“It all started when we began to accept that things were not going to proceed as normal and when that seemingly remote possibility - that we would be ramping up a distance learning program from scratch - suddenly became a real possibility,” Head of School, Wendy Calise, at Countryside Day School said this week. Here is her story and the story of how Countryside Day School is navigating the challenges of the COVID-19... READ MORE

Countryside Day School, a renowned institution in Northbrook for more than 50 years, continues to fill a niche in the educational market by providing students 16 months through 8th grade with an unique learning experience that emphasizes not only rigorous academic studies but also the development of critical character skills essential for success not just in school, but more importantly in life. Countryside is committed to working in partnership with parents to help young people... READ MORE