In addition to the general information below, families can find more specific information for Lower, Middle, and Upper School via the Resource Boards.       

 LOWER SCHOOL   MIDDLE SCHOOL    UPPER SCHOOL

STAY CONNECTED: SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS & EMERGENCY ALERTS To ensure you receive important school updates and emergency alerts, please keep your contact information current and follow these steps:

• Email Communications: The majority of correspondence from school is distributed electronically. Add Country Day’s email domain (@savcds.org) and our pushpage address (noreply@savcds.org.myenotice.com) to your contacts or whitelist to prevent emails from going to SPAM.
• NEW THIS YEAR: The Friday Forward is a weekly school message that will include a recap of campus happenings as well as a look at the upcoming week of school. We hope that the Friday Forward will help consolidate school messaging and provide an easy resource for parents to stay connected. 
• Mobile App: Download the mobile app from your app store to quickly access calendars, school resources, and a school directory, along with a quick link to Blackbaud for individual student information—all in one place. Click HERE for a quick overview.
• Emergency Texts/Calls: Add your mobile number to your Blackbaud profile—even if you have received texts in the past. Click HERE for instructions. 
• School Closings: Notifications will be sent via our phone, email, and text message systems. In addition, we will post emergency announcements on our website homepage and on social media. Please keep your contact information up to date throughout the year to receive alerts from the school.
• Update Contact Info & Website Support: Email contactinfoupdate@savcds.org to report changes or receive help with website login issues. ​​​​​​
• Follow us on social media: We encourage all families to follow us on our social media accounts to stay up to date with campus news, photos, and event reminders:
  • Instagram: instagram.com/savannahcountryday, instagram.com/scds_athletics and instagram.com/scds.arts
  • Facebook: facebook.com/savannahcountryday 
  • X: x.com/SCDS_Athletics 

STUDENT HEALTH FORMSAll student health packets must be completed and approved before the first day of school or the student’s first day of participation in sports on campus, whichever comes first. Simply log-in to the School website and navigate to Resources > Student Health & Athletic Forms >SCDS Health Packet JK-12th Grade. Your website credentials will automatically log you into the August Schools Health Platform. For any questions, please contact our school nurse at nurse@savcds.org.

• All JK–4th grade students must have a new physician clearance form completed in the portal for the 2026–2027 school year. 
• All 5th–12th grade students must have a current physical on file, completed by the anniversary date of their existing physical’s expiration. If your student’s current physical expires after the start of the school year, please upload the current one to the portal.

SCHOOL UNIFORMSStudents are required to wear a school uniform from Lands' End or Under Armour and Nike approved polos from the Hornet Shop. You may order Lands' End by phone or online (1.800.469.2222 or www.landsend.com/ School codes: Lower & Middle School 900138850; Upper School 900132580).

• Middle School PE uniforms may also be purchased in the Hornet Shop.
• The Parents’ Association oversees an on-campus Uniform Closet, offering gently used uniforms and spirit wear for families. The Uniform Closet is located in Modular E. (Modular E is located to the back right of Demere Gym, and parking is available behind the Little School).
• In addition, customizable Hornet spirit wear and hoodies are available at savcds.org/spiritstore. 
• More detailed information about our dress code appears in the divisional student handbooks.

TEXTBOOKS (6th-12th) & SUMMER READINGInformation is posted on your child’s respective school division’s “Important Information Board” under Resources.

HORNET SHOPThe Hornet Shop reopens on August 7, with summer hours 9:00AM-2:00PM. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted forms of payment. During the school year, the Hornet Shop will be open from 8:00AM-4:00PM. 

ATHLETICS (5th-12th Grade)If your child is interested in participating in athletics, please click HERE to link to the summer and pre-season information, as well as tryout and start dates. If you have any questions, please contact James Franklin, Director of Athletics, at jfranklin@savcds.org. 

FINE & PERFORMING ARTS (Middle & Upper School)Students interested in participating in theatre productions this fall are invited to audition! The Upper School One-Act Play auditions will be held August 17–19. Please click HERE for more information. The Middle School Musical, Matilda Jr. will hold auditions on August 24–25. Please click HERE for information and the audition form. If you have any questions, please contact James Venhaus, Director of Fine & Performing Arts, at jvenhaus@savcds.org.

CAMPUS & GATE HOURSRegular campus hours are 7:00AM-9:00PM Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-6:00PM Saturday, and 12:00-5:00PM Sunday. The Stillwood Drive gate opens each weekday at 6:30AM. The Cedar Grove and Willow Road gates are open from 7:30-9:00AM and 2:30-3:55PM Monday - Friday. The Cedar Grove and Willow Road gates are locked during holidays, weekends, and summer break. Campus closes for all federal holidays. 

