The best way to get to know GCDS is to visit our campuses and meet our students, faculty, and parents. We invite prospective parents/guardians to register for a fall Open House. Our group tours and virtual information sessions are also informative as you consider a Country Day education.

Open House events

We invite you to learn more about the advantages of our academic and co-curricular programs from the GCDS Head of School, Division Heads, faculty, students, and parents. 

Nursery through Grade 8
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 pm
401 Old Church Road
Register 

Upper School (Grades 9 - 12)
Sunday, October 26, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 pm
257 Stanwich Road
Register 


Past Virtual Events

Our "Its How We Think at GCDS" virtual conversation series invites you to dive deep into various aspects of GCDS and to learn more about the unique approaches we take to key areas of academics, student life, and development.

Watch: Physical Education and Athletics
► Tim Helstein, Director of Athletics, discusses how physical education and athletics help our students discover and develop what's finest in themselves. 

Watch: Community and Belonging
► Andrew Ledee, Director of Community & Belonging, leads a discussion on how GCDS fosters community and belonging by emboldening empathic, culturally competent students who actively listen to new perspectives and appreciate and respect the uniqueness of all individuals.

Watch: Academics
► Jackie Jenkins, Assistant Head of School, and Dr. Andrew Ruoss, Assistant Head of Upper School for Academic Programs, discuss how GCDS academic programs support the power of thought in students and prepares our learners for an ever changing world. 

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