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2020-2021 enrichment class descriptions, schedule, and registration links will be posted in mid-August. Plan to register early as classes fill up quickly!
Parents of prospective students are invited to drop by for an informal meet and greet with Head of School Steve Eagleton, division heads, and admissions staff. Although drop-in guests are always welcome, your registration will help us plan for the appropriate number of guests.
Of the three ways the school fundraises, this is the one campaign that we ask everyone to support each year. All gifts to Annual Giving are 100 percent tax-deductible. In addition to this federal deduction, there are a limited number of state tax credits available for gifts made to the Technology Fund. If you have any questions about the Annual Giving Campaign, please contact Kelly DeRossette.
Season Passes, Game Tickets, and Football Parking Passes can be purchased on the GoFan online portal. Purchasing instructions can be found here. If you have any questions, email Neil Weiner.
We do not have any job openings at this time. Please check back regularly, as we post new opportunities as they become available.
Middle and Upper School students who plan to participate in team sports next year must turn in the required athletic forms. Upper School athletes must submit both the Upper School LHSAA Packet (first-time participates only) and the Annual Dunham Athletics Medical Packet (sports physical required). Middle School athletes are only required to turn in the completed Annual Dunham Athletics Medical Packet (sports physical required). If you have any questions about Dunham Athletics, please contact Athletic Director Neil Weiner.
Annual Dunham Athletics Medical Packet
Upper School LHSAA Athletic Packet (first-time Upper School participants only)
Our online platform, Dunham Connect, allows our nearly 2,000 alumni to network and engage with one another and the school. Features include an interactive alumni map and directory, a career center to post or apply for jobs, the ability to update your contact information, sign up for alumni-related events, and submit news and photos.
Please take a moment to register and set up your alumni profile on Dunham Connect today so we can stay in touch with you. We also invite you to submit updates to be included in Tiger Roar Magazine, including marriage and birth announcements, career news, and other information you would like to share with classmates and fellow alumni.
All returning Middle and Upper School students are required to complete summer math assignments in preparation for the upcoming school year. New students enrolling in Dunham for the 2021-2022 school year are strongly encouraged to complete the math assignments; however, there will not be a penalty for new students if the summer math assignment is not completed. Information and assignments are listed by division below. Parents and students, please make sure you read the letter from the math department prior to completing the assignment. Lower School students do not have required math assignments but are encouraged to review math facts during the summer. If you have any questions about summer math assignments, please contact Amy Dykes.
Letter for Students and Parents
Rising 5th Grade Advanced (Mrs. Taylor's Class)
Rising 6th Grade Advanced (Mrs. Taylor's Class)
Rising Algebra 1A (College Prep or Honors)
Rising Algebra 1B (College Prep or Honors)
Letter for Students and Parents
Rising Geometry (College Prep or Honors)
Rising Algebra 2 (College Prep or Honors)
Rising PreCalculus (College Prep only)
Rising PreCalculus (Dual Enrollment/Honors or PreAP)
Please mail your check made payable to The Dunham School to the following address:
Office of Advancement
The Dunham School
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
More than 1,000 companies sponsor matching gift programs to support their employees' philanthropic interests. Please enter your company/employer name below to find out instantly if your gift is eligible to be matched. If you already know that your employer has a matching gift program, you may be able to access the required matching gift forms by entering the company name below.*
*If your company uses a paper matching gift form, please complete and sign the form and mail to The Dunham School, c/o Office of Advancement, 11111 Roy Emerson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.
There are a variety of planned giving opportunities that fit particular, personal circumstances including Trust Remainder Gifts, Trust-Income Interest Gifts, Gifts of Real Estate or Tangible Property, Bequests, Gifts of Life Insurance or Donation of Retirement Plans. In many instances, a planned gift enables you to make a much larger donation than you thought possible. For more information, please contact Kinch Cato.
