Durango High School

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Durango High School is a thriving educational community in Durango School District (DSD, formerly known as 9-R).

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Vision Statement

Durango High School is a thriving educational community. Mission Statement

The mission of Durango High School, a community-based partnership, is to ensure each student develops the positive character attributes and academic excellence necessary to compete and contribute in the global community,by providing tailored, engaging, and relevant educational opportunities wit

hin a safe and healthy environment. Educational Program

Durango High School offers a variety of educational programs to accommodate individual student needs. The school offers extensive electives in all departments, including music, art, theater; business, technology and vocational education. Honors courses and advanced-placement classes are available in grades 9-12. Counselors work with parents and students to plan their educational program beginning in ninth grade. Special education help is available for identified students. Enrollment

๏ปฟApproximately 1100 students

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๐ŸŽ“As the Durango High School Class of 2026 prepares to graduate tonight, May 22, school leaders say this yearโ€™s senior cl...
05/22/2026

๐ŸŽ“As the Durango High School Class of 2026 prepares to graduate tonight, May 22, school leaders say this yearโ€™s senior class reflects a growing trend at DHS: students pursuing college credits, career certifications, scholarships, trades training, athletics, and military service at record levels.

Learn more in this story: https://ow.ly/a6zy50Z3quh



๐Ÿค— It's Friday Feels! ๐Ÿค—  ๐ŸŽ“ This week, about 150 graduating seniors from Durango High School and Durango Big Picture High ...
05/22/2026

๐Ÿค— It's Friday Feels! ๐Ÿค— ๐ŸŽ“ This week, about 150 graduating seniors from Durango High School and Durango Big Picture High School returned to the elementary and middle schools where their journeys began for Walk Stars. It's the third year of a new tradition organized by the DSD Communications team and hosted by DHS Student Council to remind us what school community is all about.

๐Ÿ™Œ Across Durango School District on Wednesday, hallways filled with cheers, tears, hugs, high-fives, and gasps of recognition as seniors reunited with former teachers and staff who helped shape their path. Some revisited old classrooms. Some swung on the playground and played the parachute game one more time. Some simply stood still for a moment, taking in how far theyโ€™ve come. And lining the hallways were younger students, eyes wide with excitement, imagining their own future walk in the spotlight someday.

It was more than a celebration of graduation. It was a beautiful reminder of connection, growth, belonging, and the lasting impact schools and educators have on young people over time.

From curious kindergarteners to graduating seniors ready for whatโ€™s next, this is the heart of Portrait of a Graduate. What a joyful and emotional day across DSD. ๐Ÿ’™




DHS will host its 2026 graduation ceremony today, Friday, May 22, at 6 p.m. on the DHS campus (2390 Main Ave. in Durango...
05/22/2026

DHS will host its 2026 graduation ceremony today, Friday, May 22, at 6 p.m. on the DHS campus (2390 Main Ave. in Durango). To prepare for the event, the campus will be closed from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. All gates and parking areas will open at 4:30 p.m. sharp, and no early arrivals will be permitted.

The ceremony is expected to last approximately 90 minutes. Spanish interpretation audio services will be available; guests seeking this option should look for the designated seating area at the north end of the bleachers.

For family members and friends who are unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed on YouTube. Watch the livestream of the DHS graduation, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on May 22: https://ow.ly/elTP50Z2w4I

Learn more about DHSโ€™s 2026 graduation ceremony: https://ow.ly/yrsP50Z2w4J

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๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Itโ€™s Throwback Thursday! ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ High school seniors, this week is for you. Just like these DHS alumni from years ago, you...
05/21/2026

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Itโ€™s Throwback Thursday! ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ High school seniors, this week is for you. Just like these DHS alumni from years ago, you deserve to have some fun and relaxation after a long school career.

