Media & News
Click here to check out all our videos on YouTube
880
Buckley Country Day School
Buckley Country Day School is an independent, coeducational day school providing a superior elementary education.
Our Lower School awards ceremony on Friday recognized students in K through Grade 4 for their achievements in writing, NYSSMA and, in Grade 4, their performance in the Noetic Learning Math Contest! Congratulations to all!
Sixth-grade Emma never would have guessed she’d leave Buckley with so many friends.![]()
![]()
She says Buckley helped her come out of her shell, and some of her favorite memories are the simplest ones — like laughing with friends on the teacups at Adventureland until everyone was dizzy.![]()
![]()
Next year, Emma heads to Peddie, where she’s excited for the independence, new experiences, and adventure of boarding school life.![]()
![]()
Congratulations, Emma! We can’t wait to see where your independence takes you.![]()
![]()
#BuckleySeniorSignOff![]()
#BuckleyCountryDaySchool![]()
#LongIslandSchools![]()
#StudentGrowth![]()
#IndependentSchoolLife
Let’s go Knicks! In honor of the New York Knicks making it to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, Monday was an ORANGE AND BLUE DRESS DOWN DAY! The community brought the spirit and the energy!
For Marcus, one of the best Buckley memories started with a basketball game at Club Getaway and ended with a lot of new friendships.![]()
![]()
Over the course of two years, Buckley helped him grow not only as an athlete, but as a person — teaching patience, encouraging him to try new things, and inspiring him to expand from one sport to three. Today, he competes in cross country, basketball, and lacrosse.![]()
![]()
This fall, Marcus heads to Middlesex School, where he’s looking forward to challenging himself in the classroom, meeting new people, and embracing new experiences.![]()
![]()
Congratulations, Marcus! Keep saying yes to the opportunities that come your way.![]()
![]()
#BuckleySeniorSignOff![]()
#BuckleyCountryDaySchool![]()
#LongIslandSchools![]()
#StudentAthlete![]()
#IndependentSchoolLife
Final exams are over… 8th graders enjoy Six Flags and the beach! @buckleycountrydayschool
Buckley News
BCDS Celebrates Spring Soirée Honoring Board Chair Chris Lee
April 25, 2026 On a rainy and chilly Saturday evening, Buckley’s Spring Soirée proved that not even the weather could dampen the spirit of this remarkable community. Guests arrived …
Read More
Buckley Students Place in Long Island Science Fair
April 25, 2026 Buckley students brought curiosity, collaboration, and scientific thinking to the forefront at the 2nd Annual Dr. Audrey Hebling Invitational Science Fair hosted by Long Island Lutheran …
Read More
Buckley Students Shine at Kellenberg Math Competition
April 14, 2026 Buckley Country Day School students delivered an outstanding performance at the Kellenberg Memorial High School 7th and 8th Grade Math Competition on Tuesday, April 14, earning top honors …
Read More
Buckley’s Got Talent Returns for A Second Year
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Buckley’s Got Talent lit up The Muran Theatre on Wednesday, April 1, with an afternoon of creativity, confidence, and crowd-pleasing performances from students in Grades …
Read More
Class of 2026 Ignites the Stage with Footloose
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 There was a buzz of excitement in The Muran Theatre on Tuesday, March 31st, as the Buckley Class of 2026 delivered a lively and memorable …
Read More
Third Grade Animal Research Comes to Life at the Queens Zoo
Tuesday, March 30, 2026 Buckley third graders visited the Queens Zoo as part of their reading and writing units on animal research, extending their classroom learning in a meaningful, …
Read More
Buckley Student Musicians Perform at Lincoln Center
March 23, 2026 A talented group of Buckley student musicians took the stage at Lincoln Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026, as part of a prestigious winners’ recital, showcasing …
Read More
New issue of Spotlight magazine!
Friday, March 20, 2026 The latest issue of Spotlight, Buckley’s community magazine, just dropped! Check your mailbox or click here to read Head of School Jean-Marc Juhel’s reflection on remaining …
Read More
Buckley’s Tenth Annual March Madness Tournament
March 13, 2026 The Buckley community turned out in full force for the school’s highly anticipated annual March Madness basketball tournament, celebrating a decade of spirited competition and connection! …
Read More
Buckley Celebrates Black History Month
February 6, 2026 On Friday, Buckley gathered for a special Black History Month assembly. Thoughtfully introduced by Adanna V. ’26, the assembly featured The Totally Awesome Traveling Black History …
Read More