Two Destination Imagination teams and 22 History Day Participants Advance to State Competitions Durango 9-R students are headed to state competitions this spring for their excellent project work in Destination Imagination and the Durango/4 Corners Regional History Day. Published March 30, 2023
Middle School & High School Band Extravaganza Bands from Escalante Middle School, Miller Middle School, and DHS will perform a free concert on Wednesday, March 29 at 7:00p.pm at the Fort Lewis College Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Dr, Durango. Published March 24, 2023
Durango 9-R Board of Education March 14, 2023 Work Session Recap To view a recap of the the March 14 Board of Education Work Session, please click headline. Published March 17, 2023
Durango 9-R Board of Education Regular Meeting, March 28, 2023 The next Regular Meeting of the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 5:30 p.m. Published March 16, 2023
Three Schools Receive Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award Three schools in Durango School District 9-R were recently recognized with the 2022 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award: Florida Mesa Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, and Needham Elementary School. The award recognizes schools with outstanding student growth rates. This achievement reflects the dedication to student success present in our schools. Published March 16, 2023
Recap: Board of Education Regular Meeting Feb. 28, 2023 To view a recap of the Feb. 28 Board of Education Regular Meeting, please click headline Published March 8, 2023
Families may register for Universal Preschool – expanded to five days per week Universal Preschool is available in Colorado for the 2023/24 school year. Registration is now open at all seven elementary schools in Durango School District 9-R, and space is limited. Preschool registration office hours begin March 8. Published March 3, 2023
District announces Snow Day Make-Up plan Due to the number of Snow Day school closures this winter, Durango School District 9-R has announced a plan to make up school days in the remainder of the 2022/23 school year. Published March 2, 2023
Durango School District's 2023-2025 Strategic Plan launched We are proud to share our new Strategic Plan Community Brochure and Strategic Plan Comprehensive Document. These publications capture Durango School District’s mission, vision, values, and an overview of our top goals for the next three years. Published March 2, 2023
District bus drivers recognized for their service There are 20 bus routes across 1,000 square miles in Durango School District 9-R. The routes cover all the way from Purgatory to the state line, with many different road conditions and microclimates. Published March 2, 2023