Guess the year of this DHS Toltec yearbook, tag your friends, and hug a graduate. ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ“ ๐ŸŽ‰

05/21/2026

๐Ÿ‘ฃ Itโ€™s Wandering Wednesday! ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Last week, we wandered into the woodshop at Durango High School to see how our seniors are leaving a permanent mark on their alma mater. ๐Ÿ”จโœจ

Meet Wyatt Ager, a DHS senior in Mr. Peter Lutzโ€™s advanced Cabinetmaking class.
For Wyatt, the appeal of the Construction and Building Trades Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway is simple: โ€œItโ€™s hands-on all the time. I get to work with my hands and make something. Itโ€™s real results that you can see... and itโ€™s going to last a long time.โ€

During his CTE career, Wyatt spent many hours handcrafting custom podiums out of beautiful walnut. The best part? These stunning pieces of craftsmanship will make their official debut at the DHS graduation ceremony on Friday, May 22! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿชต

But students arenโ€™t just building furniture in the DHS woodshop โ€” theyโ€™re building resumes. SkillsUSA Advisor Peter Lutz ensures his students graduate career-ready by helping them earn industry-specific, internationally recognized OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health certifications. Itโ€™s the ultimate โ€œkickerโ€ that levels our students up when applying for jobs in the building trades. ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ’ผ

We are so proud of Wyatt and all of our CTE students who log the hours, practice rigorous safety standards, and create lasting contributions for our school community.




๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ It's Throwback Thursday! ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Durango High School's Student Council works hard to create a positive school culture, dec...
05/14/2026

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ It's Throwback Thursday! ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Durango High School's Student Council works hard to create a positive school culture, decade after decade. Guess the year and tag relatives and friends. Hint: This was a year of big change for Durango School District.

โ‰๏ธ Did you know? Durango School District (DSD) hasnโ€™t always looked the way it does today. In fact, the former โ€œ9-Rโ€ in Durango School District 9-R tells a story of major change and community collaboration dating back nearly 70 years.

โ†”๏ธ In 1939, the Animas City School District merged with Durango schools. Then in the year of this yearbook photo, voters approved a major reorganization plan that combined the central Durango district with 12 rural school districts to create what became known as District 9-Reorganized โ€” or โ€œ9-R.โ€

๐Ÿซ This was part of a larger movement across Colorado during the 1950s and 1960s to bring smaller rural districts together in order to share resources, expand opportunities for students, and strengthen public education. The โ€œ9โ€ means it was the 9th district in La Plata County to reorganize.

A little district history for your Thursday. ๐Ÿ˜Š


Durango School District (DSD) will honor the Class of 2026 with two upcoming graduation ceremonies for Durango Big Pictu...
05/12/2026

Durango School District (DSD) will honor the Class of 2026 with two upcoming graduation ceremonies for Durango Big Picture High School (DBPHS) and Durango High School (DHS). Families, friends, and community members are invited to celebrate these momentous milestones. Both events will be livestreamed for those who can't attend in person.

๐ŸŽ“ Durango Big Picture High School Graduation: Thursday, May 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Rotary Park (1565 E. 2nd Ave., Durango)

๐ŸŽ“ DHS Graduation: Friday, May 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the DHS campus (2390 Main Ave., Durango)

Get more details about the events here: https://ow.ly/UM2Z50YYlMM

05/06/2026

๐ŸŽ This week, we celebrate the heart of Durango School District โ€” our incredible teachers and staff.

Thank you for the early mornings, late nights, steady encouragement, creativity, patience, and care you pour into students every single day. Whether you work in classrooms, cafeterias, buses, offices, libraries, maintenance, technology, counseling, or behind the scenes, you make a difference for kids and families across our community.

Public education is powered by people who show up with heart, even during challenging times. We are grateful for each and every one of you. ๐Ÿ’™


From Durango to the national stage! DHS freshmen Bear Allport and Eddie Harrington put their knowledge to the test at th...
05/06/2026

From Durango to the national stage! DHS freshmen Bear Allport and Eddie Harrington put their knowledge to the test at the National Geography Bee in Arlington, Virginia โ€” and delivered an impressive showing.

Bear placed 8th out of 113 competitors in the Junior Varsity Division, earning finalist honors, while Eddie advanced to the semifinals and finished 22nd overall.

Talk about Resilient Risk-Takers and Agile Thinkers in action. Way to represent, Demons! ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ‘

๐ŸŒŽ From Durango to the national stage! DHS freshmen Bear Allport and Eddie Harrington put their knowledge to the test at ...
05/06/2026

๐ŸŒŽ From Durango to the national stage! DHS freshmen Bear Allport and Eddie Harrington put their knowledge to the test at the National Geography Bee in Arlington, Virginia โ€” and delivered an impressive showing.

Bear placed 8th out of 113 competitors in the Junior Varsity Division, earning finalist honors, while Eddie advanced to the semifinals and finished 22nd overall.

Talk about Resilient Risk-Takers and Agile Thinkers in action. Way to represent, Demons! ๐Ÿ‘

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