Every day at PCD, our students are discovering new passions, building confi...
Every day at PCD, our students are discovering new passions, building confidence, finding their voices, and growing together as a community....
Today, we celebrated the Class of 2026 at Commencement — honoring their ach...
Today, we celebrated the Class of 2026 at Commencement — honoring their achievements, resilience, friendships, and the countless moments tha...
The final three days of classes last week looked a little different at PCD....
The final three days of classes last week looked a little different at PCD. Middle School students wrapped up the year with Investigations...
Today’s 8th Grade Stepping Up Ceremony marked the close of one chapter and...
Today’s 8th Grade Stepping Up Ceremony marked the close of one chapter and the beginning of another ❤️ Jen Caletri, our Head of Middle Scho...
Feed me, Seymour… one more time. 🌱🎭 Whether you joined us for every show o...
Feed me, Seymour… one more time. 🌱🎭 Whether you joined us for every show or are just catching a glimpse now, we’re still thinking about the...
From trail prep to mountain views, this student-created video captures the...
From trail prep to mountain views, this student-created video captures the adventure, teamwork, and unforgettable moments from our Backpacki...
Today PCD welcomed alum Lola Abel '22 (Franklin and Marshall '25) as guest...
Today PCD welcomed alum Lola Abel '22 (Franklin and Marshall '25) as guest speaker for the 2026 Cum Laude Society Induction Ceremony. Lola c...
4th grade, your next chapter starts now ❤️ At today’s Stepping Up Ceremony...
4th grade, your next chapter starts now ❤️ At today’s Stepping Up Ceremony, our Head of Lower School, Meg Adair, shared a few final words o...
Meet your 2026–27 Student Body Co-Presidents, Rosgaly P. '27 and Justin W....
Meet your 2026–27 Student Body Co-Presidents, Rosgaly P. '27 and Justin W. '27! 🎉 We can’t wait to see the energy, ideas, and school spirit...
Less than 3 weeks until PCD Summer Camps begin! ☀️🧵 Our new Textile & Desi...
Less than 3 weeks until PCD Summer Camps begin! ☀️🧵 Our new Textile & Design Camp will give students the chance to explore weaving, sewing,...
Our 3rd and 4th grade students recently stepped into the role of marine eco...
Our 3rd and 4th grade students recently stepped into the role of marine ecologists through hands-on field experiences exploring the ecosyste...
Our 3rd graders had an unforgettable opportunity to perform with the Rhode...
Our 3rd graders had an unforgettable opportunity to perform with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School during this year’s L...
From inspiration to real-world experience 🌊🧘♀️ In the month leading up to...
From inspiration to real-world experience 🌊🧘♀️ In the month leading up to graduation, each PCD senior completes a hands-on Senior Project,...
Congratulations to our three seniors who have committed to continuing their...
Congratulations to our three seniors who have committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level! 🚣 Halsey...
Field Day = officially a success ☀️🏃♂️💦 From relay races to water fun, our...
Field Day = officially a success ☀️🏃♂️💦 From relay races to water fun, our Lower School students made the most of an unforgettable day! 📸...
Congratulations to the PCD Middle School Envirothon team on an incredible w...
Congratulations to the PCD Middle School Envirothon team on an incredible weekend! 🌿🏆 Led by Ms. Helger, our students took home 1st place i...
Earlier this spring, Ms. Orton’s PreK class welcomed Casey Farm’s Project C...
Earlier this spring, Ms. Orton’s PreK class welcomed Casey Farm’s Project Chick into their classroom! 🐣 The program began with an incubator...
🌱 Did you know PCD has its own greenhouse and garden? From planting and ha...
🌱 Did you know PCD has its own greenhouse and garden? From planting and harvesting to hands-on science and sustainability lessons, this spa...
Please join us as we celebrate the life of Charlie Gwynne '64 — a beloved t...
Please join us as we celebrate the life of Charlie Gwynne '64 — a beloved teacher, advisor, coach, and former Athletic Director at PCD. We...
Announcing our 2026 Field Day Champions 🏆 Congratulations to our winners a...
Announcing our 2026 Field Day Champions 🏆 Congratulations to our winners and thank you everyone for an amazing day! 🔴⚫ #WeArePCD
The cast is ready to bring the laughs, the music, and a very unusual plant...
