From the Head of School

Read more about our recent shoe drive on page 7.

Dear CDS Community,

In March I wrote a Friday Reflection for the CDS community about an alumna who is engaging the world in a manner reflective of the Covenant Day School Portrait of a Graduate. The Portrait is an expression of the hopes, prayers, and desires the teachers, staff, and board of trustees have for our students both now, during their college years, and throughout their lives. In short, the Portrait sets goals for our young men and women to:

• Pursue biblical wisdom • Follow Christ and His ways • Learn with a purpose in mind • Engage culture • Communicate effectively • Serve others as Christ has first served us

While I suspect the alumna I mentioned doesn’t get up every morning and read through the Portrait, it is our hope that the many teaching moments each student receives at CDS, including godly mentoring from teachers, chapels, games, and musicals, all become part of a large mosaic of building toward a biblical worldview. In that sense, our young alumna has received godly instruction in the Lord from CDS, her church, parents, community, and God’s Word. Subsequently, it should be no surprise when a young person connects career, challenges, disappointments, serving others, or stepping out in faith to love a neighbor when the Holy Spirit prompts action.

In the pages of this edition of the Classic, I ask you to look at the stories and the photographs, consider the names and the accomplishments, imagine the challenges and struggles, and join me in thanking the Lord for allowing each of us, in community, to do our part in preparing young people for kingdom service to the glory of God. And let us all, with joyful hearts, give thanks to the Lord for His goodness to our children.

Sincerely,

Mark Davis

Growing, Learning, & Connecting in Community

Covenant Day is intentional about creating programs and new initiatives that help students grow in community and the gifts and talents that God has provided for their lives.

Yearbook

Starting the first week of school, high school students in our yearbook elective begin meeting, brainstorming, taking photos, and getting to work to create a beautiful yearbook that is ready for our families in May!

UNITE

Our new high school student diversity group, UNITE, worked together to plan an impactful and informative Black History Month this year. See page 5 to learn more!

International Program

Our International Program welcomes high school students from around the world. These students get the opportunity to live with host families throughout the school year as they immerse themselves in the Covenant Day community, while also enriching the experiences of all students on campus. Check out page 7 to see how two of our international students have brought the school community together to make an impact on children in Nigeria.

Summer Camps

Each summer, hundreds of students come to campus to experience our summer camps program. Campers have the opportunity to build, run, shoot, kick, experiment, act, sing, dance, write, swing, score, cheer, design, create, and more! Check out this summer’s offerings at www.covenantday.org/summercamps.

Restoration & Sustainability

Covenant Day embraces the challenge to care for God’s world through integrated programs of instruction that seek to restore and sustain God’s peace in nature and society. Explore our R&S initiatives at www.covenantday.org/learnmore.

Alumni Association

Our alumni are an important and active part of the school community! We love seeing our alumni at reunions, alumni night, athletic events, working as summer camp counselors, and speaking to our seniors!

Parents Association

Every parent at Covenant Day is a member of the Parents Association! The PA hosts a variety of events throughout the year to give parents and students the opportunity to connect with others in the school community while having fun!

School Spirit

Covenant Day hosts many events throughout the year to foster community and school spirit. Favorite traditions include Spirit Week, All-School Pep Rallies, Freshman Color War, and Homecoming!