Christ Methodist Day School is devoted to exceptional Christian elementary education for boys and girls through spiritual development, academic excellence, social responsibility and personal integrity.

Christ Methodist Day School first opened its doors in 1958 to 75 kindergarten students. Since then, CMDS has stayed true to its Christian elementary school roots while continuing to thrive as one of the best private schools in Memphis.

We encourage you to come see why we are the primary choice for so many Memphis families.

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2nd grade completed their Domain unit on Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology. Students chose their favorite Greek god or goddess, then did research to learn interesting facts they could share with their classmates and parents. Great job, 2nd grade! 🇬🇷

Our Early Childhood students had an exciting experience “visiting” England in their Global Preschool Studies class! Students toured London on a red double-decker bus, learned the art of proper tea party etiquette, and imagined life as a king’s guard. They also visited the iconic London Bridge and built replicas of Stonehenge! 🇬🇧💂👑

Today in Chapel, we learned about how God sees and cares about our tears. 1st-6th grade students have been making “bottles of tears” in Bible class this week as a reminder of this comforting truth. Some 3rd grade chapel helpers showed us some scenes from the life of Jesus where we see our Savior Himself crying tears. How comforting it is to know we have a tenderhearted Savior who draws near to us when our hearts break! We are so thankful for our verse of the week, which reminds us that one day “He will wipe away every tear from our eyes” Revelation 21:4.

We are so excited to launch the Homefield Advantage campaign! Our vision is to build a more sustainable, long-lasting space for our students and families to enjoy year-round. Imagine an improved field with new backstops, playgrounds, & picnic areas where children can run, play and feel safe as their families relax and revel in the warmth of our CMDS community. At CMDS, our mission goes beyond education. We are committed to growing Christ’s Kingdom by creating spaces where children not only learn but are shaped in their faith. Every classroom, every field, every interaction is an opportunity for our students and their families to experience the love and presence of Christ. This heart for Christ-centered community is why the Cy’s Field project matters. With your help, we can ensure that our outdoor spaces continue to provide a welcoming environment for children to play and families to connect year round. This is more than a field — it’s an investment in the permanent spiritual and communal fabric of CMDS. We all want our children to build meaningful, successful lives, supported by joyful & enriching communities. We want them to win. We might as well start with the Homefield Advantage. To learn more, visit choosecmds.org/giving

What an incredible morning at CMDS! We hosted our first All Pro Dad get-together and were thrilled to see over 100 dads and students come together for quality time, connection, and community. All Pro Dad, founded by former NFL coach Tony Dungy, is all about building character and fostering meaningful conversations between dads and their kids. We’re so excited to offer this new opportunity at CMDS! A huge thank you to CMDS dad, Dave Lew, and Buck Towner for leading today’s event and making it special. Our next All Pro Dad will be on December 13th at 7:15 a.m. We hope to see you there!

At today’s chapel, Coach Towner shared an inspiring message on peace. He reminded us that there are many ways to experience God’s peace—through prayer, reading the Bible, showing kindness and love to others, and spending time with fellow believers. We are thankful that we get to experience God’s peace in our daily lives!

We had a Pajama Party!! What a fun morning watching some of our SK-2nd grade students take the stage in “Pajama Party the Musical!” Their enthusiasm, hard work and talent were on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder! Great job everyone! 🌟 Family and friends can join us tonight at 6:00 p.m. in Rash Hall for their final performance!

“Blessed by Jesus” was the theme for today’s Chapel. We loved hearing from our 5th graders, who helped lead chapel today. They shared ways that God gives them peace, stories from people in the Bible who were blessed by Jesus, and the story of Pentecost. We ended chapel with the reminder that our biggest blessing of all is our gift of salvation! “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

At CMDS, faith is at the heart of everything we do. As a coed Christian school, we nurture students to live out their faith through kindness, dedication, and excellence in both their work and character. Through every lesson, every act, and every day—we choose faith.

At CMDS, faith is at the heart of everything we do. As a coed Christian school, we nurture students to live out their faith through kindness, dedication, and excellence in both their work and character. Through every lesson, every act, and every day&

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