Happy Veterans Day to all of our Durham students who have served our country. Your dedication and sacrifices mean so much to our community. We thank you for your service and honor your commitment to our nation.
**Holiday Shopping That Gives Back!**
It’s time to spread a little holiday cheer while supporting Durham Intermediate School!
Durham Intermediate PTS has partnered with **Minted** for a holiday fundraiser that’s a win-win for everyone!
**YOU SAVE 20%** on Minted holiday cards, stationery, and gifts!
**DIS PTS RECEIVES 10%** of your purchase to support our students and school community!
Whether you’re ordering your family’s Christmas cards, shopping for personalized gifts, or checking names off your holiday list, you can make your purchases count!
Shop at **www.minted.com**
Use code: **FUNDRAISEDURHAMPTS**
It’s time to spread a little holiday cheer while supporting Durham Intermediate School!
Durham Intermediate PTS has partnered with **Minted** for a holiday fundraiser that’s a win-win for everyone!
**YOU SAVE 20%** on Minted holiday cards, stationery, and gifts!
**DIS PTS RECEIVES 10%** of your purchase to support our students and school community!
Whether you’re ordering your family’s Christmas cards, shopping for personalized gifts, or checking names off your holiday list, you can make your purchases count!
Shop at **www.minted.com**
Use code: **FUNDRAISEDURHAMPTS**
DIS October Student of the Month
Our October Student of the Month is Kiera Brazington. Mrs. Comer nominated her and had this to say. This student is, “...is a young lady who consistently demonstrates the DIS core values of Respect, Empathy, and Purpose (R.E.P.) in everything she does.
Her character is rooted in honor and integrity. She holds herself and those around her to high standards and naturally steps up to support the well-being and safety of her peers. Whether standing alongside a classmate who needs support or helping ensure our school remains a safe and positive place, she leads by example and strives to do what is right.
She also demonstrates a strong sense of purpose through her hard work in the classroom and her willingness to help others. Her empathy, leadership, and unwavering integrity make Durham Intermediate a brighter and more welcoming place for everyone.”
Congratulations, Kiera Brazington, our October Student of the Month!
Our October Student of the Month is Kiera Brazington. Mrs. Comer nominated her and had this to say. This student is, “...is a young lady who consistently demonstrates the DIS core values of Respect, Empathy, and Purpose (R.E.P.) in everything she does.
Her character is rooted in honor and integrity. She holds herself and those around her to high standards and naturally steps up to support the well-being and safety of her peers. Whether standing alongside a classmate who needs support or helping ensure our school remains a safe and positive place, she leads by example and strives to do what is right.
She also demonstrates a strong sense of purpose through her hard work in the classroom and her willingness to help others. Her empathy, leadership, and unwavering integrity make Durham Intermediate a brighter and more welcoming place for everyone.”
Congratulations, Kiera Brazington, our October Student of the Month!
Durham Intermediate School Principal Josh Rowe officially completed the California League of Middle Schools Leaders to Watch program this week.
Mr. Rowe was recognized as part of the Leaders to Watch program in a graduation ceremony on Thursday in Long Beach.
Thank you for representing Durham Intermediate and Durham Unified!
Mr. Rowe was recognized as part of the Leaders to Watch program in a graduation ceremony on Thursday in Long Beach.
Thank you for representing Durham Intermediate and Durham Unified!
Just a quick reminder there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, 19th October. Hope you all have a great 3 day weekend.
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
DIS Weekly Percfect Attendance
We had 144 DIS students with perfect attendance this week!
That means 0 absences and 0 tardies during our attendance window. Great job showing Purpose by being at school, on time, and ready to learn each day!
From those 144 students, two names were randomly selected as our Perfect Attendance Raffle winners. This weeks winners are...
🎉 Brodie Walters — Chick-fil-A Gift Card
🎉 Keira Brazington— Main Street Donuts Gift Card
Congratulations!
We had 144 DIS students with perfect attendance this week!
That means 0 absences and 0 tardies during our attendance window. Great job showing Purpose by being at school, on time, and ready to learn each day!
From those 144 students, two names were randomly selected as our Perfect Attendance Raffle winners. This weeks winners are...
