On November 14th, 1917 the South Carolina Daughters voted during their state convention in Rock Hill, South Carolina to build a school for the young girls living in poverty in the southern mountains. That school is called Tamassee DAR School. On November 14, 2019 this 105th anniversary was commemorated during a beautiful ceremony hosted the…
Read MoreSteven’s grandmother placed him at Tamassee two years ago. She was given custody of Steven when his parents were no longer able to care for him, but she needed support to rear this rambunctious middle school boy. Steven has done well at Tamassee DAR School’s Raymond Academy and lives with other young men in one…
Read MoreWhen the Founders of Tamassee DAR School established a boarding school for impoverished children, they believed education brightened a child’s future. However, their vision extended beyond education. They believed the children of the Southern mountains were exceptional citizens in waiting. They looked at benighted children, saw past poverty and ignorance, and envisioned America’s future. With…
Read MoreTamassee DAR School is delighted to announce that we have been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). Founded in 1977, COA is an independent non-for-profit international accreditor of the full continuum of community-based behavioral health care and human service organizations. COA's commitment to maintain the highest level of standards and quality improvement is designed to identify providers that…
Read MoreIt was a perfect fall morning in the upstate to welcome to campus, President General Denise VanBuren, her Executive Committee Members, over 30 State Regents, other distinguished guests of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and community friends. To the crowd’s delight, all the buses entered campus escorted by light-flashing Salem City Police cruisers. …
Read MoreFor years, students from the nearby middle school have traveled to campus twice a month to gain exposure in a real working environment. Typically, their efforts benefit the Tamassee Thrift Store located off Highway 11. From the time they arrive until the time they leave, this group of eager students sweep, dust, fold, wipe, and…
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