DES PTS

08/31/2026

08/25/2026

Curious about what Tiger Gear Tuesday is all about?

DES students and staff are encouraged to show their school spirit by wearing Tiger Gear (or blue!) every Tuesday!*

Want to grab some Tiger Gear? You can shop online at https://1stplacespiritwear.com, and it’s on sale now through September 7!

Even better—a portion of every sale comes back to DES PTS to help support our students and school! 💙

So grab your gear and get ready to ROAR with Tiger pride every Tuesday!

From elementary school to high school we have the spiritwear you want to wear for over 100,000 different schools nationwide. Find great school spirit designs with no minimum orders!

08/24/2026

📸 Mark Your Calendars! Picture Day is Thursday, September 3! 📸

Order your child’s pictures online ahead of time, or send the picture packet with your child on picture day.

We can’t wait to see those big smiles! 📷🐯

08/20/2026

Durham Elementary is seeking parent nominations for our School Site Council (SSC) for the upcoming school year! We currently have three parent openings to fill.

What is the School Site Council? The SSC is an essential advisory group made up of parents, teachers, and school staff. As a member, you will:
Review school data, test scores, and key campus updates.
Help guide decisions and make recommendations for our overall School Plan.
Collaborate directly with staff to support our students.
Meeting Details:
Frequency: Monthly (approximately 7 meetings per year; no meeting in December)
When: 3rd or 4th Wednesday of the month, from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: DES Room 2 (Mrs. Hughes' classroom)
How to Apply or Nominate: If you or someone you know is interested in joining, please complete the attached form (available in both English and Spanish below) and return it to your child’s teacher or the DES Office by Friday, September 4th.
Thank you for your partnership and for supporting our DES community!