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

Members of the DAR Patriots Middle School Fishing Club competed in a fishing tournament at Lake Martin in Alexander City alongside 75 other teams from across the state on March 14. The team of 8th grader Max Miller and 7th grader Case Frey placed 2nd in the tournament with five fish with a total combined weight of 10.38 lbs. Their biggest fish weighed in at 4.91 lbs. 8th graders Avery Mason and Saylor Mason finished 10th with a total weight of 9.46 lbs. with five fish with a

At KDS DAR Middle School, learning isn’t just about reading from a textbook—it’s about bringing lessons to life. Sixth grade students stepped out of their comfort zones and into some truly engaging projects that combined literature, math, and a bit of friendly competition. Students explored the world of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson  series. To wrap up their study of the novel, students took on the Camp Half-Blood Council Poster Project. This wasn't just an art project; it was

KDS students were big winners during the Alabama Society DAR State Conference at the end of February. Two DAR Middle School students were state winners for the 2025-2026 DAR American History Essay Contest. This year's essay title was "Lunch with a Signer" . The prompt: America will celebrate her 250th birthday on July 4, 2026! If you could go back in time and meet one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence for lunch, who would you choose? How did their actions and

KDS 3rd graders recently showcased their months-long "Living Wax Museum" project in Becker-Horton Hall. To prepare, students researched historical figures, drafted formal reports, and designed custom displays and costumes. During the interactive event, parents and guests explored the museum, stepping on "buttons" to trigger live, memorized presentations from our talented young students.