April 2026 bond update: Big Picture renovations nearly complete, new workforce housing application window Durango Big Picture High School's new home is 99% complete, and the district has opened a new workforce-housing application window and begun constructing a roadway extension leading to the Three Springs Elementary School campus. Funded by the 2024 Investing in Our Schools bond, these milestones provide essential facilities and support for DSD's dedicated educators and students.
No school for students on April 20 Monday, April 20, is a Professional Development Day for faculty and staff, and there will be no school for students. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 21.
DSD Board to honor Portrait of a Graduate excellence at student award ceremony on April 30 The DSD Board of Education will host its annual Portrait of a Graduate Awards ceremony for students districtwide on Thursday, April 30, in the Durango High School Gymnasium (2390 Main Ave.).
Kindergarten screenings: April 20, April 22, and May 2 DSD is hosting free screenings for rising kindergarteners on Monday, April 20; Wednesday, April 22; and Saturday, May 2.
Durango School District schools earn state recognition for student growth Two Durango School District elementary schools are once again being recognized at the state level for their strong student growth and achievement. Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School and Needham Elementary School have earned the 2026 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award from the Colorado Department of Education.
Volunteers needed: LEGO League Explore Festival is May 15 DSD's FIRST LEGO League program, coordinated by The Powerhouse, is seeking volunteers for the LEGO League Explore Festival on Friday, May 15.
Parenting series: April 2026 classes + newsletter on goal-setting Want to be the best possible parent? Learn from experts on a variety of topics during FREE live webinars on Monday-Thursday evenings. You can also watch previously recorded classes on your own time, anytime!
Let’s go from great to world-class: Introducing the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan Durango School District is proud to announce the official launch of its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan — a bold, community-informed roadmap designed to guide the district’s work over the next five years.
Spring Break is March 16-20 Spring Break is Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20. All schools will be closed. Normal class schedules will resume on Monday, March 23. Enjoy your holiday!
7th graders dig into science at SOIL Thanks to its growing middle school curriculum and field trip offerings, DSD's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab recently hosted all 7th graders from Miller Middle School and Escalante Middle School to learn about the cycling of matter.
