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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

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!

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...

The Durango School District Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Oct. 20, 2026. A recap is available for review.

Progress continues across Durango School District (DSD) as roadwork and foundation pouring at Three Springs Elementary School advance, and district workforce housing sees expanding participation.

DSD sent a test text and email to all district families and students in grades 9-12 at 4 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 16). Here's what to do if you didn't receive them.

Monday, Oct. 19, is a Conference Day. While there are no classes for students, all Durango School District (DSD) school buildings will be open to accommodate conferences. Schools will resume normal class schedules on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

It's Fall Break, and Durango School District (DSD) schools will be closed through Monday, Oct. 12. We look forward to welcoming our students back when classes resume on Tuesday, Oct. 13.