The Durbin Elementary staff welcomes you to our website created to give information about classroom activities, important dates for your calendars, PTO news, the registration process for new students and an overview of our academic programs. Strong communication with our Durbin Families is important to the educational growth of our students. We hope you find our website informative and beneficial. We welcome any comments you might have to share with us! Mrs. Linda Ededuwa Principal at Durbin Elementary

School Hours

Our normal school hours are 9:00 A.M. - 3:40 P.M.

Mission Statement

At Durbin Elementary, we believe all children can learn.

The instructional staff at Durbin Elementary will create a school environment that engages students in academic work with high expectations. Through student support teams and intense strategy instruction, we are confident that the diverse student population can master challenging curriculum and meet high levels of achievement. We will work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents to achieve this shared educational experience

Overview of Our School

From the original two story schoolhouse built in 1854 to the recent additions and renovation of the entire existing building, completed late in 1997, Durbin Elementary School has grown to accommodate the needs of its students. Hamilton Southeastern Schools continues its tradition of providing the space and suitable environments needed for its commitment to quality education.

The recent building expansion added four classrooms, an art room, a new computer lab, and various support spaces such as much-needed storage spaces, teacher workroom, new kitchen freezer and food storage, and pump room above a large underground water storage tank for the new fire protection system. New sprinklers, fed from the water storage tank, and located throughout the entire facility provide the first line of defense against fire for the safety of students, staff and property.

Renovation of the existing building included new finishes throughout, as well as improvement or replacement of existing mechanical and electrical systems. All teaching spaces received new cabinets and chalk boards. The media center was expanded to receive new library casework for media, such as books, as well as new computerized technology. Additional display boards in all areas of the school provide background for the colorful art that the children produce. New basketball goals in the gymnasium have height adjustable goals for the young children, while new lighting and sound system are much needed improvements. Apart from the general renovation of administrative areas, new support areas within the existing building include a new guidance area with speech/hearing therapy, a classroom for enrichment programs and a resource room.

Site improvements include expanded parking with improved drainage. New gates, separating part of the expanded paved area for special event parking, provide a safe area for play on pavement where three basketball goals are located. The playground was redone and provides new play equipment, which meets current safety codes. Other features are outdoor seating, large paved area with painted maps and geometric shapes for education and play. Newly planted trees provide shade around both the parking and playground areas. The retention pond has been enlarged and incorporates features for an outdoor lab as another place to grow in the knowledge of nature.

Set amidst the gently rolling corn fields of central Indiana, Durbin Elementary School is committed to empowering the growth of each student at this K-4 facility of Hamilton Southeastern Schools.