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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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.

A CMDS Fest we are sure to never forget! 💙❤️ We had the best afternoon with friends and family celebrating our fall sports teams and introducing our new Guardians mascot! Core memory, for sure! 🦁 A big thank you to everyone involved who made this day so special!

What a day! Mark this one down in the CMDS history books! Today we unveiled our new Guardians mascot! Our students have been anticipating this day for months! A big thank you to the CMDS classes of 2024-2034 for helping us choose the Guardians mascot! It’s time to meet Gabe…

What an incredible day at Cedar Hill Farm for SK as they wrapped up their farm unit! They enjoyed feeding the animals, cheering for the pigs in the pig race, and taking a fun hayride to pick out the perfect pumpkin!

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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