Summer - Carolina Day School

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 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.
- Teams and Game Calendar
- 2025-26 Athletic & Clinic Offerings
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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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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Summer Resources

Stay sharp and make the most of your summer.

Ready for summer? Want to stay prepared for next school year? Here are some resources for summer 2026.

Event

New Family Summer Orientation

New to CDS? Join us for one of three available sessions this summer to get connected, meet community members and get ready for the year ahead.

2026 dates, times, and registration coming soon.

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Tutoring Connection: Summer Support

Looking for extra support or structure this summer? Tutoring Connection offers Summer Tutoring Packages with flexible, one-on-one tutoring in reading and math.

Register by June 5, 2026.

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Summer Work & Assignments

Grade-specific summer work helps students stay sharp and return in the fall ready to learn.

Summer Work & Assignments

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Summer Enrichment Sessions

Stay tuned for more information.

In July, we'll start communicating with families about the 2026-2027 school year. Until then, feel free to take a peek at our Welcome to a New School Year page (which we'll be updating for 2026-2027) to get a sense of what's ahead.