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For more than three decades, Unity Day has been an annual celebration in the Lower School and Preschool, bringing together students and faculty in service learning and friendship. And, of course, in traditions — like the chorus of “Weave” that Preschool and Lower School students alike belted out in their respective Unity Day assemblies.

Calling all Cavaliers — it’s time to celebrate! Get your green and white gear ready and clear your calendar because there is something for the whole Family at Homecoming 2024!

We caught up with four alumni from three of this year’s reunion classes to learn about their moral, happy and productive lives — all of which have unmistakable roots at DA.

We are headed down the homestretch for our fall athletics teams and are excited for the final three weeks of the regular season. Last Friday’s Fall Frenzy/Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night drew our largest crowds of the fall to the Upper School campus to support our teams.

The sixth graders in Cliff Robbins’ class are not just students. They are, in the eyes of Robbins and each other, professionals. “Good morning, scientists!” Robbins says cheerily as 13 children file into his room on a Friday morning.

“I told our families on Back to School Night this year that their children feeling seen, loved and supported is the foundation of all that we’re doing in this classroom,” Kim said, “let alone what we’re doing at Durham Academy.”

A look at the summer adventures of William Brown '24, Ben Hodges '24 and Julia Phu '20. 

From classmates' contact information to team schedules and division calendars, the Durham Academy App/online directory has what you need to prepare for and stay organized through the new school year. 

In the event of a closing or schedule change due to inclement weather or a school emergency, Durham Academy will communicate this information to families in a number of ways.

Want to see you child's schedule at a glance or review progress reports? Need to sign up for an Extended Day program? Looking for college counseling forms? Look no further than your Veracross Parent Portal!

By using Durham Academy's iCal calendar subscriptions, parents, faculty and students can easily add continually updated event feeds to their calendar client of choice with just a few clicks. You may add as many or as few calendars — ranging from your child's class schedule or assignments, to division-specific activities and athletic team schedules, to Middle and Upper School rotational calendars — as you wish to any calendar client that accepts iCal feeds.