The Arts department is excited to announce HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION by Anaïs Mitchell as this year’s extracurricular theater production. Only available for school and youth groups with performers 19 years old and younger, this full-length adaptation of […]

Charlotte’s path to purpose started in MaLi Burnett’s biology class, where she worked as a teaching assistant during her sophomore year. The role would evolve into co-designing and leading an “Ecology at CA” Discovery Term, during which Dadd learned about native and invasive species and environmental design principles through field trips to botanical gardens and parks. She applied her newfound knowledge by collaborating with peers to design and construct a wildlife pond behind the Center for Math and Science, now used as a real-world interactive lab for studying aquatic ecosystems.

College and career readiness have long been the cornerstone goals of independent schools, with rigorous academics taking center stage.  Indeed, CA is renowned for its exceptional academics and student outcomes. By many polls and metrics, […]

In February, we welcomed Trey Murphy III, ‘18, shooting guard for the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, back to his home court to retire his varsity basketball jersey. Murphy was joined by fellow alums, family, friends, […]

Our affinity and alliance groups bring students together around shared identities to connect and socialize, identify issues and common concerns, and support each other. An intersectional student-led advisory board—CoExist—bridges different identities to strengthen campus-wide equity […]

CA’s college counselors are in the business of dreams—helping students pursue theirs by guiding them on a process of self-discovery that, hopefully, ends with the best college fit. Ask any of our four college counselors—Brandon […]

IN SEPTEMBER, CARY ACADEMY WILL LAUNCH A YEAR-LONG PLANNING PROCESS FOR A NEW FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN TO TAKE EFFECT IN THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR. Building on the comprehensive efforts of our previous plans, the strategic […]