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Early Childhood (Toddlers to TK)
Inspired by the renowned Reggio Emilia approach, our Early Childhood program recognizes the limitless potential within every child and empowers them as active participants in their education.
Grades K-3
As the foundation of the CDS academic experience, our Lower School is a joyful learning community where students and educators flourish together in a place of wonder and exploration rooted in Jewish values.
Grades 4-5
Through the right balance of challenge and nurture at this critical development stage, CDS Intermediate School serves as the bridge between elementary education and the more advanced studies of our Middle School.
Grades 6-8
CDS Middle School is a transformational journey of intellectual growth and self-discovery where students develop the knowledge and confidence to embrace their individuality and thrive in high school and beyond.
CDS Voices
Discover the diverse perspectives and stories that embody the spirit of Community Day School, offering authentic insight into our profound impact on the lives of students, teachers, alumni, and families.
![Rachel Usdan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696006169/comdayorg/zts8hz63jjtvcsvytazd/Rachel_Usdan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696006169/comdayorg/zts8hz63jjtvcsvytazd/Rachel_Usdan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696006169/comdayorg/zts8hz63jjtvcsvytazd/Rachel_Usdan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696006169/comdayorg/zts8hz63jjtvcsvytazd/Rachel_Usdan.jpg","width":1024}])
"I hold dear the friendships I built as a CDS student and I love that my children have that same experience now."
- CDS Parent & Alum
![Eliana]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696017851/comdayorg/aybm1sdcqkfwbrchwj3z/Eliana.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696017851/comdayorg/aybm1sdcqkfwbrchwj3z/Eliana.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696017851/comdayorg/aybm1sdcqkfwbrchwj3z/Eliana.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696017851/comdayorg/aybm1sdcqkfwbrchwj3z/Eliana.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696017851/comdayorg/aybm1sdcqkfwbrchwj3z/Eliana.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696017851/comdayorg/aybm1sdcqkfwbrchwj3z/Eliana.jpg","width":2200}])
"My teachers try to explain as best they can and answer all of your questions so I understand everything."
- 6th grade
![Iggy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696018248/comdayorg/c2tafuzhidc9tqdujaah/Iggy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696018248/comdayorg/c2tafuzhidc9tqdujaah/Iggy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696018248/comdayorg/c2tafuzhidc9tqdujaah/Iggy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696018248/comdayorg/c2tafuzhidc9tqdujaah/Iggy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696018248/comdayorg/c2tafuzhidc9tqdujaah/Iggy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696018248/comdayorg/c2tafuzhidc9tqdujaah/Iggy.jpg","width":2200}])
"There's a supportive level that's not seen at other schools. It makes everyone want to do better."
- 8th grade
![Sara Berliner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695936337/comdayorg/b2x5vepcnphio3nlckje/SaraBerliner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695936337/comdayorg/b2x5vepcnphio3nlckje/SaraBerliner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695936337/comdayorg/b2x5vepcnphio3nlckje/SaraBerliner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695936337/comdayorg/b2x5vepcnphio3nlckje/SaraBerliner.jpg","width":1024}])
"I am a proud alumna of CDS and hope to empower students in their own educational journeys."
- Middle School Social Studies Teacher, CDS Alum & Parent
![Nava]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696533375/comdayorg/lbizku1lpvotof9nunvc/Nava.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696533375/comdayorg/lbizku1lpvotof9nunvc/Nava.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696533375/comdayorg/lbizku1lpvotof9nunvc/Nava.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696533375/comdayorg/lbizku1lpvotof9nunvc/Nava.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696533375/comdayorg/lbizku1lpvotof9nunvc/Nava.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696533375/comdayorg/lbizku1lpvotof9nunvc/Nava.jpg","width":2200}])
"CDS teachers are very caring and always willing to help you. I always feel very supported."
- CDS Alum
![Sophie]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696017900/comdayorg/jvghmdaisk9xxwfus6d1/Sophie.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696017900/comdayorg/jvghmdaisk9xxwfus6d1/Sophie.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696017900/comdayorg/jvghmdaisk9xxwfus6d1/Sophie.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696017900/comdayorg/jvghmdaisk9xxwfus6d1/Sophie.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696017900/comdayorg/jvghmdaisk9xxwfus6d1/Sophie.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696017900/comdayorg/jvghmdaisk9xxwfus6d1/Sophie.jpg","width":2200}])
"I like learning math and technology. And I love spending time with my friends during recess."
- 3rd grade
![Alex Rudel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696005867/comdayorg/lghtouqfsbppi5297zwk/AlexRudel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696005867/comdayorg/lghtouqfsbppi5297zwk/AlexRudel.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696005867/comdayorg/lghtouqfsbppi5297zwk/AlexRudel.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696005867/comdayorg/lghtouqfsbppi5297zwk/AlexRudel.jpg","width":1024}])
"CDS empowers both teachers and students with the responsibility to make choices they are proud of."
- 1st Grade Teacher
![Joshua]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696015630/comdayorg/ghbndaqrbxreqcs7kddz/Joshua.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696015630/comdayorg/ghbndaqrbxreqcs7kddz/Joshua.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696015630/comdayorg/ghbndaqrbxreqcs7kddz/Joshua.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696015630/comdayorg/ghbndaqrbxreqcs7kddz/Joshua.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696015630/comdayorg/ghbndaqrbxreqcs7kddz/Joshua.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696015630/comdayorg/ghbndaqrbxreqcs7kddz/Joshua.jpg","width":2200}])
"You get to do Science Fair in Middle School and that's really, really fun."
