Durham Elementary School

Tiger Spotlight of the Week: Stacey Blake, Librarian 1) Why did you become a teacher? It's been a long and crazy journey to get to this position at DES, but being the school librarian is where I fit best. Reading to students and interacting with them daily truly fills my bucket. The joy and excitement they bring to each reading session is incredibly fulfilling. It's rewarding to see their curiosity spark and to be part of their learning journey. I truly love my job. 2) What are your hobbies and interests outside of work? Outside of DES, I enjoy reading, spending time with my family and friends, playing games, and taking weekend trips with my wonderful husband of 33 years. These moments of relaxation and connection are incredibly important to me, and I cherish the time I get to spend with loved ones, creating lasting memories. Whether it's exploring new places or simply enjoying a game night, these experiences bring joy and balance to my life. 3) A fun fact about yourself or unique talent you possess, if any? My children share a birthday. My son, Nicholas, was born on June 14, 1994, and my daughter, Madeleine, was born on June 14, 1996. It's always a special day for our family, celebrating both of them together! 4) Favorite book, movie, or music (pick only one to share), and why is it your favorite? I've watched many movies that I've loved, but my favorites will always be Disney movies. Many Thanksgivings have been spent watching a Disney movie with my whole family, laughing and crying together. These movies hold a special place in my heart, as they've created lasting memories and brought my family closer through shared moments of joy and emotion. 5) Favorite part about working at Durham Elementary School? Over the last 16 years, I've seen many changes in the Durham district. I've gained new friends, met many people, and watched students grow into wonderful human beings. The one thing that has remained constant, however, is the sense of community. The staff and students truly become a family here. It's a great place to live and work, and I'm grateful for the connections and experiences I've had along the way.

1 day ago, Durham Unified School District

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a minimum day for all schools as we kick off winter break. We wish all our students and families a joyful holiday season filled with fun and relaxation. We'll be back to school on January 6, 2025.

2 days ago, Durham Unified School District

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT! Jake Ilukowicz is a member of the 2023 graduation class and a Durham student from K-12. Not only did Jake excel in academics at Durham, but he was also a section champion in baseball and basketball. Jake is attending Texas A&M, pursuing a Sports Management degree with a Marketing minor. Jake is on the path to achieving his dream of working for a professional sports team. Congratulations, Jake. We're all so proud of you.

3 days ago, Durham Unified School District

🍕🥤🥗It’s time for some MOD Pizza!!! Durham High School PTS is holding a TROJAN TAKEOVER at MOD PIZZA TODAY (all day long). DHS PTS will receive 25% of sales* during this fundraiser. Participate by ordering online using the code MODGIVES25 or by visiting MOD located at 851 East Avenue, Suite 150 in Chico, and show this fundraiser flyer or mention the fundraiser at checkout. 🥗🥤🍕PLEASE SHARE with your family, friends, and neighbors!!! * Tax, gift cards, and retail sales are excluded from the donation.

4 days ago, Durham Unified School District

Our pre-enrollment for new students is officially LIVE on our website. https://durhamunified.aeries.net/enrollment/Eligibility.aspx?step=year This is specifically for NEW TK or Kindergarten students, as well as any NEW students entering other grades. If you're new to the district or know someone who is, now is the perfect time to get started! Spread the word and visit our website for more information. https://www.durhamunified.org/

12 days ago, Durham Unified School District

Exciting things are happening at Durham Elementary. Our outstanding teachers are embracing the season with tons of fun art and activities. Today, we had a door decorating contest, and the creativity on display was truly impressive. The district staff judged the entries and selected two classes to be rewarded with a party of their choice. Fun times at DES today.

15 days ago, Durham Unified School District

The weekly District updates are now live! Check out the news here: https://www.durhamunified.org/o/dus/page/superintendents-weekly-update

29 days ago, Durham Unified School District

Help Us Showcase Our Alumni!

about 1 month ago, Durham Unified School District

Durham USD is thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news, and announcements. You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3tSYC7n Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3wLOJu8 A few quick notes and helpful hints 1. SCHOOLS BUTTON: Located on the bottom right corner of the screen you can toggle between schools 2. MENU BUTTON: Located on the bottom left corner of the screen you can search through the menu options a. The menu area holds many things including the breakfast and lunch menus, staff list, calendars for all schools, sports and FFA, notifications that are sent out via the website. 3. SETTINGS BUTTON: In the bottom left corner of the screen tap the MENU button. When the menu appears tap the SETTINGS button located on the bottom left corner of the screen. a. LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: you can change your language preferences b. DEFAULT ORGANIZATION: Choose your default school (Durham Unified, Durham Elementary, Durham Intermediate, or Durham High School) c. SCHOOLS: You can choose which schools you want to view information from. (Please make sure that you mark DURHAM UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT as well as any other schools you wish to see information from. d. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS: You can choose which schools you want to receive push notifications from. (Please make sure that you mark DURHAM UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT as well as any other schools you wish to receive push notifications from. i. Push notifications will alert you instantly when items are posted to the website live feed. 4. CALENDARS: To view calendar events please use the calendars in the menu on any of the school sites. At this time clicking on “see more events” will not take you to all the events. It only takes you to that schools’ calendar of events. Check out the video link below to learn about our new app! https://drive.google.com/file/...

about 1 month ago, Durham Unified School District

Exciting opportunity available at Durham Unified School District for a Bus Driver (Part-Time). Apply now and be part of our committed team at Durham Unified! Email: cbartel@durhamunified.org 530-895-4675 ext5001

2 months ago, Durham Unified School District

The weekly District updates are now live! Check out the news here: https://www.durhamunified.org/o/dus/page/superintendents-weekly-update

2 months ago, Durham Unified School District

Our DIS students attended an assembly by Butte County Sheriff’s Office on Student Online Safety. It was a great opportunity for them to learn about staying safe online.