The cast is ready to bring the laughs, the music, and a very unusual plant to the stage 🌱🎭 Don’t miss PCD Players’ production of Little Sho...
Creativity and critical thinking came together in Middle School Algebra 1!...
Creativity and critical thinking came together in Middle School Algebra 1! 📐🎨 Students designed and built their own “Staircase to Nowhere”...
Our 4th graders recently visited the Providence Animal Rescue League after...
Our 4th graders recently visited the Providence Animal Rescue League after leading a Lower School donation drive earlier this year! 🐾 Stude...
🦈 Hands-on learning in Biology! Students in Ms. Aitken’s class recently ex...
🦈 Hands-on learning in Biology! Students in Ms. Aitken’s class recently explored comparative vertebrate anatomy through a dogfish shark dis...
☀️ Tiny campers. BIG summer fun! Our brand new PreK Summer Camp is designe...
☀️ Tiny campers. BIG summer fun! Our brand new PreK Summer Camp is designed especially for children ages 3–4, with art projects, water play...
From the classroom to the global stage 🌍🏊♂️ PCD student-athlete Myles Gon...
From the classroom to the global stage 🌍🏊♂️ PCD student-athlete Myles Goncalves '29 has been representing the school with pride at the Jun...
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Middl...
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Middle and Upper School students gathered yesterday for special origam...
Active, engaged, and known 🏃♂️⚽ In Lower School PE, it’s about more than j...
Active, engaged, and known 🏃♂️⚽ In Lower School PE, it’s about more than just movement — it’s about building confidence, creating connectio...
The PCD Envirothon team recently participated in an All Discipline Workshop...
The PCD Envirothon team recently participated in an All Discipline Workshop at Arcadia, sharpening the skills they’ll need for competition d...
From plankton to playful seals, our Lower School students are diving into h...
From plankton to playful seals, our Lower School students are diving into hands-on learning through our partnership with @savethebayri 🌊 Fi...
Learning came to life at the Roger Williams Park Zoo for our 6th graders du...
Learning came to life at the Roger Williams Park Zoo for our 6th graders during a cross-curricular English and science animal research proje...
Summer at PCD is back ☀️⚾ From our Multi-Sport Camp — designed to expose c...
Summer at PCD is back ☀️⚾ From our Multi-Sport Camp — designed to expose campers to a variety of sports and activities while building confi...
Who says geometry only happens at a desk? 📐☀️ Mr. Clarkson’s geometry clas...
Who says geometry only happens at a desk? 📐☀️ Mr. Clarkson’s geometry classes recently took their learning outside, using shadows, angles,...
🗽 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Knights at Night NYC last evening...
🗽 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Knights at Night NYC last evening! It was wonderful to gather with PCD alums in the heart of New...
Book smarts, teamwork, and a little musical creativity 📚🎶 Last week, Ms. B...
Book smarts, teamwork, and a little musical creativity 📚🎶 Last week, Ms. Bennett’s fourth grade class took on the Battle of the Books at Li...
It's time for another #WeArePCD Wednesday, and today we’re proud to celebra...
It's time for another #WeArePCD Wednesday, and today we’re proud to celebrate members of the Class of 2026 recognized by the National Merit...
From an unforgettable evening at our Play for PCD Dinner & Auction to a bea...
From an unforgettable evening at our Play for PCD Dinner & Auction to a beautiful day on the course at the Golf Outing, this past weekend wa...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎 We’re kicking off the week feeling incr...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎 We’re kicking off the week feeling incredibly grateful for the amazing faculty and staff who bring energ...
📚✨ Storytime came to life for our 1st and 2nd graders! Students enjoyed a...
📚✨ Storytime came to life for our 1st and 2nd graders! Students enjoyed a special visit this week from children’s author Vicki Johnson, who...
It's truly special when generations come together. ❤️ Thank you to all the...
It's truly special when generations come together. ❤️ Thank you to all the grandparents and special friends who joined us for Grandfriends...
Today on Head of School Day, we’re celebrating Kevin Folan and the role he...
Today on Head of School Day, we’re celebrating Kevin Folan and the role he plays in shaping the PCD experience. Students, teachers, and fam...
