The 4th Annual Durango Education Fair will take place on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 5-7pm at Fort Lewis College. This informational fair celebrates the wonderful and unique educational choices and opportunities available in our small town. From innovative public schools, to a variety of private and parochial schools, to rigorous charter schools and many higher education opportunities, Durango-area schools offer choices, diverse curriculum and opportunities for every family from preschool through higher education.

School districts in the southwest are working together to source more locally grown foods into our school breakfast and lunch programs.

Durango School District 9-R has adopted academic calendars for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years. Click "read more" to see the full calendars.

Durango High School welcomes all 8th grade students and their families to join us to learn more about our school on Monday, January 30th from 5-7pm. Parents and prospective students will have the opportunity to explore the variety of elective options and core classes offered at DHS. Families will learn more about concurrent enrollment opportunities, AP courses, work experience, internships, clubs, activities, athletics, and student support programs.

Please see the attached Request for Proposal for a photo vendor to serve all 11 schools within the district.

The vision for Hour of Code is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science, just like biology, chemistry or algebra. Code.org organizes the annual Hour of Code campaign which has engaged 10% of all students in the world, and provides the leading curriculum for K-12 computer science in the largest school districts in the United States.

An update for all families on Bus Routes DW1, DW2, and RJ1.  Due to the road closure, these routes will not run this morning, Monday, January 9, 2017.

We hope everyone enjoyed a fun and safe holiday break!  We look forward to welcoming you all back to school tomorrow, Monday, January 2, 2017.

Does the definition of a “well-rounded student” depend solely on academic success in the core subjects? Does it depend on students’ abilities to test well? Does it depend on their disposition and character? Many would argue that it is the combination of several aspects of education that lead to a successful graduate, whether that graduate plans to attend college or join the workforce upon graduation.

Today our schools celebrate the service of the men and women who have served our country. Happy Veterans' Day!