August 22, 2026
Durant Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Kara Byrd presents Durant Soccer Club board member Kayla Catiller with a certificate welcoming the club to the chamber of commerce. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Northwest Heights Elementary School STEM teacher Kasey Bennett, who was named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, greets students for meet the teacher night that was held last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Eating breakfast before the start of the first day of school at Northwest Heights Elementary School are from left, Heidi Shye, Charli Clay, Paisley Mays and Kinsley Mays. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Friday, August 21, 2026
The 2026-2027 school year in Durant began Aug. 13 for grades first-12th and early childhood and kindergarten started Monday.
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The Silo Rebels are the Dale Tournament champions. Photo provided