Christ Methodist Day School is devoted to exceptional Christian elementary education for boys and girls through spiritual development, academic excellence, social responsibility and personal integrity.

Christ Methodist Day School first opened its doors in 1958 to 75 kindergarten students. Since then, CMDS has stayed true to its Christian elementary school roots while continuing to thrive as one of the best private schools in Memphis.

We encourage you to come see why we are the primary choice for so many Memphis families.

More About Us

At CMDS, our mission drives everything we do, from our academics to our athletics program. That’s why we’re thrilled to officially introduce Gabe, our new Guardians mascot! 🦁 Gabe’s name holds deep significance, embodying the Christ-centered values that CMDS upholds. As a symbol of who we are, Gabe inspires our students to lead with integrity, play with heart, and live with purpose. 💙💛 We are excited for Gabe to join us in cheering on our school spirit, celebrating our achievements, and reminding us of our shared mission every day. Welcome to the team, Gabe!

Our CMDS families partnered with @MyTownMiracles to bring Thanksgiving to local families in need. Our students and families collected enough items to fill 25 boxes with all the essentials for a Thanksgiving meal—plus the kitchenware and tools to make it possible. But this effort went beyond just collecting food. By involving our students in hands-on ways, we made this experience both meaningful and personal. A special thank you to our CMDS alumni that currently attend ECS, who returned to campus to help pack the boxes—it’s always a joy to welcome you back! We are so grateful for our families’ generosity in making this mission a success. Let’s continue to spread warmth, joy, and gratitude as we head into this holiday season!

Our Annual CMDS Thanksgiving Chapel was a wonderful reminder of how we are each called to be grateful for all that the Lord has done. Students from each grade contributed to our worship: from sharing original psalms, to reciting scripture, to leading in our pledge of allegiance and prayers, they all played a special part in offering praise to God. “Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Our JK Feast was a heartwarming celebration filled with songs reminding us of all we have to be thankful for. Students wrapped up the day by serving their families a delicious thankful stew, prepared with love. JK, we are so thankful for YOU! 🧡

Our SK students and their 6th grade buddies teamed up to create and deliver Thanksgiving Blessing Mix to the CMDS faculty! Watching their friendships blossom is such a joy, and we are so thankful for these sweet buddy relationships. ❤️💙

2nd grade completed their Domain unit on Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology. Students chose their favorite Greek god or goddess, then did research to learn interesting facts they could share with their classmates and parents. Great job, 2nd grade! 🇬🇷

Our Early Childhood students had an exciting experience “visiting” England in their Global Preschool Studies class! Students toured London on a red double-decker bus, learned the art of proper tea party etiquette, and imagined life as a king’s guard. They also visited the iconic London Bridge and built replicas of Stonehenge! 🇬🇧💂👑

Today in Chapel, we learned about how God sees and cares about our tears. 1st-6th grade students have been making “bottles of tears” in Bible class this week as a reminder of this comforting truth. Some 3rd grade chapel helpers showed us some scenes from the life of Jesus where we see our Savior Himself crying tears. How comforting it is to know we have a tenderhearted Savior who draws near to us when our hearts break! We are so thankful for our verse of the week, which reminds us that one day “He will wipe away every tear from our eyes” Revelation 21:4.

We are so excited to launch the Homefield Advantage campaign! Our vision is to build a more sustainable, long-lasting space for our students and families to enjoy year-round. Imagine an improved field with new backstops, playgrounds, & picnic areas where children can run, play and feel safe as their families relax and revel in the warmth of our CMDS community. At CMDS, our mission goes beyond education. We are committed to growing Christ’s Kingdom by creating spaces where children not only learn but are shaped in their faith. Every classroom, every field, every interaction is an opportunity for our students and their families to experience the love and presence of Christ. This heart for Christ-centered community is why the Cy’s Field project matters. With your help, we can ensure that our outdoor spaces continue to provide a welcoming environment for children to play and families to connect year round. This is more than a field — it’s an investment in the permanent spiritual and communal fabric of CMDS. We all want our children to build meaningful, successful lives, supported by joyful & enriching communities. We want them to win. We might as well start with the Homefield Advantage. To learn more, visit choosecmds.org/giving

At CMDS, our mission drives everything we do, from our academics to our athletics program. That’s why we’re thrilled to officially introduce Gabe, our new Guardians mascot! 🦁

Gabe’s name holds deep significance, embodying the Chri

Follow U s On Instagram

Want to see what happens inside CMDS each day? Follow us on Inst agram! We post pics and videos throughout the school day. Check out our feed and Instagram Stories to keep up.