Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary

Monday, Feb. 16, is Presidents' Day, and schools are closed. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Enjoy your long weekend!

Emergency texts from DSD will now come from 970-414-3556. Please take a moment to save this number in your phone as “DSD Alerts” so you recognize it right away.

DSD's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab invites you to learn about selecting seeds for a thriving high-elevation garden on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center, Twilight Room (2700 Main Ave.)

Need help in supporting your child's well-being? We are offering FREE live webinars on Monday-Thursday evenings throughout the school year, and you can always watch previously recorded classes on your own time by visiting the Cook Center's full content library.

Read the January 2026 FLME Newsletter to get all the latest news and updates!

From time to time, DSD sells surplus or obsolete equipment through public auction. The district is currently accepting bids for an Apollolift Powered Forklift Full Electric Walkie Stacker.

All schools will be closed on Jan. 19 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Need help in supporting your child's well-being? We are offering FREE live webinars on Monday-Thursday evenings throughout the school year, and you can always watch previously recorded classes on your own time by visiting the Cook Center's full content library. Live webinar topics in January include ADHD, bullying prevention, anxiety and depression, confidence-building, video game addiction, school avoidance, suicide prevention, establishing healthy boundaries, and more.

Here’s what’s new in bond program planning since the October 2025 update.

As we step into the month of December, our school is filled with excitement, learning, and the joyful anticipation of the winter (snowy) season. See what is happening at Fort Lewis Mesa this season.