Stories

In my first month, I have conducted over thirty 1:1 meetings with faculty/staff, had lunch with nearly every 8th grader, and attended countless Prep events in search of the answer to the question “What does community mean at Prep?” 

At Charlotte Prep, parents are an essential part of the circle of learning. Just as we encourage students to be lifelong learners, we invite parents to embrace learning.

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.