The Durango School District 9-R is committed to creating a safe school climate, conductive to teaching and learning that is free from threat, harassment and any type of bullying behavior. All types of bullying are regarded as unacceptable.

If your student is feeling threatened or bullied, or knows someone who is, be sure they know that Safe2Tell Colorado is available for them. Safe2Tell Colorado is for students who need to report threats to themselves or others - in a way that keeps them SAFE.

Our Eagle wrestling season kicks off Tuesday, January 25th after school and will run through Saturday, March 12th. Tri Meets will generally be on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. Practice will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and some Fridays. Keep in mind, the bigger tournaments will take place on Saturdays.

To be eligible to participate, students need to complete the registration checklist attached and come with clean gym shoes that you don’t wear outside, athletic clothing, and a water bottle.

The next Durango 9-R Board of Education Work Session is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 5:30-8:00 PM.

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.

You’re invited to an insightful educational event about substance use disorder and how we can protect our community members. We are all aware of the increasing opioid crisis in the country and we are seeing more of a presence in La Plata County. We will have a panel of various experts available to answer any questions you may have.

Dear Durango School District 9-R community,
Thank you for your continued support and flexibility as we strive to create meaningful learning opportunities for our students throughout the most recent wave of COVID-19. As cases and transmission in our community lessen, there is an opportunity for our district to adjust our COVID-19 response.

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

The next Durango School District 9-R Board of Education. regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 5:30-PM, via Zoom.

Join us for the next 9-R BOE Coffee Chat, scheduled for February 28, 5:30-7:30 PM. This meeting will be held via Zoom.