- 8th grade
![Summer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696337081/comdayorg/orbst7bd53in7oduhvzz/Summer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696337081/comdayorg/orbst7bd53in7oduhvzz/Summer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696337081/comdayorg/orbst7bd53in7oduhvzz/Summer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696337081/comdayorg/orbst7bd53in7oduhvzz/Summer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696337081/comdayorg/orbst7bd53in7oduhvzz/Summer.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696337081/comdayorg/orbst7bd53in7oduhvzz/Summer.jpg","width":2200}])
"You always feel like you have a family at CDS, and it's a whole community inside one building."
- CDS Alum
![Adi Sampson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696005558/comdayorg/gkgm6pp82p96teca03yq/AdiSampson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696005558/comdayorg/gkgm6pp82p96teca03yq/AdiSampson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696005558/comdayorg/gkgm6pp82p96teca03yq/AdiSampson.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696005558/comdayorg/gkgm6pp82p96teca03yq/AdiSampson.jpg","width":1024}])
"At CDS every child is aware that there are adults who care about them."
- Intermediate School Hebrew Teacher & CDS Parent
![Kimi]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696016417/comdayorg/co8lexhlzjsc6bxjos9o/Kimi.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696016417/comdayorg/co8lexhlzjsc6bxjos9o/Kimi.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696016417/comdayorg/co8lexhlzjsc6bxjos9o/Kimi.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696016417/comdayorg/co8lexhlzjsc6bxjos9o/Kimi.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696016417/comdayorg/co8lexhlzjsc6bxjos9o/Kimi.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696016417/comdayorg/co8lexhlzjsc6bxjos9o/Kimi.jpg","width":2200}])
"CDS is my second family—we all know each other and that's one of the things I like most."
- 8th grade
![Jessica Pindzola]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696006260/comdayorg/xsdlbrsnzeelyz9ale3t/JessicaPindzola.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696006260/comdayorg/xsdlbrsnzeelyz9ale3t/JessicaPindzola.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696006260/comdayorg/xsdlbrsnzeelyz9ale3t/JessicaPindzola.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696006260/comdayorg/xsdlbrsnzeelyz9ale3t/JessicaPindzola.jpg","width":1024}])
"CDS students develop into capable, kind, and confident learners."
- Early Childhood Educator
![Milo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696336796/comdayorg/h9ro8k5gfnljkb2fbhtj/Milo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696336796/comdayorg/h9ro8k5gfnljkb2fbhtj/Milo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696336796/comdayorg/h9ro8k5gfnljkb2fbhtj/Milo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696336796/comdayorg/h9ro8k5gfnljkb2fbhtj/Milo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696336796/comdayorg/h9ro8k5gfnljkb2fbhtj/Milo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696336796/comdayorg/h9ro8k5gfnljkb2fbhtj/Milo.jpg","width":2200}])
"I love that I get to be with my friends and play games and I like being a leader in my class."
- 4th grade
![Leah]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696016641/comdayorg/bgmsglp7svnxhmocvyie/Leah.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696016641/comdayorg/bgmsglp7svnxhmocvyie/Leah.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696016641/comdayorg/bgmsglp7svnxhmocvyie/Leah.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696016641/comdayorg/bgmsglp7svnxhmocvyie/Leah.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696016641/comdayorg/bgmsglp7svnxhmocvyie/Leah.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696016641/comdayorg/bgmsglp7svnxhmocvyie/Leah.jpg","width":2200}])
"It's a very small community, and everyone is looking out for each other."
- 8th grade
![Ruben]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697645776/comdayorg/c2vlzbponru1aqqlzqht/Ruben2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697645776/comdayorg/c2vlzbponru1aqqlzqht/Ruben2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1697645776/comdayorg/c2vlzbponru1aqqlzqht/Ruben2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1697645776/comdayorg/c2vlzbponru1aqqlzqht/Ruben2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1697645776/comdayorg/c2vlzbponru1aqqlzqht/Ruben2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1697645776/comdayorg/c2vlzbponru1aqqlzqht/Ruben2.jpg","width":2200}])
"At other schools, it's more business, but here they really care about you and want to engage with you."
- CDS Alum
An Ideal Place for Growing Minds
In the heart of Pittsburgh
Seven Beautiful Acres
Our sprawling urban campus includes state-of-the-art science and technology labs, a collaborative library space, a performing arts stage, a gymnasium, art and music studios, modern playgrounds, a multi-purpose athletic field, an outdoor classroom, and Jewish-themed teaching gardens.
Nature's Classroom
Community Day School has the unique advantage of close proximity to both Frick and Schenley city parks, providing our students with enriching opportunities for outdoor learning and recreational activities.
A Vibrant Community
Nestled in the residential center of the iconic Squirrel Hill neighborhood, CDS is within walking distance to restaurants, boutiques, libraries, theaters, hospitals, universities, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, and many synagogues.
Convenient Access
Community Day School is located just off the Parkway East exit at Squirrel Hill, and free bus transportation from most districts makes our campus convenient from the East End, the Monroeville, Plum, McKeesport, Woodland Hills, and Fox Chapel areas, and beyond.