We’re LIVE! 🎉 Our Play for PCD Online Auction is officially open and packed...
We’re LIVE! 🎉 Our Play for PCD Online Auction is officially open and packed with incredible items. Bid on highlights like: ✨ Exclusive expe...
For this week's #WeArePCD Wednesday, we’re celebrating a major milestone—Pr...
For this week's #WeArePCD Wednesday, we’re celebrating a major milestone—Providence Country Day School has reached record-breaking enrollmen...
From sunrise to city lights 🗽🎨 Last week, our AP Art History and Advanced...
From sunrise to city lights 🗽🎨 Last week, our AP Art History and Advanced Studio students kicked off an unforgettable day with a 6:30 AM de...
Something exciting is just around the corner 👀 Get a sneak peek at some of...
Something exciting is just around the corner 👀 Get a sneak peek at some of the amazing items featured in our upcoming online auction—there’...
Thank you to our Play for PCD Sword & Shield Sponsors for your generous sup...
Thank you to our Play for PCD Sword & Shield Sponsors for your generous support of this special event! ⛳️ Your partnership helps make Play...
A big thank you to our Play for PCD Round Table Sponsors, Freeway Enterpris...
A big thank you to our Play for PCD Round Table Sponsors, Freeway Enterprises and Rexel! ⛳️ Your generosity plays an important role in maki...
A big thank you to our Play for PCD Castle Guardian Sponsors! ⛳️ Your gene...
A big thank you to our Play for PCD Castle Guardian Sponsors! ⛳️ Your generosity plays an important role in making this event a success for...
It was a week full of hands-on learning and environmental stewardship in ce...
It was a week full of hands-on learning and environmental stewardship in celebration of Earth Day 🌎 Students across campus got their hands...
Hands-on learning is a cornerstone of our science curriculum across every d...
Hands-on learning is a cornerstone of our science curriculum across every division. Recently, Ms. Patch and Ms. Riccio’s fifth grade classes...
#WeArePCD Wednesday 🧱⚙️ Just 2 months until PCD Summer Camp begins—and our...
#WeArePCD Wednesday 🧱⚙️ Just 2 months until PCD Summer Camp begins—and our LEGO Engineering camp is ready to get building! Campers will desi...
PCD student artists are in the spotlight 🎨 The Art League Rhode Island Jur...
PCD student artists are in the spotlight 🎨 The Art League Rhode Island Juried High School Art Exhibition is on view through April 26, showc...
Last week, the combined Middle and Upper School Students of Color Union hos...
Last week, the combined Middle and Upper School Students of Color Union hosted a joint Spring Potluck Luncheon. Students, advisors, and facu...
Last weekend, our Middle School Envirothon Team participated in a Special T...
Last weekend, our Middle School Envirothon Team participated in a Special Topic Workshop focused on this year’s theme: nonpoint source pollu...
The Rhode Island Recorder Society took over Moran Gym last week for a livel...
The Rhode Island Recorder Society took over Moran Gym last week for a lively performance and presentation for our entire Lower School 🎶 Fro...
A big thank you to the admissions representatives from @miamiuniversity and...
A big thank you to the admissions representatives from @miamiuniversity and @alfreduniversity for leading members of the Class of 2027—and...
An incredible night awaits! 🎉 Play for PCD—Dinner & Auction is your chance...
An incredible night awaits! 🎉 Play for PCD—Dinner & Auction is your chance to celebrate, connect, and give back. Secure your spot by April...
Big impact, little moments ❤️ Hear from our Lower School mentors as they s...
Big impact, little moments ❤️ Hear from our Lower School mentors as they share why they chose to lead—and what the experience means to them...
Thank you to everyone who came out to support last week’s on-campus blood d...
Thank you to everyone who came out to support last week’s on-campus blood drive in partnership with @ribloodcenter ! ❤️ We had 25 donors p...
Music, friends, and a chance to just enjoy the moment 🎵
Music, friends, and a chance to just enjoy the moment 🎵
Thank you to our Play for PCD Round Table Sponsors - Freeway Enterprises an...
Thank you to our Play for PCD Round Table Sponsors - Freeway Enterprises and Rexel - for your generous support of this special event! ⛳️ Yo...