🎉 Brodie Walters — Chick-fil-A Gift Card
🎉 Keira Brazington— Main Street Donuts Gift Card
Congratulations!
Happy National Coaches Day!
Today, we want to give a huge thank you to all of our amazing coaches. Your dedication inspires our athletes, builds their confidence, and helps turn hard work into real achievement. We are truly grateful for all the time, energy, and heart you invest in our student athletes every single day.
Today, we want to give a huge thank you to all of our amazing coaches. Your dedication inspires our athletes, builds their confidence, and helps turn hard work into real achievement. We are truly grateful for all the time, energy, and heart you invest in our student athletes every single day.
New Sign at DIS!
We know that finding the DIS Office has proven to be a little challenging at times, so we are excited to share our brand-new DIS Office sign!
A huge thank you to Mr. Deaton and his Durham High School students, who designed, cut, powder-coated, and mounted the new sign for us. Their craftsmanship looks fantastic and, most importantly, our office should now be much easier for families and visitors to find!
We appreciate Mr. Deaton and our DHS students for using their skills and talents to help improve our campus.
We know that finding the DIS Office has proven to be a little challenging at times, so we are excited to share our brand-new DIS Office sign!
A huge thank you to Mr. Deaton and his Durham High School students, who designed, cut, powder-coated, and mounted the new sign for us. Their craftsmanship looks fantastic and, most importantly, our office should now be much easier for families and visitors to find!
We appreciate Mr. Deaton and our DHS students for using their skills and talents to help improve our campus.
Hello DIS families and friends!
The DIS Jog-A-Thon Fundraiser is this Friday, September 25th! This is our biggest and most important fundraiser of the year and helps fund Shady Creek, Medieval Feast, 8th grade promotion and end of year festivities, school field trips, Red Ribbon Week, basketball officials & expenses, and MUCH MORE!
On October 16th will be the JOG-A-THON GREAT GIFT GIVEAWAY! Prizes will be awarded to our top runners and fundraiser earners and every student who participates will walk away with a prize! We are looking for donations from families, businesses, and other supporters who would like to help reward our students for their hard work!
Please see our Amazon wish list below (or click the QR code) for prizes. Our DIS students greatly appreciate your generosity and support!
Jog-A-Thon Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/0d9F5VVO
The DIS Jog-A-Thon Fundraiser is this Friday, September 25th! This is our biggest and most important fundraiser of the year and helps fund Shady Creek, Medieval Feast, 8th grade promotion and end of year festivities, school field trips, Red Ribbon Week, basketball officials & expenses, and MUCH MORE!
On October 16th will be the JOG-A-THON GREAT GIFT GIVEAWAY! Prizes will be awarded to our top runners and fundraiser earners and every student who participates will walk away with a prize! We are looking for donations from families, businesses, and other supporters who would like to help reward our students for their hard work!
Please see our Amazon wish list below (or click the QR code) for prizes. Our DIS students greatly appreciate your generosity and support!
Jog-A-Thon Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/0d9F5VVO
The DIS girls volleyball team brought a banner home to the DIG over the weekend, taking 1st place in the Palermo tournament!
DIS Snack Shack Donations for ASB.
PBIS Silver Designation!
We are excited to share that Durham Intermediate School has earned PBIS Silver recognition! This year, more than 2,700 schools applied for PBIS recognition, and we are proud to have DIS recognized at the Silver level. Even more exciting, this is our first year applying for any PBIS recognition, meaning we moved directly to Silver without previously applying for or earning Bronze!
This recognition reflects the commitment of our staff to creating a positive, supportive school environment built around clear expectations and our Panther values of Respect, Empathy, and Purpose (REP).
A special thank you goes to Mrs. Juanarena and our PBIS team for their leadership and hard work throughout this process. Mrs. Juanarena’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening PBIS at DIS and helping our school earn this recognition.
We are proud of this accomplishment and look forward to continuing to build on it as we work to make DIS an even better place for our students!
