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June 5, 2023

2023 Commencement Awards Recognize Exceptional Graduates

Every year at the Commencement Ceremony, The Dunham School gives four special awards to individual graduates who exemplify the bedrock ideals of the school. Congratulations to these exceptional graduates of the Class of 2023: Rhaia Davey ‘23, Crimson and Silver Award; Braden Augustus ‘23, Servant's Heart Award; Jake Rizzo ‘23, Katharine O. Dunham Award; and Jordyn Minor ‘23; Hall of Fame Award. ‍

May 31, 2023

Top 2023 Graduates Honored as Valedictorian and Co-Salutatorians

Top graduates of the Class of 2023 -- Kari Johnson, Grace Robvais and Rachel Stanger-- were honored as Valedictorian and co-Salutatorians at Dunham's annual Commencement Ceremony.

May 25, 2023

Amy Dykes Named 2023 Liz Peters Master Teacher

Upper School math teacher Amy Dykes was named the 2023 Liz Peters Master Teacher during the Commencement Ceremony held May 20, 2023.

May 23, 2023

Coach Donna Pixley and Lady Tiger Rhaia Davey ’23 Named Advocate Star of Stars

Congratulations to Coach Donna Pixley who was named The Advocate Star of Stars Girls Coach of the Year and senior standout Rhaia Davey who was named Star of Stars for volleyball at the annual awards ceremony on May 22.

May 8, 2023

2023 Distinguished Award Recipients Honored at Founders Dinner

The Dunham School honored 2023 distinguished award recipients, Amy and Brad Dutruch, Heather Augustus, and Jacob Zumo ’07, at the Founders Dinner held on Saturday, April 29.

April 18, 2023

State Fair Foundation Makes A Gift to Dunham in Honor of Roy Carnegie

The Baton Rouge State Fair Foundation presented a $10,000 check to The Dunham School on Monday, April 17, 2023, in honor of Roy Carnegie’s years of volunteer service to the organization, including his tenure on the Board of Directors of the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair.

March 30, 2023

Groundbreaking Held For New Lower School Playground

A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Wednesday, March 29, to mark the beginning of construction for a new, state-of-the-art lower school playground.

March 29, 2023

Meagan Meyers Named New Head Volleyball Coach

The Dunham School is pleased to announce that Meagan Meyers has been named the new head coach for volleyball.

March 23, 2023

Upper School Choir Earns Sweepstakes Trophy

The Dunham Upper School Choir earned a sweepstakes trophy for the third consecutive year at the Louisiana Music Educators Association District IV Competition.

March 9, 2023

Head Volleyball Coach Donna Pixley Announces Decision to Retire

Dunham Head Volleyball Coach Donna Pixley has announced her decision to retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

February 14, 2023

Visiting Actors Inspire Dunham Fine Arts Students

Actors DeAundre Woods and Meghan Dawson visited Brittany Carroll's Upper School choir class where they inspired Dunham fine arts students and offered insight on pursuing a career in the arts.

February 13, 2023

James Baldwin '23 Claims State Wrestling Title

Senior James Baldwin who claimed the LHSAA Division III State Championship for the 220 lb. weight class on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

February 1, 2023

Tiger Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

Four more Tiger athletes were celebrated during a special ceremony held February 1, 2023, in the competition gym where they each signed letters of intent to compete at the collegiate level next fall.

January 5, 2023

Dunham Named Apple Distinguished School

The Dunham School is excited to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School (ADS) for 2022-2025 for its use of innovation and technology to transform teaching and learning. Dunham has been an ADS continuously since 2011.

December 3, 2022

Tigers Headed to Football State Championship!

The Dunham Tigers will play in the Division III StateChampionship on Friday, December 9 at 3:30 pm at the Superdome in New Orleans. To make it possible for Tiger fans to attend the game, December 9 will be an e-day.

November 14, 2022

Lady Tigers Win Volleyball State Championship

The Dunham Lady Tigers Volleyball Team has claimed the Division III State Championship Title.

November 10, 2022

Tiger Athletes Sign College Offers

Tiger athletes Grant Cohn '23 and Rhaia Davey '23 have signed letters of intent to pursue their chosen sport at the college level.

