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Earlier this month in Boston, leaders from the world's top boarding schools gathered for The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Annual Conference. The mission was clear: to step away from the daily demands of campus life to sharpen how we love, challenge, and safeguard the students in our care.

More than two dozen talented middle and high school students from across Santa Barbara County gathered Saturday, Oct. 4, at Dunn School to kick off the Fourth Annual Central Coast Speech and Debate Invitational series, a rapidly growing regional event designed to fill a void in the local forensics circuit. The competition highlighted student excellence across several categories, with Dunn School, Dos Pueblos High School, Riviera Ridge School, Midland School, and Ballard School all achieving high marks.

Aliyah R.'s vision and drive for fire relief have propelled the Teens4LA campaign to raise more than $50,000 to date, drawing support from a diverse global community and assisting over 18 organizations participating in relief efforts, including the Los Angeles Fire Department and WalkGoodLA.

At the heart of Dunn School's renowned Outdoor Education program lies a powerful initiative that not only enhances the experience for all participants but also cultivates invaluable leadership skills in our seasoned students: the Outdoor Student Leader Program.

Before the much-anticipated April Break, a delegation of Dunn School's most articulate and insightful students embarked on a remarkable journey to Oxford, England, to participate in a global symposium hosted by Round Square, a network uniting over 200 schools worldwide through a shared commitment to character-based education

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Dunn School senior Aliyah R. has transformed personal heartbreak into a powerful mission to help others.