Golf enthusiasts and community supporters, it’s time to dust off your clubs for a spectacular day on the green! Registration is officially open for the 2026 Patriot Scramble, an annual golf tournament dedicated to supporting Kate Duncan Smith DAR School. Whether you are a seasoned golfer aiming for the leaderboard or a casual player looking for a fun day out, your participation directly impacts the lives of students in PreK through 12th grades. Event Details When: Thursday, N

This summer, something spectacular is happening KDS DAR School! In celebration of America’s 250th Birthday, we are thrilled to announce the launch of "Movies on the Commons," a free outdoor summer movie series for our entire community. Each Thursday evening in July, the Centennial Campus Commons will transform into an open-air theater featuring a giant 25-foot inflatable screen. It’s the perfect opportunity to gather with neighbors, friends, and family to enjoy popular films

KDS DAR School 2026 Student representatives Gillian Head and Clint Carter brought greetings and introduced themselves during the Opening Night Ceremony at the 128th Alabama Society Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference in Auburn. They were also presented with the DAR Youth Leadership Medal by State Regent Malinda Williams on behalf of the Alabama Society. The DAR Youth Leadership Medal was established to foster among school-aged children a greater appreciatio

Progress is evident at the site of the new DAR Elementary School. Construction crews have finished the site work and have advanced to the next phase. As shown in these aerial photos, concrete footers have been poured, and many of the building's exterior and interior walls are currently under construction. This week, trusses are being placed to facilitate further progress on the roof. Scout Program Management is overseeing the project, and each week, noticeable advancements ar

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. 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. By teaching our students lessons on American history, the principles of democracy, and the responsibilities of citizenship throughout all ages and subject matter, Alabama

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...