November 9, 2022

Dunham Alumni Recognized In 2022 Forty Under 40 Class

Four Dunham alumni -- David Fleshman '04, Tre Nelson '14, Thomas Tyler '04, and Jacob Zumo '07--have been recognized as some of Baton Rouge's brightest young leaders, innovators and business professionals in the 2022 Forty Under 40 class.

November 3, 2022

Hilary Morris and Aaron Nasers Named Louisiana Coaches of the Year

The Dunham School is proud to announce that two members of our athletics staff have earned Louisiana Coach of the Year Honors, HillaryMorris as 2021-2022 NFHS Louisiana Boys Swimming Coach of the Year and Aaron Nasers as 2021-2022 NHSACA Louisiana Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year.

September 23, 2022

Dunham Duo Named National African American Recognition Scholars

Dunham seniors have be named National African American Recognition Program Scholars by the College Board

September 22, 2022

Dunham Students Nationally Recognized as Advanced Placement Scholars ‍

Twenty-six Dunham students have been nationally recognized as 2022 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars by the College Board.

September 20, 2022

Five Dunham Seniors Achieve National Merit Recognition

Five Dunham seniors have achieved National Merit recognition.

September 9, 2022

Volleyball setter Caylin Pixley '23 Reaches 2000 Assists Milestone

Lady Tiger volleyball setter Caylin Pixley '23 reaches 2000+ assists milestone.

September 8, 2022

Samuel Jeter '25 Organizes Battle of Bands Fundraiser for St. Jude

Sophomore Samuel Jeter Raises $23,000 for St. Jude with Battle of Bands Fundraiser

August 25, 2022

Stanley Johnson Named Girls Soccer Coach

The Dunham School is pleased to welcome Stanley Johnson to our athletic program as the new head coach for girls soccer.

July 25, 2022

Stellar Performances Earn All-Metro Honors for Spring Sports Tigers

Stellar performances through the spring season landed our best Tiger athletes on 2022 All-Metro team squads announced this summer.

July 21, 2022

Jordyn Minor '23 Awarded Inaugural Warren J. Wilson Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship

Jordyn Minor '23 has been named as the first recipient of the Warren J. Wilson Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship.

July 12, 2022

Dunham Team Shines at National ISTE Education Conference

The Dunham team had a great week exploring creativity and innovation in learning at the national ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) education conference this summer.

June 3, 2022

Tiger Alum Anthony Safford '20 Selected as 2022 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar

Former Tiger football player Anthony Safford '20 has been selected as a 2022 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar.

June 1, 2022

Meet 225 Rising Star Jordyn Minor '23

Tiger sprinter and the 2022 2A State champion in the 100 m dash Jordyn Minor' 23 is one of 225 Magazine's "Rising Stars."

May 31, 2022

Commencement Awards Recognize Outstanding 2022 Graduates ‍

During the Commencement Ceremony, four special awards recognize graduating seniors who not only have demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and the arts, but have done so in a way that exemplifies the mission of The Dunham School.

May 30, 2022

Valedictorian, Salutatorian Stand Atop The Class of 2022

The Class of 2022 Valedictorian Devyani Vij and Salutatorian Joshua Harris were honored as the top of their class during The Dunham School’s Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 21 at Healing Place Church.

May 27, 2022

Robert Sullivan Named 2022 Liz Peters Master Teacher

Middle School history teacher Rob Sullivan was named the 2022 Liz Peters Master Teacher Award winner.

May 27, 2022

Paying It Forward: Lisa and Gary Gilbert Inducted Into Dunham Legacy Society

The Dunham School is proud to announce that Lisa and Gary Gilbert were inducted as the first members of The Dunham Legacy Society at the Founders Dinner on April 29, 2022.

May 25, 2022

Dudley Honored as “Best of the Best” in Boys Tennis at Advocate’s 2022 Star of Stars Event

Two-time Division IV State Boys Singles champion Michael Dudley ’22 was honored as the “best of the best” in boys tennis by The Advocate at the 2022 Star of Stars event held May 23, 2022.