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Fundraising Goal: $600,000
Dollars Raised: $570,000
Faculty & Staff: 100%
Board of Trustees: 100%
Alumni Council: 100%
Annual Giving Parent Cabinet: 100%
Sixth Grade Parents: 100%
Third Grade Parents: 100%
Parents: 87%
2020-2021 enrichment class descriptions, schedule, and registration links will be posted in August. Plan to register early as classes fill up quickly!
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To begin the school year, all students in grades K-12 and all adults will be required to bring a face mask and wear it indoors during the school day. Students in the two-year-old program through PK4 are not required to wear face masks. Our school leadership team is committed to assessing the infection rates within the school community, and we fully anticipate lifting mask requirements if COVID-19 infection rates remain low. We will assess on a weekly basis beginning on August 13. Dunham reserves the right to reinstate face mask requirements as we deem them necessary to protect the students and faculty in our community. Students may not wear face shields, bandanas, neck gaiters, or face masks with valves. Parents and other visitors will be held to the same mask requirements of the school. Masks are not required outside.
Thanks to a partnership with Ochsner Medical Center, we have a full-time nurse on staff who oversees our health and wellness program. In compliance with current government HIPPA regulations, student medical records and medications are stored securely in the nurse's office. In addition, in compliance with Louisiana state law, all medications, including over-the-counter items such as Tylenol and Advil, must have a doctor's signature to be administered at school.
All new students are required to submit their immunization records along with the applicable forms noted below. When completed, health forms and immunization records should be sent to the student's division office via email or in a sealed envelope by July 31. If you have any questions, please contact your child's division office or our school nurse, Connie Jenkins.
Come discover what makes Dunham the leading private school in Baton Rouge! Families with preschool through high-school aged students are invited to spend the morning with us to learn more about our faith-based college preparatory academic program, championship athletic teams, and inspiring fine arts opportunities.
Come discover what makes Dunham the leading private school in Baton Rouge! Families with preschool through high-school aged students are invited to spend the morning with us to learn more about our faith-based college preparatory academic program, championship athletic teams, and inspiring fine arts opportunities.
February 4, 2022
8:30 am
While walk-in guests are always welcome, we kindly ask that you pre-register for this event so we can plan for the appropriate number of guests. We look forward to seeing you!
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LOWER SCHOOL
Our PreK3-4th grade program is the perfect blend of a classical education combined with technology, innovation, and cross-cultural literacy.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Our 5th-8th grade program balances academics with athletics and arts in preparation for the rigor and expectations of Upper School.
UPPER SCHOOL
Our high school program prepares students for success in college and career through academic rigor, athletics, arts, and leadership.
ATHLETICS
Our athletic program unleashes confidence and enables students to compete at the highest level - on and off of the field.
FINE ARTS
Outstanding theater, dance, visual arts, and music offerings inspire creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
FAITH
The Dunham experience rests upon a foundation of faith as we strive to educate our students' minds and hearts for Christ.
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Dear Dunham Community,
Based on Governor Edwards’ continuation of the stay-at-home order until May 15, and after numerous administration meetings and in consultation with the board of trustees, we have made the difficult decision to continue our distance learning model through the end of the school year. While we are disappointed that we can’t meet in person, our teachers, students, and parents continue to do an amazing job of delivering the best possible education during this time.
The start date for our summer programming is now scheduled for June 8. We are meeting with medical professionals and health experts to prepare our facilities and establish protocols to safely operate summer camp. We fully envision beginning school safely in August in face-to-face mode. We are also committed to ensuring that every family is able to return to The Dunham School, even if your personal circumstances may be uncertain. If you need help, please email me or Grady Hazel in the business office and let us know how we can assist you.
I want to thank our incredible teachers, technology staff, and division leaders. They have done a remarkable job in ensuring that Dunham families have had everything they needed to continue to operate our school at the highest level. Our staff and teachers miss our students and parents, and we can’t wait to see you again very soon—at end-of-year activities, over the summer, or as we are released from quarantine and are able to gather together safely.
