Dawson Class of 2026 heads to top schools nationwide

The Alexander Dawson School celebrated its 59-member Class of 2026 in Las Vegas, with graduates moving on to leading local day schools, specialized programs and boarding schools across the country. The placements highlight both student choice and the school’s academic preparation.

Why it matters: - The Class of 2026 is spreading across selective schools, showing Dawson students are landing in competitive programs locally and nationally. - The placements reflect the range of options available after an early childhood through Grade 8 education at The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain. - The results also serve as a marker of the school’s academic and extracurricular preparation.

What happened: - The Alexander Dawson School celebrated the graduation of its 59-member Class of 2026 in Las Vegas on July 27, 2026. - Graduates will attend a mix of local independent schools, college-preparatory schools, boarding schools and specialized programs. - Bishop Gorman High School will enroll 28 Dawson graduates. - The Meadows School will enroll 8 graduates. - West Career & Technical Academy will enroll 6 graduates. - Faith Lutheran High School will enroll 4 graduates. - Nine graduates will attend boarding schools nationwide.

The details: - Boarding school destinations include The Thacher School, Cate School, Blair Academy, Miss Porter’s School, The Hill School, Solebury School and Interlochen Arts Academy. - The school said graduates earned admission to highly selective boarding schools and specialized programs across the country. - Head of School Roxanne Stansbury said Dawson’s mission is to prepare students for a future that is constantly evolving. - Stansbury said the Class of 2026 is pursuing paths that reflect their talents, interests and aspirations.

Between the lines: - The school is using student placement as evidence of its academic program and student development model. - Dawson said students spent their time there on rigorous academics, leadership development, experiential learning and community-focused projects. - Those experiences are framed as building curiosity, confidence, character and long-term citizenship.

What’s next: - The Class of 2026 will begin at their new schools and programs for the next phase of their education. - Dawson said the graduates carry forward the school’s core values and a foundation for future success. - The school will continue serving students in Early Childhood through Grade 8 in Las Vegas.

The bottom line: - Dawson’s latest graduating class is heading into a broad mix of strong local and national schools, underscoring the school’s role as a launch point for selective secondary education. - More information: The Alexander Dawson School, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X