School & District News

Preschool interest forms are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 school year. Each elementary school has at least one full school day preschool classroom, and Needham Elementary also has a half-day program.

The community is invited to learn about youth substance use and
discover resources to help children have a safe summer on Wednesday, May 25th.

Join members of the 9-R Board of Education for an informal discussion of district topics. Thursday, May 12, 2022, 12:00 p.m, via Zoom.

The next Durango School District 9-R Board of Education Work Session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 5:30 p.m. This meeting is in-person a the Durango School District Administration Building, 201 E. 12th St., Durango.

The 9-R Public Budget Meeting for the 2022-2023 academic year budget will be on May 19, 2022 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Escalante Middle School in the Library. Come to learn more about how funds are allocated to schools to determine staffing, resources and services based on school enrollment, as well as other priorities in spending.

Did you know that students and families in our district speak 27 different languages?
To celebrate National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, we’re hosting a special event for all district staff, students and their families.

The next Durango School District 9-R Board of Education Regular Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Administration Building Board Room at 201 E 12th St., Durango.

Join members of the 9-R Board of Education for an informal Coffee Chat, Thursday, April 28, 12:00-1:00 p.m, at the Common Grounds Cafe, inside the Durango Public Library.

Please join us for the Spanish-speaking Parent Advisory Council meetings with Dr. Karen Cheser, Superintendent, on February 24, and April 18. Click headline for details

Please click the headline to view a recap of the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education April 12, 2022 Work Session.