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.).
Durango School District launches new online learning program Durango School District will launch a new online learning option beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Durango High School Online Program (DHSOP) will expand flexible learning opportunities while keeping students connected to their local school community.
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!
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 8 It’s time to “spring forward.” Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8 — be sure to set your clocks forward one hour!
Parenting series: March 2026 classes + newsletter on body image 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.
Navigating the digital world: DSD schools empower students with new digital citizenship curriculum In a proactive move to enhance student safety and well-being, Durango School District (DSD, formerly 9-R) has integrated a new digital citizenship curriculum into its core programming for the 2025-26 school year.
February 2026 bond update: Three Springs Elementary construction on track and workforce housing lottery results announced Here’s what’s new in 2024 Investing in Our Schools Bond program planning since the December 2025 update.
