Pediatric Partners of the Southwest will assume operations as the medical provider for the School-Based Health Center (SBHC) at Durango High School effective July 1, 2019.


The School-Based Health Centers have been a partnership between Durango School District 9-R and Axis Health System (AHS) for the last 12 years. AHS and 9-R worked closely over the years to develop the SBHC model of supports and services for students and youth in the area, providing high-quality and accessible healthcare to La Plata County. Pediatric Partners of the Southwest (PPSW) is well positioned to assume the medical sponsorship and direct health care services at the Durango High School SBHC.
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After an extensive search and several great candidates, Durango School District 9-R has identified a new District Athletic Director (DAD) in Ryan Knorr. Knorr will take the place of current AD, Adam Bright, who after 3 (three) years with the district is moving on to serve as a assistant commissioner with CHSSA.
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Durango School District 9-R District is soliciting proposals from experienced firms that can help with the planning, development and related work associated with a Long Range Facilities Master Plan ("Facilities Master Plan"). The purpose of this Request for Proposals ("RFP") is to obtain information that will enable the District to select a candidate or firm that can effectively partner with the District to perform various components of a Facilities Master Plan.
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Durango School District 9-R is currently seeking proposals for a Mass Notification System district wide.
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Each week, Durango 9-R recognizes an employee that has gone above and beyond expectations to serve a child, a family, their school/department or their peers. Check out who we recognized in April.
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The City of Durango’s Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission, in partnership with Durango School District 9-R, is proud to offer the eighth annual 9-R J.I.V.E. Fair, formerly the Youth Expo, on Monday, May 6th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Avenue. The 9-R J.I.V.E. Fair (Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer Experiences) is an all-in-one forum that allows teenagers to satisfy Durango 9-R’s graduation requirements for work experience, to apply for jobs, and learn about volunteer opportunities.
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The following is a non-emergency message from Durango School District 9-R to all parents and students on morning Bus Route AV2 and afternoon Bus Routes AV2 and AV3. La Plata County road and bridge crews have cleared all debris from the mudslides that occurred in the 2700 block of County Road 250. The road has reopened and morning Bus Route AV2 and afternoon Bus Routes AV2 and AV3 will resume their normal schedule, pick-up and drop-offs starting Friday, April 19th. If you have any questions please contact the Transportation Department at 970-247-5335. Thank you.
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High School students from DHS earned their way to the SkillsUSA State Conference after receiving high marks at the regional conference that took place here in Durango in March, 2019. Together they earned Gold Level for Chapter Excellence again!
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Durango 9-R’s elementary schools have always understood the value of learning through play, especially for our early learners in preschool and kindergarten. Building off the successful early childhood program in the district, students and families will now have an opportunity to immerse into early childhood education through forest education.
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Durango School District 9-R invites responses to our request for farm-to-school beef bids.
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