High schoolers invited to explore career paths through free summer institutes The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative Summer Institutes invites high school students to a free summer exploration of careers in the skilled trades, environmental fields, and healthcare.
Durango High School track to be renamed in honor of Coach Ron Keller The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has officially approved the renaming of the track at Durango High School to “Coach Keller Track” in honor of longtime coach and educator Ron Keller.
SOIL cultivates year-round learning with Grow Dome Through the freezing winds and single-digit temperatures of winter, Durango School District has cultivated a new year-round resource. The SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab Grow Dome has been completed on the Riverview Elementary School campus.
Friendly reminders: School policies on bullying prevention and cell phones We all play a part in making our schools a great place to learn and grow. Here are two important policies that help create a focused, safe, and respectful environment for everyone. Thanks for your support!
Standardized assessments scheduled for April 7-25 Durango School District administers Colorado's standardized assessments in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies each spring. This year, testing will take place April 7-25.
Hug or high-five a school counselor during National School Counseling Week Durango School District (DSD) and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) are pleased to celebrate National School Counseling Week, Feb. 3-7, 2025. This event focuses public attention on the valuable contributions made by our district's 14 school counselors and the work they do each and every day to support the success and well being of our students.
Calling future Demons! Durango High School 8th-Grade Parent Night is Jan. 27 Durango High School is excited to host an 8th-Grade Parent Night on Monday, Jan. 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
From the Superintendent: Exciting updates + invitation to help shape our district's future I am writing to share some exciting developments in our district and to invite your participation in shaping our students' educational experiences.
Bus riders, be sure to show your student ID card when boarding We are reaching out to inform you of an important policy regarding student transportation. To ensure the safety of all students and to keep accurate records of who is riding each bus, students are required to present their student ID card when boarding. This policy helps us maintain a secure environment, knowing exactly who is on each bus in case of an emergency.
DHS PTO Mardi Gras Gala DHS PTO will be hosting their annual fundraising event with silent auction, food and entertainment. Thursday, February 20th from 6PM-9PM.
