Admission

Visit Us

Visit us to learn more about The Independent Day School and experience what makes our students Fearless Learners!
We host Open House events and other events throughout the course of the year. Additionally, parents and students are welcome to schedule individual informational campus visits at their convenience.

Upcoming Admissions Events
July 22, 2025: IDS Ice on the Gusenburg Playground, Early Childhood & Kindergarten, 3-4pm
July 24, 2025: IDS Ice on the Langer Playground, Grades 1-8, 3-4pm
August 6, 2025: Levi Coe Library Story Time, Gusenburg Playground, 10:30-11:30am.
November 8, 2025 Fall Open House, 9-11am.
January 24, 2026 Winter Open House, 9-11am.
May 13, 2026, Spring Open House and Multicultural Potluck, 4-6pm


Private and Group Visits
We are thrilled to welcome your family for a visit to our beautiful, 33-acre campus for a talk & tour. We look forward to welcoming your family and sharing with you the difference an IDS education can make for your child! Contact Matt McCaffrey to set up!

Contact us at 860-347-7235 or
email mccaffreymmc@independentdayschool.org

Shadow for a Day

Once an application has been completed, applicants are invited to spend a day visiting classes, meeting current IDS students, and getting to know our outstanding teachers. Contact us at 860-347-7235 or email mccaffreymmc@independentdayschool.org with any questions.