Pairs of students are given budgets and must shop for a week's worth of groceries. Some pairs have an abundance of finances while others are unable to meet basic needs. Between middle school diving into a unit on the Great Depression and Sustainability beginning with global goal, SDG 2 - Zero Hunger, students have been immersed in the topic of need. Through photography, engaging activities, and field trips, students have explored various elements of the Great Depression. In a

Our school family is growing! Late last week, our newest additions were delivered: 12 eggs  that will soon hatch into unbelievably...

Hello DGS family! I can’t tell you what a wonderful start we’ve already had here at school. The thinking and curiosity is so rich. It's...

Hello everyone! Spring has officially arrived, and we’ve been soaking up all the good vibes it brings! The warm weather and sunshine have...

Hi everyone! In the last couple of weeks we enjoyed some wonderful spring weather that got everyone excited for the warmer days ahead....

Happy February everyone! While Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted six more weeks of winter, we've been lucky enough to enjoy a little...

The 5 Grand Challenges: Middle School kicked off a new SDG to begin the year! We're currently focusing on SDG #7: Affordable and Clean...

Our first 2 weeks back from Winter Break have been incredible!  It has been great to see everyone again and jump back into class. In...

Christmas in Davidson Edition Phew! It's been quite a busy season here at school! Between all the classes creating their own plays and...

Hi everyone! I know it's been a little while since my last update, but we've been busy here at school over the past couple of weeks! I...

Hi, everyone! Can you believe we're already over halfway through November? The past few weeks at school have been filled with exciting...

Over the past few weeks, our students have been exploring ecosystems! They've learned all about producers, consumers, and decomposers,...

The last few weeks in Sustainability and Engineering have been a blast. Please enjoy the photo dump! While Lower Elementary was away on...

Last week in sustainability, we continued our aquaponics exploration! Our Kindergarten through 3rd-grade students focused on the...

This past Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC) Annual Conference at Catawba...

This month, students from Kindergarten through 5th grade are diving into the world of aquaponics. We kicked things off last week with an...

Welcome Back, DGS Family! We’ve had a fantastic first week back at school! The kids loved exploring the new forest playground and jumping...

Many of you have heard the quote, "Life is too short, eat dessert first." You might have seen it on the whiteboard during drop-off and...

"In wilderness lies the hope of the world." -John Muir Our Lower Elementary engineers wrapped up their pasta car race series and have...

The past few weeks have been an absolute blast in the world of sustainability. We've been up to all sorts of fun stuff, and I can't wait...