FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- On Saturday, April 2, more than 200 people in the Fairfield Country Day School (FCDS) community volunteered their time for the school’s first Day of Service. After meeting on campus, volunteers were divided into teams and sent to work on different projects around the area. Many of the groups braved wet weather and tackled outdoor projects. Volunteers cleaned-up ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Two Fairfield Country Day School music teachers, Mary Nelson and Jim Balmer, were recently recognized and honored by Stanford University as part of their Teacher Tribute Initiative.Stanford created the Teacher Tribute Initiative to recognize significant contributions from teachers and mentors. Over the summer, all members of Stanford’s incoming freshmen class were ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- All students at Fairfield Country Day School tackle projects to enrich communities. A trip last year to Panama with 10 boys in grades 6-8 proved particularly enlightening for the young men though. Spanish teacher Pen Vineyard partnered with Sustainable Harvest International to arrange a weeklong service trip last summer. Students worked for three days from dawn ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- It’s usually all fun and games at Fairfield Country Day School's Summer Fun Camp, but last year, the school added a twist that incorporated hands-on experiences for boys and girls entering grades 4-9. Fairfield Country Day School offers two different programs. The Summer Fun program for boys and girls entering grades K-6 includes a traditional camp environment with ...