The Olivia P. & Noel A. Burkey Center has been a center of campus life since its construction in 2003. Beyond housing the DAR-sponsored Art, Music, and Family & Consumer Sciences departments, the center's gymnasium is the heart of school and community life, hosting everything from PE classes and basketball and volleyball games to milestone events like Dedication Day and Graduation.   However, the gym seats are showing their age with significant wear-and-tear. 204 damaged ble

In 1957, the Nan Roberts Lane Chapel was established on the Kate Duncan Smith DAR School campus, thanks to a donation from the Alabama Officers’ Club, DAR, and supporters, realizing the vision of Mrs. James Henry Lane, the organization's inaugural president. Made from local sandstone with a marble cornerstone and nameplate, this non-denominational chapel seats 150 people and now functions as a community venue for weddings, community services, and other school-related activiti

Graduation is a KDS tradition which involves many activities and much preparation. It is the culmination of thirteen years of work and...

As you probably already know, this year marks the 100th Anniversary of our KDS DAR School. This means the upcoming 2024 Homecoming is the...

It's that time again! Can you believe football season is already upon us? This year's Alumni Tailgate will be Friday, September 20 at...

KDS graduates have a long-standing tradition of supporting and giving back to the school. In April, the school kicked off an Alumni...