
There are two tigers to recognize this week, Food Service Manager Dayna Gibbs and DES multi tasker Mindy Suihkonen who works as a Kindergarten Para, Yard Duty, and cafeteria supervisor. DES is fortunate to have this dynamic duo working on their campus!



The District's weekly updates are now posted: https://www.durhamunified.org/o/dus/page/superintendents-weekly-update


New VAPA teacher Mrs. Anderson is our Tiger of the Week! She hit the ground running in October after being hired and has worked with all of our grade levels and is currently planning for the Grandparent's Day performances. Thank you for all the fresh ideas and enthusiasm you are bringing to the DES community.


DUSD wishes all of our families and community a Happy and Safe President's Weekend. Over the four day break catch up on all the District news here: https://www.durhamunified.org/o/dus/page/superintendents-weekly-update


It's time for the February/Valentine subscription pick up. Thank you Durham Floral Program for the beautiful arrangements!


Congratulations to Mrs. Polivka, our DES Tiger of the Week. She is a star in the cafeteria and around campus! Thank you for the positive impact to our community and the tasty treat ideas for our students.


The week in review is available! Please check here for all the District updates: https://www.durhamunified.org/o/dus/page/superintendents-weekly-update

Hello Durham Unified families,
This is a reminder that we serve breakfast at all our school sites. If you forget to eat in the morning we have you covered !!



Another week, another Tiger! Congratulations to Malena Hawks on being recognized in the DES community for all the positivity and professionalism she brings!


More news from the previous week! Catch up on all the happenings in the district here: https://www.durhamunified.org/o/dus/page/superintendents-weekly-update


Happy Birthday wishes and congratulations to another veteran teacher and Tiger of the Week. She has been a mainstay in the Durham community, thank you Mrs. Buttitta for your support and leadership with both students and colleagues.


Let's give recognition to long time teacher Mr. Coffee our new Tiger of the Week!


The week in review, Superintendent's Update is live here: https://www.durhamunified.org/o/dus/page/superintendents-weekly-update


There are new DIS Build updates and photos! Please check here: https://durhamunifiedsdca.sites.thrillshare.com/page/bond

DES is back with two new Tigers of the Week to celebrate! Thank you Mrs. Bertolucci & Mr. Glover for being such an important part of our community.


The frontage road that connects Goodspeed and Putney will be closed today from approximately 8:00AM-1:30PM for the DIS build project.


The week in review, Durham Unified updates from Superintendent John Bohannon are here: https://www.durhamunified.org/o/dus/page/superintendents-weekly-update

Additional TK information is here:



2024-2025 TK & Kindergarten NEW student information is here: https://des.durhamunified.org/o/des/article/1401105


We are here to celebrate another Tiger of the Week during the break. Ms. Maria is recognized for her spirit and ability to solve problems in the DES community. Thank you Ms. Maria enjoy the break and Happy Birthday to you while you are away.
