MISSION

The Episcopal Day School was established by the Church of the Good Shepherd to provide an enriching education which encourages spiritual growth, explores discovery of self, and promotes service to others.

HISTORY

The Episcopal Day School was established in 1944 by the Church of the Good Shepherd to provide a Christian kindergarten for parish and neighborhood children and to provide child care for Augusta mothers working in the war effort. Through the years, the school grew steadily. In 1962, the Episcopal Day School became the first school in the area to integrate its classes, well before court-ordered desegregation in 1972.

Today, as a co-educational day school, EDS serves three year olds through eighth grade with a faculty and staff of 70.

ACCREDITATIONS

Accredited by
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Member of
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA)

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 panther prints
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 1-8 Handbook
 2008 Summer Program

 Director of Admissions:
  Karen B. Lilly
 706.733.1192
 klilly@edsaugusta.com
    

Message from the Headmaster

Welcome to the Episcopal Day School. I invite you to explore our website and visit our campus so that you can begin to discover the immeasurable value of an EDS education. On your first look you will see all of the ingredients of excellence in education: experienced and dedicated faculty, high academic standards in a safe and nurturing environment, small class sizes, a commitment to individual development, and an active and involved parent body.

But I invite you to look closer and you will see much more that makes EDS a unique opportunity even among independent schools. Outstanding programs in athletics, PE, the arts, and community service demonstrate our commitment to all dimensions of education: heart, mind, body, and soul. The rich history of our community grounds us in a tradition of shared purpose and values. As an Episcopal school, we practice the Gospel imperative of inclusiveness, enabling us to create a community of faith while incorporating into school life the development of a religious vocabulary, familiarity with the great stories of Hebrew and Christian scripture, and the nurture of spiritual beliefs and practice. These additional components of our school not only represent part of our expanded program, but they actually enhance the students’ academic education.

Come visit and experience the reward we feel in helping these wonderful young people build foundations for learning and life.

Ned R. Murray - Headmaster