Exciting things are on the horizon for Kirk Day School. For more than three decades, the independent Christian preparatory in Town and Country has been dedicated to meeting the needs of the whole student—mentally, physically and spiritually. The school welcomes children age 3 through grade six and is committed to helping young people become 21st-century learners with a strong grounding in faith. Now, Kirk Day is undergoing its largest construction project in more than 20 years to better serve its community in delivering educational excellence.
Kirk Day will be transformed by a new construction project entitled A Bright Future. The initiative will add 24,000 square feet to the campus for a variety of purposes, including a new gymnasium, additional classrooms, an updated entrance and suites for administration and faculty. Other spaces within the school also are being renovated, including adding windows to rooms that lack them and updating and expanding the library to around three times its current size. Mike Hall, Pastor of Mission and Administration, notes that the initiative reflects the school’s dedication to nurturing the growth and development of every student. “We’re excited to have the opportunity to create brand new spaces that meet the changing needs of students,” he says.
At the core of the campus revitalization is Kirk Day’s continuing dedication to supporting students and families in their personal academic journeys. While that means providing physical resources, Hall notes that it also means partnering with the whole family on educational and spiritual development. “We are united with the entire family to ensure kids carry their lessons home with them and continue learning,” he explains. “We encourage our students to examine what it means to be a Christian as well as what it means to be good at math, love music, pursue the arts or excel in any subject, and how all these different facets work together to form a strong foundation for success.”
One of the keys to Kirk Day’s approach is balancing tradition with innovation. As well as working for the school, Hall also is an alumnus. He finds it rewarding to see how Kirk Day has grown and evolved to better serve students and families. But equally important are the ways the school has remained consistent, he notes. “Before starting this building project, many spaces in the school looked the same as when I was a student,” he says. “It’s exciting to see the school physically transform, but it’s also rewarding to see how the dedication to teaching children and leading them in faith is unchanged.”
The A Bright Future campaign is part a reflection of Kirk Day’s dedication to providing a unique academic experience for every child that is built on a foundation of Christian values and personalized support. Hall explains that his favorite part of working with the school is getting to connect with students and their families. “Experiencing the full community is one of the sweetest aspects of my job—it’s not just about connecting with peers but building partnerships between faculty, students, parents and more,” he says. “The people and camaraderie are what make Kirk Day truly special, and we’re thrilled to be building a campus that better nurtures that community.”
Kirk Day School is an independent Christian preparatory school in Town and Country for children in preschool through grade six. Pictured on the cover: Pastor Mike Hall with Kirk Day students Gigi and Leo. For more information, call 314.434.4349 or visit kirkdayschool.org.
Cover design by Julie Streiler
Cover photo by Tim Parker Photography
Pictured at the top: A rendering of the A Bright Future construction project
Photo courtesy of Kirk Day School
