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Admission
Visit Us
Kentucky Country Day School welcomes your family to explore our vast campus and extraordinary array of opportunities. Whether your child is beginning their academic journey or moving from another school, our admissions team offers several opportunities for your child and your family to learn more about KCD!
Please contact us at any time at 502-423-0440 or admission@kcd.org for more information.
Please contact us at any time at 502-423-0440 or admission@kcd.org for more information.
Open House
Explore KCD’s Middle & Upper Schools
Mark your calendars for our annual Open House on Thursday, November 12, 2026. This evening admissions event is designed to give families an opportunity to learn about KCD’s Middle and Upper Schools.Click here for additional details and to register!
UPPER SCHOOL (9-12):
Bearcat Chats
These events are open to 7th- and 8th-grade parents and guardians, both current and prospective. Parents and guardians will hear from Head of School Deena Carey and Upper School Director Kent Martin, 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 22, 2026 • 9:00-10:30 am
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 • 9:00-10:30 am
- Thursday, December 3, 2026 • 9:00-10:30 am
Families who register are also encouraged to sign their student up for a Shadow Visit on the same day as the Bearcat Chat.
Questions? Contact Kate Loewen at kate.loewen@kcd.org
MIDDLE SCHOOL (5-8):
Bearcat Chats
Interested in getting an inside look at KCD? Sign up for a Bearcat Chat! This year we have both in-person and virtual options available for you to learn more about our school community.
VIRTUAL BEARCAT CHAT
We understand that at the beginning of the school year, time can be tight. The best way to experience KCD's program is to visit us on campus but for those of you who have time constraints, please join us for a Virtual Bearcat Chat. KCD's Virtual Bearcat Chat is designed to give you a peek into the KCD Middle School's academics, wellness, student support, arts, and our philosophy of the middle school child. Please join us online on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 beginning at 6:30 pm. You will receive a meeting link the week before the Virtual Bearcat Chat.
IN-PERSON BEARCAT CHAT
Our Middle School in-person Bearcat Chats are designed for parents and guardians of current 3rd–7th graders. At the Bearcat Chat, you will have the opportunity to hear from our Head of School, Deena Carey, Middle School Director, Jerry Loewen, and then take a guided tour through our beautiful campus where you'll visit classrooms and interact with students. In-person Bearcat Chats take place from 9:00-10:30 am and begin in KCD's Middle School Library. Please enter campus at KCD's main entrance at the Meriwether STEAM Academic Center.
- (VIRTUAL) Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • 6:30-7:30 pm
- (IN-PERSON) Tuesday, October 13, 2026 • 9:00-10:30 am
- (IN-PERSON) Monday, November 30, 2026 • 9:00-10:30 am
Schedule a Tour
Prospective Middle School families are invited to learn more about grades 5-8 at KCD by scheduling a private tour or shadow visit.
LOWER SCHOOL (JK-4):
Schedule a Tour
Prospective Lower School families are invited to learn more about grades JK-4 at KCD by scheduling a private tour.Questions? Contact Mary Charles Collett at marycharles.collett@kcd.org
KCD firmly supports the principle that the admission of students, the employment of staff, the operations of the program, and the governance of the school be open to all who are qualified, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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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.