School & District News

Durango School District (DSD, formerly 9-R) has broken ground on the new Three Springs Elementary School campus, and the district's Workforce Housing Program has achieved nearly 80% occupancy. Funded by the 2024 Investing in Our Schools bond, these milestones highlight the ongoing updates to facilities and long-term planning across DSD.

This week, about 150 graduating seniors from Durango High School and Durango Big Picture High School returned to the elementary and middle schools where their journeys began for Walk Stars.

At the end of the 2026-27 school year, Dr. Karen Cheser spotlights remarkable student capstone achievements, celebrates resilience through recent district changes, and looks ahead to summer learning opportunities.

DSD launches summer programs to keep students engaged and families supported throughout the break, plus modified operating and communications schedules.

DSD Superintendent Dr. Karen Cheser outlines district strategies to balance the budget while protecting classrooms. The Board of Education is seeking community feedback regarding a revised transition plan for Sunnyside Elementary School students.

Durango School District (DSD, formerly 9-R) will host a closed-site groundbreaking for Three Springs Elementary School on May 13 to ensure safety during active construction. A community event is planned for the fall.

On April 30, the DSD Board of Education proudly celebrated the incredible achievements of our students at the Sixth Annual Portrait of a Graduate Awards Ceremony.

Parents of rising 6th-9th graders, you're invited to register your student for a week of hands-on learning at the DHS Robotics Summer Camp, held July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Impact Career Innovation Center (2410 Main Ave., on the Durango High School campus).

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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.