School & District News

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

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.

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.

The Escalante Track & Field coaching staff is happy to welcome you to the 2025 season. We intend to make this beneficial and enjoyable for everyone involved. Please find below information about the Escalante Track & Field program we hope you find useful.

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.

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.

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.).

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.

📖 Get Your Yearbook – A Year to Remember! 🎉

🔥 LIMITED EDITION – Don’t Miss Out! 🔥

📚 What’s Inside?
✔ Hardcover & Full-Color: High-quality keepsake
✔ Made by Students, for Students: Every page is crafted with care
✔ Memories That Last: Friends, events, and unforgettable moments

🎟 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – Order before May 1, 2025, and save $$!

📍 Where to Buy? EMS Office

📆 Deadline: May 1 to pre-order at $25.00. After that date, the books will be $30.00 until we run out

Don’t be the one who forgets! Order your copy today and relive the best moments of the year! 📸✨ Complete the attached form and return it, along with payment (cash or check made payable to EMS) to the front office.

YEARBOOK ORDER FORM (See below)

#Yearbook202X #MemoriesForLife #GetYoursNow

📖 Consigue tu anuario: ¡un año para recordar! 🎉

🔥 EDICIÓN LIMITADA - ¡No te lo pierdas! 🔥

📚 ¿Qué hay dentro?
✔ Tapa dura y a todo color: recuerdo de alta calidad.
✔ Hecho por estudiantes, para estudiantes: Cada página está elaborada con mimo
✔ Recuerdos que perduran: Amigos, eventos y momentos inolvidables.

🎟 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - ¡Haz tu pedido antes del 1 de mayo de 2025 y ahorra $$!
¿Dónde comprar? Oficina EMS

📆 Fecha límite: 1 de mayo para pre-ordenar a $ 25,00. Después de esa fecha, los libros serán $30.00 hasta que se nos acaben

¡No seas el que se olvida! ¡Pide tu ejemplar hoy y revive los mejores momentos del año! 📸✨ Complete el formulario adjunto y devuélvalo, junto con el pago (en efectivo o cheque a nombre de EMS) a la oficina principal.

formulario de pedido de anuarios (see below)

Traducción realizada con la versión gratuita del traductor DeepL.com

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 this month include: effects of screen time, helping your child succeed, substance use and vaping, building confidence, depression, school avoidance, talking with your child about pornography, and much more.