Welcome to Wheeling Country Day School
Established in 1929, Wheeling Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school for children ranging from preschool through fifth grade. It is fully accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and Independent School Management (ISM).
Our mission is to provide an educational environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning, a sense of independence and resourcefulness, and the fulfillment of intellectual potential, while helping children become respectful, responsible citizens. Wheeling Country Day School is an independent, coeducational school providing educational experiences for pre-school through fifth grade. It is the purpose of the school to nurture the intellectual, creative, and ethical growth of children from diverse backgrounds.
Students’ individual and cooperative efforts are developed through a program that balances academic basics, fine arts, physical development, and critical thinking. In a positive environment, children are taught to be self-reliant, motivated, and resourceful learners. They are challenged and rewarded for their best efforts, ambition, and accomplishment. Personalized instruction using a variety of methods and materials contributes to the total experience. Learning opportunities are enriched with a wide variety of activities beyond the classroom.
The goal of Wheeling Country Day School is to promote independent thinking, instill a love of learning, fulfill intellectual potential, and help children become socially and morally responsible citizens.