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The Cushman School is Miami-Dade’s oldest, continuously operating independent school.

Established in 1924, The Cushman School’s first class of just 12 students took place on the porch of Dr. Laura Cushman's home. Today, the school consists of the main campus nestled in a beautifully landscaped historic pocket of international Miami as well as state-of-the-art high school building nearby on Biscayne Blvd. The non-denominational school offers a challenging academic environment for a

diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population of children from preschool through 12th grade with a rich traditional heritage and a culture of camaraderie and warmth. With rigorous academics, state-of-the-art technology, innovative performing arts programming, daily physical education, unique global studies exposure and many exciting field trips built into an ever-evolving curriculum, The Cushman School continues to stand apart with an identity linked to excellence. Our philosophy is one focused on virtue, responsibility, and respect for self and others. It is an approach that nurtures intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth in the student. And while we certainly pride ourselves in our ability to adapt to new educational philosophies, and to grow our curriculum based on the needs of our students, it is the very foundation of our school—the Cushman philosophy—that we base our daily practices on proudly.

09/02/2026

Our Class of 2027! These impressive Cushman Cougars are entering their final chapter of high school and determining their next steps into college, diverse careers, and life.

⚽️Athletes
🎨Artists
⚖️Advocates
💵Entrepreneurs
📚️Educators
⚙️Engineers
💡Innovators
🎭️Performers
… all GOOD people with strong character and agency!

Learn more about why our personalized innovative programming, small class sizes, and relationship-based environment make such a difference in today’s highly digitized world … and why our methodology has been successful for 102 years.⁠

Attend the Fall High School Open House on Oct. 22nd: https://cushmanschool.org/chs-open-house/

08/31/2026

Cushman’s Athletic Development programming (CAD) begins soon! These much-loved sports foster teamwork, camaraderie, competitive spirit and allow our younger students in Primary School through 5th grade to gain the skills needed prior to joining the upper school Athletics Teams in middle school. ⁠
A variety of offerings are available to our Cushman students. ⁠
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For details and to register, click here: https://programregistration.veracross.com/App/cushman/ProgramRegistration/CADAfterschool/Landing/Public

08/28/2026

Senior Sunrise → Spirit Day 🌅🎉

This morning, our SENIORS watched the sun rise together —a golden reminder of their bright futures just on the horizon. From first light to the energy of Spirit Day, celebrations have just begun...

Some of these students have been together since Cubs, others joined the journey more recently, but every one of them will walk out Cushman's Blue Gates with shared memories as Cougars. We are so proud of our Class of 2027! ☀️💛

08/26/2026

CLUBS👏👏👏 Registration for Session 1 opens tomorrow, August 27th for clubs running September 7 through October 15. From Science Club to Flamenco and Chess, Cushman offers a wide variety of after school clubs plus electives in Middle and Upper School, giving students so many ways to stay active, engaged, and explore new interests. Click here to learn more: https://cushmanschool.org/experience/after-school-programs/

08/24/2026

Our seniors’ last first day is officially in the books! The countdown to graduation begins now, and we look forward to following and celebrating our Class of 2027 every step of the way.⁠
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08/23/2026

WELCOME BACK, CUSHMAN FAMILY! 🎉 First Day of School is here.

Check your Veracross portals for specific dates/times for orientations and meet-the-teacher events as per your student’s division.

Mon, Aug 24: High School & Cushman Virtual
Wed, Aug 26: Middle School, Elementary & Primary

08/21/2026

As part of the Elementary School faculty retreat, Principal Mrs. Cheryl Rogers organized a visit to Dr. Laura Cushman’s historic home in Morningside. This treat was a reminder of our School’s enduring legacy and its timeless mission. Dr. Cushman founded The Cushman School in 1924 with the same philosophy we continue to cherish over 102 years later.

“A school seeks to develop the child mentally, physically, and in character growth. To do this, the child must be placed in happy surroundings, be properly adjusted to his work, and have wholesome participation in living experiences. The creation of such a school life is our aim.”
– Dr. Laura Cushman

Read more about our School’s history and philosophy: https://cushmanschool.org/about/our-history-philosophy/

08/20/2026

🌟 Student Impact in Action 🌟 This past summer, Cushman High School student Julia Delaplaine combined creativity, service, and patriotism through a special community project with the Miami Beach Garden Club. Working alongside volunteers, she helped enhance the Gold Star and Blue Star Memorials, which honor veterans, active-duty service members, and the families who have sacrificed for our country.

As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, Julia's dedication reminds us that meaningful leadership begins with service to others. Thank you, Julia, for making a lasting impact in our community. 🇺🇸

08/17/2026

Today we welcomed all our faculty and staff back to campus to officially kick off the 2026-27 school year! We are so excited to soon welcome our students and their families… and to incorporate this year’s theme: “Be the Heartbeat in Cushman’s Human Era” that reflects our commitment to providing students with personalized, engaging learning experiences. Read the Welcome Back Letter from our Head of School: https://cushmanschool.org/2026/08/17/be-the-heartbeat/

08/14/2026

Our Head of School always enjoys contributing to magazine. As the summer soon wraps, we are reminded of the joyful, engaging moments that make a difference in our students' growth and learning.⁠
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592 NE 60th Street
Miami, FL
33137

Website

http://www.cushmanschool.org/

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