September 1960
School begins on Carmel Road, the present site of the Cannon Campus. Six buildings are complete on the modern campus.

1960–61
The first "official" Big Saturday event is held and raises $3,200. This annual parent-sponsored event continues to be held today and is one of the Parents' Association's biggest fundraisers.

June 1962
Country Day graduates its first seniors, a class of just 15 students.

1966–67
School in the Woods, a popular Middle School program, takes place for the first time. More than 30 years later, it is still a Middle School tradition.

1969
Dr. A. Emerson Johnson becomes headmaster for four years.