Former Headmaster John C. Raushenbush died on January 21, 2023. He was an important leader in the history of Country Day, serving as the school’s eighth headmaster from 1977 – 1994. He oversaw a period of growth and ascendancy, with CCDS firmly establishing itself as one of the leading independent schools in the Midwest.
Communications Office
Telling our story is a priority for us here at Country Day. In collaboration with and in service to the Country Day community, the communications department designs strategies and allocates resources for communicating the school's unique characteristics, programs, philosophies, accomplishments, and news.
Ultimately, our goal is to reach and engage our entire community - from prospective and current families to our alumni, from our dedicated faculty and staff to the greater Cincinnati community and beyond. Whether you have a story idea, would like to request or review our logos, or want to view a past publication, click on a button below or a link in the left navigation to join us in sharing the school's story.
In the News
Josie Rutherford `18 is on a mission to make fertilizer more sustainable, and she's doing so one flush at a time.
Our campus provides many unique opportunities for Lower School students to interact with Upper School students – from formal events like the opening convocation to fun-filled traditions like FallFest to all-school gatherings like the Wrap-In. These opportunities also take place in the classroom, through programs like Math Helpers.
When Drew Fleischer `97 was at school at Country Day, he was known for his love of TV. Years later, nothing has changed, except now he is making TV, not just watching it.
CCDS Social Media
Communications Team
Josephine McKenrick
Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications
mckenricj@countryday.net
(513) 979-0215
Ms. McKenrick is responsible for leading Country Day’s marketing and communications team and all activities related to conceptualizing, developing, and implementing a strategy for promoting the school to both internal and external audiences.
Prior to her tenure at Allerton Hill, she served as the director of communications for the Mariemont City School District and worked in the non-profit sector.
Savannah Patton
Assistant Director of Communications.
pattons@countryday.net
(513) 979-0234
Savannah Patton is responsible for Country Day's day to day communications and marketing needs. She manages social media, the website, media outreach and supports the school in various other efforts.
Savannah moved to the Northern Kentucky area in 2020. Before she's held various roles including working for Kentucky Sports Radio, Boosterthon, and United Way of Greater Cincinnati.