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!


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.
  • Thursday, December 5 from 9-10:30 am
Click here to register now!

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 our Interim Head of School, Jon Kellam and Middle School Director, Jerry Loewen and then take a guided tour through our beautiful campus. 
 
Bearcat Chats take place from 9-10:30 am and begin in the Jason Bell Community Center.
  • Friday, December 6 at 9 am
Click here to register now!


December Desserts!

Please join us on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 6-7:30 pm for our Prospective Middle School Family December Desserts event! This evening admissions event is an opportunity for prospective students and families to learn more about KCD's Middle School. 
 
We will have an array of delicious desserts for your family to enjoy, as we share the plethora of opportunities afforded by a KCD education. Students will have the opportunity to participate in engaging and creative activities in our state-of-the-art Design and Fabrication Lab while parents and guardians will hear from our Middle School Director Jerry Loewen.

Click here to RSVP!



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. 

Our fall Bearcat Chat was held in October 2024. 

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.