April 23, 2026
MS SciOly team scores their highest finish ever
The Middle School Science Olympiad team is back from States—and they’ve set a new standard. With a ninth-place finish, the highest in program history, and a collection of state medals in hand, this crew proved they can compete with […]
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January 12, 2026
Coming Full Circle
Long before Lucy Dawson became Cary Academy’s Middle School Dean of Students—and long before she helped shape a seventh-grade humanities experience known for its intellectual depth, interdisciplinary connections, and student-centered care—she was a seventh grader […]
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November 20, 2025
MS Community Day: Shopping on a budget, Africa Day, advocacy and changemaking
Last week’s Middle School Community Day was a joyful celebration of learning, service, and connection. Sixth graders explored food accessibility firsthand, considering cost, value, nutrition, and availability while shopping on a budget for Backpack Buddies. By navigating different stores […]
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February 17, 2025
MS Science Olympiad Team Shines
Congratulations to the MS Science Olympiad Team! The team delivered a stellar performance at the Regional Tournament on Saturday, securing 6th place out of 17 teams and earning a coveted spot at the State Tournament […]
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September 28, 2023
Homecoming Heroics
Not even a downpour could stop our Chargers from showing up and showing out for Homecoming last week! Through the storms, the Charger spirit prevailed, with large crowds comprised of past and present CA community […]
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August 30, 2023
First MS Community Day of the Year
On Wednesday, while our Upper Schoolers were away enjoying their class trips, the Middle School charged into their first Community Day of the year. Community Days bring the Middle School together to bond and learn […]
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March 16, 2023
CA Science Olympiad Success!
Over the weekend, Cary Academy’s MS Science Olympiad team competed in the regional tournament in Wilmington, NC. We had several students receive medals for their outstanding performances. We are so proud of all the hard […]
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May 13, 2021
Students make their voices heard during CA’s first-ever Poetry Slam
Seventh-grade students shared their voices at Cary Academy's first annual Middle School Poetry Slam. This community-building and advocacy-focused event was the culmination of a month-long study of spoken word, poetry, and rap under the tutelage of two artists-in-residence.
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