
COMMUNITY
Where Will You Leave Your Pawprint?
At Dunham, families find a strong, vibrant community that offers many opportunities to stay plugged in and connected with each other and the school.
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A great way to become a part of the Dunham family is to join one or more of our volunteer groups. Each year our Tiger army of volunteers organize and host a number of events, service opportunities, and social gatherings on and off campus.
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS











Alumni CouncilThe Dunham Alumni Council supports the Alumni Association by planning and hosting events that keep former Dunham Tigers connected with each other and the school, including the Dunham Cup Golf Classic, Breakfast with Santa, Alumni Giving Day, and Alumni Weekend. |
CARNIVALCarnival brings together the entire Dunham community for a day of games, food, entertainment, and fellowship! This favorite event fundraiser is held each spring with proceeds supporting Dunham arts and athletic programs.
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DUNHAM PARENTS ASSOCIATIONThe Dunham Parents Association (DPA) serves students, teachers, and fellow parents by fostering a stronge sense of community. In addition to welcoming new families, the DPA plans a number of events, including the used uniform sale, teacher appreciation week, and the father-daughter dance. |
GRANDPARENTS ASSOCIATIONAll grandparents are invited to join the Dunham Grandparents Association. Members of the Grandparents Association’s steering committee help coordinate volunteer activities and plan opportunities for grandparents to get acquainted and stay involved with the school.
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JUBILEEMembers of the Jubilee committee help plan and host the school's largest event fundraiser. Proceeds from Jubilee support Dunham's academic, fine arts, and athletic programs.
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MEN'S CLUBOpen to fathers, grandfathers, and alumni, the Dunham Men's Club serves as a support group that provides service to the school community and plans activities that foster school spirit and a fraternal social atmosphere for members.
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DUNHAM PARENT AMBASSADORSParent Ambassadors support the Admissions Office by serving as admissions liasons for prospective famillies, assisting at open houses and other recruitment events, and helping to spread the word about Dunham in the Baton Rouge community. |
PAWBACKERSPawbackers sports clubs support and enhance all Dunham athletic teams by organizing promotional and fundraising activities as deemed appropriate by the Pawbackers board in consultation with the school administration. Every Dunham parent is invited to join one or more of the individual sports clubs. |
PARTNERS IN THE ARTSThe mission of Partners in the Arts is to enhance, promote, and support fine arts at the school. The group also assists in raising additional funds for the fine arts department so that Dunham students continue to wow audiences on the stage, in the art studio, and marching on the field. |
PAW PERKSPaw 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. Paw Perks volunteers ready to organize and submit codes in exchange for corporate contributions to the school. |
PRAY DUNHAMPray Dunham offers parents the opportunity to gather for school-wide prayer on the first Friday of every month. Pray Dunham also works to serve the community by nurturing a spirit of fellowship through services such as National Day of Prayer and See You at the Pole. Pray Dunham typically meets the first Friday of every month at 8:00 am. |
Ready to volunteer?
Contact Special Events Coordinator Ashley Istre. No matter how you choose to get involved, you're guaranteed to form lasting friendships and impact your children’s education.
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COMMUNITY
UPCOMING
COMMUNITY EVENTS

04
APRIL
PRAY DUNHAM
8:00 AM

02
MAY
PRAY DUNHAM
8:00 AM

28
JUNE
USED UNIFORM SALE
9:00 AM

28
AUG
MEN's CLUB SOCIAL
6:00 PM

05
SEPT
PRAY DUNHAM
8:00 AM

11
SEPT
FATHER/SON BBQ
6:00 PM

03
OCT
PRAY DUNHAM
8:00 AM

27
OCT
DUNHAM CUP
9:00 AM

07
NOV
PRAY DUNHAM
8:00 AM

13
NOV
JUBILEE
7:00 PM

05
DEC
PRAY DUNHAM
8:00 AM

06
DEC
Breakfast with Santa
8:30 AM

09
JAN
PRAY DUNHAM
8:00 AM

25
JAN
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
4:00 PM

05
FEB
MEN'S STEAK NIGHT
6:30 PM

06
FEB
PRAY DUNHAM
8:00 AM

12
FEB
MS/US GRANDPARENTS DAY
9:30 AM/10:30 AM

13
FEB
LS GRANDPARENT'S DAY
8:00 AM

06
MARCH
PRAY DUNHAM
8:00 AM

21
MARCH
CARNIVAL
11:00 AM

17
APRIL
PRAY DUNHAM
8:00 AM

01
MAY
PRAY DUNHAM
8:00 AM
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Many of the Dunham community’s favorite events such as Carnival, Jubilee, and the Dunham Cup Golf Classic are made possible in part thanks to the generosity of our corporate sponsors.

















































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