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Take a peek behind the curtain as Durango High School Troupe 1096 prepares to bring Alice in Wonderland to life. Opening night is tonight, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.

Staff, families, and community members are invited to a Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the DSD Administration Office (281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100).

Lady Eagles Basketball Information for the start of the 2026/27 Season.
We are excited to announce the upcoming Eagle Girls Basketball season at Escalante Middle School.
Official practices begin on Monday, November 30, from 3:40 PM to 5:45 PM. Athletes will receive the practice schedule during the first session. Prior to the official start, athletes are strongly encouraged to participate in pre-season Open Gym practices. CLICK HERE to see the Open Gym schedule.
Player Expectations & Requirements:
Attendance: Beginning November 30th, daily attendance is mandatory. If an athlete must miss a practice, they are expected to notify Coach Dodd in advance.
Equipment: Athletes should come prepared for every session with athletic attire, basketball or gym shoes, and a refillable water bottle.
We look forward to a great season!
The checklist below will guide you in making sure all forms and fees are taken care of prior to the first day of practice. Student-athletes need to have the following completed by November 20th. No athlete may participate in practice until all three tasks are completed. If you played volleyball already this year, you need to log into your Arbiter Account and make sure Girls Basketball is also clicked for registration.

To be eligible for practice and competition, please complete the following...

Online Athletic Registration Completed @ Register student athlete (https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/escalante-athletic-registration-for-2026-2027)

Current (within the last 365 days) athletic physical, or wellness check, either uploaded to the online registration portal or turned in at Escalante

$75 Athletic fee paid online for each sport (waived for students qualifying for free and reduced lunch) PAY ATHLETIC FEE HERE (https://durangoschools.revtrak.net/durango-high-school/dhs-athletics-and-activities/#/list)

Purple Travel Card with medical consent information (this will be handed out at practice and doesn’t need to be turned in prior to practicing)

Thank you for supporting Eagle Girls Basketball!

Thanks
Coach Dodd
EMS Athletics Cover Letter
Lady Eagle Basketball Schedule 2026

Escalante Middle School
141 Baker Lane
Durango, CO 81303
970-247-9490
https://escalante.durangoschools.org/

Información sobre el equipo de baloncesto femenino «Lady Eagles» para el inicio de la temporada 2026.
Nos complace anunciar la próxima temporada del equipo de baloncesto femenino «Eagle Girls» en el Instituto Escalante.
Los entrenamientos oficiales comienzan el lunes 30 de noviembre, de 15:40 a 17:45. Las jugadoras recibirán el calendario completo de la temporada durante la primera sesión. Antes del inicio oficial, se recomienda encarecidamente a las jugadoras que participen en los entrenamientos de pretemporada del «Open Gym». HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para ver el calendario de los entrenamientos de «Open Gym».
Expectativas y requisitos para las jugadoras:
Asistencia: A partir del 30 de noviembre, la asistencia diaria es obligatoria. Si una jugadora debe faltar a un entrenamiento, debe notificarlo al entrenador Dodd con antelación. Equipamiento: Las jugadoras deben acudir preparadas a cada sesión con ropa deportiva, zapatillas de baloncesto o de gimnasia y una botella de agua reutilizable.
¡Esperamos que sea una gran temporada!
La siguiente lista de comprobación te servirá de guía para asegurarte de que todos los formularios y las cuotas estén en regla antes del primer día de entrenamiento. Los estudiantes-deportistas deben tener lo siguiente completado antes del 20 de noviembre. Ningún deportista podrá participar en los entrenamientos hasta que se hayan completado las tres tareas. Si ya has jugado al voleibol este año, debes iniciar sesión en tu cuenta de Arbiter y asegurarte de que también has marcado la casilla de «Baloncesto femenino» para la inscripción.
Para poder participar en los entrenamientos y las competiciones, por favor, completa lo siguiente...
Inscripción deportiva en línea completada en «Registrar a un estudiante deportista» (https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/escalante-athletic-registration-for-2026-2027)
Examen médico deportivo o de bienestar vigente (realizado en los últimos 365 días), que debe subirse al portal de inscripción en línea o entregarse en Escalante
Cuota deportiva de 75 $ pagada en línea por cada deporte (exenta para las alumnas que cumplan los requisitos para el programa de comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido) PAGAR LA CUOTA DEPORTIVA AQUÍ (https://durangoschools.revtrak.net/durango-high-school/dhs-athletics-and-activities/#/list)
Tarjeta de desplazamiento morada con la información del consentimiento médico (se entregará en el entrenamiento y no es necesario entregarla antes de empezar a entrenar)
¡Gracias por apoyar al equipo de baloncesto femenino Eagle Girls!

Gracias,
Entrenador Dodd
Carta de presentación de EMS Athletics
Calendario del equipo de baloncesto femenino Lady Eagle 2026

Escalante Middle School
141 Baker Lane
Durango, CO 81303
970-247-9490
https://escalante.durangoschools.org/
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Join our Fall Afternoon Out! Friday, November 6th.

Afternoon Out! is an after-school celebration open to all currently enrolled students of Escalante. We will have music, games, and snacks set up. The event is from 3:45 to 5:30 PM. (Students who have 2 or more lunch detentions or have In-school Suspension between Oct. 6 and Nov. 6 are NOT allowed at the event).

If you can provide snacks for the event, please drop them off at the front office any time by 3:00 PM Friday, Nov. 6th.

Students are not allowed to wear costumes, face paint, or masks to school, but can change into costumes after school before the event. Normal dress code applies to Afternoon Out!

Students should be picked up by 5:30 PM. Contact the office if you have questions about the event. 970-247-9490

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. Remember to “fall back” by setting your clocks back one hour. Enjoy the extra sleep this weekend!

We are excited to start the Eagle Boys Basketball Season here at Escalante. The first day of practice is on Monday, October 5th from 2:40-5:00pm. We will practice on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:35-6:00pm and Friday from 3:35-5:30 pm. Coaches will appreciate prompt pickup after games and practices. Athletes need to bring athletic clothing, gym shoes, and a water bottle to each practice. Practice is required, and it is the expectation that athletes attend all practices. If they cannot come to a particular practice, the student needs to communicate with Coach Bastin or Coach Dodd. Attendance is recorded each day.

More information below...

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School Picture Day Tuesday, October 27th!

Please ensure your child arrives on time, as photos will be taken in the morning.

Important Photo Details:

ALL students will have their picture taken.
No hats or hoodies are allowed for photos.

Ordering Information:
Parents will receive a QR code directly from Allison Ragsdale Photography with details on how to view and purchase picture packages.

If you have any questions, please contact Allison Ragsdale Photography directly at **970-259-9255**.

Thank you for your help in making Picture Day run smoothly!