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When Lauren and Todd Schwartz moved from San Francisco to Cincinnati, they discovered more than a school; they found a community. From nature-based learning to parent involvement, the Schwartzes share how Country Day quickly became their second home.

Cincinnati Country Day School has been named a 513 Green Certified School by Hamilton County, becoming just the fourth school to earn this recognition.

The Land Lab, a newly established prairie field on the school’s campus, offers students hands-on learning about ecosystems and native species. Through outdoor exploration, students connect classroom lessons to real-world nature, fostering curiosity and environmental responsibility.

Being a leader in technology doesn’t always mean racing to adopt every new gadget or app. In fact, sometimes it means something harder: slowing down when the world is speeding up.

The Cincinnati Country Day School community gathered in late September for one of the most meaningful traditions of Homecoming Weekend: the Alumni Breakfast. At this year’s gathering, two extraordinary alumni were honored for lives that exemplify the school’s values of service, integrity, and leadership. Andrew M. “Andy” Kaplan `75 received the 2025 Virtue in Action Award, recognizing his decades of dedication to others. Joel S. “Jody” Brant `87 was presented with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award, honoring his outstanding leadership in law, philanthropy, and at Country Day itself.

Rihansh Yadav `31 is selected as Ohio Association for Gifted Children’s 2025 Distinguished Student award recipient

Country Day is proud to announce that twelve of our students have been recognized by the College Board, including Jason Starodub `26, who was named a National Merit Semifinalist.

For Sarah, everything comes back to one powerful idea: Childhood should be a time of wonder, curiosity, and emotional growth – not stress and anxiety.

As the founder of Mission2Move and CEO of The Calm Caterpillar, Sarah Habib `07 has dedicated her career to helping children self-regulate, connect with their feelings, and develop lifelong emotional resilience.

Johanna Byer `05 is a Country Day lifer who moved to Los Angeles right after graduation to pursue her dream of bringing movies to life. She attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where she studied the business of cinematic arts. Just before she and her family packed up to spend a few months in Italy filming the movie, we caught up with Johanna to find out more about her career in the movie industry.

No matter the role, Kathy Paff has left her mark on Country Day in so many meaningful ways. Here’s a closer look at some of the standout moments and accomplishments from her time on campus.

Find out how a Middle School reading challenge helped students rediscover the joy of books.

With students now back in classrooms and routines beginning to take hold, many families find themselves navigating transitions: new schools, new divisions, new friends, new expectations. As a result, September often brings a quiet wave of parent anxiety, and I’m frequently asked for advice. So let me share the same guidance I’ve offered over the years to our Cincinnati Country Day School community.

During the 2024-25 school year, Autumn was awarded first place in the 2024 Cleveland Cello Society Scholarship Competition, a prestigious honor recognizing technical mastery and musicality. She is also a member of the renowned Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO), where she continues to grow as a performer among other talented young musicians.

Rooted in the second grade’s social studies curriculum, which focuses on learning about community, the student-created news program, WJOY, gives students a meaningful way to explore the roles and relationships that help the Country Day community thrive.

At Cincinnati Country Day School, learning goes beyond the classroom, thriving through hands-on experiences that engage students' hearts and minds. This school year, Pre-K I and Pre-K II classes engaged in a furry – and quite adorable – lesson in experiential learning.

Announcing our 2024-25 class scholars!

For the Class of 2028, they are Ray Chen, Sophie Corwin, Olivia Ims, and Shriya Iyengar; for the Class of 2027, Max Sun and Minna Vens; and for the Class of 2026, Kate Kranias and Jason Starodub.

Our Nighthawks are gearing up for an exciting year! Our athletics programs have experienced a multitude of successes in the past couple of years, and this year’s teams are looking to continue that momentum.

How a Country Day education gave Jim Taylor `77 the confidence to pursue a nontraditional path – and a lifetime of creative success.

At Cincinnati Country Day School, leadership transitions are less about handing off a title and more about continuing a legacy. As Tina DiSanto steps down as board president and Mary Horton prepares to take on the role, the community finds itself in the capable hands of two dynamic leaders who have dedicated their time, talent, and heart to the school, not as part of their careers, but as part of their purpose.

Luke Schnieber `27 is clearing new heights and making his mark in pole vaulting.