I challenged the senior class to view this personal trial and stressful time as one that is building their character and preparing them for something greater. I firmly believe that God will bring our seniors and our entire school through this time as a stronger, more close-knit community of faith that continues to set the bar for Christian education in the city of Baton Rouge and across the country.
We’ve already seen the generosity of our families in providing for those who are in need of fiscal support during this time. On behalf of our entire board of trustees, faculty, staff, and administration, thank you for your prayers and your support. We look forward to serving your educational needs through the end of the school year, over the summer, and face-to-face in the new school year.
As always, may God bless you. Stay safe, and we will see you soon!
In Christ,
Steven A. Eagleton
Head of School
The cast and crew of Willy Wonka Jr. took us to a world of pure imagination as everyone's favorite candy-maker led a colorful cast of characters in this delightful stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The Upper School production of James and the Giant Peach, was performed in October on the main stage in the Brown-Holt Chapel Arts Center. Roald Dahl's classic story came to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises.
At Dunham, you’ll find intentionally small classes, where a blend of traditional and innovative teaching is combined with the latest technology to ignite creativity and intellectual curiosity. You’ll discover expert teachers who treasure each child as the individual he or she was created to be and challenging academic, athletic, arts, and leadership programs designed to enable students to meet their God-given potential now and in the future.
We are eager to explore the possibility of your family joining the Dunham community. Our office would be delighted to visit and walk through the admissions process with you—in-person or virtually!
We encourage you to begin the admissions process by scheduling a campus visit. This will allow you you meet with our director of enrollment management and receive a personal tour of our facilities. If you prefer, you may schedule a virtual meeting and take a virtual tour at your leisure.
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Each admissions season, we host special events that allow our prospective families to visit campus and experience life at Dunham. We invite you to take a student-led tour at an open house to learn more about our school from the student perspective or attend our Homecoming Tiger Tailgate party to meet other Dunham families and catch the Tiger spirit as we cheer our football team on to victory. Exclusive pre-show parties and complimentary tickets to one of our musicals will give you the opportunity see our fine arts program in action. At our Head of School coffee you'll have the chance to meet our administration, get your questions answered, and learn more about the heart of our school. These events and others are designed to allow you to see all that Dunham has to offer.
The Annual Giving Campaign supports every element of the Dunham experience – academics, athletics, fine arts, faculty salaries, financial aid, alumni programming, and campus maintenance. The campaign takes place annually, and the funds raised are used the same year. Learn more.
Our Pillars of Purpose Capital Campaign efforts are focused on raising the $13 million needed to fully fund the $31.7 million in campus improvements that have allowed us to grow our program offerings and enabled our students to excel in all areas—academically, artistically, and athletically. Contributions may be made outright or paid in installments over a pre-determined period of time. Learn more.
Gifts to the endowment are invested permanent funds from which only a percentage of earned income is used to support mission-critical areas like faculty salaries and need-based scholarships. Named endowments can be established with a minimum threshold gift of $25,000 payable over five years while gifts of lesser amounts can be made to the school’s general endowment or an established named fund. Learn more.
Project fundraisers, such as Jubilee, Carnival, and the Dunham Cup Golf Classic, take place each year and provide funding for special projects and support the academic, fine arts, and athletic programs in all three divisions of the school.
Paw Perks is a corporate rewards program supported by a number of companies, including Amazon, Box Tops for Education, Coca-Cola, and Community Coffee, that allows anyone to make a contribution to Dunham simply by shopping. Complete information about our Paw Perks program can be found here.
The Dunham School is blessed by a strong, vibrant volunteer community that gives of their time and talent in meaningful ways to support our school, students, faculty and staff, and each other. There are a number of ways for parents, grandparents, alumni, and other friends of the school to get involved through one or more of our volunteer organizations. Learn more.
We are excited to announce the launch of the Tiger Mascot debit card, made possible through a corporate partnership with Neighbors Federal Credit Union. For each card issued, Neighbors will donate money back to Dunham, making this a perpetual fundraiser that will benefit all areas of the school. Learn more.
