Stories

I had the honor of speaking to many of you at this year’s first head of school coffee on August 28 in The Lair, our sparkling new dining hall and meeting space. In case you couldn’t be there, here are some highlights.  

With an expanded kitchen, modern equipment, and a beautifully designed dining space, mealtime at Prep has leveled up.

We are so excited to welcome all of our students and families for the 2025-2026 school year!

Looking for ways to keep your kids curious, active, and smiling all summer long? We’ve assembled some of the best summer family activities in and around Charlotte—recommended by our very own Charlotte Prep teachers!

We are so proud of the Charlotte Preparatory School graduating class of 2025! These students have shown themselves time and time again as exceptional scholars, athletes, and artists. But more importantly, they model the values of our core pillars, and that is the lifelong mark of a Prep graduate that they will carry with them.

With a strong sense of self and guidance from our placement team, 8th grader Collins G. navigated the high school admissions process with confidence. After earning acceptances to four top schools, she made a thoughtful decision based on fit, values, and vision for her future.

I had a teacher in elementary school who one day told me I was an average math student. I am not sure how she thought this was helpful feedback, but from that point forward, I internalized her comment and became, in fact, an average math student. One teacher. One comment. Dramatic outcome.

For the second year in a row, a Charlotte Prep lifer has earned the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship. Meha Khanna, a Prep alum who attended Providence Day School for high school, joins Cassie Miller, who received the same honor last year.

It has been exciting and interesting to witness the latest phase of the construction of our new lower school. From initially seeing the building in two-dimensional mock-ups and drawings to now seeing it rise before us, we are getting a whole new perspective on what the building will actually look like and how it will function.

Over spring break, 12 students middle school students traveled with their teachers to Costa Rica for a week-long educational adventure. This immersive trip allowed them to experience firsthand the topics they’ve been exploring in science, Spanish, and math, while also embracing Costa Rica’s vibrant culture and natural wonders.