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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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.
A few minutes of conversation at home can help children understand what belongs at school and when to ask an adult for help. Please review these reminders with your child this week.
DSD's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab just published its Summer 2026 Lab Report. Take a look to learn about the expanded SOIL Shares program, read an important funding update, view details on upcoming community workshops, and more.
Your family's voice and perspective are crucial to our success. We invite you and your DSD student to partner with us and make a meaningful difference by joining the Superintendent's Parent/Guardian Advisory Council or the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council.
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!
The Durango School District (DSD) Board of Education voted unanimously on Sept. 22 to approve the consolidation of Sunnyside Elementary School with the new Three Springs Elementary School beginning in the 2028-29 school year.
DSD is planning for significant changes in enrollment, funding, facilities, and community needs. Future-Ready DSD brings the facts, planning work, current proposals, and opportunities for community input together in one place. Learn what’s shaping the future of our schools and how you can participate.
At The Park, we cultivate a culture of high expectations where every student is challenged daily to stretch their potential and achieve continuous growth. Deeply rooted in the EL Education model, our approach centers on three key dimensions of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills; character development; and high-quality, meaningful work.
We believe that learning extends far beyond the four walls of the classroom. By connecting our students with authentic audiences, we make their educational journey purpose-driven and impactful. We hold our entire community to rigorous standards while honoring the reality that students learn differently and at varying paces. Through intentional character-building and challenging academics, we foster a respectful, supportive, and trusting environment where the worth and diversity of every individual are genuinely affirmed.
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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