Community
Our Community
Community is the heart of Country Day, where growing together fosters independence, emboldens young minds, and builds strength of character.
Our right-sized, close-knit community is designed to bring out the best in our students and help them thrive outside their comfort zones. This is a place to explore unfamiliar territory, enjoy new experiences, stretch as a person and learner, and uncover untapped talents, both with peers and as individuals.
Building community is intentional here – and it starts before your first day of school. From our New Student and Family programs to our Pre-K/5th-Grade Buddies to our cross-divisional Family Style Dining, students learn and grow connected to those around them.
This is a place where community isn't just a concept—it's the essence of our identity. That’s why, whether you’re here for two years or 14, you’re a #Cajun4Life!
"My four-year-old can walk across campus and probably say hello to 90 percent of the people she sees. And they'll go back and call her by name."
Current Parent
Traditions: Growing Together
We holds many cherished traditions on campus traditions define the Country Day experience. We know, too, that "community" does not just happen; it must be intentionally built, and it must be maintained. At Country Day, traditions like buddies, Friday afternoon football games, and family-style dining bring our community closer, creating a sense of belonging and shared experience across grade levels. These time-honored practices reinforce our commitment to building an inclusive, nurturing environment for all.
Red & Blue Team Flag Runners at Homecoming
Red & Blue Teams
Students are assigned a team color upon enrollment, which family members have shared for generations. They compete in various events throughout the year, with the winning team announced at the Closing Ceremony and taking a victory lap around Patrick Gymnasium.
Field Day 2023
Field Day
A time-honored tradition at Country Day where students, faculty, and staff competing in a wide variety of events. Each year, Field Day is organized and run by a team of junior students.
Glazed Donuts for Donut Day
Donut Day
Four days of the week, little lunch brings surprises, but one day consistently remains the same: Thursday. It is on this beloved day that donuts are served, and everyone scrambles to get their hands on one.
Singing Flags Fly
This is the unofficial school song sung at Opening and Closing Ceremonies. It was written quite some time ago by a kindergarten class, which explains the straightforward lyrics of "Flags Fly for Country Day (x3), Country Day's my school, hooray! It's good it's good it's good, to belong to Country Day."
Senior Kindie Buddies Meet
Senior Kindie Buddies
Every student eagerly anticipates senior year, partly because they are paired with a kindergarten buddy. They meet throughout the year for activities like Easter egg hunts and ACE days. The relationships formed here are known to last for generations.
Students Prepare for a meal in the Coleman Family Dining Room
Family-Style Dining
At Country Day, lunch is a bit different than at other schools. White linen tablecloths adorn tables as silver forks and spoons clank against the white china. Students and faculty are assigned to tables for family-style dining with a home-cooked meal each day.
Ringing of the Bell
Ringing of the Bell
This ritual occurs twice yearly: on the first and last day of school. The longest-serving faculty member rings a 6-foot iron bell, once for each year the school has existed. At year-end, a pause indicates when a class "moves up." Seniors shift to alumni seats, and each class ages with the bell's rings. Fifth graders eagerly cross the gym, marking their transition to middle school. As lower classes move up, the noise of excitement grows, leaving a spot open for the incoming Pre-K class.
Mardi Gras Parade
Pre-K and K Mardi Gras Parade
An entire book could be devoted simply to Mardi Gras traditions alone, but the Pre-K and Kindergartners at Country Day have a unique twist on the celebration to explain. It takes the smallest members of the school days of intent labor to get their vibrant masks ready for the big parade. When they are finally ready, however, the “Mystic Krewe of PMK” and the "Pre-K Revelers" marching down the school’s walkways is a colorful display not to be missed.
Friday Afternoon Football Games
Friday Afternoon Football
Regular season home games are played on Freedom Field at 4:30 PM. Students from Pre-K through 12th-grade are encouraged to stay and watch the game while parents join them to mingle with other parents and enjoy the fan camaraderie!
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Student Life: Learning Through Experience
One of the first lessons students learn at Country Day? That there’s a lot to learn outside the classroom! Our calendar is brimming with performances, guest speakers, athletic events, club meetings, exhibits, and more. Students expand their horizons by fully engaging in a vibrant school life that complements their academic pursuits.
Fostering Inclusivity
Our dedication to DEIB is paramount. From an early age, students begin to understand diversity as they learn about the uniqueness of each individual. This foundation grows as they explore literature, languages, and history, and are exposed to varying perspectives. Our goal: to uphold an environment where every student feels valued and connected.
Clubs & Organizations: Exploring Passions
What’s your passion? At Country Day, chances are you’ll find someone who shares it. Our diverse range of clubs and organizations means that no matter what you're interested in, you'll find a community of like-minded individuals ready to explore and expand those interests together.
Student Leadership: Making an Impact
We aim to help our students realize their potential—not just as students, but also as leaders and active community members. From Student Government to Student Council and more, students work together to improve student-to-student relationships, promote community action, and uphold our commitment to ethical behavior on and off campus.
Reaching Beyond Campus
Community service is not an elective for Country Day. Serving others has been a core part of our experience since our founding. Whether it’s restoring coastal wetlands, preparing hot meals for families in crisis, engaging in recycling initiatives, or working with Habitat for Humanity, our students and families find joy in giving back.
"As a parent, I truly appreciate the intentional connection between the divisions at the school. Walking through the campus, unlike other schools where each division often operates in isolation, here we feel like one community. The shared lunches and the layout of the campus foster opportunities for interaction, making it a welcoming environment for everyone."
CURRENT COUNTRY DAY PARENT
Get Involved!
As Country Day parents, there are many opportunities to get involved with the school!
What will YOU do
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at Country Day?
At Country Day, students are never just one thing – and our community proves it! Here, you're empowered to explore, achieve, and become everything you aspire to be.
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