Community Day School is an independent, co-ed Jewish day school for students in Early Childhood through Grade 8, distinguished by an exceptional academic program rooted in Jewish values that inspires children to become their best selves.
Home
Inspire
We believe inside every child is a unique spark that ignites limitless potential
Engage
We believe the very best classrooms don't always have walls
Learning by doing—harvesting garden vegetables, climbing Masada at sunrise, touring a Pittsburgh robotics start-up, organizing a Student Council conference, chasing a soccer opponent, competing in a chess tournament, practicing mindful meditation—is at the core of a CDS education.
Connect
We believe in inspiring children to find joy and meaning in a vibrant Jewish life
CDS students come from Jewish backgrounds of all types, and they are immersed in Jewish values, teachings, and experiences that build confidence in their identity and connection to the land of Israel.
Achieve
We believe in empowering students with the knowledge and passion to repair our world
Community Day School graduates are resilient, compassionate, and courageous leaders and changemakers who are prepared to excel in high school and top colleges—and in life.
CDS Stories & Voices
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Join us for a powerful evening of remembrance and connection with a Twilight Tour of the Gary and Nancy Tuckfelt Keeping Tabs: A Holocaust Sculpture on Thursday, August 19 at 7 p.m.
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CDS is pleased to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2017; these extraordinary alumni have been accepted to distinguished colleges and universities reflective of their individual talents and aspirations, and six will spend at least a year in Israel.
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We're so proud to introduce the 30 members of the CDS Class of 2021, who received their hard-earned diplomas at their graduation ceremony on Friday, May 21.
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CDS thanks the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for strategic leadership and financial support that was vital to our ability to continue educating students safely during he COVID-19 pandemic.
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We're so proud of Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh 2020-2021 Waldman International Arts and Writing Competition winners from Community Day School.
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The 2021 Middle School Virtual Science Fair was a huge success, and we are so proud of our students for their curiosity, ingenuity, determination, and hard work.
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CDS 4th graders won 1st prize in the City of Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations 2020 Human Rights Speaks Youth Creative Arts Contest.
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Nearly 400 friends of Community Day School came together for the virtual-style CDS House Party in support of CDS and to celebrate our incredible honorees, the Weiss Sisters.