Congratulations, Class of 2024

Members of the New Canaan Country School Class of 2025 included:
Ella Agulay, Nate Berhe, Chase Bowen, Avery Brooks, Charles Cahill, Miles Chandor, Asher Daniel, Beatrice duPont, Zachary Dane England, Luke Gutierrez, Grace Harper, Caroline Irwin, Henry Irwin, George Lilley, Madsie MacLear, Clare O'Brien, Wiley O'Connor, Cristiano Robertson, Valentino Rodriguez, Nicholas James Rolfert and Henry Seidel. 

This year’s ninth-grade graduates are ready to go anywhere and take on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

For more than 100 years, Country School has provided an intentional journey that balances strong academic preparation with social-emotional development for children age 3 through Grade 9. The result is alumni who are confident leaders and bold thinkers, prepared to contribute to their next school and beyond.

Thank you for your interest in Country School! 

Now that summertime is upon us, the Admission Office is busy preparing for the fall, and while our priority deadline has passed, we continue to accept applications on a rolling, space-available basis. 
 
Before submitting an application, please contact us at  or call us at (203) 801-5608.
At New Canaan Country School’s Closing Exercises on Friday, June 7, Head of School Aaron Cooper reminded members of the Class of 2024 to draw upon the many strengths they developed during their tenure at the Pre-K through Grade 9 school, noting that they were already capable of surmounting difficulty. “When you work towards a common goal with others, your chances of success increase.”
 
“You have done hard things, and because of that, you are capable of doing great things. I am proud of you and grateful to you. Your teachers and I congratulate you on all you have accomplished in your years here at NCCS. You have made this school better through your talents, drive, support of one another, and enthusiastic pursuit of excellence.” 
Read Aaron Cooper's speech

Class of 2024 Secondary School Destinations

  • Westover School
  • Greens Farms Academy
  • The Taft School
  • King School
  • Millbrook School
  • The Loomis Chaffee School
  • Westminster School
  • Deerfield Academy
  • St. Luke's School
  • St. George's School
  • Hotchkiss School
  • Rye Country Day School
  • New Canaan High School
  • Greenwich Academy
  • Kent School
  • Brien McMahon High School
Mr. Cooper was joined on the dais by Kirsten Rosolen, Head of Middle and Upper School (Grades 5–9), who spoke of each graduating student. She quoted their teachers, advisors, and coaches, sharing memories and anecdotes from their time at school, before welcoming them onstage and conferring upon them a customized certificate bound in leather.

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  • Opal Thompson

    Ninth-grader Opal Thompson of Stamford delivered the Salutation in which she welcomed those in attendance and acknowledged Upper School students and their families, as well as the school’s faculty and staff, all of whom gathered outside on the school’s Grace House lawn. 
    Read Opal’s remarks

  • James Moody

    Ninth-grader James Moody of Darien presented the Class Reflection. He noted that “NCCS has empowered all of us to grow both as individuals and as a collective group. NCCS has offered us an academic environment in which we can encourage each other to excel and work hard to achieve our goals.” 
    Read James’ remarks.
Now that summertime is upon us, the Admission Office is busy preparing for the fall, and while our priority deadline has passed, we continue to accept applications on a rolling, space-available basis. 
 
Before submitting an application, please contact us at  or call us at (203) 801-5608.

Class of 2024 Award Winners

Class of 2024 graduate Cullen Smith of New Canaan received the Gamble Award, which is presented to the student who exemplifies, to the highest measure, the fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. 

James DiBiasio of Darien received the Johansen Award, which is presented to the member of the graduating class who most exemplifies the qualities of care and concern for others, compassion, and a sense of community.

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635 Frogtown Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203) 972-0771

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New Canaan Country School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and are afforded all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies or any other school-administered programs.