During a recent conversation with a few of the residential children who call Tamassee DAR School their home, we asked, “What do you like about Tamassee?” As you can imagine, the younger children gave answers that you would ordinarily expect to hear such as, “I like the playground swings, the special holiday parties, being with…
Read MoreEverybody experiences it - that embarrassing moment when you accept an invitation to a high-end dinner event, get all dolled up, graciously express your appreciation to the hosts, take your assigned seat at the table, and then suddenly realize you don’t know which fork to use! You inconspicuously glance around the table to catch a…
Read MoreAt Tamassee DAR School, we believe that the education of the total child will build character traits that can result in stronger leaders, productive citizens and responsible adults. This is important to our society as today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders. With this in mind, we strive to instill values that can be embraced and passed…
Read MoreWith the warmer, balmy air blowing through campus the past couple of days, the children are taking their time wandering from their cottages to the Learning Resource Center, the banquet hall, playground, and occasionally making a stop in our offices. It is so refreshing to hear their voices, see their smiles, and talk about the…
Read MoreVolunteers and Mentors are an invaluable part of who we are and what we do. Tamassee DAR School believes that children benefit from relationships with caring, well-trained staff, mentors and volunteers. It is through the efforts of those who volunteer their time that we are able to enhance and supplement our programs and services. Tamassee DAR…
Read MoreAs we enter the first few days of our Centennial Anniversary, we find ourselves reflecting on the original purpose for the founding of Tamassee DAR School and interestingly enough, see that the needs of society are returning us to those early objectives. Tamassee was founded to provide an education to the young girls living in…
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