Congratulations to members of the DHS Orchestra who received a Superior (I) score at the Colorado American String Teachers Association (ASTA) State Festival as well as the CHSAA Regional Festival.

On Saturday, April 29, 34 Escalante Middle School (EMS) students competed at the state competition for National History Day at the University of Colorado, Denver. Five students will advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C.

The Bowker Games were held at the Escalante Middle School track & field on April 27.  More than 200 student special athletes participated, representing over 25 schools in Archuleta, Montezuma, and La Plata counties, and 1 from Aztec, NM.

The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on April 25. Please click headline to view recap.

The district has adopted a new policy allowing students to carry Narcan on campus. The document was reviewed by the Board of Education during the regular meeting April 25, and implementation will begin over the next month.

On Tuesday, April 24, all schools in the district switched off lights and small appliances at the same time, from 2:00 to 2:15 p.m. The 9-R Goes Dark event was organized to celebrate Earth Week and raise awareness about how small actions can make a big impact.

Durango School District is committed to belonging. We believe that when everyone feels a sense of belonging and has an equitable chance for success, we all win!

In the fall of 2023, every child attending a Durango School District 9-R school or child care facility must have a complete immunization record or exemption submitted to their school, or the child will be unable to attend school until they are compliant with this state law. If you plan to have a Certificate of non-medical exemption for your child, please note that the date of the exemption must be on or after July 1, 2023 for the 23-24 school year.

Join the 9-R Board of Education to learn and ask questions about
how diverse student populations are served, including students of underrepresented cultural and ethnic backgrounds, special education, gifted and talented, English language learners, 2SLGBTOIA+, and others.

From a few students in one class to entire school participation, student community service is on the rise throughout the Durango School District. More than 3,200 students participate in community service projects this year.