Carolina Day School

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About
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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Admission
Get to know us!
Carolina Day offers a variety of ways to help parents make the important decision of where and how to educate their children. One of the best ways is to visit.
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Academics
Our Vision of Education
Serving grades JK–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.
School Life
What it Means to be Part of the CDS Community
“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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Outreach
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Each division at CDS provides an unparalleled educational experience. That just wouldn't be possible without the support of our community. Thank you for joining us in prioritizing excellence in education.

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Back to School Messages

Miss seeing a message? Enroll recently? Here are the back-to-school emails sent during summer 2026.

whole community news

Bell Notes - Mid-Summer 2026 (Sent 7/31/26)

Back to School Messages for All Parents

Complete your student's back-to-school Medical & Health Forms by August 1 2025 (Sent 7/10/2026)
2026-2027 Back to School Checklist (Sent 7/24/2026)
2026-2027 Health and Safety Updates (Sent 8/20/2026)

Athletics and Extracurriculars

Wildcat Athletics: Fall Athletics Information (Middle and Upper School Sports) (Sent 7/13/2026)
Fall Lower & Key Lower School Extracurriculars (sports, performing arts, and more!) (Sent 8/10/2026)

Messages from Principals

Exciting Start to 9th Grade—Retreat Details and To-Dos (sent 7/19/26)
Upper School Back to School Letter: Schedules, Events, and Reminders (Sent 8/7/2026)
Lower & Middle School Back to School Letter: Schedules, Events, and Reminders (Sent 8/6/2026)
Key School Back to School Letter: Welcoming New Faces, Important Dates, and Reminders (Sent 8/6/2026)

Visit our Welcome, Wildcats! page for more information about back to school.