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Habits of a Mindful Scholar
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About Us

We are a diverse crew of mindful learners who contribute to making the world a better place. We engage in productive problem solving by being inclusive and kind, taking responsibility for our own actions, persevering through adversity, and embracing curiosity and wonder.
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Where we’re located
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Mission

The mission of Park Elementary School is to lead and engage students to reach their potential in a global society by providing a positive, nurturing and challenging environment where children children succeed cognitively, socially, and emotionally through shared responsibility of school, family and community. 

School & District News

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Park Elementary Kinder Open House for upcoming kinders for the 2025-26 school year on April 3rd, 2025 --- Park Elementary Kinder Open House para los próximos kinders para el año escolar 2025-26 el 3 de abril de 2025

Park Elementary will be hosting our Kinder Open House for families with upcoming kindergartners for the 2025-26 school year on April 3rd, 2025. -- Park Elementary será el anfitrión de nuestra Casa Abierta de Kinder para las familias con los próximos niños de kindergarten para el año escolar 2025-26 el 3 de abril de 2025.
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Bus riders, be sure to show your student ID card when boarding

We are reaching out to inform you of an important policy regarding student transportation. To ensure the safety of all students and to keep accurate records of who is riding each bus, students are required to present their student ID card when boarding. This policy helps us maintain a secure environment, knowing exactly who is on each bus in case of an emergency.
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Mayor Pro Tem Yazzie inducted into Park's Native American Hallways of Heritage

On Nov. 7, students in Park Elementary School’s Native American Crew welcomed Mayor Pro Tem Gilda Yazzie for the unveiling of an honorary poster of her in the school’s Native American Hallways of Heritage. Multiple posters line several hallways, beginning about 50 feet from the front entrance of the school.
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Park Panthers get out the vote

On Friday, Oct. 25, more than 80 Park Elementary School fourth graders climbed the Sky Steps to Fort Lewis College (FLC), broke into groups, and began encouraging passersby to stop for a conversation about voting.
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The Club@ Registration Begins August 8

Registration for The Club@ After School Program will start on August 8. We will be opening one month at a time.  October will open on September 8, November on October 8, etc.
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2024 Summer Bridge makes learning fun and prepares students for next year

School’s out, but the Durango School District 9-R is encouraging students to work on learning through the summer – with fun events as a reward. The Summer Bridge program combines free activity books with checkpoints, events, and prizes to continue learning this summer and be ready for the next grade level. The books include engaging activities and practice in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and fitness.
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Principal Marie Voss-Patterson

Principal's Message

The Park culture embraces learning through mindful schools practices and character development. The school also sets high expectations for all students, through an understanding that students learn differently and at different rates. Through these actions, students can affirm the worth and diversity of the school community, which is respectful, supportive and trusting.
 
Marie Voss-Patterson
Principal

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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

It is the goal of Durango School District 9-R that the information on this website be accessible to individuals with visual, hearing, or cognitive disabilities. Good faith efforts are being made to ensure that our website complies with web accessibility standards.

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