Clare Osbon plans on going to Butte College and pursuing a career as a Labor and Delivery nurse.
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Exciting news Durham!
We wanted to update you all on the progress of our future new DES front office. Construction is moving along, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you to our updated space soon. We’ll continue to share updates as things progress stay tuned for more news.
We wanted to update you all on the progress of our future new DES front office. Construction is moving along, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you to our updated space soon. We’ll continue to share updates as things progress stay tuned for more news.
Hey Durham Community!
We’re hiring and would love for you (or someone you know) to join our team. You can apply at https://www.edjoin.org/durhamunified or reach out to us at cbartel@durhamunified.org if you have any questions or want more details.
We’re hiring and would love for you (or someone you know) to join our team. You can apply at https://www.edjoin.org/durhamunified or reach out to us at cbartel@durhamunified.org if you have any questions or want more details.
Big congratulations to our DIS Boys and Girls Soccer Club teams.
This past week, our boys brought home the championship trophy with a huge win over Bidwell what an incredible achievement! Our girls team also made us extremely proud, fighting hard all season and earning a fantastic second place finish.
We are so proud of their dedication, teamwork, and the way they represented our school on and off the field.
This past week, our boys brought home the championship trophy with a huge win over Bidwell what an incredible achievement! Our girls team also made us extremely proud, fighting hard all season and earning a fantastic second place finish.
We are so proud of their dedication, teamwork, and the way they represented our school on and off the field.
Tiger Spotlight of the Week: Mrs. Dana Del Carlo, First Grade Teacher
Happy SLP Day to our dedicated SLP staff member, Mr. Ryan. Your passion, patience, and expertise make a world of difference for our students every single day. Thank you for being a champion for communication, growth, and confidence. We are grateful to have you on our team.
DIS May Student of the Month
This month, our student of the month was nominated by Mr. Richards. He wrote this about our Student of the Month for May. “She comes to class every day ready to learn and consistently puts in her maximum effort. She is a dedicated learner who pushes herself to improve and takes pride in doing things the right way. She acts with integrity, participates in class, and is always willing to contribute in a positive way.
In PE, she shows great sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and strong effort. No matter what activity we are doing, she gives her best and sets a great example for others. She is dependable, hardworking, and a great representative of what it means to be a student of the month at Durham.”
Congratulations to our May student of the Month Briar Eggers!
This month, our student of the month was nominated by Mr. Richards. He wrote this about our Student of the Month for May. “She comes to class every day ready to learn and consistently puts in her maximum effort. She is a dedicated learner who pushes herself to improve and takes pride in doing things the right way. She acts with integrity, participates in class, and is always willing to contribute in a positive way.
In PE, she shows great sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and strong effort. No matter what activity we are doing, she gives her best and sets a great example for others. She is dependable, hardworking, and a great representative of what it means to be a student of the month at Durham.”
Congratulations to our May student of the Month Briar Eggers!
Tiger Spotlight of the Week: Mrs. Kacy Adkins, Title I - Reading Discovery/ELD Teacher
May’s Student of the Month is Hayden Poyner. Hayden has a 4.19 GPA. Ms. Poyner will be majoring in Land Scape Architecture at Cal Poly in the fall. She is currently taking SOU pre-calculus, SOU English, SOU Econ, Physics and Ag Floral. Hayden has been attending Durham schools since the 1st grade. Hayden has played four years of volleyball, one year of basketball, three years on snowboard and four years of softball. She has been on the all SVL team in volleyball and snowboarding.
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
