On Feb. 22, law enforcement and district staff managed a security threat at Durango High School. The school briefly went into Secure (formerly known as Lockout) while law enforcement determined the school was safe.

The next Regular Meeting of the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

There was a threat to Durango High School this morning. Staff and students at all of our schools are safe.

We are thrilled to meet new students and welcome them to our schools! Durango School District 9-R registration is now open for all students in all grade levels for the 2023/24 school year – including expanded hours for preschool.

To view a recap of the February 13th Durango 9-R Board of Education Work Session, please click headline.

“Everyone deserves to be able to expand their creativity,” said Superintendent Dr. Karen Cheser. Driven by the creative force of Durango School District 9-R’s Visual Arts teachers, that thought became a new community event.
Art For All: Youth Art Month Celebration will take place Feb. 28 through March 12 at the Main Mall, 835 Main Ave., Suite 108.

Dear parents/guardians of students in Colorado kindergarten – 12th grade schools for the 2023-24 school year:

We know you’re thinking of all the things you need to do to make sure your student is ready for school. Getting vaccinated is an important part of their school readiness and keeps children from catching and spreading diseases that can make them sick and potentially disrupt in-person learning.

Big Picture High School students and staff are ready for a fresh start in a new building. Durango School District 9-R announced that the alternative high school will relocate to a building in the Tech Center in southwest Durango.

Durango School District and the Board of Education have prioritized a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The community of Durango is very supportive of our schools and our education system, and there are many thought leaders and partners to assist us in taking the bold steps necessary to achieve positive educational outcomes for all children.

To view a recap of the January 24, 2023 Durango School District 9-R Board of Education Regular Meeting, please click headline.