Durham Community.
Please come support our CJSF students.
Please come support our CJSF students.
DES & DIS
Open House + Dinner Fundraiser ... Make an Evening of It!
Join us for a full evening of fun, food, and celebrating our students on Wednesday May 6th!
The Durham Girls Soccer Team will be hosting an Open House Pizza Dinner Fundraiser from 5:00–7:00 PM in the DES Cafeteria. Come out a little early, grab dinner with the family, and support a great program.
While you’re there:
Stop by the DUSD Art Show to enjoy incredible student artwork
Head over to DIS to visit classrooms and see the amazing work your students have completed this year
To top it all off, swing by Kona Ice (located in the DES Bus Circle) on your way out and treat yourself to a shaved ice to end the evening.
We hope to see you there for a great night supporting our students and community.
Open House + Dinner Fundraiser ... Make an Evening of It!
Join us for a full evening of fun, food, and celebrating our students on Wednesday May 6th!
The Durham Girls Soccer Team will be hosting an Open House Pizza Dinner Fundraiser from 5:00–7:00 PM in the DES Cafeteria. Come out a little early, grab dinner with the family, and support a great program.
While you’re there:
Stop by the DUSD Art Show to enjoy incredible student artwork
Head over to DIS to visit classrooms and see the amazing work your students have completed this year
To top it all off, swing by Kona Ice (located in the DES Bus Circle) on your way out and treat yourself to a shaved ice to end the evening.
We hope to see you there for a great night supporting our students and community.
You’re invited.
Join us for our LCAP Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on June 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Board Room. Your voice matters as we discuss important topics affecting our students and community.
We hope to see you there.
Join us for our LCAP Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on June 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Board Room. Your voice matters as we discuss important topics affecting our students and community.
We hope to see you there.
Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
We are incredibly grateful for our amazing teachers and staff who go above and beyond every day. Thank you for making our school a special place to learn, grow, and thrive. Your dedication, passion, and care make all the difference in our students’ lives.
We are incredibly grateful for our amazing teachers and staff who go above and beyond every day. Thank you for making our school a special place to learn, grow, and thrive. Your dedication, passion, and care make all the difference in our students’ lives.
Good morning, Durham community. We’re excited to share a construction update with you. This week, our new shade structure was installed at the football field, and the grandstand is quickly taking shape. It’s almost finished. We can’t wait to host upcoming sporting events with these amazing improvements, including the new shade structure, upgraded sound system, and our beautiful new grandstand.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. We appreciate your support.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. We appreciate your support.
Happy School Lunch Hero Day.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible cafeteria staff who feed our students every day with a big smile! Your dedication, kindness, and hard work nourish not just our bodies but also our school spirit. You truly are school lunch heroes, and we appreciate everything you do to make our schools a brighter, happier place.
Today, and every day, we celebrate you
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible cafeteria staff who feed our students every day with a big smile! Your dedication, kindness, and hard work nourish not just our bodies but also our school spirit. You truly are school lunch heroes, and we appreciate everything you do to make our schools a brighter, happier place.
Today, and every day, we celebrate you
Happy Principals Day to our outstanding leaders at Durham Elementary, Durham Intermediate, and Durham High School.
Today, the Durham Unified School District celebrates the dedication, vision, and care our principals show every Day. Whether guiding our youngest learners, supporting our middle schoolers, or leading our high school students toward graduation, you make a positive impact on every campus, every Day.
Thank you for your leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and families. We are grateful for all you do to make Durham schools a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Today, the Durham Unified School District celebrates the dedication, vision, and care our principals show every Day. Whether guiding our youngest learners, supporting our middle schoolers, or leading our high school students toward graduation, you make a positive impact on every campus, every Day.
Thank you for your leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and families. We are grateful for all you do to make Durham schools a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to thank our amazing bus drivers.
Every morning and afternoon, you safely transport our students with care, patience, and a friendly smile. You are the first and last face many students see each school day, and your dedication makes a lasting impact on their lives. Rain or shine, you go the extra mile to ensure everyone arrives safely.
Thank you for your commitment, kindness, and the important role you play in our school community. We appreciate you today and every day.
Every morning and afternoon, you safely transport our students with care, patience, and a friendly smile. You are the first and last face many students see each school day, and your dedication makes a lasting impact on their lives. Rain or shine, you go the extra mile to ensure everyone arrives safely.
Thank you for your commitment, kindness, and the important role you play in our school community. We appreciate you today and every day.
DIS April Student of the Month
April's Student of the month was nominated by Mr. Ramsden. He wrote this student exemplifies all three of the panther traits everyday. She shows respect by greeting students and teachers cheerfully. She can be heard saying "thank you" often, most notably at the end of each class as she heads out the door. She demonstrates empathy by willingly helping other students with school work. She is usually the last to leave his advisory class, as she is busy putting up any remaining chairs on the desks. This student is purposeful in her work. Her assignments and projects are completed thoroughly and thoughtfully. It is for all of these reasons that she has also been appointed the editor for the DIS yearbook for the 26-27 school year. Congratulations to our April Student of the Month Lydia Cooley!
