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Our Mission & Core Beliefs
Our mission is to inspire students to become innovative thinkers who communicate with intelligence and clarity, create with vision and purpose, and act with courage and compassion to confidently make a meaningful difference in the world.
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Academics
Our Vision of Education
Serving grades PK3–12, Carolina Day School is a leader in educational innovation and a model of excellence for western North Carolina and beyond. Our experienced, highly skilled, compassionate educators know their students and engage them deeply in the process of learning. This allows our students to master skills, develop intellectual confidence, and approach problems with creativity and critical thinking. Learn more.
Key School at Carolina Day offers a unique educational approach for bright children with dyslexia in grades 2–8. Learn more.
Arts
Delving Deeply into Creativity
Our vibrant arts program enriches our learning environment as it encourages students to become open-minded critics, to appreciate alternative forms of self-expression, and to articulate ideas in a variety of creative ways.
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Athletics
Athletics at Carolina Day

It is the goal of the Athletic Department to create an experience and environment for our student-athletes that mirrors what our faculty creates in the classroom—one which encourages engagement, growth, reflection and pushes boundaries.
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“I knew that my children would be nurtured at Carolina Day. What I didn't expect was how much I would be shaped and transformed by this wonderful learning community. Every event, open house, and parent's meeting has left me with a brighter outlook on life and feeling more hopeful for our world.” —CDS parent
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Cogburn Named Admission Director

Cogburn Named Admission Director

June 21, 2018

Carolina Day School offers new South Asheville bus route

June 5, 2018

Grade 5 Service Learning Project with Bounty & Soul

Grade 5 Service Learning Project with Bounty & Soul

May 24, 2018

Student Creativity Shines in Salon Rouge

Student Creativity Shines in Salon Rouge

May 24, 2018

Writing bravely: Young CDS students hear from author Amy Cherrix

Writing bravely: Young CDS students hear from author Amy Cherrix

May 17, 2018

Carolina Day School Hosts Horizons Summer Learning Program

Carolina Day School Hosts Horizons Summer Learning Program

May 15, 2018

Profile of an Artist: Genevieve Beatty '20

May 15, 2018

Girls' Cross-Country Team and Zaria Joyner honored at 57th WNC Sports awards banquet

Girls' Cross-Country Team and Zaria Joyner honored at 57th WNC Sports awards banquet

May 8, 2018

Upper School Arts Day

Upper School Arts Day

May 4, 2018

Faculty Participate in Creative Project

Faculty Participate in Creative Project

April 30, 2018

Bringing France to Asheville: Lycée Notre Dame students visit Carolina Day as part of cultural exchange program

Bringing France to Asheville: Lycée Notre Dame students visit Carolina Day as part of cultural exchange program

April 26, 2018

Two CDS Juniors Selected for Governor's School of North Carolina

Two CDS Juniors Selected for Governor's School of North Carolina

April 26, 2018

CDS teacher Jan Brabham receives fellowship with prestigious Harvard program

CDS teacher Jan Brabham receives fellowship with prestigious Harvard program

April 26, 2018

Taylor Tapped for Boys Basketball

Taylor Tapped for Boys Basketball

April 25, 2018

CDS hosts HiTeck Tennis robotics competition

CDS hosts HiTeck Tennis robotics competition

April 19, 2018

Carolina Day senior Dalton Conley signs to NAIA baseball

Carolina Day senior Dalton Conley signs to NAIA baseball

April 16, 2018

STEM for the "Littles"

STEM for the "Littles"

April 13, 2018

Bird-Friendly Gardening for Authentic Learning

Bird-Friendly Gardening for Authentic Learning

April 13, 2018

Carolina Day senior Chris Champ to join inaugural undergraduate class at Duke Kunshan University

Carolina Day senior Chris Champ to join inaugural undergraduate class at Duke Kunshan University

April 12, 2018

CDS Celebrates Earth Week April 16–20

CDS Celebrates Earth Week April 16–20

April 11, 2018