Animas Valley Elementary

Throughout each school year, DSD employees nominate their colleagues for Bravo Awards, an honor that recognizes faculty and staff who demonstrate Portrait of a Graduate attributes as they go above and beyond for students and the district.

Need help in supporting your child's well-being? We are offering FREE live webinars on Monday-Thursday evenings throughout the school year, and you can always watch previously recorded classes on your own time by visiting the Cook Center's full content library. Live webinar topics in December include Compassionate Parenting, Depression: You're Not Alone, Navigating Divorce When Children Are Involved, Social Media: Protecting Your Child, ABCs of Substance Use and Vaping, and many more.

Throughout each school year, DSD employees nominate their colleagues for Bravo Awards, an honor that recognizes faculty and staff who demonstrate Portrait of a Graduate attributes as they go above and beyond for students and the district.

In Christopher Skinner’s classroom at Escalante Middle School, students are test-driving a brand-new CrunchLabs unit created by Mark Rober — the former NASA engineer turned YouTube maker behind glitter bombs and squirrel obstacle courses.

Because of the federal shutdown, many Southwest Colorado families are not receiving their SNAP benefits this month. A regional network of community partners is working hard to make sure no one goes hungry.

Did you know Durango School District (DSD, formerly 9-R) shares stories, celebrations, and behind-the-scenes moments every week on social media? Follow us to see what’s happening in our classrooms and beyond — from teaching innovations and student projects to staff spotlights and community connections.

Propositions MM and LL were passed by voters in the recent election, which allows the Healthy School Meals for All program to raise and retain additional funding. This means there will be no changes to our breakfast and lunch programs this year. All students will continue to have access to free, nutritious meals each school day.

At Miller Middle School (MMS), students in Mike Jaramillo’s weightlifting class are building strength, confidence, and lifelong fitness habits.

As part of their cultural exploration studies in Dory Daniel's Spanish class, Miller Middle School (MMS) students are learning about Día de los Muertos — a Mexican tradition on Nov. 1-2 that honors loved ones who have passed.

Durango School District is taking everyday steps toward a greener future with two new sustainability programs that are already making an impact across schools: the Bulk Milk Program and the Film Plastic Recycling Program.