Carolina Day School

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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Admissions
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
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.
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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
“We want to model what happens in the classroom on the field. It’s about process over outcome.”
—Steve Henry, Athletic Director
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School Life & Community
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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Join Us in a Culture of Giving
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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Alumni Athletes

'Cats in College

Carolina Day School proudly recognizes the many graduates who have gone on to play at the "next level." These passionate student-athletes continue to excel in both the classroom and in their chosen sport.

Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Volleyball

Baseball

Dalton Conley '18 | Bryan College

Basketball

Tai Giger '18 | Newberry College

Kasey Kidwell '18 | Austin Peay University

Halei Gillis '17 | Fordham University

Ralene Kwiatkowski '17 | Fordham University

Tess Harris '16 | Western Carolina University

Spencer Kirkpatrick '16 | North Greenville University

Mikayla Ray '16 | William Peace University

Cheyenne Bunner '15 | Centre College

Tyson Sellers '15 | William Peace University

Field Hockey

Peyton Baer '15 | Centre College

Golf

Candler Rice '16 | Appalachian State University

Lacrosse

Abigail Ward '15 | US Military Academy - West Point

Soccer

Emily Crawford '18 | Western Carolina University

Jackson Coker '17 | Oglethorpe University

Mac Gourlay '17 | University of North Carolina - Asheville

Austin Howard '16 | University of North Carolina - Asheville

David Jaben '15 | Denison University

Swimming

Jacob Allen '19 | Davis & Elkins College, West Virginia

Emma May '16 | Centre College

Volleyball

Amya Giger '18 | Appalachian State University