Stories

As one of Prep's signature experiences each year, our third graders create their very own wax museum! The students dress as a historical figure they have researched, stand "frozen," and recite a speech when visitors approach them.

Our annual 3rd-8th grade musical is a true display of the talent and hard work of our students and they are proud to present Willy Wonka Junior this year. 

We are thrilled to announce that a Prep 8th grader was awarded at the state-level Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday in Raleigh.

The middle school experience in a PreK-8 school like ours provides students with long-lasting positive outcomes. They become more confident and capable students and people, and we know from experience that Prep graduates thrive in high school and beyond.

Our middle school Model UN club recently participated in CHARMUN, a long-standing annual introductory Model UN conference for local independent school teams.

Choosing a school that is the right size for children is paramount to their healthy development. We believe the size of Charlotte Prep is just right – not too small or too large.

Feelings follow behavior. Or is it the other way around – behavior follows feelings? This is one of the most important parenting questions to get right.

After our girls’ basketball team won both their conference and the QCC Tournament Championship, their coaches (three Charlotte Prep teachers) reflect on the journey that awarded them this title for the first time in 14 years. 

Charlotte Prep has taught me many things that I will take into my future as a high schooler and beyond. 

How is a parent to navigate a digital world in which the average age to acquire a smartphone is 10 and many children begin requesting a phone long before the double digits?