![teacher and students in circle, talking](https://3.files.edl.io/5b25/24/06/19/192042-7780b699-bb4e-4f0d-a6bd-fb8b2be9057e.jpg)
Florida Mesa Elementary Home
2022 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award recipient
Welcome to Florida Mesa Elementary School
Where we’re located
![Durango School District map](/pics/school_map.jpg)
![school building](https://3.files.edl.io/0bd8/23/08/04/180915-523b6884-c6e5-4558-9a21-b80e10cc538c.jpeg)
Mission
School & District News
![teacher and students in circle, talking](https://3.files.edl.io/5b25/24/06/19/192042-7780b699-bb4e-4f0d-a6bd-fb8b2be9057e.jpg)
We need your feedback on a potential bond ballot question for this November. We invite you to visit our new interactive website page to learn about potential investments and funding. We encourage you to spread the word and share this page with your neighbors and fellow community members.
![girl and dad with bicycle prize](https://3.files.edl.io/9adf/24/05/21/232403-5685e47f-d05e-4470-9723-a2de921b9d92.jpg)
2024 Summer Bridge makes learning fun and prepares students for next year
School’s out, but the Durango School District 9-R is encouraging students to work on learning through the summer – with fun events as a reward. The Summer Bridge program combines free activity books with checkpoints, events, and prizes to continue learning this summer and be ready for the next grade level. The books include engaging activities and practice in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and fitness.
![District office front entry](https://3.files.edl.io/6d1f/24/05/16/174841-2bc84633-6ea3-4a78-840f-30c14ab4a26b.jpg)
Durango School District Administration Office - Summer Hours
The Durango School District Administration Office summer hours will be in effect June 3rd - July 26. We will operate with regular business hours Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4pm, and be closed to the public on Fridays during this time period.
![students with award certificates](https://3.files.edl.io/433a/24/04/26/232210-f78fdd5b-b506-4415-a31f-d90e6856b8ce.jpg)
Board Of Education Student Awards
On Thursday, April 24, the Board of Education held a Student Awards ceremony, to celebrate students who exemplified the district's Portrait of a Graduate competencies.
![potential ballot measure survey](https://3.files.edl.io/367b/24/04/18/190721-973145d4-3c75-43f8-a25d-0a40a4fcaf60.png)
Survey now open on potential ballot measure
Beginning April 18, we encourage everyone in La Plata County – district staff, families, community members – to participate in an important survey regarding public education programs, policies, and a potential ballot measure this November 2024.
![graphic of rocket and space walker](https://3.files.edl.io/d4c8/24/04/12/184102-8e65bf29-edf1-454e-936f-e89e38f3b546.png)
DHS Women in STEM club host design sprint event
Durango High School (DHS) Women in STEM club is hosting a design sprint on Sunday, April 21 for grades 4-8 to build interest in STEM fields and to encourage incoming middle and high schoolers to begin or continue to follow a STEM pathway.
![drawing of happy people in a field](https://3.files.edl.io/9c2b/24/04/04/204425-1da2cef7-b0b1-4529-a90b-7d7fefd54509.png)
DHS Green Team coloring contest
The Durango High School (DHS) Green Team is sponsoring an elementary school art contest! The process is simple: choose one of 2 coloring pages to complete with your original design and submit your work for the opportunity to receive a Cream Bean Berry gift card. Submissions are due April 15th.
![kindergarten kids around table](https://3.files.edl.io/35c6/24/01/10/221314-88ea8d19-50c0-4d00-a8bb-c56fb43231fc.jpg)
Early Access Applications Available February 1
Durango School District 9-R has the opportunity to accelerate highly advanced gifted children under age 5 for kindergarten and/or under age 6 for first grade. This Early Access is for those eligible students if their birthdays fall after October 1. It is intended to support students who are evaluated to be exceptional in aptitude/cognitive reasoning, academics, school readiness, and motivation.
![Principal Shannon Morris with award](https://3.files.edl.io/7333/23/11/15/030118-e7ac990e-189c-4708-b581-bd8382e4fda5.jpg)
Principal's Message
Events
Student/ Family Check-in
Time: 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Florida Mesa Elementary School,
216 Highway 172,
Durango, CO 81303
Student/ Family Check-in
Time: 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Florida Mesa Elementary School,
216 Highway 172,
Durango, CO 81303
Student/ Family Check-in
Time: 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Florida Mesa Elementary School,
216 Highway 172,
Durango, CO 81303
Student/ Family Check-in
Time: 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Florida Mesa Elementary School,
216 Highway 172,
Durango, CO 81303
Student/ Family Check-in
Time: 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Florida Mesa Elementary School,
216 Highway 172,
Durango, CO 81303
![Engineer Mountain](https://3.files.edl.io/9b63/23/11/27/183606-11f94f6a-c18b-46de-9d70-9327d18113e2.jpeg)