Thank you to our Play for PCD Tournament Champion, the Murray Family Charit...
Thank you to our Play for PCD Tournament Champion, the Murray Family Charitable Foundation, for your generous support of this special event!...
Preschool students had some special visitors earlier this week as Casey Far...
Preschool students had some special visitors earlier this week as Casey Farm brought their Project Chick program to campus! 🐣 Our youngest...
🗽 Knights at Night is heading to the Big Apple! Join Head of School Kevin...
🗽 Knights at Night is heading to the Big Apple! Join Head of School Kevin Folan and PCD Board Chair Pat McQuade ’06 for a special gathering...
Big questions, big dreams 🎓❤️ Our PreK reporter, Olivia S., hit the mic to...
Big questions, big dreams 🎓❤️ Our PreK reporter, Olivia S., hit the mic to ask our seniors: Where are you headed next, and what will you st...
Music is in full bloom this spring! 🌸🎶 Last week, our PreK and Kindergarten...
Music is in full bloom this spring! 🌸🎶 Last week, our PreK and Kindergarten students had a fantastic time singing a variety of songs with Mr...
Our Environmental Science class spent the day exploring Prudence Island alo...
Our Environmental Science class spent the day exploring Prudence Island alongside researchers from the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine R...
This week, our 3rd and 4th graders visited the RISD Museum for a day of art...
This week, our 3rd and 4th graders visited the RISD Museum for a day of art and exploration! 🎨 Guided by museum docents, students engaged w...
Today, we’re celebrating one of our student artists, who was recently recog...
Today, we’re celebrating one of our student artists, who was recently recognized in the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. Their wor...
Yesterday was all about cozy vibes and giving back at our Lower School’s Pe...
Yesterday was all about cozy vibes and giving back at our Lower School’s Pets & Pajamas Day! 🐾 Students came to school in their comfiest pa...
Is that Mr. Folan or Adam Sandler? 👀😅 We're "Happy" to announce that Play...
Is that Mr. Folan or Adam Sandler? 👀😅 We're "Happy" to announce that Play for PCD is just one month away! ⛳ Golf foursomes are now sold o...
A return to our roots… Long before it became home to PCD, this land was kn...
A return to our roots… Long before it became home to PCD, this land was known as Sweetland Farm. Today, we’re excited to begin honoring tha...
Ms. Stanton's kindergarten students took a hands-on learning adventure to t...
Ms. Stanton's kindergarten students took a hands-on learning adventure to the Save The Bay Aquarium in Newport yesterday as part of our scho...
¡Bienvenidos al supermercado! 🛒 Students in Ms. Perry’s 5th and 6th grade...
¡Bienvenidos al supermercado! 🛒 Students in Ms. Perry’s 5th and 6th grade Spanish classes have been running their very own supermarkets—ent...
⚾ Spring Training in the Sunshine State ☀️ Our baseball team recently retu...
⚾ Spring Training in the Sunshine State ☀️ Our baseball team recently returned from their annual spring training trip to Dodgertown in Flor...
Students in the Environmental Science senior elective dive deeper into the...
Students in the Environmental Science senior elective dive deeper into the topics that matter most to them—researching environmental issues...
The Class of 2027 explored University of Rhode Island yesterday! After hea...
The Class of 2027 explored University of Rhode Island yesterday! After hearing from an admission advisor, students toured campus—from resid...
STATE CHAMP 🥇 Emma H. '29 describes the excitement of taking first place i...
STATE CHAMP 🥇 Emma H. '29 describes the excitement of taking first place in the 100M Breaststroke in her freshman season at the RIIL State...
This #WeArePCD Wednesday, we’re celebrating Gretchen D. '26, our Poetry Out...
This #WeArePCD Wednesday, we’re celebrating Gretchen D. '26, our Poetry Out Loud winner 🎭 Her thoughtful, dynamic performances earned her a...
Some of our PCD Upper School Band students recently had the incredible oppo...
Some of our PCD Upper School Band students recently had the incredible opportunity to take a private tour of the Zildjian Factory in Norwell...
They came (to Iceland). They saw (the Northern Lights). They conquered (fou...
