With winter approaching, people are interested in how the Durango School District makes the decision to call a Snow Day. This infographic outlines the decision making process.

Join Durango School District 9-R Board of Education members for an informal discussion of district topics. on Wednesday November 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Gardens have inspired artists for centuries. Now it’s time for students to inspire the community with their creativity. We’re inviting all Durango School District 9-R students to submit a piece of artwork for the first annual SOIL Art Contest.

Learning to navigate a school system can be daunting for many parents; but for families who speak limited or no English, it can be especially challenging. On Wednesday evening, October 20, 2022 Durango School District 9-R will launch a new project to meet this challenge: Escuela para Padres (School for Parents).

The District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, October 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Florida Mesa Elementary.

On Oct. 13, the Colorado State Board of Education upheld Durango School District 9-R's decision to deny the Ascent Classical Academy's charter school application.

"We are glad the state board supported our decision after our extensive and thorough research on the Ascent proposal," said Dr. Karen Cheser, the district's superintendent. The district had several concerns with the Ascent application, including the school's potential enrollment, governing structure, and commitment to serve all students.

Tiffany Miera, 5th Grade Math Teacher at Needham Elementary School, was awarded the prestigious Milken Educator Award on Tuesday at an assembly at Needham Elementary School. The award was a surprise and Tiffany didn’t know until her name was announced.

To view a recap of the October 11, 2022 9-R Board of Education Work Session please click headline.

At the November 29, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m., the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education will vote to determine the type of participation for Durango School District 9-R as it relates to the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program.

The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education will meet at Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School on Monday, Oct. 11, to discuss the following topics: