Durham Academy

We want to wish our resident Cavalier, Blade, a happy National Mascot Day! The beloved friend of our Durham Academy family debuted last fall, and we’ve enjoyed every moment with our fierce, spirited and loyal mascot. 🐶

❤️🧡💛💚 Happy Pride Month! 💙💜🤎🖤

We are sending so much love to our LGBTQ+ community during a month all about joy, acceptance and being our authentic selves.

If you're looking to celebrate, check out the link below for a list of local events curated by Raleigh Magazine.

https://raleighmag.com/2026/06/01/pride-guide/

The Class of 2026 wasn’t the only one walking the stage — the Classes of 2038, 2034 and 2030 were celebrated at their closing exercises. The kindergarten class kicked off the festivities with smiles and singing, fourth graders shared important memories from their time at the Lower School and eighth graders rushed the auditorium seats to deliver letters of thanks to their families. It’s bittersweet to see students moving on to new divisions, but special for all the new opportunities ahead of them.

Find links to photo galleries from closing exercises in your weekly News & Notes email.

Happy summer, Cavalier Family. 🔥🐶⚔️

Yeah, they did that 🔥🐶⚔️

It’s been two weeks since commencement, but we’ve missed the Class of 2026 every day since. 💚

If you’re looking for photos of all the fun (the behind-the-scenes moments, the celebrations) then look no further than our SmugMug page, where you’ll find a whole folder dedicated to the Class of 2026. Wondering how to get there? Check your weekly News & Notes email, or DM us if you are a student, alum or DA family.