On March 31, 2021, 9-R was notified by San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) that individuals at Durango High School and Escalante Middle School tested positive for COVID-19, causing five (5) cohorts to quarantine. The school and the district are working proactively with the SJBPH to make the appropriate notifications and next steps for those who may have been in close contact with this individual.

9-R is encouraging families to register for preschool and kindergarten for the 2021/22 school year as soon as possible. It is vital to ensure staffing and program availability to all of those who need the services. Registration is open and families are encouraged to register ASAP. The district preschool program is licensed to serve 16 students in a class, and currently the district is making budgetary and staffing decisions based on how many classes it needs next year.

On March 29, 2021, 9-R was notified by San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) that an individual at Riverview Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19, causing a cohort to quarantine. The school and the district are working proactively with the SJBPH to make the appropriate notifications and next steps for those who may have been in close contact with this individual.

On March 28, 2021, 9-R was notified by San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) that an individual at Riverview Elementary tested positive for COVID-19, causing a cohort to quarantine. The school and the district are working proactively with the SJBPH to make the appropriate notifications and next steps for those who may have been in close contact with this individual.

On March 27, 2021, 9-R was notified by San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) that individuals at Escalante Middle School and Miller Middle School tested positive for COVID-19, causing four (4) cohorts to quarantine. The school and the district are working proactively with the SJBPH to make the appropriate notifications and next steps for those who may have been in close contact with this individual.

We hope everyone had a relaxing, fun and safe spring break! We are so grateful for all the efforts our students, staff and families have made to continue to practice safe behaviors, allowing our schools to remain open.

During a special meeting on March 11, 2021, the 9-R Board of Education shared their search process with the community, as well as the feedback received from the community and stakeholders throughout the district. In this session the Board ultimately voted to move forward with contract negotiations with Dr. Karen Cheser to serve as the district's next Superintendent.

On March 24, 2021, 9-R was notified by San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) that an individual at Park Elementary tested positive for COVID-19, causing a cohort to quarantine. The school and the district are working proactively with the SJBPH to make the appropriate notifications and next steps for those who may have been in close contact with this individual.

Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts! The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month. Youth Art Month encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. See the included video for highlights of students' artwork throughout the district.

On March 14, 2021, 9-R was notified by San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) that an individual at Florida Mesa Elementary was positive with COVID-19, causing a cohort to quarantine. The school and the district are working proactively with the SJBPH to make the appropriate notifications and next steps for those who may have been in close contact with this individual.