Stories

Reading for pleasure is one of the most powerful habits a middle school student can develop. It strengthens stamina, builds vocabulary, and deepens comprehension, but more importantly, it opens hearts and minds.

Since I arrived at Prep, I have been pondering the question: how does a head of school help build a robust school culture? I believe one of our most powerful tools for this purpose is fostering a continuous feedback loop that includes our students and faculty.

Our third graders visited Weddington Farm for a day of team building, service learning, and hands-on fun in the great outdoors.

Summer at Charlotte Prep is not a quiet season. Alongside the busy construction completing our new lower school building, our campus hummed with the energy of teachers learning, questioning, and reimagining the year ahead.

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!