School’s out, but Durango School District 9-R is encouraging students to work on learning through the summer – with fun events as a motivating reward. The Summer Bridge program combines free activity books with checkpoints, events, and prizes to continue learning this summer and be ready for the next grade level.

The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education held its Regular Meeting on May 23, 2023. Please click headline to view recap.

The DHS Graduation Ceremony is May 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the DHS Football Stadium. If you are planning to attend the ceremony, please review the parking plan and tips for enjoying the ceremony.

This year, Portrait of a Graduate blazed a new trail for our district.
Next year, we’ll set forth with blueprints and capstones to guide our way. It seems like such a short time ago that the community rallied together to launch our Portrait of a Graduate, our wayfinder on the path to success.

Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney General, visited Needham Elementary School and The Hub on May 17. "Honestly and truly, this community is a model for our state and I'm very excited to learn from you," he said to staff assembled at The Hub.

The Durango School District is hosting a Student Narcan training for Durango High School and Big Picture High School students on Wednesday, May 17, at 4:00 p.m., in the Administration Building Board Room. High school students who are currently enrolled in Durango Schools will be trained on opioids, their impact, and learn how to use the opioid antagonist, Narcan, in a life saving emergency.

The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education held a Work Session on May 9, 2023, at Sunnyside Elementary School. PLease click headline to view recap.

The Black Student Alliance student club of Durango High School raised $19,000 over two school years to travel to Atlanta, Georgia in April. This unique educational opportunity gave 7 students and 3 teachers an immersive experience in Black history, culture, and the opportunity to tour an array of Historically Black Colleges and Universities(HBCUs) located within the city. View a summary of the trip.

Durango School District 9-R has a lot to celebrate when it comes to our Gifted and Talented program. With a passion for quality education and a commitment to students, the district has created an inclusive program that ensures all students, including those who are gifted, have the tools they need to succeed.

Every year the Denver Center for Performing Arts puts on the Bobby G Awards – the Tony Awards for Colorado high school theater. Durango High School’s Troupe 1096 theater group was nominated for "Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Design" for their Fall 2022 production of Anastasia.