Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary Fort Lewis Mesa takes pride in our strong sense of community, encouraging programs that bring students together, bonding students, parents, and our staff.

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary takes pride in their strong sense of community. They encourage programs that bring all grade levels together and strengthen the bond between students, parents and staff members. As a learning community, they provide our students with life-long learning skills, strong academics, and an understanding of respect for self and others, in a collaborative and nurturing environm

ent. Distinguishing Characteristics of Our School:
โ€ขHigh Performance Colorado Power Library
โ€ขCommunity center
โ€ขOne track school, teachers and staff know every student
โ€ขHigh Growth and High Achievement ratings from CDE

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08/03/2026

๐Ÿ‘‹ Itโ€™s Meet Us Monday! ๐Ÿ‘‹

Say hello to Sabrina Cross, an incredible Special Education (SPED) Paraprofessional at Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary. ๐Ÿซ โœจ

Sabrina has been a steady, dedicated pillar of support for our Fort Lewis Mesa family for an amazing 23 years! Her commitment to our students and school community shines bright in everything she does. When sheโ€™s not working hard behind the scenes for our learners, she loves heading out for a good hike, spending time with her dogs, and cheering on the Denver Nuggets to a big win! ๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ€

We are so grateful for our outstanding SPED Paraprofessionals, whose individualized encouragement and tailored support help unlock the unique potential of every learner. Thank you, Sabrina, for your years of warmth, care, and unwavering dedication to our students! ๐Ÿ’™



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08/01/2026

The Girls on the Registration is now OPEN for all 3rd-5th grade girls at Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary!
Practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 2:30-4pm, starting Sept. 8th!
To register, visit

๐ŸŽ‰ Save the date: Aug. 5! ๐ŸŽ‰ Come celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Ignite Mobile Learning Lab, a new mobile STEAM classroom...
07/29/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Save the date: Aug. 5! ๐ŸŽ‰ Come celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Ignite Mobile Learning Lab, a new mobile STEAM classroom! Ignite is a partnership between Durango School District (DSD) and Durango Education Foundation (DEF).

Bring the family and be among the first to step aboard this one-of-a-kind learning space, explore hands-on activities in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). You'll meet the Ignite team and see how this innovative classroom on wheels is bringing exciting learning experiences directly to students across our district.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Wednesday, Aug. 5
๐Ÿ•” 5:45 p.m. Ribbon-Cutting; 6:15-7:15 p.m. Tours & Activities
๐Ÿ“ Impact Career Innovation Center (Durango High School campus)

Enjoy:
โœจ Tours of the mobile learning lab
๐Ÿงช Interactive STEAM activities
๐ŸŽถ Live music by Stillwater Music
๐Ÿช Light refreshments
๐Ÿซง Fun for the whole family

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, foundations, grant partners, and community donors, DEF raised $363,000 to bring this innovative classroom to life.

๐ŸšŒ Learn more about Ignite: https://ow.ly/JgMX50Zutlx


07/20/2026

๐Ÿ‘‹Itโ€™s Meet Us Monday! ๐Ÿ‘‹

Meet Stephanie Sherman, the incredible administrative assistant at Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary. โค๏ธ

Stephanie has been a vital part of the Durango School District family for nine years, dedicating the last five to supporting the students, staff, and families at Fort Lewis Mesa. On any given day, you can find her masterfully wearing many different hats โ€” whether she's managing the front office, stepping in as a nurse, helping out at lunchtime, or offering a kind word and a walk to a student needing a quick break.

When the school day wraps up, Stephanie heads home to spend time with her absolute best friend โ€” her granny, whom she credits with making it all worth it! ๐Ÿ‘ตโœจ

We are so grateful for our outstanding support staff who go above and beyond every single day to ensure our schools run smoothly and every child feels safe and valued. Thank you, Stephanie, for your dedication and heart!



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The 2026-2027 school supply lists are available here and on our website! Reminder: The first day of school is August 25t...
07/15/2026

The 2026-2027 school supply lists are available here and on our website!
Reminder: The first day of school is August 25th!

Every child attending a DSD school or childcare facility must have a complete immunization record or exemption submitted...
07/09/2026

Every child attending a DSD school or childcare facility must have a complete immunization record or exemption submitted to their school, or the child will be unable to attend school until they are compliant with this state law. The immunization record must be from the child's healthcare provider or other immunization provider, and must show that the child is up-to-date on all school-required vaccines, according to their age.

If you plan to have a Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption for your child, please note that the date of the exemption must be on or after July 1, 2026, for the 2026-27 school year.

Note: Starting in the 2026-27 school year, Colorado law will require students to have one dose of Tdap vaccine before their first day of seventh grade.

๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธLearn more about immunizations: https://www.durangoschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=512021&type=d&pREC_ID=1033567

๐ŸŽ Visit our Back to School Hub: https://www.durangoschools.org/apps/pages/backtoschool

๐Ÿ”ข District assessments administered throughout the year indicate that students made meaningful progress from fall 2025 t...
07/07/2026

๐Ÿ”ข District assessments administered throughout the year indicate that students made meaningful progress from fall 2025 to spring 2026 across multiple grade levels.

โ€œGrowth matters,โ€ said Dr. Laurie Rossback, Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. โ€œWe are especially encouraged to see students making progress throughout the year and to see fewer students performing significantly below grade level. Those trends represent real gains for students and provide a strong foundation for continued success.โ€ ๐Ÿ™Œ

Read the full End-Of-Year report here: https://ow.ly/CGPb50ZiUXz


๐Ÿ“š Durango School District students showed strong academic growth during the 2025-26 school year, with students making ga...
06/30/2026

๐Ÿ“š Durango School District students showed strong academic growth during the 2025-26 school year, with students making gains in both literacy and mathematics while continuing to outperform state and national benchmarks.

โ€œThese results reflect the hard work of our students, staff, and families,โ€ said Superintendent Dr. Karen Cheser. โ€œWhile no single assessment tells the whole story of student learning, these results show encouraging growth and reinforce the impact of the daily work happening in classrooms across our district.โ€ ๐Ÿ™Œ

Read the full End-Of-Year Report here: https://ow.ly/htbx50ZiUBr


โœ… Summer Bridge Checkpoint  #1 is happening this week, June 15โ€“18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the District Administration ...
06/15/2026

โœ… Summer Bridge Checkpoint #1 is happening this week, June 15โ€“18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the District Administration Office, located in Bodo Park at 281 Sawyer Dr., Suite 100.

Elementary school students who have completed pages 1-22 in their Literacy Foundations Summer Workbook can stop by to claim a prize. Rewards include opportunities to win exciting items such as a Lake Nighthorse pass, Gravity Lab pass, Hive pass, Cream Bean Berry gift card, and more. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

๐Ÿ“•We hope to see you there, and thank you for helping your child stay engaged in learning this summer!

Learn more about Summer Bridge here: https://ow.ly/gPJW50ZbQqQ

Field day was a hit! Thank you parents for jumping in and helping! Thank you Danny, Jerry, Joel and Mr and Mrs. Moore fo...
05/22/2026

Field day was a hit!
Thank you parents for jumping in and helping!
Thank you Danny, Jerry, Joel and Mr and Mrs. Moore for a delicious lunch!
Thank you students and staff for a great year and super fun day!
Have a great summer Roadrunners!

Address

11274 Colorado Highway 140
Hesperus, CO
81326

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+19705883331

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