Presbyterian Day School - Presbyterian Day School - A private Christian preschool and elementary school for boys in Memphis, TN

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What does the future of K-12 education look like?

How can we prepare students for their future and not our past? At Presbyterian Day School, we're not just asking that question, we're working on answering it by leading the way with an innovative approach to elementary education.
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Presbyterian Day School strives to glorify God by developing boys in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man
(1 Corinthians 10:31 and Luke 2:52).
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At Presbyterian Day School, we know how to teach boys, reach them, and channel their energies in positive and productive ways.
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PDS is a school of tomorrow for the world of tomorrow. Our curriculum focuses on critical and creative thinking, connecting ideas and collaboration. It is both challenging and current...and engaging and exciting to boys.
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Whether they are learning to draw, play an instrument, or shoot a basketball, boys love the hands-on, active, creative approach that we offer at PDS.
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Presbyterian Day School - Presbyterian Day School - A private Christian preschool and elementary school for boys in Memphis, TN

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Written on January 06, 2025.

Parent Event: Helping Boys Thrive - Parenting in Changing Times • Wednesday, April 16

Written on January 06, 2025.

A Reminder of Our Inclement Weather Communications Procedures

Will Memphis get ice or snow? Just in case, here's a reminder of our inclement weather policies and procedures from the Student Handbook:

Written on December 02, 2024.

Moms in Prayer - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Each Month

Moms in Prayer is back starting on December 3. Moms in Prayer will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in room B100 (in the Church Building) at 8:15am. If you have questions,...

Written on November 13, 2024.

Project 25:40 Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Thanksgiving season is here. Throughout the school, you will see turkeys and pumpkins. Our classes are talking about how much we have for which to be thankful. One of the ways...

Written on November 13, 2024.

Lost and Found - Unlabeled Items Donated to Charity at Thanksgiving Break

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with hoodies, water bottles, and other gear. Stop by the main entrance lobby to search the lost and found. Please label all of your items with...

Written on November 08, 2024.

Poplar Fence and Gatehouse Construction to Affect Carpool Starting Wednesday Afternoon

Dear PDS Community, We are pleased to announce that with the final permitting approvals obtained and the building materials secured, the Poplar Fence and Gatehouse project is...

Written on November 08, 2024.

Red, White, and Blue Dress Down Day for Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, Monday is a Red, White, and Blue Dress-Down Day!

Written on October 30, 2024.

2024 PDS Book Fair - November 6-8

2024 Book Fair Wednesday, November 6th: 8:00am-2:00pm Thursday, November 7th: 8:00am–2:30pm Friday,...

Written on October 30, 2024.

Giving Day is Tuesday, November 12

Give Online Give with Venmo ...

Written on October 22, 2024.

VIDEO - Grandparents' Day 2024

Our boys put on a show for their grandparents on Friday, October 25.

Presbyterian Day School (PDS) is a private, Christian preschool and elementary school serving boys from 2-years-old through 6th grade for over 75 years.

With our mission of striving to glorify God by developing boys in wisdom and stature and favor with God and man, we take a holistic approach to education, nurturing the heart, soul, mind, and body of each boy.

4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111

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