Back to School Hub webpage: All the info you need to prepare for fall

Get ready for the upcoming school year: Visit DSD's Back to School Hub

School starts Tuesday, Aug. 25, and our 2026-27 Back to School Hub compiles all the essential information families need to get ready for the new school year. You’ll find details on enrollment, school start dates, supply lists, transportation options, bell schedules, and more.

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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. 

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Back to School Hub webpage: All the info you need to prepare for fall

Get ready for the upcoming school year: Visit DSD's Back to School Hub

School starts Tuesday, Aug. 25, and our 2026-27 Back to School Hub compiles all the essential information families need to get ready for the new school year. You’ll find details on enrollment, school start dates, supply lists, transportation options, bell schedules, and more.
Children test out virtual reality goggles on Durango School District's new Ignite Mobile Learning Lab bus.

Ignite bus stops and weekly theme for Aug. 17-21

Each week, DSD's Ignite Mobile Learning Lab features a new STEAM theme (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), with fresh, hands-on learning experiences for students of all ages.
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Get a sneak peek at new school furniture

We recently stopped by Escalante Middle School and Durango High School for a sneak peek at some of the new furniture in our schools, and we’re getting definite retro-futuristic, Jetsons vibes.
Volunteer opportunity: Join the Long-Range Planning Committee and help shape the future of DSD

You can help shape the future of DSD

The Long-Range Planning Committee is looking for visionary volunteers who are committed to serving our students in ways that will impact generations to come.
Proud supporter of local schools: Staff Perks participant

Local businesses show their support for DSD staff

Our community appreciates the people who serve Durango’s kids! DSD is excited to welcome the first local businesses participating in our new Staff Perks program. Through Staff Perks, local businesses can voluntarily offer ongoing discounts to more than 1,100 DSD employees.
Durango Education Foundation Back to School Resource Fair

DEF Back to School Resource Fair is Aug. 26

All school-age children and their families are invited to stop by the Durango Education Foundation (DEF) Back-to-School Resource Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
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Future-Ready DSD: Help shape the future of our schools

Change is already happening in public education. The question is: How will we respond to it together? Declining enrollment and birth rates, inadequate funding, rising housing costs, aging facilities, and evolving educational needs are reshaping school districts across the country — including Durango School District.
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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

Durango School District is committed to ensuring our digital platforms are accessible to everyone, aligning with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and Colorado accessibility laws. If you encounter a barrier or need an alternative format, please contact us at [email protected] or (970) 247-5411.