April's Student of the month was nominated by Mr. Ramsden. He wrote this student exemplifies all three of the panther traits everyday. She shows respect by greeting students and teachers cheerfully. She can be heard saying "thank you" often, most notably at the end of each class as she heads out the door. She demonstrates empathy by willingly helping other students with school work. She is usually the last to leave his advisory class, as she is busy putting up any remaining chairs on the desks. This student is purposeful in her work. Her assignments and projects are completed thoroughly and thoughtfully. It is for all of these reasons that she has also been appointed the editor for the DIS yearbook for the 26-27 school year. Congratulations to our April Student of the Month Lydia Cooley!
DHS had 29 girls go to the Dream It, Be It Career Support Conference in Chico. They learned how to set goals, balance stress, overcome obstacles, and met with mentors to explore different careers. Everyone enjoyed themselves and felt the conference was a great experience. We hope to bring more students next year. The Soroptist of Bidwell Rancho and Chico did an amazing job.
Durham community.
We’re excited to announce an opening for an Elementary School Teacher at Durham Unified. If you’re passionate about making a difference in students’ lives and being part of a supportive, vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to inspire the next generation? Visit https://www.edjoin.org/durhamunified or contact Chloe Bartel at cbartel@durhamunified.org
We’re excited to announce an opening for an Elementary School Teacher at Durham Unified. If you’re passionate about making a difference in students’ lives and being part of a supportive, vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to inspire the next generation? Visit https://www.edjoin.org/durhamunified or contact Chloe Bartel at cbartel@durhamunified.org
Tiger Spotlight of the Week: Mrs. JoAnna Richer, Behavior Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional
SELPA Parent University
Hello, Durham community.
We’re really excited to share the latest stadium updates with you.
You can really see the vision coming together now. The press box is on its way, and the foundation for the home-side grandstand is ready for the next steps.
We also want to give a big thank you to everyone in our community who is helping make this happen. None of this would be possible without your support.
Stay tuned for more updates soon.
We’re really excited to share the latest stadium updates with you.
You can really see the vision coming together now. The press box is on its way, and the foundation for the home-side grandstand is ready for the next steps.
We also want to give a big thank you to everyone in our community who is helping make this happen. None of this would be possible without your support.
Stay tuned for more updates soon.
DIG Sound System Installed
We are excited to announce that the DIG has received a major upgrade! Thanks to the generosity of a community member, we now have a brand-new sound system installed.
While the picture may not do it full justice, you can see the six new speakers mounted in the rafters. This upgrade will allow us to play music and use microphones much more effectively, enhancing assemblies, events, and everyday use of the space.
We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community. We are fortunate to have such generosity poured into our school.
Be on the lookout for another upgrade
announcement in the coming weeks, and once again, thank you to our community member for making this possible for DIS!
We are excited to announce that the DIG has received a major upgrade! Thanks to the generosity of a community member, we now have a brand-new sound system installed.
While the picture may not do it full justice, you can see the six new speakers mounted in the rafters. This upgrade will allow us to play music and use microphones much more effectively, enhancing assemblies, events, and everyday use of the space.
We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community. We are fortunate to have such generosity poured into our school.
Be on the lookout for another upgrade
announcement in the coming weeks, and once again, thank you to our community member for making this possible for DIS!
Tiger Spotlight of the Week: Mrs. Katie Perkins, Third Grade Teacher
Spring Break & Minimum Day Reminder
This Friday is a minimum day for all sites:
* Durham Elementary School (DES): Dismissal at 12:20 PM
* Durham Intermediate School (DIS): Dismissal at 12:10 PM
* Durham High School (DHS): Dismissal at 12:50 PM
Spring Break will officially begin at that time. Please be sure to arrange for prompt pick-up.
We hope your family enjoys a safe, restful, and fun Spring Break — we cannot wait to hear all about it on April 13 when we return.
This Friday is a minimum day for all sites:
* Durham Elementary School (DES): Dismissal at 12:20 PM
* Durham Intermediate School (DIS): Dismissal at 12:10 PM
* Durham High School (DHS): Dismissal at 12:50 PM
Spring Break will officially begin at that time. Please be sure to arrange for prompt pick-up.
We hope your family enjoys a safe, restful, and fun Spring Break — we cannot wait to hear all about it on April 13 when we return.
8th Grade Promotion & Important Dates
8th grade families—promotion will be here before we know it! 8th Grade Promotion is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th, and we are excited to celebrate this milestone with you and your student.
In the meantime, please mark your calendar for April 15th, when students will take their promotion pictures here at DIS. More details will be shared soon, but we wanted to make sure this important date is on your radar.
8th grade families—promotion will be here before we know it! 8th Grade Promotion is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th, and we are excited to celebrate this milestone with you and your student.
In the meantime, please mark your calendar for April 15th, when students will take their promotion pictures here at DIS. More details will be shared soon, but we wanted to make sure this important date is on your radar.
Tiger Spotlight of the Week: Mrs. Yolanda Prentice, DES Secretary
Exciting news, Durham Community. We have another great update on our high school stadium project! Work is progressing on the grandstand, and some of the visitor side seating has already been installed. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the finish line
