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Carolina Day School celebrates Maddox Linen ’26 and his commitment to continue his academic and rowing career at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.

Congratulations to CDS senior Ellie Dukowicz on being awarded a National Merit® $2500 Scholarship. She is one of 2,500 Merit Scholar designees chosen from a talent pool of approximately 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Carolina Day School proudly celebrates senior Zeke Garris ’26 and his commitment to continue his basketball and academic career at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC.

Carolina Day student-athletes were recognized for top honors at the Western North Carolina Sports Awards Banquet, highlighting both academic and athletic excellence.

Faculty member and coach Annie Zeberkiewicz ran the 2026 Boston Marathon on April 20, joining runners from around the world in one of the most iconic races.

Carolina Day School announced today the appointment of Ben Farrell as its next head of school, effective July 1, 2026, following a rigorous nine-month national search. Farrell, who has served as interim head of school since August 2025, was unanimously selected by Carolina Day’s Board of Trustees after an extensive search conducted in partnership with Carney, Sandoe & Associates.

In sixth-grade English and Social Studies, literacy skills build across subjects, preparing students to read deeply, write clearly, and engage confidently with complex ideas.

U.S. History teacher Tyler Miller has been selected for the American Civil War Fellowship at the University of Virginia's John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History—a seminar bringing together educators for an intensive study of the Civil War era in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Carolina Day School’s Odyssey of the Mind (OM) teams delivered an outstanding performance at the North Carolina Odyssey of the Mind State Finals, held at Appalachian State University, with four of five teams earning qualification for the World Finals in May.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at something new unfolding at Carolina Day School. This short video offers an early glimpse of a new expression of the Carolina Day brand you’ll begin seeing in the weeks and months ahead. Featuring behind-the-scenes moments from a recent student photo session, it captures the curiosity, confidence, and sense of purpose we see in our students every day.

Carolina Day School is proud to celebrate Christy Buchanan, reading specialist and founding teacher of Horizons at Carolina Day School, on being named the recipient of the Lyn McNaught Award for Teaching Excellence from Horizons National.

Alli King and Michelle Hernandez represented Carolina Day School as thought leaders at the National Association of Independent Schools 2026 Neurodiversity Conference, Empowering Educators as Champions for Every Learner.

Alongside peers from Christ School and Asheville School, Carolina Day students helped create an inspiring showcase highlighting the depth of musical talent and the vibrant performing arts culture within Asheville’s independent school community.

Carolina Day student Zoe Hewitt ’26 has been named a 2026 Cameron Impact Scholar, one of the nation’s most prestigious merit-based scholarships. Selected as one of just 15 students nationwide, Zoe is recognized for her leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to community service. She will attend UNC Wilmington and plans to pursue a degree in Elementary Education.

Carolina Day School students earned recognition in the Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, part of the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious program for creative teens. This year, CDS students received Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention honors across both art and writing categories.

Carolina Day celebrates alumna Caroline Barton '25, who placed third at the USATF Under-20 Cross Country Championships in Portland, Oregon. Her performance earned her a spot on Team USA for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships on Jan. 10, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida.