Learning came to life at KDS DAR Middle School  as Mr. Hammett’s 7th grade science classes participated in a hands-on frog dissection lab. While textbooks provide the theory, nothing compares to the tactile experience of a lab. Students spent the day identifying internal organs and observing the complex biological systems of amphibians firsthand. The activity is a rite of passage for middle schoolers, designed to bridge the gap between diagrams and reality. The classroom was

Members of the DAR Patriots Middle School Fishing Club competed in a fishing tournament at Lake Martin in Alexander City alongside 75 other teams from across the state on March 14. The team of 8th grader Max Miller and 7th grader Case Frey placed 2nd in the tournament with five fish with a total combined weight of 10.38 lbs. Their biggest fish weighed in at 4.91 lbs. 8th graders Avery Mason and Saylor Mason finished 10th with a total weight of 9.46 lbs. with five fish with a

At KDS DAR Middle School, learning isn’t just about reading from a textbook—it’s about bringing lessons to life. Sixth grade students stepped out of their comfort zones and into some truly engaging projects that combined literature, math, and a bit of friendly competition. Students explored the world of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson  series. To wrap up their study of the novel, students took on the Camp Half-Blood Council Poster Project. This wasn't just an art project; it was

KDS students were big winners during the Alabama Society DAR State Conference at the end of February. Two DAR Middle School students were state winners for the 2025-2026 DAR American History Essay Contest. This year's essay title was "Lunch with a Signer" . The prompt: America will celebrate her 250th birthday on July 4, 2026! If you could go back in time and meet one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence for lunch, who would you choose? How did their actions and

The atmosphere at KDS DAR Middle School  turned electric this week as 6th grade English Language Arts students traded their standard lessons for a journey into the eye of the storm. In a creative writing workshop designed to spark the imagination, students were tasked with crafting "stormy narratives," placing themselves directly in the middle of a wild, cinematic weather event.

KDS Teacher Jonah Miller is bringing the future of farming into his 7th and 8th-grade science classroom. Thanks to a $3,500 grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. (BVI), KDS is launching an innovative new biotechnology program. Nearly 100 students will dive into the world of agricultural science, exploring the differences between natural and artificial selection - technologies used every day on farms across North Alabama. To kick off

Mrs. Love's 6th grade English Language Arts classes are participating in Valentines Around the Country by collecting Valentines, postcards, or letters from as many states as possible to display in the classroom. If you mail a card, please include your return address! Cards can be mailed to: DAR Middle School 6077 Main Street Grant, AL 35747 Attn: Megan Love Thank you for participating and helping send more love to Mrs. Love's ELA students!

Students from Kate Duncan DAR Middle School gathered for a #GoodCharacters Expo to present impactful service projects to community members, mentors, and peers. The expo was sponsored by the Liberty Learning Foundation. After participating in the American Character Program for several weeks, where they learned about historical figures who shaped America, they were tasked with starting their own transformations. What followed demonstrated that they are well on their way to maki

The Alabama Department of Education has released its school Federal Report Cards for 2024-2025, and KDS DAR Schools are making gains. The Federal Report Card provides a comprehensive overview of statewide academic performance and progress under federal accountability requirements, reflecting Alabama’s ongoing efforts to strengthen achievement and student outcomes across all grade levels. KDS DAR Schools consistently rank first within the Marshall County School System. The gre

Congratulations to all four KDS DAR Volleyball teams who recently completed very successful seasons. While winning two of the four Marshall County Tournaments, the girls’ hard work and determination has shown up not only on the court but also in the classroom with all the players maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA. The Varsity team finished the season at 34-21, with a very demanding schedule.  They played and defeated several large schools this season and won the county schools

KDS DAR School 6th and 7th grade students recently had an out-of-this-world experience at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama! Thanks to the generous support of the Huntsville Chapter of the National Space Club, more than 200 students and faculty members were able to attend this exciting field trip. Throughout the day, students toured the exhibits in the museum where they learned about the history of space exploration and saw rocket displays, experienced an

Middle school students who achieved perfect attendance or accumulated five positive ClassDojo points in August were rewarded with snow...

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KDS students returned to some exciting changes when the new school year began on Friday, August 8. DAR Primary School, which consists of...

Summer break is ending soon, but there's excitement about returning to school, reconnecting with friends, and shopping for new clothes...

The students in the KDS DAR High School business class recently created brochures, highlighting their favorite facts and important school...

Leslie Brinkley, State Regent Colorado State Society, NSDAR poses with Freedom Sacks The State Regent's Project for Colorado was to give...

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The DAR Middle School Peer Helpers are providing a much appreciated boost for our teachers, faculty, and staff with their new coffee cart...

The DAR Middle School Robotics team was challenged to develop an innovation project, a new exploration LEGO-based robot, and compete...