Parent Portal | The Dunham School | Private PreK2-12 | Baton Rouge, LA

Helpful LINKS

Most of the information you'll need during the school year, including division handbooks, the Dunham Family Directory, and student schedules can be found on PowerSchool. Once you have signed on to PowerSchool, you won't need to enter another password to view any posted information. If you need assistance logging into PowerSchool or locating key information, please contact your division office.

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Daily Life & Calendar
Back-to-School Information & Supply Lists

School Uniform & Dress Code

New school uniforms may be purchased at School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger. Additional uniform items, including cardinal sweaters, gray quarter-zip or full-zip fleeces, sweatshirts, and hoodies, may be purchased at the Spirit Store. Refer to the guidelines below for approved daily and chapel dress items for the 2026-2027 school year.

Please note: Students may no longer wear Land's End items, including navy polos, pants, and shorts.

Photo Release Policy, Medical Forms & Athletic Forms

Required Athletic Forms
Upper School students who plan to participate in team sports must submit both the Upper School LHSAA Packet (first-time Upper School athletes only) and the Annual Dunham Athletics Medical Packet (must be submitted every year).  Middle School students who plan to participate in team sports are only required to turn in the Annual Dunham Athletics Medical Packet.

Division Contacts

Early Childhood Center
Jessica Pinegar, Director of Early Childhood
Phone: 225-324-1472
Email

Lower School Office
Deedra LaPlace, Head of Lower School
Laura Hampton, LS Administrative Assistant
Phone: 225-767-7097 Ext. 310
Email

Middle School Office
Dr. Amos Lyso, Head of Middle School
Shannon Henry, MS Administrative Assistant
Phone: 225-767-7097 Ext. 331
Email

Upper School Office
Amanda McIlwain, Head of Upper School
Stacie Boswell, US Administrative Assistant
Phone: 225-767-7097 Ext. 311
Email

McKay Academic Center
Ashley McIlwain, Director of McKay Academic Center
Lynn Hains, McKay Administrative Assistant

Phone: 225-767-7097 Ext. 307
Email

Directory & Resources

Looking for the 2026-2027 Dunham Family Directory? It can be found on PowerSchool. If you need assistance logging onto PowerSchool, please contact your division office.

New to Dunham?

We're thrilled you're part of our community! To help you transition into a new school, we've created a New Family web page and New Family Guide just for you. If you have any questions during the school year, please reach out to your division office.

what is lunchtab?

We are excited to introduce Lunchtab, an online platform that makes is easy for families to manage student purchases and make payments for school-related activities and other incidental items. 

  • Please refer to the Parent Quick Guide for assistance on the initial setup of your Lunchtab account.
  • Once your account is activated, select the Lunchtab link to make payments, review student purchases, or add funds to your account.
  • Because your Lunchtab account is connected to your Blackbaud account, you may be prompted to enter your Blackbaud username/email and password.
  • Please note that tuition and Middle/Upper School academic dues will continue to be billed and paid through Blackbaud Tuition Management, not Lunchtab.

If you have any questions about Lunchtab, please email Sheila Crotwell.


Need to make a Tuition payment?

Please follow the instructions below to make an tuition payment:

If you have any questions or need your Blackbaud login credentials, please email Sheila Crotwell.


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SPRING PARENT Seminar

Dunham parents are invited to join the counseling staff on Wednesday, March 19, to discuss technology, cell phones, social media, and the impact on our children's mental health. The program will begin at 6:30 pm in the Brown-Holt Chapel Arts Center.

 

 

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September 21-25

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