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The Savannah Country Day School promises a transformative experience where students embrace a multitude of opportunities both in and out of the classroom. Our talented faculty combine the best in traditional and progressive education to help students reach their fullest potential while always treasuring each child's energy, enthusiasm, and creativity.

Learn more about why Niche.com ranked Savannah Country Day as the #1 Private School in Savannah. 

Academics

The Savannah Country Day School seeks to prepare students of academic and personal promise to meet with confidence, imagination, and integrity the challenges of college and of life. In partnership with supportive families, we strive to cultivate in each student the desire and the discipline to grow in wisdom, to lead lives of personal honor, to appreciate beauty, to pursue physical well-being, and to serve others with a generous, compassionate spirit.

Arts

At Savannah Country Day, the Fine Arts program exposes students to visual art, general music, choral music, jazz band, theater, drama, photography, orchestra, and technology-based visual arts. Our talented Fine Arts instructors work to develop the student’s ability to access, interpret, and evaluate imagery, movement, and sound; develop visual/spatial/hearing intelligence; and to build a life-long appreciation and understanding of the arts. 

Athletics

With over 50 teams in 15 sports, the athletic offerings for students at Country Day are endless. A supportive school community and decorated coaches help to provide an environment of excellence, both on and off the field.  

Global Online Academy

Global Online Academy (GOA) offers SCDS students the opportunity to learn alongside peers from around the world. GOA courses further enrich the Country Day experience by allowing students explore their passions with classes that are outside of the traditional course catalogue.

The Country Day Difference

Savannah Country Day combines the best in traditional and progressive education to help each student reach his or her fullest potential. We are proud to be a family school with strong connections to the community and each other. We welcome students with open arms and open minds, always treasuring the energy, enthusiasm, and creativity of each child.

IMAGES Magazine

Browse the recent issue of IMAGES, the magazine for parents, alumni and friends of The Savannah Country Day School.

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What's Happening Now?

Black History Month Kickoff

To honor February as Black History Month, the Black Student Union led a game from "Friendly Feud" in Upper School assembly. Students and Faculty competed against one another in a lively trivia challenge filled with questions about iconic Black figures and historical events, sparking both fun and meaningful conversations. The event highlighted the importance of Black history while uniting the community together in a spirit of learning and camaraderie

Mock Trial Takes First and Second at Regional Competition

Our Mock Trial teams had a big weekend at the regional competition at the Chatham County Courthouse. Country Day took both first and second place out of fourteen competing teams! Our Varsity (green) team won the region, and our JV (gold) team placed second. Both teams will advance to compete in the District round in Macon on February 22. Country Day all collected several individual awards, including Outstanding Attorney Award: Mollie Macfadyen (2), Theo McGuirk, Ander Renelt, Finn Smith; Outstanding Witness Award: Connor Umbel and Aarya Patel.

Congratulations to the following teams and their coaches: Green team: Parker Hall, Mollie Macfadyen, Mary Elizabeth Semones, Marin Cox, Wills Davis, Charlie Glidewell, Carter Herman, Theo McGuirk, Emily Moretz, Ellie Northup. Caroline Semones, Connor Umbel, and Jiayi Zheng. Attorney coaches: Greg Finch, Samantha Carroll, and John Northup. Gold Team: Grace Eskandar, Rebecca Kimball, Ella Phillips, Aarya Patel, Ben Perkins, Ander Renelt, Finn Smith, Andrew Wilkes, and Ellie Celaya. Attorney Coaches: Nikki Smith, and Drew Wilkes. In addition, Harlan Lerch and Finn Taylor submitted sketches in the court artist competition (judges at a later date).

Congratulations to all of these students, the community coaches, and the faculty representatives, Keith Muller and Adam Weber!

Faculty Explorations

Have you ever wanted to take a class from one of your children's teachers? Have you ever wanted to get back into the classroom simply to learn (and not for a grade)? Join us on Wednesdays in February for FACULTY EXPLORATIONS, a faculty speaker series featuring teachers who will explore different topics, based on their areas of expertise, with parents, alumni, and others in our community. All seminars are free and open to the public. Click HERE for more information or to register for a seminar!

  • Dr. Kevin Gavin - Paris vs. Rome: Where is the Capital of Europe? A Talk for Tourists, Art Lovers, and Students of History
    • February 5th at 7:00 pm
  • Adam Weber - Learning Science Through Storytelling
    • February 12th at 7:00 pm
  • Kef Wilson - An Inside Look at Life in Israel
    • February 19th, at 7:00 pm
  • Carrie Stubbs-Vetrovsky - Class(room) Dismissed: Outdoor Learning and Enhanced Brain Development
    • February 26th at 7:00 pm
Teacher Feature

Congratulations to Mr. Gabbey for being named one of WJCL’s Teacher Features! Nominated by a former student, Mr. Gabbey was recognized for his enthusiastic and engaging approach to 7th-grade English, which truly makes learning come alive. The WJCL team surprised him with the award in class, then stayed to experience his teaching firsthand. Anchor Emma Hamilton also conducted an in-depth interview that was featured on the WJCL Morning Show on January 6th, 2025. Click here to read the article and watch the segment!

Football Signings for Three Hornets

The Country Day community came together for a special signing ceremony to honor three Hornets who have committed to playing collegiate football. Congratulations to Tyler Scott (Bryant University), Andrew Nicholson (Bucknell University), and Andrew Wynn (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)! These dedicated student-athletes have been integral members of our Hornet family for years, excelling in football and as multi-sport athletes at SCDS. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and can’t wait to see them shine at the collegiate level!

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    We feel so fortunate to be a part of the SCDS family. The outstanding faculty and staff give us confidence that we are providing our son with an amazing educational experience!"

    Julie & Adam Cohen, current parents

    My career has turned out to be so fulfilling, and I look forward to each day! Moreover, my children are happy, safe, and well-rounded thanks to SCDS."
    Carrie Vetrovsky, SCDS Teacher & Parent

    We have been thrilled with how our daughter is thriving since transferring to SCDS for middle school. We are so appreciative of the faculty, staff and fellow parents who have eagerly guided us through this academic year. The school has exceeded our expectations."
    Amy and Chad Brock, current parents 

    In my business (as a NASA engineer), we have to launch a rocket within an extremely tight window that's just minutes long because small deviations at that early, fiery moment have an enormous impact on the ultimate destination of the spacecraft. I believe that my time at SCDS, though brief and more than twenty years ago, continues to have a similar impact on my life."

    Jeff Norris, SCDS class of 1994