Our community is united by a shared commitment to service, inspiring contributions from everyone—from our youngest learners in junior kindergarten to our dedicated staff and parents. This shared commitment to building awareness, empathy, and compassion has made a lasting impact, reflecting the true spirit of giving.
Here are just some of the many ways we’ve come together to make a difference this year:
Lower School
- Book Drive for Dewar Elementary School: During the fall Book Fair, students donated 447 books to support a Hurricane Helene-impacted school, bringing joy and encouragement to their students.
- Baby Bundles Book Drive: Partnering with the Holiday Farm Fest, Lower School families collected board books for babies and toddlers, helping families in need through Baby Bundles.
- Canned Food Drive: Each classroom collected canned goods for Second Harvest Food Bank in October.
- Promising Pages: In January, third and fourth graders will raise money during Bingo Night. Last year's $1,700 donation helped support young readers.
- Bright Blessings: First-graders made birthday celebration kits for children living in shelters, ensuring they could celebrate their special day with friends.
Extended Day
- Weekend Bags for Families Forward: Students in Extended Day packed 120 "weekend bags" filled with shelf-stable foods to ensure children have access to meals outside of school. The bags were delivered to two local schools, supporting students who need it most.
Middle School
- No Shave November: Faculty raised more than $3,000 for prostate cancer research, benefiting the Levine Cancer Institute.
- Walk for Hope: Students and faculty joined forces to raise $1,100 for the Red Cross, supporting Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
- Support for The Learning Collaborative (TLC): Eighth graders hosted an annual carnival and provided holiday gifts through an Amazon Wishlist for TLC preschool families, continuing a 30-year partnership.
- Canned Food Drives: At the 7th/8th-grade dance, students filled 3.5 large bins of canned goods for Second Harvest Food Bank, with more efforts planned during Bingo Night on December 18.
- The Arts Empowerment Project: Seventh graders gathered art supplies and packed “heART Pack” bags to inspire creativity in underserved communities.
- "Sandwich Brigade:" Middle School faculty gathered to make 400 sandwiches benefitting Roof Above Men's Shelter.
Upper School
- Winter Hat and Glove Drive: More than 30 advisories collected more than 100 hat-and-glove sets for the Hope Tree Project, spreading warmth and holiday cheer to local families.
- Hurricane Helene Supply Drive: Led by students Everett Hair and Nolan Bates, this schoolwide effort filled a U-Haul truck filled with essential supplies for hurricane recovery efforts in Western North Carolina.
Levine Center Staff
- Angel Tree for ABCCM: More than 35 staff members sponsored 50 children through Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, providing books, toys, science kits, and more. Special thanks to Shannon Starnes for coordinating and Bryan Kowalski for delivering the donations and volunteering at ABCCM’s Christmas Shop in Asheville.
Parents’ Association
- Veterans Bridge Home: Through Run For Good registration fees and sock purchases, the Parents’ Association raised over $21,000 for Veterans Bridge Home, supporting veterans and their families in the Charlotte communtiy.
Together, these initiatives demonstrate the mission of Country Day—serving others with purpose and heart. Thank you for being part of a community that makes a meaningful difference!