We are excited to share that Durham Intermediate School has earned PBIS Silver recognition! This year, more than 2,700 schools applied for PBIS recognition, and we are proud to have DIS recognized at the Silver level. Even more exciting, this is our first year applying for any PBIS recognition, meaning we moved directly to Silver without previously applying for or earning Bronze!
This recognition reflects the commitment of our staff to creating a positive, supportive school environment built around clear expectations and our Panther values of Respect, Empathy, and Purpose (REP).
A special thank you goes to Mrs. Juanarena and our PBIS team for their leadership and hard work throughout this process. Mrs. Juanarena’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening PBIS at DIS and helping our school earn this recognition.
We are proud of this accomplishment and look forward to continuing to build on it as we work to make DIS an even better place for our students!
DIS Soccer is holding tryouts for our Durham Park and Rec club team on August 25th and 26th.
All skill levels are welcome. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the team.
Please note: DIS Soccer is a Durham Park and Rec club team and is not sponsored by Durham Unified.
All skill levels are welcome. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the team.
Please note: DIS Soccer is a Durham Park and Rec club team and is not sponsored by Durham Unified.
DIS Cross Country
Durham community!
The 2026–2027 school year is now beginning, and we're sure it's going to be an excellent one. We hope that all our students, teachers, and families have a great start to the year. Let's make it a year that is truly remembered
The 2026–2027 school year is now beginning, and we're sure it's going to be an excellent one. We hope that all our students, teachers, and families have a great start to the year. Let's make it a year that is truly remembered
Morning bus routes
8th Grade Promotion & Important Dates
8th grade families—promotion will be here before we know it! 8th Grade Promotion is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th, and we are excited to celebrate this milestone with you and your student.
In the meantime, please mark your calendar for April 15th, when students will take their promotion pictures here at DIS. More details will be shared soon, but we wanted to make sure this important date is on your radar.
8th grade families—promotion will be here before we know it! 8th Grade Promotion is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th, and we are excited to celebrate this milestone with you and your student.
In the meantime, please mark your calendar for April 15th, when students will take their promotion pictures here at DIS. More details will be shared soon, but we wanted to make sure this important date is on your radar.
🌋 What an EXPLOSIVE day at Durham Intermediate.
Today, our incredible 6th graders wrapped up their volcano projects, and wow — did they go out with a BANG.
It was amazing seeing the community and fellow schoolmates come together to cheer them on. The support and excitement in the air made this day one to remember.
A huge shoutout to all the students who put their hearts into these projects, and to everyone who showed up to celebrate them. This is what Durham school spirit is all about
Today, our incredible 6th graders wrapped up their volcano projects, and wow — did they go out with a BANG.
It was amazing seeing the community and fellow schoolmates come together to cheer them on. The support and excitement in the air made this day one to remember.
A huge shoutout to all the students who put their hearts into these projects, and to everyone who showed up to celebrate them. This is what Durham school spirit is all about
The Panther Press
DIS weekly news and updates
Wildflowers
DIS Week at a Glance
Week at a Glance
Important Announcements
March SOM
Student of the Month
Mrs. Lash nominated our March student ofthe month, Reese Sharrah, Mrs. Lash wrote:
Reese is a hardworking, caring, kind, and considerate student. Each day that Reese arrives at school she brings her best attitude. No matter what is thrown at Reese, she continues to be positive and uplift others. Reese is the type of student that sees a difficult situation and turns it into a challenge that she will conquer. Reese has the ability to be friends with anyone, a rare quality that not many people have. Reese tackles each day with determination and an infectious smile. If you're interested in getting to know Reese, you can find her on the basketball court beating 8th graders.
Congratstulation Reese!
All Stars
DIS All Stars
Durham Intermediate School is excited to celebrate two of our own: Braiden Baker (8th grade) and Hank Garrity (7th grade), who have been nominated to participate in the Northern Section Jr. High North State All-Star Boys Basketball Game! This event highlights the best junior high players across the North State and is a well earned recognition of their talent, effort, and character.
The All-Star Games will be held on Saturday, March 15th at Chico Jr. High School, with the 7th grade game tipping off at 1:00 PM and the 8th grade game at 3:00 PM.
We are proud of Braiden and Hank for representing our school. Let’s show up and support our Panther Pride!