Durango High School

News & Announcements

Join us for Project Wild: Together we can move mountains

Join us for Project Wild on May 9 at 6 p.m.

Join us for Project Wild, a student-led community event, on Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m. at the Impact Career Innovation Center (2410 Main Ave.).

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School bus registration: Take action soon

If your student plans to ride the bus this fall, here's what you need to know.

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Graduation roundup: District high school graduation ceremonies are May 22 and 23

Durango School District 9-R will honor the Class of 2025 with two upcoming graduation ceremonies for Big Picture High School (BPHS) and Durango High School (DHS). Families, friends, and community members are invited to celebrate these momentous milestones.

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Urgent: Chromebook safety warning (TikTok trend)

We want to make families aware of a dangerous social media trend encouraging students to damage or even set fire to their school-issued Chromebooks.

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Free summer meals return – now at Needham Elementary

Durango School District is once again offering free summer meals to all children through the 2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), with a new location for this year: Needham Elementary School.

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Community gathers to celebrate 10 years of Common Grounds Café

For 10 years, Common Grounds Café inside the Durango Public Library has been more than just a place to grab coffee. On April 15, the community gathered to celebrate a decade of connection, inclusion, and purpose at the café's 10th anniversary celebration.

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Did you receive the emergency message on April 22?

On Tuesday, April 22, at 12:39 p.m., Durango School District sent out an emergency message to our entire school community about Boys and Girls Club closing that afternoon due to a power outage. If you did not receive the message, please complete the following steps to ensure you receive emergency messaging in future.

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Cook Center Mental Health Series: May 2025 classes + watch recordings on your own schedule

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. Live webinar topics in May include: how to motivate your child, mindfulness for improved mental health, suicide prevention, protecting your child on social media, emotional regulation, video game addiction, stopping bullying cycles, and more.

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Learn to create unforgettable family experiences at GFAC's Family Night on April 23

Join the Gifted Family Advisory Committee and guest presenter Andi McNair for a fun and informative Family Night focused on Family Passion Projects. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Impact Career Innovation Center (Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave.).

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Measles: Regional outbreaks + what the law requires if there's a confirmed case at school

Due to the growing measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico and the high rate of tourism to our area, the Durango School District (DSD) Health Services Department is working to prepare and educate our students, families, and staff about measles and what to expect if there is a confirmed case in our schools.

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