue to learn surrounded by the school’s heritage—and in modern spaces that support teaching innovation and intellectual exploration. We invite you to learn more about our work.
We will Thrive Together!
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Kelly Sortino
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Connection
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Renewed student gathering spaces fostering collaboration, informal learning, and stronger peer-to-peer relationships.
Preserved and refreshed ballroom to carry on school traditions, host celebrations, and stage performances that deepen community.
Renovated library transformed into a flexible research and study hub, supporting both quiet focus and group work.
Upgraded HVAC and air filtration systems providing healthier, more comfortable environments for learning year-round.
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Inspiration
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Renovated classrooms designed to boost engagement, creativity, and academic outcomes.
Improved adjacencies connecting academic programs, fostering collaboration between departments.
Next-generation tools and technologies available to faculty for dynamic instruction and to students for independent exploration.
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Stewardship
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New modern elevator improving accessibility and connecting all levels of the Mansion.
Upgraded seismic and fire systems ensuring the safety of every student and teacher.
All-electric energy model reflecting a commitment to sustainability and reducing operational costs.
Preserved historic details maintaining the Mansion’s architectural grace while integrating 21st-century learning innovations.
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Discovery
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New elevated STEAM spaces designed for collaborative projects, enabling students to prototype and problem-solve in real time.
Modernized robotics and physics/engineering labs with tools to better integrate coding, mechanics, and real-world applications into daily work.
New physics classrooms with adaptable layouts for labs, demonstrations, and group projects.
Integrated digital media and photography suite where students can create, edit, and showcase work using professional-grade technology and equipment.
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CampusMILESTONES
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1952
Crystal is founded by families dedicated to scholarship and inclusion -
1956
Crystal acquires Uplands Mansion in Hillsborough -
1977
Crystal’s Board makes decision to become a co-educational school -
1987
Uplands Theater and Arts Center are built -
2003
Gryphon Center for athletics is constructed -
2017
Middle School campus opens in Belmont; student population increases by 60% -
2022
Crystal 2030: A Strategic Plan for Crystal Springs Uplands School is launched -
2025
Renovation of the Uplands Mansion begins in June
The Gryphon’s PathA LEGACY IN EACH STEP
Generations of graduates have crossed the Mansion’s back patio on the proud walk from students to alumni. In 2026 we will launch “The Gryphon’s Path,” a walkway lined with personalized bricks to celebrate the people who are a part of Crystal’s distinguished history.
This spring we will invite alumni, families, and friends to contribute to the transformation of our campus and honor their connection to the Crystal community.
Every brick supports the renovation of our beloved Mansion, ensuring it continues to inspire generations to come. Space is limited. Express your interest now to secure your place on The Gryphon’s Path.
Preserving Our Legacy
The Mansion will remain a vibrant teaching tool and living symbol of the school’s enduring values and traditions.
Neo-Classical exterior and iconic columns will provide a daily reminder of the school’s heritage, inspiring pride and a sense of continuity.
The ballroom and its 16th-century carved and painted ceiling from Northern Italy will be preserved and refreshed as a space for celebrations and community traditions.
Marble fireplaces and artistic reliefs throughout the Mansion will reflect history and artistry woven into everyday experiences.
Carved marble arches and doorways will frame pathways through new learning spaces.
Artisan leaded stained-glass windows will be carefully conserved.
“As alumni, families, and friends of Crystal, you know we are grounded in shared experience and shaped by The Power of Place. Our campus home has always been integral to what we learn, how we learn, and why our community has thrived together for decades.”
—Kelly Sortino, Head of School
Thrive Together A $50 Million Campaign
To learn more about the spring 2026 campaign or to make a gift now, contact giving@crystal.org.
Contact
General: 650-342-4175 | info@crystal.org
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Middle School
10 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002
650-645-1000
650-645-1000
Upper School
400 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough, CA 94010
650-342-4175
650-342-4175
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Website Accessibility Statement: Crystal Springs Uplands School is committed to making this website accessible to visitors with disabilities and is continually working to increase its accessibility and usability. We are on a regular basis seeking opportunities to bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. If for any reason, you cannot access any of the material on our website, please email webadmin@crystal.org and we will work to resolve the problem as soon as possible.