Citizen, Scholar, Steward

    • Upper School student paintings

Admission

Admissions Events

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

Mark your calendars for our annual Open House on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This evening admissions event is designed to give families 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 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.
  • Monday, September 22 • 9:00-10:30 am
  • Wednesday, October 29 • 9:00-10:30 am
  • Thursday, December 4 • 9:00-10:30 am
Registration details coming soon.

Questions? Contact Kate Loewen at kate.loewen@kcd.org


MIDDLE SCHOOL (5-8):

Bearcat Chats

Middle School Bearcat Chats are designed for parents of 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th graders.  At a Bearcat Chat, you will have the opportunity to hear from Head of School Deena Carey and Middle School Director Jerry Loewen, and then take a guided tour through our beautiful campus. 
  • Thursday, September 25 • 9:00-10:30 am
  • Tuesday, October 14 • 9:00-10:30 am
  • Friday, December 12 • 9:00-10:30 am
Registration details coming soon.
 
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 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 28 • 9:00-10:30 am
Registration details coming soon.
 
Questions? Contact Mary Charles Collett at marycharles.collett@kcd.org

The Admission Team

List of 3 members.

  • Photo of Marché Harris

    Marché Harris 

    Director of Enrollment Management
    502-814-4309
  • Photo of Kate Loewen

    Kate Loewen 

    Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
    502-814-4315
  • Photo of Mary Charles Collett

    Mary Charles "Mary Charles" Collett 

    Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
    502-814-4375

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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.