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

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

Thanks to the gorgeous fall weather, generous sponsors, and some 60+ golfers, the 2025 Patriot Scramble Golf Tournament  was a huge success. The 3rd annual tournament took place on November 6 at Gunter's Landing Golf Course, with proceeds supporting the KDS DAR School Annual Fund. Congratulations to tournament champions Jim Simpson, Kenneth Downs, Robert Martin, and Rick Wheeler. Congratulations to runners-up Landen Harbin, Riley Chandler, Will

KDS DAR High School students were excited to meet with colleges to explore their options for the future. The College Fair included 10 colleges, universities, technical and trade schools whose representatives provided information and answered questions.

After doing a unit of study with her class on the significance of the events of 9/11 and Patriots Day, KDS 4th grade teacher Shelby Edmonds wanted to give the students a way to personally honor their heroes. She reached out to parents and others on social media asking for the names of heroes such as military personnel, firemen, policemen, nurses, etc. The responses included 26 names and addresses ranging from locals to those as far away as New York. Students discussed how the

Mrs. Lacie and Mrs. Stephanie’s Pre-K students enjoyed celebrating fall by dressing up as scarecrows.

KDS 5th Graders Kick Off Liberty Learning Foundation Program

The start of the school year is a special time full of excitement and anticipation for students, faculty, staff, and administrators at...

KDS DAR School has been officially named one of Alabama's Semiquincentennial Schools as part of the America250 Alabama Initiative....

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

DAR members from across the state attending the ASDAR Meeting of the Districts in Montgomery donated food and toiletry items to restock...

The KDS Work Scholarship program allows students to be employed after school and during the summer. By working as janitorial staff,...

On April 24, 2025, the Marshall County Board of Education approved a construction bid for a new KDS DAR Elementary School, awarded to...

In March, the Marshall County-All Star Band, combining students from Douglas and KDS DAR High Schools, traveled to Washington, DC. The...

The DAR Girls Tennis Team finished as the 2025 Marshall County runner-up to Albertville. KDS eighth grader, Anna Howard, won the county...

This year two KDS DAR High School students’ patriotic expressions were honored by VFW Post 6837 of Boaz, Alabama, with senior William...

Each year, KDS art students participate in the Congressional Art Competition sponsored by Congressman Robert Aderholt. The requirement...

The young women of the KDS DAR Volleyball teams were all smiles as they spent time with the Grant Senior Citizens group, joining in their...

KDS buzzed with bookish excitement during Read Across America Week, March 2-6. Embracing the NEA's focus on broadening readers' minds,...

KDS DAR High School volleyball coach Tanya Broadway is one of 12 individuals inducted into the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame on...