May 24, 2022

2022 Distinguished Award Recipients Honored at Inaugural Founders Dinner

The Dunham School community is proud to recognized the 2022 Distinguished Award winners who were recognized at the inaugural Founders Dinner on April 29.

May 22, 2022

Joshua Harris '22 Named National Merit Scholar

The Dunham School is pleased to announce that the National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named senior Joshua Harris as a 2022 National Merit Scholar.

May 13, 2022

Dudley Wins Back to Back Division IV State Tennis Titles

Tiger Tennis player Michael Dudley '22 wins second straight Division IV State Tennis Singles title, securing State Runner Up team trophy for Dunham boys tennis,

May 9, 2022

Kennedy Morgan '22 Awarded Neighbors Way Scholarship

The Dunham School is proud to announce that senior Kennedy Morgan is the recipient of a $1,500 scholarship awarded by the Neighbors Capital Area Foundation.

May 9, 2022

Tigers Claim State Track and Field Titles

Congratulations to track and field stars John Walker McDonald '22 and Jordan Minor '23 who claimed individual state championship titles at the 2A State Track Meet on May 6.

April 27, 2022

Dunham Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Carpenter-Randall College Counseling Suite

Dunham held ribbon-cutting ceremony for newly renovated Carpenter-Randall College Counseling Suite.

March 25, 2022

Haley Carville Named Next Director of McKay Academic Center

Haley Carville has been named as the next Director of the McKay Academic Center.

March 22, 2022

Dunham Seniors Named as National Merit Finalists

Dunham seniors Joshua Harris and Devyani Vij have been named as 2022 National Merit Finalists.

March 14, 2022

Nancy Little Joins Staff As Director of Alumni and Corporate Fundraising

Nancy Little has joined the The Dunham School staff as Director of Alumni and Corporate Fundraising.

March 11, 2022

Jordan Wright '19 Honored as 2022 SEC Scholar Athlete of the the Year

Former Tiger Jordan Wright '19, now standout player for the Vanderbilt Commodores named 2022 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year.

February 8, 2022

Devyani Vij '22 Creates Financial Tool For Teens

Columbia-bound Devyani Vij '22 has created the perfect financial tool for today's teenagers.

February 2, 2022

Latest Issue of Dunham Literary Journal Now Online

The Winter 2022 edition of the Dunham Literary Journal is now online.

January 28, 2022

Metro Council Honors Dunham's 40 Years of Service

The Baton Rouge Metro Council commemorated Dunham's 40th anniversary by formally recognizing the school’s four decades of service to the children and families of Baton Rouge.

January 19, 2022

Gabe Bostick '22 Uses Creative Gifts To Honor MLK

Senior Gabe Bostick used his theatrical talents to create and script a "Hamilton-inspired" program to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

December 1, 2021

Middle School Students Experience Joy in Serving Others

Middle School students experience the joy of serving others through holiday projects.

November 22, 2021

Dunham Boys Win First 2A State Cross Country Title

The Dunham boys cross country team won their first 2A State Cross Country championship.

November 19, 2021

Record-setting Aqua Tigers Finish As 2021 Div IV State Runner Up

Dunham's boys swim team sets records to finish as 2021 Division IV State Runner Up.

November 15, 2021

Wes Dunaway Joins the Staff as Director of Maintenance and Operations

Wes Dunaway has joined the staff as Director of Maintenance and Operations.

October 28, 2021

Aqua Tiger Patrick Murphy '22 Named to Scholastic All-American Team

Dunham swimmer Patrick Murphy '22 has been named to the 2021 USA Swimming All-America team.

October 28, 2021

Lower School Superheroes Save the Day at Innovation Night

Young superheroes tackle STEAM challenges at Lower School Innovation Night.

October 11, 2021

NJHS Chapter Elects New Officers

Dunham NJHS chapter elects new officers for 2021-2022 school year.

October 8, 2021

Sara Kathryn Breland '22 Crowned 2021 Homecoming Queen

September 22, 2021

Dunham Students Recognized by College Board For Academic Excellence

Four Dunham students have been designated as National African American Recognition Scholars by the College Board.

September 17, 2021

Dunham Seniors Earn National Merit Recognition

Six Dunham seniors have earned National Merit recognition.

