Literacy was front and center at Kate Duncan Smith DAR School during a recent visit from members of the Columbian Chapter, NSDAR (Columbia, Missouri). Chapter Regent Melissa Applegate and Chaplain Christina Maring made a special trip to the KDS campus, bringing with them an extraordinary donation of roughly 1,300 new books for the Elementary and Middle School libraries. "Our chapter delights in getting books into children’s hands," shared Chaplain Christina Maring following t

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

Summer break is winding down, and the familiar buzz of back-to-school season is in the air! There is so much excitement around returning to campus, reconnecting with friends, and prepping for a brand-new year of learning. But a successful school year starts with having the right tools. At KDS DAR School, we want to ensure that every single student walks into their classroom on day one feeling confident, prepared, and ready to succeed. To make that happen, we need a little hel

This February, KDS DAR School and its students have been feeling the spirit of devotion that has uplifted the school for more than 100 years. This season reminds us that at the very heart of KDS is a community bound together by care, tradition, and a shared devotion to our students' futures. The KDS Annual Fund fuels the heartbeat of the school's daily operations. It is what allows us to elevate the KDS experience - transforming "standard" into "exceptional". It also funds

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

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

It is a joyful time of year with the holidays fast approaching, and we are thankful for friends like you. As you count your blessings during this season, we ask that you remember KDS in your year-end giving so that we may provide a Merry Christmas for Gunter Mountain children who are in need. The Snowflake Holiday Giving Campaign helps alleviate some of the financial strain many Gunter Mountain families face during the holidays. KDS DAR School counselors have identified at

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

In 1955, the DAR of Michigan built the Michigan Arts & Crafts Building to provide a space where local women and school students could learn to use their hands profitably. This building functioned as a craft center until 1994 when a different building was updated to accommodate art classes. Today, the Michigan Center is available for rent for wedding receptions, other special events, and serves as a meeting venue for local groups and organizations. Under the guidance of State

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

The Steadfast, Loyal, Ever True Annual Fund campaign is in full 'bloom' this spring and so are the projects it supports! As the...

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

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

The 2nd Annual Patriot Scramble Golf Tournament was held on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Gunter's Landing Golf Course in Guntersville, Alabama....

Warmest greetings from KDS DAR School! We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support of our annual Snowflake Holiday...

Students in Mrs. Clark's Family and Consumer Sciences Class are enjoying their new Husqvarna Designer Epic machine generously donated by...

Kate Duncan Smith DAR School is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding this year. Although much has changed at KDS over the...

Summer is quickly winding down. Teachers, faculty, and staff in all three of our schools have been busily preparing for students to...

It is a joyful time of year with the holidays fast approaching and we are thankful for friends like you. The KDS DAR School annual...

KDS DAR School has made changes to its Blessing Bag Food Assistance Program to better address the needs of students and their families....