From GIS to Shorelines

In collaboration with Daufuskie Island Community Farm and through a generous grant from Daufuskie Island Conservancy, Daufuskie Island Independent School students are playing a role in actively protecting Daufuskie’s shorelines. […]
DIIS Students Compete in South Carolina Bar Association’s 2024 Middle School Mock Trial

On Saturday, November 9th, Daufuskie Island Independent School students participated in the South Carolina Bar Association’s Regional Mock Trial Competition in Georgetown, SC. The Middle School Mock Trial (MSMT) Program […]
DIIS Moves Into Its New Home: Melrose’s Island House

Growth: Certainly a great problem to have! DIIS was blessed to call the Melrose Beach Club home for the 2023-24 school year. It was a light-filled classroom with an ocean […]
Changemakers’ Ball: Honoring Daufuskie’s Finest

Update: Though Hurricane Helene postponed our ball, we are grateful that our new date allowed even more of our community to attend. Thank you to all that came to celebrate […]
Daufuskie’s Young Environmental Stewards

Environmental stewardship is important to us at Daufuskie Island Independent School. Each year, as part of students’ Marine Science course, students research a current environmental issue on Daufuskie and present […]
Window Into the Cosmos

Friday evening, March 15th, DIIS hosted speaker Greg Clements, a 37 year employee of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Greg spoke to the community and students about NASA’s mission, upcoming solar […]
King Tides: Part One in “What is Happening to Daufuskie’s Shorelines?” Series

In conjunction with the Daufuskie Island Conservancy and SC SEA Grant, DIIS is pleased to bring to the community part one of our three part series: “What is Happening to […]
Valentine’s Volunteer Luncheon

Students, staff, and teachers had the opportunity to thank our volunteers and financial supporters with a Valentine’s Day Volunteers’ Luncheon. The students collectively wrote “Vibrant Volunteers” to honor so many […]
Haig Point Foundation Sponsors Teachers for Spring Semester

A heartfelt thanks to the Haig Point Foundation, and all those that donate to them, for their support in sponsoring our two associate teachers, Brandon Anderton and Jane Lundgren, this […]
Daufuskie Island Conservancy Sponsors DIIS’s Spring Marine Science Series & GIS Project

Daufuskie Island Independent School is pleased to announce Daufuskie Island Conservancy as the sponsor of our Spring Marine Science Series and Class: “What is Happening to Daufuskie’s Shoreline?” As a […]
Daufuskie Kite Day – A Student/Mentor Collaboration

Our first ever Daufuskie Kite Day was an absolute success, and it’s all thanks to YOU, our incredible community! Thank you so much for coming out and participating! Be sure […]
Commemorating 9/11 by Playing for a Cause

Thank you to all those that commemorated the power of community we felt in the aftermath of September 11th by supporting Daufuskie’s middle schoolers. We are grateful for your support […]
Live Auction Raises Over $36,000

Thank you to all those that attended and made DIIS’s inaugural auction such a success! With more than 175 enthusiastic supporters of Daufuskie’s first middle school and generous donations from […]
DIIS Announces Founding Principal

Daufuskie Island Independent School is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tennille Scheriff as Founding Principal. Coming to Daufuskie Island Independent School from The American Embassy School in New […]
DIIS Receives $5000 Grant from Haig Point Foundation

Many thanks to Haig Point Foundation for their very early support of Daufuskie Island Independent School. Haig Point Foundation became the first monetary supporter of the concept of DIIS. Recognizing […]
DIIS Joins South Carolina Independent School Association

South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) officially recognizes Daufuskie Island Independent School as an affiliate member. Membership in SCISA is an important step toward accreditation and allows DIIS students to […]