They came (to Iceland). They saw (the Northern Lights). They conquered (four different waterfalls). During spring break, sixteen Upper Schoo...
Welcome to the 5th Grade Ancient Egypt Museum! 🏺 Our students turned the cl...
Welcome to the 5th Grade Ancient Egypt Museum! 🏺 Our students turned the classroom into a gallery of pyramids, pharaohs, and discoveries fro...
Save the date! PCD's annual blood drive will be held on campus Thursday, Ap...
Save the date! PCD's annual blood drive will be held on campus Thursday, April 9. Each donation can save up to three lives and only take abo...
The Upper School Choir recently stepped into the recording studio to experi...
The Upper School Choir recently stepped into the recording studio to experience what it takes to turn a demo into a finished track. 🎙️ Stud...
🏆 STATE CHAMPS 🏆 Our Knights completed a story book ending with a thrillin...
🏆 STATE CHAMPS 🏆 Our Knights completed a story book ending with a thrilling victory in the 4th overtime to win the RIIL State Championship!...
Registration is now open for the Play for PCD Dinner and Auction! 🎉 Join u...
Registration is now open for the Play for PCD Dinner and Auction! 🎉 Join us on Saturday, May 2, for an evening of dinner and drinks, plus a...
#WeArePCD Wednesday: 🎻 This week, we’re celebrating Robert P. '26 who has...
#WeArePCD Wednesday: 🎻 This week, we’re celebrating Robert P. '26 who has been selected to perform in the Senior All-State Orchestra this S...
Happy St. Patrick's Day PCD! ☘️ Students on campus for Spring Break Camp e...
Happy St. Patrick's Day PCD! ☘️ Students on campus for Spring Break Camp engineered Leprechaun traps yesterday and returned to Ms. Neel's c...
In the Lower School at PCD, learning goes beyond the classroom. Students bu...
In the Lower School at PCD, learning goes beyond the classroom. Students build friendships, grow in confidence, and discover just how much t...
Our students had a fantastic first week of Spring Break Camp! From painting...
Our students had a fantastic first week of Spring Break Camp! From painting rocks for the kindness garden to creating their own musical inst...
Missed out on last month's performances of "8 Minutes Left"? Check out all...
Missed out on last month's performances of "8 Minutes Left"? Check out all the photos from the PCD Players' show through the link in our bio...
#ICYMI - Today, we're celebrating two of our student artists, who were rece...
#ICYMI - Today, we're celebrating two of our student artists, who were recently recognized in the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Competition....
As we wrap up the winter sports season and get ready to kick off our spring...
As we wrap up the winter sports season and get ready to kick off our spring athletics season, we’re taking a moment to look back at some of...
It’s #WeArePCD Wednesday, and today we’re celebrating Upper School arts tea...
It’s #WeArePCD Wednesday, and today we’re celebrating Upper School arts teacher and Art Department Chair Jennifer Thayer Karl, who was recen...
We had a fantastic World Culture Day last Friday! 🌍 Our campus was alive w...
We had a fantastic World Culture Day last Friday! 🌍 Our campus was alive with learning, sharing, and celebration as students explored cultu...
February Challenge brought the drama, the laughs, and a little unexpected “...
February Challenge brought the drama, the laughs, and a little unexpected “plot twist” from the weather! 🎬❄️ Throughout the month, Middle a...
8th Grade Takes on the Bay 🦈🌊 Our 8th graders traveled to the Save The Bay...
8th Grade Takes on the Bay 🦈🌊 Our 8th graders traveled to the Save The Bay Aquarium in Newport this week for an interactive Shark & Skate E...
Ms. Wolf's first graders have been diving into the world of habitats—explor...
Ms. Wolf's first graders have been diving into the world of habitats—exploring different environments and the animals that call them home. 🌎...
🎨 Registration is now open for April Adult Pottery Classes! Join us on Mon...
🎨 Registration is now open for April Adult Pottery Classes! Join us on Mondays for a four-week beginner pottery course — perfect for newcom...
A wonderful celebration of global traditions in our Lower School 🌎❤️ We wr...
A wonderful celebration of global traditions in our Lower School 🌎❤️ We wrapped up World Culture Day with a vibrant event where students ex...