A number of KDS senior student-athletes recently signed letters of commitment to pursue their sports and educational goals in college. Shayna Russell will play volleyball at Snead State Community College. She plans on earning a degree in nursing.  Nataly Grimmett will play softball at Snead State Community College. She plans on studying pre-nursing at Snead and then continuing her education to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Bailey Kendrick has signed to join

KDS DAR School is pleased to announce Gillian Head and Clint Carter as its 2026 Continental Congress Representatives. Following a thorough selection process, Gillian and Clint, KDS juniors, were chosen to represent the school during the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s 135th annual Continental Congress in Washington, D.C., this June. All junior students were invited to apply for this honor. Applicants’ names were passed on to a nominating committee, r

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

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

The Kate Duncan Smith DAR School community is beaming with pride as two standout seniors, Kate Aultman  and Bailey Kendrick , have been named winners of the prestigious Bryant-Jordan Scholar-Athlete Award . This honor recognizes students who excel not just on the field, court, or track, but in the classroom and their local communities as well. Established in 1986 by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), the Bryant-Jordan Pro