Campus Life Introduction

Famous author and progenitor of the theory of "positive thinking", Dr. Norman Vincent Peale once said "The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have".  

In a nutshell, this statement explains Campus Life at Doane Academy. Everyone, from the smallest prekindergarten student to the tallest Senior understands that they are a part of something bigger than themselves at Doane Academy. Each child is known, and their contributions to our school are valued and appreciated. They are given the opportunity to try many different avenues of extra-curricular activities.  This enables our students to find their passion, whether it is student government, community service or student-produced publications.  At Doane Academy, the school culture of being involved is contagious, and as Dr. Peale put it; you simply "lose yourself and have energy to do more". 

With the multitude and variety of activities on campus, it is easy for our students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and friends to become involved.  At the Upper School level, it is not uncommon for students to participate in many activities as their schedule allows. Some of the activities Upper School and Lower School students participate in are weekly "School Family", All School Meeting, and Chapel Services , through which students participate in fellowship and that, regardless of age, they can enjoy, learn from, and depend on each other.

Everyone shares in Doane Academy's time-honored traditions that breathe excitement into the school year and shape memories that will live forever within their hearts and minds. The Doane school community tackles Service Projects such as Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity as a team, with students, faculty and staff working side by side.  Through student clubs and organizations, students have the opportunity to participate and lead in an array of organizations that foster their interests, talents, and reflect the student body and the mission of the school.