Finding Joy in Creative Expression
As students move from art to science, then music to math in the course of the same day, they make important connections from the interaction of different perspectives of knowledge and the world.
We respect, affirm, and protect the dignity and worth of each member of our community.
We respect, affirm, and protect the dignity and worth of each member of our community.
MCDS graduates have been accepted to a wide range of best fit colleges and universities, see the full list.
Congratulations to our students for their success at the WI state competition.
Recent graduate Abby ‘22 shines a light on the benefits of the MCDS math program.
Congratulations Katarina '27 for winning the WYSO Philharmonia Orchestra Concerto Competition.
MCDS graduate Lily Hallick ‘17 achieves high honor of leading the Notre Dame marching band.
Anne Gravel shares her excitement for growing the MCDS athletic program
Records were broken and success achieved at many levels during the 2021-22 season
A student's perspective on the Grade 8 community-building trip to Camp Manito-wish
High school students take leadership roles in working to make MCDS a more inclusive place.
We honor the supporters and volunteers who make a true difference at MCDS.
As students move from art to science, then music to math in the course of the same day, they make important connections from the interaction of different perspectives of knowledge and the world.
Visual Arts: Students begin in Lower School with hands-on projects inspired by art movements and selected artists from around the world. As students progress into middle school and high school, creative expression and problem-solving become more sophisticated. Visual Arts program encourages all students to develop their own artistic voice by experimenting with different media, techniques, and ideas while learning about art's history, purpose, and function.
Music: At MCDS all students Pre-k-Grade 10 are in music! 11th and 12th grade students can continue with Music in the IB Diploma Programme. Our young musicians experience a comprehensive and well-rounded music education that cultivates musical knowledge, personal expression, performance, and creativity across all grade levels.
MCDS is a proud member of the Wisconsin School Music Association.
Theatre: Students enjoy extensive opportunities to explore their passion for the performing arts. A no-cut policy underlies our approach to the musicals and plays which are performed every spring and fall in our gymnasium/theatre facility. Musical performances occur throughout the year, both during the school day and at special evening performances.
Madison Country Day School is an independent, college-preparatory, Pre-K to Grade 12, International Baccalaureate World School whose mission is to:
Inspire each student to discover their extraordinary capacity to learn and thrive in an evolving world by cultivating a challenging environment and a supportive community.