News & Announcements

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.

Seventeen Durango High School students were recently recognized with the 2026 Seal of Climate Literacy, an award honoring youth who have gone beyond the classroom to engage in real-world environmental problem-solving.

As the Durango High School Class of 2026 prepares to graduate on Friday, school leaders say this year’s senior class reflects a growing trend at DHS: students pursuing college credits, career certifications, scholarships, trades training, athletics, and military service at record levels.

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.

Durango School District will honor the Class of 2026 with two upcoming graduation ceremonies for Durango Big Picture High School (DBPHS) and Durango High School (DHS). Families, friends, and community members are invited to celebrate these momentous milestones.

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.

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.

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On April 22, Durango High School students in HOSA-Future Health Professionals and students in the Health Science CTE pathway took part in the 3rd annual Distracted and Impaired Driving Event — a mock crash designed to hit close to home.