Citizen, Scholar, Steward
Kentucky Country Day School welcomes your family to explore our vast campus and extraordinary array of opportunities. Whether your child is beginning the academic journey or moving from another school, our admission office offers several occasions for your child and your family to learn more about KCD!

Open House

Explore KCD's Middle & Upper Schools

Please join us on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6 pm for our Open House. This evening admissions event will give you and your family an opportunity to learn about KCD's Middle and Upper Schools. 

Registration details coming soon.


UPPER SCHOOL (9-12):

Bearcat Chats

These events are open to 7th/8th grade parents and guardians, both current and prospective. Parents and guardians will meet in the Theater Lobby, where they will hear from Kent Martin, Upper School Director, who will give an overview of the school community and academic offerings. Light refreshments will be provided and the event will end with group tours hosted by current students. All families will need to register for these events.
  • Tuesday, September 24 from 9-10:30 am
  • Thursday, October 24 from 9-10:30 am
  • Thursday, December 5 from 9-10:30 am
Questions? Contact Kate Loewen at kate.loewen@kcd.org


MIDDLE SCHOOL (5-8):

Bearcat Chats

These events will begin in the library with a presentation by Jerry Loewen, Middle School Director, about KCD’s Middle School philosophy and program. Parents will be free to visit the classroom for a “crash a class” look into the classrooms in action. Light refreshments will be provided.
  • Thursday, September 26 at 9 am
  • Tuesday, October 29 at 9 am
  • Friday, December 6 at 9 am
Questions? Contact Marché Harris at marche.harris@kcd.org


LOWER SCHOOL (JK-4):

Bearcat Chats

This event is open to parents and guardians of Lower School aged children, Junior Kindergarten through 4th grade. Guests will meet with Mary Charles Collett, Lower School Director, to learn more about KCD's philosophy of early childhood education. Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and take a small group tour of the campus. Light refreshments will be provided. 
  • Tuesday, October 22 from 9-11 am
Questions? Contact Amy Purkiss at amy.purkiss@kcd.org.

The Admission Team

List of 3 members.

  • Photo of Marché Harris

    Marché Harris 

    Director of Enrollment Management
    502-814-4309
  • Photo of Amy Purkiss

    Amy Purkiss 

    Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
    502-814-4375
  • Photo of Kate Loewen

    Kate Loewen 

    Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
    502-814-4315
4100 Springdale Road • Louisville, KY 40241 • (502) 423-0440 • Fax (502) 423-0445
Kentucky Country Day School is a private JK–12, coeducational school located on a spacious 80+ acre campus in Louisville, KY. KCD combines a rigorous academic program with a wide variety of athletic and extracurricular programs. Our outstanding faculty creates an intimate learning environment that is both challenging and supportive.