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....

In April of this year, KDS DAR School launched the Alumni Challenge which tasked each of the school’s graduating classes with raising a...

While students have been at home enjoying their summer break, we've been busy making repairs and upgrades so everything is ready for them...

KDS DAR School's original, four-classroom building was dedicated on February 26th, 1924 on Kate Duncan Smith's 80th birthday! February...

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