2023 - 24 Points of Pride

A Model District Where Students Want to Be

Durand Area Schools is proud of where we have been and where we are going. Our outstanding programs and services have allowed our students to flourish and gain recognition for their accomplishments across the state and country.

Here are some of our accomplishments and points of pride for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

District-wide Programs

8 - 12 PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) Program
Free Summer Lunch Program - Meet Up to Eat Up
Summer School Programs
Box Car Before and After School Day Care
Durand Area Schools Education Foundation
All Buildings Wireless
Scholastic Book Fair
1 to 1 Chromebooks

Elementary

Pre-School
Elementary Social Workers
K-4 Art & Music
Neal Sisters Foundation to Support Bertha Neal
March is Reading Month Activity

Middle School

Student Links support their peers in the classroom, in electives, and during unstructured times of the day. The goal of the Student Links Program is to facilitate each student's experience of their school as a safe and caring community.
Robotics Club
Science Fair
Students are able to take advantage of free after-school tutoring (ZAP).
March is Reading Month Activity
All schools take part in the Positive Behavior Support program, which allows teachers more time to teach and students more time to learn.
Teachers have received multiple grants for school equipment and initiatives.
STEM Summer Camp
Band
Choir
Blending Classes - Technology
Full-Time Guidance Counselor at MS

High School

Holiday Adopt a Family Program
Arts Program
Holiday Performances
The band participates in the State Competition
Dual Enrollment - Mott Community College, U of M Flint, LCC, and Baker College
CTE Classes - AgriScience, Family & Consumer Science, and Wood Technology
Extended Day High School ZAP Program
FFA participation at Regional, State, and National Levels
FCCLA participation at Regional and State levels
Choir
Orchestra
Sports Championships
Robotics Club
National Honors Society