Durand Eastman School

🎭 Don’t miss Durand Eastman’s production of Shrek Jr.! 🐉
Join us for a fun-filled performance as our talented students bring this beloved story to life:
📅 June 5 at 6:30 p.m.
📅 June 6 at 2:00 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets are available at the door:

$5 for adults
$3 for children 10 and under
Cash only

Check out all the photos from today's school performance: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Shrek-Jr

We are highlighting one of Durand Eastman's staff members this ! Thank you Wend Kanis for your compassion and dedication with our students! 🌟🏫

Over the past few weeks, our 4th and 5th graders had an amazing time participating in a bowling outing sponsored by the DE PTA! Students enjoyed a fun-filled trip to Sea Breeze Bowl, where they spent two hours laughing, cheering, and making great memories together. Thanks to the support of the PTA and our wonderful parent volunteers, we were even able to walk to the bowling alley and enjoy this special experience as a group. It was a fantastic opportunity for both fun and connection—thank you to everyone who helped make it possible!

Our DE 3rd graders are having a blast counting down to summer break with our ABC Countdown! 🎉
Today’s letter: G is for Game Day 🎲—a day full of games, smiles, and great memories with friends! ☀️

🚨 Final reminder!
The window to submit nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Lancer Awards is closing soon 💙

🌟Celebrate the dedication and impact of EI staff and educators!

🗓 Nominations due June 1, 2026
🔗 Submit before the deadline: https://www.eastiron.org/article/2806925

Durand Eastman turned Reading Day into a cozy camping adventure! Students snuggled up in their comfiest outfits with blankets and stuffed animals, read inside tents, and enjoyed a special visit from author Kevin Kurtz, who led a fun writer’s workshop. Guest readers also stopped by classrooms to share stories and join in the fun. It was a wonderful day celebrating the joy and love of reading! 😊📖

📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Reading-Day

🌟Reminder! 📆

On Friday, May 22nd and Monday, May 25th, EICSD is closed for Memorial Day.

⏰ Time is running out! Nominate a deserving EI educator or staff member for the 2026 Outstanding Lancer Awards 💙

🌟 Elementary Educator
🌟 Secondary Educator
🌟 Staff Member
▪️ Nominations due June 1, 2026
🔗 Submit a nomination today: https://www.eastiron.org/article/2806925

It was a wonderful evening of music as Durand Eastman’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders performed at their spring concerts. Great job to all of our performers! 🎶🎼

📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Spring-Concerts

DE fourth graders had a fun Outdoor Experience Day! 🌲🏕️ Students enjoyed an Arboretum walk, learned how to pitch a tent, and participated in a variety of hands-on outdoor activities.

📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Outdoor-Day