District News

The Durango School District Board of Education will meet for a Work Session this Tuesday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Riverview Elementary School (2900 Mesa Ave.).

May 1 is National School Principals' Day in the United States. It's a day to recognize and appreciate the crucial role that our school principals play in shaping the educational environment for students, teachers, and the community.

While we don’t typically announce staff transitions in district channels, we’re proud to share some news about Dr. Dylan Connell, our Chief Academic Officer. Bayfield School District has announced that he is the finalist to be their next superintendent, pending contract negotiations.

Since March, Durango School District has made significant progress on the 2024 Investing in Our Schools Bond program, establishing oversight committees, selecting architects for the new elementary school, advancing planning and scheduling, and initiating early phases of construction and maintenance projects.

For 10 years, Common Grounds Café inside the Durango Public Library has been more than just a place to grab coffee. On April 15, the community gathered to celebrate a decade of connection, inclusion, and purpose at the café's 10th anniversary celebration.

Durango School District is once again offering free summer meals to all children through the 2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), with a new location for this year: Needham Elementary School.

On April 24, the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education proudly celebrated the incredible achievements of our students at the Fifth Annual District Student Awards Ceremony.

The Durango School District Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on April 22, 2025, and the recap is now available.

The Bowker Games — Southwest Colorado’s version of the Special Olympics — was filled with ear-to-ear smiles and whoops of delight. The 18th annual event was held April 24 on the Escalante Middle School track.

From time to time, Durango School District offers surplus or obsolete items for sale by public bid. Currently, several pieces of surplus equipment from the Durango High School weight room are available for sale.