School & District News

Need help in supporting your child's well-being? We are offering FREE live webinars on Monday-Thursday evenings throughout the school year, and you can always watch previously recorded classes on your own time by visiting the Cook Center's full content library. Live webinar topics this month include: effects of screen time, helping your child succeed, substance use and vaping, building confidence, depression, school avoidance, talking with your child about pornography, and much more.

The public is invited to the 2025 Durango Education Foundation Spring Resource Fair. This free event will be held April 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.

At the Impact Career Innovation Center on March 4, the chatter of excited elementary students filled the halls as 30 teams from across Southwest Colorado prepared to put their reading skills to the test. But this was no ordinary quiz — it was the first-ever Battle of the Books hosted by Durango School District, and for the third through fifth graders participating, it was both a celebration of literature and a test of teamwork, grit, and recall.

For more than 25 years, Durango School District’s Youth Art Month Exhibition has provided a space for student creativity to shine — and this year’s show may be one of the most dynamic yet.

Families and new students are invited to come learn about our preschool and kindergarten programs at our spring 2025 Open House events. If your child is entering kindergarten in the 2025-26 school year, we welcome you to participate in our kindergarten screening.

Due to the growing measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico and the high rate of tourism to our area, the Durango School District (DSD) Health Services Department is working to prepare and educate our students, families, and staff about measles and what to expect if there is a confirmed case in our schools.

Spring Break for Durango School District schools is Monday, March 17, through Friday, March 21. All schools will be closed. Regular class schedules will resume on Monday, March 24.

We’re thrilled to announce that after Spring Break, families of secondary students will have access to Abre – a powerful tool designed to bring all your student’s important school information together in one place. From grades and assignments to key updates, Abre makes it easier than ever to stay connected and engaged in your student’s education.

We all play a part in making our schools a great place to learn and grow. Here are two important policies that help create a focused, safe, and respectful environment for everyone. Thanks for your support!

Durango School District administers Colorado's standardized assessments in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies each spring. This year, testing will take place April 7-25.