Daufuskie Island Independent School opened its doors in August 2023. The school is built around our dynamic Daufuskie Island community. Classes and programming center around the many unique resources we have on the island. Extracurricular programming is an extension of the organic opportunities our natural environment and community hold.

Kimberly Lundgren, the school’s founder, shared that Daufuskie Island Independent School believes “every child, in every community, deserves access to a rich, rigorous, and well-rounded education. By partnering with communities, we instill a love of learning, foster a culture of creativity, create an atmosphere of belonging, and encourage all learners to recognize and reach their potential.”

DIIS is still in “start-up” mode and it has already raised an impressive amount of funds and awareness in our community and beyond. The school relies on each employee to wear both teacher and staff “hats” while depending on volunteers in the community to assist in the classroom.

This past December, Haig Point Foundation donated funds to help fund the costs of 2nd-semester academic programs, including teacher and principal salaries. Pictured are the students of the D.I.I.S. with their teacher, Brandon Anderton, and school founder, Kimberly Lundgren