Donated coats
Community service hours logged
Books donated
At Charleston Day School, community outreach with our students has shared equal billing with academic development since its inception by Mary Stuart and Emily Tenney 85 years ago. That guiding principle continues to define who we are today.
The photo from a Charleston Day pamphlet from the 1940s shows younger boys and girls reconditioning toys for families in need at the holidays.
Community service is encouraged and celebrated. In their neighborhoods and throughout the community, Charleston Day students hold lemonade stands for charity, collect trash from the roadway, or help a neighbor with yard chores.
On campus, students participate in a number of service projects that benefit local charities throughout the school year such as Friends of the Library, Lowcountry Food Bank, Birthdays for All, Canterbury House, Fisher House, Toys for Tots, Charleston Animal Society and more.
Our school community comes together for a Day of Service in May. All grades listen to special guest speakers and enjoy a variety of outreach activities to broaden community awareness. Service activities provide opportunities for students to build meaningful relationships with their peers, teachers, and members of the community, fostering a sense of belonging and connection. In addition, engaging in service activities instills a sense of social responsibility in students, helping them understand the importance of giving back to others and making a positive impact on society– all traits we work to promote in our students.
raised for The Ronald McDonald House through the 4th grade Holiday Market
pounds of food collected in food drive
minutes read by each 3rd grade student to support the Sea Turtle Hospital
