On Thursday, May 14, in celebration of America's 250th birthday, members of the DAR visiting KDS for Senior Awards Day and Graduation participated in a service project to assemble 250 shelf-stable meal kits for local food pantries. This project makes it possible for local families in need to easily prepare and enjoy a home-cooked meal. More than 40 guests from across the United States were given the opportunity to submit their own recipes, adding a personal touch to the proje

Senior Awards Day At the 2026 Senior Awards Day, approximately $1,245,955 in scholarships was presented to 75 deserving KDS graduates. The scholarship totals with their sources are as follows: $1,038,745 – Scholarships from Colleges, Universities, Tech Schools, Trade Schools, and Military Education bonuses $183,250 – Scholarships sponsored by the DAR $24,000 – Scholarships sponsored by the community/foundations In addition to scholarships, 53 special awards totaling over $18,

Kate Duncan Smith DAR High School is proud to recognize the students who have earned the distinction of being ranked in the academic top 10 of their graduating class. Catharine Epperson Academic Elite, Honor Graduate, Advanced Placement Scholar, Dual Enrollment Scholar at Snead State Community College, Scored 25+ on ACT Plans to attend the University of Alabama Huntsville to pursue a degree in Biological Science before a career as a research biologist Class Valedictorian , Na

KDS DAR School is a special place. It's a place where students are nurtured, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential. But...

At Kate Duncan Smith DAR School, we were thrilled to celebrate the Class of 2024 during Awards Day and Graduation on Thursday, May 16th. ...

At Kate Duncan Smith DAR School, we were thrilled to celebrate our Class of 2023 during Awards Day and Graduation on Thursday, May 18th. ...