February 19, 2026
Head of School Search: Finalists to Visit Campus
Dear Cary Academy Community, Over the past several months, the Head of School Search Committee, with support from our consultants at Resource Group 175 (RG175), has been working to identify Cary Academy’s next Head of […]
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February 5, 2026
Chargers honored with Scholastic Art Awards
Banner art: “Reconvergence,” Andrea Ye, ‘28 CA artists had a strong showing in this year’s Scholastic Art Awards, earning recognition across multiple categories and media. Their work stood out among submissions, reflecting both creative ambition […]
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January 12, 2026
Coming Full Circle
Long before Lucy Dawson became Cary Academy’s Middle School Dean of Students—and long before she helped shape a seventh-grade humanities experience known for its intellectual depth, interdisciplinary connections, and student-centered care—she was a seventh grader […]
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January 12, 2026
A Home Court Advantage
When Trey Murphy III, ’18, returns to Cary Academy as this year’s Commencement speaker, he comes not just as an NBA standout, but as someone profoundly shaped by a community that nurtured his drive, steadiness, […]
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January 12, 2026
Promise Made Possible
Cary Academy is setting a new standard for access and affordability in independent education. Introducing Charger Promise—free tuition for families earning $100,000 or less, with significant, scaled support extending far beyond that. Grounded in our […]
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December 18, 2025
Company Announced for CA’s Production of Les Misérables
Join us in celebrating the 90+ middle and upper school artists comprising the company of LES MISÉRABLES SCHOOL EDITION and start making plans now to attend one of the three performances scheduled for Friday, February 20 at […]
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December 11, 2025
Cary Academy Announces Charger Promise
Groundbreaking initiative expands access and affordability in independent education in the Triangle with full cost-of-attandance coverage for families earning $100,000 or less Cary, NC, December 11, 2025 — Cary Academy is taking a bold step […]
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November 20, 2025
MS Community Day: Shopping on a budget, Africa Day, advocacy and changemaking
Last week’s Middle School Community Day was a joyful celebration of learning, service, and connection. Sixth graders explored food accessibility firsthand, considering cost, value, nutrition, and availability while shopping on a budget for Backpack Buddies. By navigating different stores […]
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November 19, 2025
Head of School Position Statement Released
Cary Academy has released the official position statement for its search for the school’s next Head of School, who will begin July 1, 2027. Developed in partnership with RG175 and informed by extensive community input, […]
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