September 16, 2021

Dunham Students Nationally Recognized as Advanced Placement Scholars

Eighteen Dunham students have been nationally recognized as 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars.

September 8, 2021

Back From Dislocated Ankle, Senior Back Sets the Tone as Dunham Rolls Past Parkview

Dunham rolls past Parkview 28-14 as senior running back Kalante Wilson '22 bounces back from injury with 36 carries for 166 years and two touchdowns.

August 23, 2021

Derek Stingley Jr. '19 Named AP Preseason 1st-Team All-American

Derek Stingley Jr. '19 named as a preseason 1st-team All- American by the Associated Press.

August 6, 2021

Something to prove: After conquering rehab, RB Kalante Wilson eager to propel Dunham to success

Early in his junior season, Tiger running back Kalante Wilson '22 suffered a devastating, season ending injury. With grit and hard work, Kalante has battled back, ready to make this season something special.

July 12, 2021

Ciara Martin Joins Dunham As Director of Annual Giving

Ciara Martin joins the Dunham development team as Director of Annual Giving.

June 4, 2021

Carlos Stewart '21 receives Gatorade Louisiana Player of the Year honor

Tiger basketball star Carlos Stewart '21 selected as 2021 Gatorade Louisiana Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

June 3, 2021

Tiger Runners Go the Distance To Win 2A State Track Titles

All five Tiger distance runners walked away with at least one state Championship title at the 2021 2A State Track Meet.

June 2, 2021

Fourth Grade Writers Win Statewide Contest Awards

Three Dunham fourth graders won awards in the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act's Wetlands Writing Contest.

June 1, 2021

Commencement Awards Honor Outstanding Graduates

Special Commencement awards recognize graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and the ares in a way that exemplifies the mission of The Dunham School.

May 27, 2021

Valedictorian and Salutatorian Honored At 2021 Commencement Ceremony

Class of 2021 Valedictorian Rhett Greer and Salutatorian Raveena Vij were honored during The Dunham School Commencement Ceremony held May 22, 2021.

May 26, 2021

Tiffinie Burychka Named 2021 Liz Peters Master Teacher

Lower School teacher Tiffinie Burychka Named 2021 Master Teacher during the Commencement Ceremony held May 22,2021.

May 6, 2021

Ancient History Assignment Inspires 8th Grader's Modern Take on Trojan War

Samuel Jeter '25 creates music video, complete with original music and lyrics, for Greek history project.

May 3, 2021

Boys Tennis Team Claims Three State Titles

In addition to bringing home the Division IV Boys State Tennis trophy, members of the team also claimed the state singles and doubles titles.

April 27, 2021

Hilary Morris Named Girls Basketball Head Coach

The Dunham School is pleased to announce that Hilary Morris has been named head coach for girls basketball.

April 22, 2021

Dunham Inducts 73 New Members into National Honor Society

The Dunham chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 73 new members in a double induction ceremony including students who qualified in 2020 and those who qualified in 2021.

April 13, 2021

Chad Myers '97 Named Boys Basketball Head Coach

We are pleased to announce that, after a conducting a national search and considering a number of qualified candidates, Chad Myers '97 has been named the next boys basketball head coach.

April 12, 2021

LSWA Selects Tiger Carlos Stewart '21 as 2021 Mr. Basketball

Tiger Carlos Stewart '21 Selected as LSWA Mr. Basketball 2021

March 31, 2021

Head Basketball Coach Jonathan Pixley Announces Retirement

Head Basketball Coach Jonathan Pixley announces his retirement at the end of the school year.

March 30, 2021

Dunham's Carlos Stewart, Jonathan Pixley Net Top Honors on LSWA 2A Boys Team

Tiger guard Carlos Stewart '21 and Head Coach Jonathan Pixley net top honors on the 2021 LSWA 2A All State basketball team

March 26, 2021

Dunham To Open Early Childhood Center; Morgan Barkas Named Director

In response to the growing demand for high quality instruction for younger children, The Dunham School is pleased to announce the August 2021 opening of the Dunham Early Childhood Center, a new preschool program for two-year-old students. Dunham alumna and current teacher Morgan Gremillion Barkas '09 has been named director.