The Alexander Dawson School

At The Alexander Dawson School, education transcends the classroom. From preschool through eighth grade, we cultivate curious minds, resilient spirits, and compassionate leaders—equipping students to thrive in a complex world. Our Pillars Belonging Redefined A community where empathy, identity, and accountability intersect Purposeful partnerships built on active listening and mutual respect 33-acre Summerlin campus designed to inspire connection Learning That Sticks Nevada’s first Stanford Challenge Success partner school Research-backed programs balancing academics and wellbeing Student-driven projects fostering voice, choice, and creativity Impact Beyond Ourselves Service-learning initiatives addressing real-world challenges "Love of the Land" environmental stewardship program Global competency woven into daily curriculum The Resilience Advantage "Nothing Without Labor" philosophy embracing productive struggle Makerspaces, VR labs, and design thinking workshops 57...