Tiger Spotlight of the Week: Mr. Ryan Persaud, DUSD Speech and Language Pathologist
Durham Community
Our Herb Jergentz Basketball Classic tournament starts this Thursday. Get ready for some awesome basketball action. Come out and cheer for our amazing Trojans as they go for the win. This is our ONLY home basketball tournament, so let’s pack the stands and show our support for our Trojans.
Our Herb Jergentz Basketball Classic tournament starts this Thursday. Get ready for some awesome basketball action. Come out and cheer for our amazing Trojans as they go for the win. This is our ONLY home basketball tournament, so let’s pack the stands and show our support for our Trojans.
Durham Community
Just a friendly reminder that we’re on Thanksgiving break this entire week. We hope you enjoy this special time with family and friends, and we wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving. Can’t wait to see everyone back at school on December 1st.
Just a friendly reminder that we’re on Thanksgiving break this entire week. We hope you enjoy this special time with family and friends, and we wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving. Can’t wait to see everyone back at school on December 1st.
DIS 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball
Tryouts for our 7th and 8th grade boys basketball team will be held on December 4th and 5th. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Important reminder: Students cannot try out or play until both of the following are completed. These can be found in the office or on the Durham Unified website:
A pre-participation physical
The Assumption of Risk paperwork
Thank you for helping ensure our athletes are ready to participate safely and on time
Tryouts for our 7th and 8th grade boys basketball team will be held on December 4th and 5th. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Important reminder: Students cannot try out or play until both of the following are completed. These can be found in the office or on the Durham Unified website:
A pre-participation physical
The Assumption of Risk paperwork
Thank you for helping ensure our athletes are ready to participate safely and on time
Tiger Spotlight of the Week: Mrs. Roni Masuda, Fourth Grade Teacher
Durham Community
The Animal House Gym, led by our amazing high school swim coach LeAnne Jones, is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Fun Run. This year, all funds raised will benefit the Every 15 Minutes program, which is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving.
The Animal House Gym, led by our amazing high school swim coach LeAnne Jones, is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Fun Run. This year, all funds raised will benefit the Every 15 Minutes program, which is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving.
DIS Week at a Glance
Join us at 8:45 AM tomorrow, Thursday, morning to send off our Varsity Volleyball Team as they head to Santa Cruz for the SECOND ROUND OF STATE PLAYOFFS! Help us line Putney Drive and wear Durham Blue. Let’s make some noise! 💙🏐
Tiger Spotlight of the Week: Mrs. Morgan Alaways, Second Grade Teacher
Durham Community
Our Durham Volleyball team is gearing up for one last dance as they face off against East Nic in the D5 Section Championship this Saturday at Foothill High at 5 PM. Let's rally behind our amazing lady Trojans and show them our support. Wishing them the best of luck! Hope to see many of you there to cheer them on.
Our Durham Volleyball team is gearing up for one last dance as they face off against East Nic in the D5 Section Championship this Saturday at Foothill High at 5 PM. Let's rally behind our amazing lady Trojans and show them our support. Wishing them the best of luck! Hope to see many of you there to cheer them on.
Yesterday, we had over 30 enthusiastic high school students travel by bus to cheer on our amazing Lady Trojans at the away girls volleyball semi-final game. Their support truly made a difference, and moments like these highlight what makes Durham School District so special.
A huge thank you to our Sports Boosters for covering the students' tickets and bus fees, as well as a big shoutout to Golden Valley Dental for providing dinner for our students.
Go Durham!
A huge thank you to our Sports Boosters for covering the students' tickets and bus fees, as well as a big shoutout to Golden Valley Dental for providing dinner for our students.
Go Durham!
With each meal purchased, you help provide essential resources for the DUSD band program, ensuring students can explore their passion for music. Please share with family and friends so we can try and meet our goal of 250 dinners!
Link to purchase tickets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dusd-band-drive-through-tri-tip-dinner
Link to purchase tickets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dusd-band-drive-through-tri-tip-dinner
Your Durham Lady Trojans are heading to Hamilton this Tuesday at 7 PM for the Section Semi-Finals! We need YOUR support in the stands to help these incredible athletes push through to the Finals! 🙌
Students: Don’t miss out! Sign up in the front office to ride the cheering bus and help us bring the energy! Let’s pack the gym and show our team the love they deserve!
📅 Semi-Finals
🕖 Tuesday, November 4th
📍 Hamilton High School
Tiger Spotlight of the Week: Megan Renner, Third Grade Teacher
Last week, several students attended Chico State Concrete Industry Management Program’s Concrete Day. Students learned about career opportunities, watched demonstrations, learned about equipment, and participated in interactive lab stations.
Durham Community Foundation.
Durham Community.
Last week, Durham Elementary had an AWESOME BMX assembly. Students and staff had a blast watching the riders do crazy tricks and stunts. Huge shoutout to the BMX team for taking the time to come and put on such a fun and exciting show for us. Can’t wait for more cool stuff like this at DES. Go Tigers!
Last week, Durham Elementary had an AWESOME BMX assembly. Students and staff had a blast watching the riders do crazy tricks and stunts. Huge shoutout to the BMX team for taking the time to come and put on such a fun and exciting show for us. Can’t wait for more cool stuff like this at DES. Go Tigers!
Tiger Spotlight of the Week: Hannah Madera, First Grade Teacher
We’re on the lookout for sub custodians to join our school custodian team. If you or someone you know is interested, check out the details here. https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2149892
October Student of the Month
Gustavo Vega-Villarreal, nominated by Mrs. Bunch, for his kindness, patience, and willingness to help classmates in Math and Science. Gustavo’s positive attitude and supportive nature make a meaningful impact on his peers and the classroom community.
Gustavo Vega-Villarreal, nominated by Mrs. Bunch, for his kindness, patience, and willingness to help classmates in Math and Science. Gustavo’s positive attitude and supportive nature make a meaningful impact on his peers and the classroom community.
