Bennett Day School News

Redefining Success: Navigating Academic Pressure in Middle & High School

As parents, caregivers, and educators, we need to ask ourselves what we truly want for our children. Is "getting into a good college" the sole definition of success? Are we willing to sacrifice their physical and mental health, happiness, and love...

Fostering Healthy Risk Taking in Early Childhood

Encouraging risk-taking in early childhood sets the stage for a lifetime of curiosity, creativity, and adaptability.

Congrats to the Class of 2023!

Congratulations to Bennett Day School's inaugural class of graduating seniors! Get a glimpse into the unforgettable graduation ceremony and view our most up-to-date college acceptance data.

Bennett Day School Breaks Ground On Next Phase of Expansion

Independent PreK-12 School in Chicago's West Loop / Fulton Market neighborhood will grow from 50,000 sq. ft. to nearly 100,000.

Senior Spotlight: Veronica

Our Senior Spotlight campaign will honor Bennett Day School’s first graduating class – a group of earnest and courageous students who took a chance on a high school that didn’t even exist yet.

Senior Spotlight: Nina

Our Senior Spotlight campaign will honor Bennett Day School’s first graduating class – a group of earnest and courageous students who took a chance on a high school that didn’t even exist yet.

Senior Spotlight: Julieta

Our Senior Spotlight campaign will honor Bennett Day School’s first graduating class – a group of earnest and courageous students who took a chance on a high school that didn’t even exist yet.

What Students Gain When They Pursue Accomplishment Over Achievement

At Bennett Day, we made a conscious choice in the design of our Middle and Upper School programs to embrace accomplishment over the false virtues associated with “rigor” and “achievement.”

Senior Spotlight: Alex

Our Senior Spotlight campaign will honor Bennett Day School’s first graduating class – a group of earnest and courageous students who took a chance on a high school that didn’t even exist yet.

Senior Spotlight: Kayla

Our Senior Spotlight campaign will honor Bennett Day School’s first graduating class – a group of earnest and courageous students who took a chance on a high school that didn’t even exist yet.