Our Private Independent Middle School
Grades 5-8 where students are nurtured
Welcome to our Middle School. In the young adolescent school years, emotional and social development are inextricably entwined with intellectual development. Our program is designed around that understanding, allowing students the opportunity to build their academic skills, strengthen their interpersonal awareness, engage in athletics, and express themselves creatively, all within the typical school day. Here students are nurtured in an intentionally more independent environment that connects their learning to their social and emotional wellbeing. With an interdisciplinary approach to educating students, they become self-aware, strategic learners that are equipped for success in our Upper School.
Exploration That Inspires
At Country Day Middle School, learning comes alive through hands-on, real-world experiences that ignite curiosity, develop confidence, and build essential life skills. Students engage in experiences that connect their classroom learning to the world around them. From coding in our Makerspace and conducting scientific investigations on our 60-acre campus, to participating in service projects with local organizations, students practice creative problem-solving, resilience, and leadership in meaningful ways.
Whether performing in an acclaimed musical, writing for the Power of the Pen team, or leading a service initiative, every experience is designed to cultivate a love of learning and prepare students for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in Upper School and beyond.
Excellence in Every Lesson
Our teachers are the heart of the Middle School experience. They are mentors, collaborators, and innovators who know each student individually, nurture their curiosity, and inspire leadership both inside and outside the classroom. Faculty create opportunities for every student to explore their strengths, take risks, and achieve excellence.
Teachers foster both academic and character development, modeling the virtues of respect, responsibility, integrity, courage, and compassion in everything they do. They are committed to continuous professional growth, ensuring that each student benefits from the latest pedagogical practices while building meaningful relationships that last far beyond Middle School.
Where Every Student Belongs
Our Middle School is a vibrant, supportive community where students, teachers, and families come together to learn, grow, and thrive. Students form lasting friendships in advisory, team sports, enrichment clubs, and service projects, all while discovering the value of collaboration, empathy, and leadership.
The green spaces, gathering areas, and outdoor learning environments on our 60-acre campus encourage balance, exploration, and time away from screens. Families, faculty, and students actively engage in a shared culture of character and inclusion. Every individual is known, nurtured, and inspired to contribute to a community that values diversity, resilience, and intellectual discovery.
Quick Facts
Grades: 5-8
Students: 210
Faculty/Staff: 25
Average class size: 15
Student-to-faculty ratio: 9:1
Head of Middle School:
Theresa Hirschauer
Contact: (513) 979-0227 msoffice@countryday.net
Admissions inquiry? Complete an online inquiry today. You can also request information by contacting us directly at (513) 979-0220 or admission@countryday.net.
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