Outright gifts can be made in a single installment or through a pledge to be fulfilled over a period of time. Cash, check, bank draft, or credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover) are accepted.
A gift of appreciated securities entitles the donor to an income tax charitable deduction for the fair market value of the securities. These gifts are usually transfers of securities, including mutual fund shares that have been held for more than a year. Such transfers often allow contributors to realize a significant tax advantage.
There are a variety of planned giving opportunities that fit particular, personal circumstances including Trust Remainder Gifts, Trust-Income Interest Gifts, Gifts of Real Estate or Tangible Property, Bequests, Gifts of Life Insurance or Donation of Retirement Plans.
As you consider your end-of-the-year giving, the following documents may be helpful and explain how to best capitalize on the 2018 tax reforms and the benefits of appreciated stock gifts. If you have any questions about end-of-the-year giving, please contact Kelly DeRossette.
More than 1,000 companies sponsor matching gift programs to support their employees' philanthropic interests.
Matching gifts can double or even triple your gift to Dunham, and you will be recognized for both your donation and your employer's matching contribution. Many companies also match gifts from retired and part-time employees and spouses.
Please enter your company/employer name below to find out instantly if your employer has a matching gift program. If you already know that your employer has a matching gift program, you may be able access the required matching gift forms by entering the company name below.*
*If your company uses a paper matching gift form, please complete and sign the form and mail to The Dunham School, c/o Office of Advancement, 11111 Roy Emerson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.
Questions about matching gifts? Contact Kelly DeRossette.
Unfortunately, we had to cancel the 2020 STEM trip to Germany and Switzerland due to COVID-19, but we look forward to offering this trip again in the not too distant future.
Dunham's STEM program will go global with a unique travel opportunity to Germany and Switzerland, where students and faculty will learn about innovative sustainability efforts as they explore renewable energy solutions and urban farms, hike through a glacier, and discover and underground city in a nuclear bunker. This trip is open to Middle and Upper School students, who may also earn high school and college credit for the experience.
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The Dunham Fund is our annual giving campaign that provides support in three key area: Faculty, Scholarships and Financial Assistance, and the Area of Greatest Need. The Dunham Fund assists the school greatly each fiscal year, and we encourage donors to consider making a donation to this campaign each year. Learn more.
Our capital giving campaign consists of special campus projects that will be executed as funds are raised. Contributions may be made outright or paid in installments. Learn more.
Gifts supporting Dunham's endowment secure the long-term financial sustainability of the school and enhance the education of our current and future students. Learn more.
Our corporate sponsorship program gives local businesses an opportunity to partner with us in a way that provides brand exposure and positively impacts the Dunham community. Learn more.
The Dunham Legacy Society is comprised of donors who have included Dunham in their estate plans. Bequests and other planned gifts have a lasting impact on the school. Learn more.
In celebration of Dunham's 40th anniversary, we invite you to join our 40 for 40 giving initiative. As always, we are grateful for all contributions, and no gift is too small or too big.
How can you get involved?
In celebration of Dunham's 40th anniversary, we invite you to join our 40 for 40 giving initiative. As always, we are grateful for all contributions, and no gift is too small or too big.
How can you get involved?
The Dunham Fund is our annual giving campaign that provides support in three key area: Faculty, Scholarships and Financial Assistance, and the Area of Greatest Need. The Dunham Fund assists the school greatly each fiscal year, and we encourage donors to consider making a donation to this campaign each year. Learn more.
Our capital giving campaign consists of special campus projects that will be executed as funds are raised. Contributions may be made outright or paid in installments. Learn more.
Gifts supporting Dunham's endowment secure the long-term financial sustainability of the school and enhance the education of our current and future students. Learn more.
The Dunham Legacy Society is comprised of donors who have included Dunham in their estate plans. Bequests and other planned gifts have a lasting impact on the school. Learn more.
Our corporate sponsorship program gives local businesses an opportunity to partner with us in a way that provides brand exposure and positively impacts the Dunham community. Learn more.
