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About Us

Sunnyside Elementary School is located in La Plata County, Colorado. We offer a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on Colorado Academic Standards to approximately 109 students in preschool through fifth grade. Sunnyside is a small, rural school that has all the services offered in larger schools, while still providing a family environment.
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Where we’re located
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Mission

Here at Sunnyside, we believe that the improved academic achievement of each student is a shared responsibility among all the adults in the child's life and the child.  By working together, we provide our students with a strong foundation for success.

School & District News

Don't forget! No school on Monday - Conference Day

Conference Day is Oct. 19 + BGC Day Camp available

Monday, Oct. 19, is a Conference Day. While there are no classes for students, all Durango School District (DSD) school buildings will be open to accommodate conferences. Schools will resume normal class schedules on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Fall Break is Oct. 9-12, 2026

Fall Break is here: Classes resume Oct. 13

It's Fall Break, and Durango School District (DSD) schools will be closed through Monday, Oct. 12. We look forward to welcoming our students back when classes resume on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Durango School District's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab

SOIL's Summer 2026 Lab Report now available

DSD's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab just published its Summer 2026 Lab Report. Take a look to learn about the expanded SOIL Shares program, read an important funding update, view details on upcoming community workshops, and more.
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Sunnyside Principal Mary Ebens

Principal's Message

Welcome to Sunnyside Elementary School! We are inspiring and equipping our students to make a mighty impact on their world, both now and in their future, by explicitly teaching them how to become “Bulldog Scholars.” Our scholars are engaged in active learning by opening their minds, taking educational risks, persevering through struggles, and reflecting on their learning and themselves. 

Events

State of the District Event

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Impact Career Innovation Center, 2410 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA
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Quality of Life

Durango is a beautiful place to live and work. It is located at 6,512 feet elevation in Southwest Colorado near the Four Corners region. Families who live here enjoy a historic steam train, ski resort, rivers, vibrant downtown, bike trails, sky-high “fourteener” mountains, and four distinct seasons with an average of 266 sunny days per year. We welcome new families and new staff members, and we offer excellent benefits and competitive salaries. 
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Accessibility Statement

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