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Buckley Country Day School
Buckley Country Day School is an independent, coeducational day school providing a superior elementary education.
There’s something perfectly peaceful about a BCDS snow covered campus at sunset…
Our third graders dazzled at their Living Biography Museum presentations today!![]()
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For this project, students chose their biography book in class and completed a presentation to share with their audience. This museum featured students dressing up as their famous person and showcasing the information they learned! From George Washington to Misty Copeland - it was impossible to leave without learning something new!![]()
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Bravo third grade!
Escape the cold and embrace the warmth of a Buckley reunion! Alumni, parents of alumni, and past & present faculty, staff, and trustees are invited to join us on Friday, February 27 from 5:30-7:30PM at Kahlo NYC at 525 W 29th Street. Enjoy camaraderie, cocktails, and upscale Mexican bites while you reconnect and expand your Buckley network—our treat!![]()
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2026 is a milestone year for the Classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, and 2016, plus the Class of 20210 is aiming to make it their year too! Alumni families from all years warmly welcome. ![]()
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Details and RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeqni_3FyTWYNavL1YtruHALwqiE5ly32PbJebmPS30Pv-Ig/viewform
Please join us for the first Parents Association meeting of 2026!![]()
Parents, can’t make it in person? Look for the zoom link in your email inbox
Buckley News
Third Graders Present Living History Projects
January 16, 2026 Buckley’s third graders transformed The Reception Room into a living history museum this week as they presented their annual research projects on notable figures from around …
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Buckley Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
January 16, 2026 The Buckley community gathered in The Muran Theatre not only to hear three 8th grade speeches, but also to remember the life and work of Dr. …
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Treats for Troops: Buckley Students Share Halloween Cheer with U.S. Armed Forces
November 10, 2025 Buckley Country Day School students are spreading holiday cheer to members of the U.S. Armed Forces through the school’s annual Treats for Troops initiative. This year, students collected nine …
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Estonian Educators Visit Buckley Country Day School, a Model for Teaching Excellence
November 3, 2025 Buckley Country Day School welcomed three visiting educators from Estonia on Monday, November 3, as part of an ongoing international exchange focused on best practices in …
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BCDS Cross Country Team Takes First Place!
October 22, 2025 Congratulations to Buckley’s Cross Country team for earning first place at the meet hosted by Friends Academy! Competing against talented 7th and 8th graders from …
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Welcome to a New School Year!
September 5, 2025 The Class of 2026, led by Student Council Co-Presidents Sophie Lee and Sarp Li, opened the new school year with the inspiring theme of SOARING, encouraging …
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Upper School Students Honored at End-Of-Year Awards Assembly
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 As the school year came to a close, Buckley Country Day celebrated with Upper School Students, faculty, and families at the annual end-of-year assembly where …
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Where The Sea Meets The Sky: Buckley Students Discover the Wonders of Greece
Soon after international borders reopened following the pandemic, Buckley 7th and 8th graders were back in the sky and on the road! In recent years, students have explored iconic cities …
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Buckley Celebrates 98th Commencement!
June 11, 2025 All the ageless signs that Buckley was ready for its 98th Commencement Exercises were present: the white tent on the Roby Young Field, the Trustees’ Bowl …
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5th Grade Social Entrepreneur Expo
June 2, 2025 The Buckley community is warmly invited to the Social Entrepreneur Expo on Wednesday, June 4, at 10:30 AM in the library—an inspiring culmination of our fifth …
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