CAMPUS PARKING DECALSPlease complete the car tag information HERE. Parking decals will be mailed in early August. If you need an additional one, please stop by Triol Hall or call/email Lisa Team at 912.961.8802 or team@savcds.org. All vehicles entering campus must display the sticker in the lower left corner of the windshield (driver’s side). When entering campus, please slow to ensure that our staff can screen all vehicles properly. Student driver information is found on the Upper School resource page. Student drivers must obtain decals from the Upper School office.

SCDS BUS TRANSPORTATIONThe bus routes for 2026-2027 include Pooler, Richmond Hill, and a new Downtown route, which will run in the mornings only.  Learn more HERE. To request bus transportation for the coming school year, please complete this REGISTRATION FORM by Friday, July 31. We will follow up with all registrants by Friday, August 7, to confirm details. If you have additional questions, please contact Michaela Shank, Assistant Director of Operations, at mshank@savcds.org.

EXTENDED CARE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMSAfter Care (JK-5th grade and 6th-8th grade) is available for a fee, and information and registration will be emailed to parents on August 7th. Information and registration for our 2026-27 After School Program offerings will be emailed on August 18th. Beginning this year, Morning Wait (JK–5) will be offered as a paid service in the Lower School's DuBose Media Center. The cost will be $75 per semester, and Lower School parents will need to either register in advance or pay a $ 10-per-child, per-visit drop-in fee. Registrations will open on August 7th. For questions, contact Patricia Sánchez, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at psanchez@savcds.org.

SCHOOL LUNCHSchool lunch (JK-12) is included in Country Day tuition. Our lunchroom vendor, SAGE, offers a wide variety of nutritious offerings each day. The daily menu, as well as listings for allergens and dietary restrictions, is available on our website under “Quick Links” at the top. In addition, the Touch of SAGE App is available in the App Store for mobile devices.

PARENT INVOLVEMENTNo matter what your interest may be, Savannah Country Day School offers a way for parents to be involved.  Becoming involved is the best way to enrich your family’s experience and to get to know the School and other families. Learn more about the Parents' Association, Booster Club, and Arts Alliance at the Back-to-School Coffee on Friday, August 14, at 8:45 a.m. in Pressly Hall. Representatives from each organization will be on hand to answer questions, share ways to get involved, and help you connect with our school community.

• Parents' Association: The Parents' Association (PA) plays an important role in strengthening the Savannah Country Day community by supporting our outstanding faculty and staff, fostering connections among families, and coordinating parent volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Membership includes all parents and guardians of SCDS students, and we encourage everyone to get involved in ways that fit their interests and schedules. From teacher appreciation initiatives and community-building events to school-wide programs and fundraising efforts, there are many opportunities to support our school and make meaningful connections with fellow parents. If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact the divisional special events chairs: Lower School (Beth Lapinsky), Middle School (Malissa Fana), or Upper School (Ginny Cheshire) or PA President (Ginna Carroll). 
• Booster Club: The Booster Club enriches parental involvement and support of the Hornet athletic program, provides financial support for approved athletic program projects and amenities, and increases the awareness of the athletic programs both within and outside of the Savannah Country Day School family. Click HERE to purchase a membership and pass through GoFan.
• Arts Alliance: The Arts Alliance is a parent-led group that champions the fine and performing arts at SCDS and directs financial support to the arts through grants to the fine and performing arts faculty and spirit building among the student body. Click HERE to purchase a membership.

START-OF-SCHOOL EVENTSThursday, August 6: 9th Grade Student & Parent Orientation (10:00AM-12:00PM)
Friday, August 7-Sunday, August 9: Freshman Weekend
Monday, August 10: Grades 10-12 New Student & Parent Orientation (10:00AM – 12:00PM)
Monday, August 10: Varsity Fall Sports Player/Parent Night
Tuesday, August 11:
- Middle School New Student / 6th Grade Student Orientation- Andrews (8:30 – 9:30AM)
- Middle School Open House for returning students (optional) (10:30AM – 3:00PM)
- Jr. K Students Meet the Teachers & Parent Orientation- DuBose (9:00 – 10:00 AM)       
- K-5 New Students Meet the Teachers & Parent Orientation- DuBose (10:00 – 11:00AM)
- K-5 Open House for returning students (optional) (11:00AM – 12:00PM)               
Wednesday, August 12: First Day of School for JK-12
Friday, August 14: Back-to-School Parent Coffee- Pressly Hall/ DuBose Media Center (8:45AM)       
Thursday, August 20: Lower School Parents’ Night (6:00PM)
Monday, August 24: Fall Sports Information Night for Grades 5-8th- Zoom (6:30PM – 7:30PM)     
Wednesday, August 26: Upper School Parents’ Night- Jelks (6:00PM)
Thursday, August 27:  Middle School Parents’ Night- Jelks (6:00PM)