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Kate Duncan Smith
DAR School, Inc.
You
are the Difference
For more than a century, Kate Duncan Smith DAR School has been dedicated to providing students with a quality education and personal growth opportunities while instilling in them patriotism, responsible citizenship,
and an appreciation for our Nation's history.
Serving approximately 1,300 students - more than half of whom come from families facing financial hardship - your support ensures our campus remains a beacon of hope, opportunity, and tradition on Gunter Mountain.
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Why Your Support Matters​
Your belief in the KDS mission empowers us to continue inspiring the next generation of Patriots.
Every gift - whether helping maintain our historic 240-acre campus or providing basic necessities for a student in need - breaks down financial barriers to educational success.
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Ways You Can Give
Your gifts directly fuel our mission and create both immediate and lasting impact
for the students at Kate Duncan Smith DAR School.
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Annual Fund: Addresses pressing operational needs and day-to-day campus expenses
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College Scholarship Fund: Opens doors to higher education for deserving graduates
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The Children's Fund: Provides essential resources and basic daily support for students facing financial hardship
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Planned Giving: Creates a lasting legacy that sustains the school across generations
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Gem Sustained Giving Society: Ensures steady, reliable support through hassle-free monthly giving
Click on a giving option below to learn more.
KDS Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary!
KDS DAR School has been officially named one of Alabama's Semiquincentennial Schools as part of the America250 Alabama Initiative. Joining this historic, statewide celebration as we approach America's 250th birthday helps ensure KDS students understand the significance of this once-in-a-generation milestone.
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By teaching our students lessons on American history, the principles of democracy, and the responsibilities of citizenship throughout all ages and subject matter, Alabama students will gain a deeper understanding of their role in preserving and continuing the founding values that have shaped our state and nation. READ MORE