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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]