This past week, Lower Elementary headed up to the mountains of western North Carolina to Camp Rockmont for their overnight adventure. Not...

We are weaving another level of interconnectedness throughout the school — and we are doing this via a breath practice. This week, all...

The whole school gathered together today to honor the start of the new year and the joy of being in community once again. As we joined...

It's that part of a cycle -  an ending to what has been. And the anticipation of what sweetness is yet before us, in the next turn of the...

Elders surround us at DGS. They have been watching over our children since we arrived ten years ago. This week in mindfulness, we slowed...

It's been a wonderful market season - I hope all of you have been out at least once to the Davidson Farmers Market to interact with our...

There are days on the top of Mount Mitchell, where you can see for 70 miles away. The clouds part and everything becomes clear. That was...

Last week, upper elementary headed to the hills. When they arrived, they were greeted with wet, cold weather. And this weather hung...

Thank you to everyone who supported the middle school pizza fundraiser! AND a big shout for the generosity of Mandolino’s for helping...

Middle School is hosting a "Pizza Party" lunch as a fundraiser for their Extended Learning Field Trip on: Wednesday, FEBRUARY 15th First,...

Can you feel the stirrings of spring? This week, even through the chill of February air, we heard and saw signs of a shift. The...

DGS is partnering with Sheets Laundry Club to help us in our commitment to zero waste. Sheets laundry club is taking plastic out of the...

The dark, slow time of winter offers a pause for self-reflection, the 1st SEL competency. This season inspires reflection and...

Does environmental education at school translate to action at home? This fantastic question is being researched by Madison, a student...

In keeping with this month's mindfulness theme of following the natural rhythm of the season, which is rest and stillness -- last week's...

Greetings! This month's mindfulness practices align with what is happening in the natural world — rest, stillness, and moving slowly. A...

The holiday season has been kicked off in fabulous DGS style. Our amazing volunteers shared about composting, and helped community...

Magical is the word that best describes upper elementary’s field trip to Barrier Island Sea Camp.  One of my favorite parts about this...

Will Virtual Reality change education? Does it even have a place in education? Last week, Virtual Reality in Education was the topic at...

Middle school adventured to the Nantahala Outdoor Center last week! While there, we white water rafted , ziplined, climbed on a high...