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Student Picture Day is coming up on September 24, 2025! Please remember:
No hats, hoods, or sunglasses during photos.

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Need help in supporting your child's well-being? We are offering FREE live webinars on Monday-Thursday evenings throughout the school year, and you can always watch previously recorded classes on your own time by visiting the Cook Center's full content library. Live webinar topics in September include: building your child's confidence, compassionate parenting, ADHD, protecting your child on social media, school avoidance, how to motivate your child, and more.

Here's what's new in bond program planning since our summer 2025 update.

Our 2025-26 Back to School Hub compiles all the essential information families need to get ready for the new school year. You’ll find details on enrollment, school start dates, supply lists, transportation options, bell schedules, and more.

Escalante Middle School is the home of the Eagles! This fall, EMS is excited to offer football and volleyball for all 7/8th graders.

The Escalante Middle School building will be closed to the public from May 27 - August 7th due to construction. Office staff will work from a remote location and can be reached via email. If you have questions or concerns and need to speak to someone, please contact the District Office at 970-247-5411

Fall Check-in for all grade levels - August 14th from 5:30 6:30 PM
This event is designed to welcome students and families back to school with information from the EMS administration and district departments. Those attending will be able to tour the school, meet teachers, ask questions, and complete necessary forms via provided Chromebooks. Students will receive their team assignments at Fall Check-in and their schedules on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 19th.

August 19 classes resume - School starts daily at 8:05 AM and ends at 3:35 PM Tuesday - Friday and at 2:35 PM on Monday’s early release schedule.  Students may be on campus as early as 7:45 AM at which time they can eat breakfast in the cafeteria if they wish.  Students who don’t ride the bus home are expected to be picked up by 3:50 PM.

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The deadline to register for middle and high school fall sports is this Wednesday, July 30.

What does “9-R” mean, anyway? If you’ve ever asked that question, you’re not alone. The term has been a part of our district’s name since the 1950s, but few people today know what it stands for. The “9” was our assigned number among districts across Colorado, and the “R” stands for “Reorganized.”