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WHO WE ARE

Our mission is to develop courageous learners and caring citizens who are world ready —

Courageous Learners. Caring Citizens. World Ready.

courageous learners.

courageous  learners

Take risks. Fail forward. Embrace the challenge.

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CARING CITIZENS.

caring  CITIZENS

Operate with kindness and respect. Embody and celebrate diversity in all regards.

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world ready.

world  READY

Find and use your voice. Seek to understand before seeking to be understood.

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LEARN THROUGH DISCOVERY.

SMS has a rigorous academic program that provides both appropriate enrichment and support. In addition to their core academic courses, our students are immersed in a diversity of Arts and STEM opportunities that not only build confidence and public speaking skills but also allow students to discover their passions. 

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Toddler - PreK

The earliest years at St. Michael's are the smallest window of time to make the greatest impact.

Toddler - PreK

The earliest years at St. Michael's are the smallest window of time to make the greatest impact. From the very start, our youngest students know that they are loved and that they belong. Our teachers follow our students' natural curiosities and foster their independence. The central tenets of our early childhood programming are family-school engagement, social-emotional learning, joy and wonder. 

k - 4th grade

Students in our Lower School are both challenged and supported throughout their core curriculum.

K - 4th grade

Students in our Lower School are both challenged and supported throughout their core curriculum, which includes math, reading, writing, spelling, and thematic studies, all of which is increasingly project-based and student-centered. We meet each student where they are, thus fostering confidence and a sense of belonging. We value our students' independence, sense of curiosity, willingness to take risks, and contributions to build community.

GRADES 5 - 8

Our program meets each student where they are and prepares them for high school and beyond.

GRADES 5 - 8

Our program meets each student where they are and prepares them for high school and beyond. Their rich, challenging academic experience is complimented with a variety of arts, STEM, and language classes. Increasingly project-based, our middle school students gain greater confidence speaking in public, become published authors of their very own novels, build and test rockets, and frequently use our community as their classroom. They emerge from 8th grade ready to take on the future.

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THE SMS DIFFERENCE:

There is an atmosphere at St. Michael’s of high expectation – teachers who speak passionately about their role in educating the next generation of student leadership in the community and in the world; trustees who view St. Michael’s as the finest school in Newport and who aspire to build the finest school in the country; parents who make sacrifices and commitments to help create a dynamic, inspiring community for their children; students who sense the importance of these years in determining their character and future success.

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Testimonial - middle school parent
Testimonial - middle school parent

As parents of a middle schooler, our greatest hope is for our child to feel seen and valued—and St. Michael’s Country Day School has exceeded our expectations. The teachers are warm, supportive, and truly invested in their students, fostering a community where kids encourage one another.

Our child has always thrived in the arts, but the nurturing environment at SMCDS has inspired him to step out of his comfort zone, try sports, and gain confidence while learning new skills. With its student-centered approach and outstanding curriculum that fosters independence and prepares students for high school, we wholeheartedly recommend SMCDS!

Middle school parent

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Testimonial - Karen E.

St. Michael’s Country Day School has been an incredible experience for our family. The teachers are not only dedicated and approachable but also deeply committed to nurturing the unique potential of each child. Whether a student needs extra support or is ready to take on additional challenges, the teachers go above and beyond to provide the right resources and encouragement.

Beyond its outstanding academic curriculum, SMCDS offers a wide range of enriching electives such as foreign languages, theater, sailing, the innovation lab, and mindfulness. Our kids are genuinely excited to go to school each day, eager to explore and embrace new learning opportunities. We couldn’t be happier with our choice!

Kara E.

Middle School students on playground
Post 1

Our daughter – now in 6th grade – has had a fabulous experience at St. Michael’s since starting Kindergarten six years ago. We have watched her thrive academically and socially with the wonderful support of highly skilled and highly motivated teachers. Not to mention the support and kindness of amazing classmates and their families. And the school’s ongoing responsiveness to us as a family – from the school heads to teachers to staff – has been outstanding. It has been a true partnership for all these years. We can’t imagine being anywhere else.

6th grade parent

Students on the bridge on the playground
Post 2

My son's confidence level has tripled since being at St. Michael's.

2nd grade parent

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Post 3

During my visit to St. Michael's, it was very clear to me that each and every teacher teaches to the individual child, not just a group of children. Teachers and St. Michael's know each and every one of the children they teach and it is obvious that they truly care. St. Michael's is an extremely warm and nurturing environment, one that I have not found elsewhere. We have found our sweet spot here on the island and feel incredibly blessed to be part of such an incredible environment.

3rd and 7th grade parent