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September 2016

Super Citizen Program Comes to KDS Elementary

Just imagine a generation of students who excel in teach-to-test subjects but have little knowledge of civics, character, financial responsibility and career readiness. Will math and science alone continue our nation's progress? Our students deserve to learn these guiding lessons - as well as the great American Story that gives context to their important roles in our country's future. We must teach them that they hold titles more important than "engineer," "scientist," even "president" ... That title is citizen.


Deedie Shadden Retires



After more than 29 years as the school's Administrative Assistant, Deedie Shadden has retired from the KDS Administrative Office.


"Dee has been an integral part of the KDS team for many years," said KDS Executive Director Heather Green.  "Her extensive knowledge of the school, its history, and the DAR will be missed.  We wish her nothing but the best."




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Highlights

KDS Graduate Reaches Out to Others

KDS graduate McKayla Edmonds (Class of 2012) spent two months of her summer as a missionary in Uganda, interning with an organization called Sozo Children. Sozo is a Greek word meaning "to save; to nurture; to rescue; both physically and spiritually." 

 

KDS DAR School Alumni Gather in Nashville

Alumni in the Nashville area recently gathered to reminisce about their KDS DAR School days and hear an update on the current programs and projects of their alma mater.  Lots of fun and heartwarming stories were shared about classmates, teachers, and events at dear ole' KDS!

 

Homecoming 2016

Join us on Friday, September 23rd for KDS DAR Patriot Homecoming.  The Patriots will take on Geraldine High School, with kick-off at 7 p.m.  The Homecoming Court will be presented, and the king and queen will be crowned during half-time.  Make plans to be a part of this time-honored tradition.

 

KDS Students Honor Grandparents

Grandparents Week is celebrated nationwide to honor grandparents for their contribution to our lives, and to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children.  KDS Elementary students honored their grandparents with an invitation to lunch and to attend their book fair during Grandparents Week. 

 

KDS High School Beta Club

National Beta Club is an honor society for students at KDS High School in grades 9 through 12.  Students must have an A-B average in all of their core classes and exhibit good behavior.

 

Charlie's Chatter - KDS DAR Sports Update

Hello!  I am Charles Montgomery, a Junior at KDS DAR High School.  Each month I will bring you up to date on the happenings of DAR sports.  My schoolmates and I are proud of our athletic accomplishments.  I hope you will be too!

 

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