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.

Durango High School DECA is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous grant from For the Future Foundation, the 501 c-3 non-profit of Swan Global Investments in Durango, Colo. This grant will play a role in providing an assistant DECA advisor for the 16-17 school year, as well as support the hidden cost associated with substitute teachers while DECA travels. It will also allow DECA to install a display case to showcase student achievements such as awards and trophies earned in competition.

Online ticket sales will be available to the general public on October 24nd. Are you at DHS Theater Patron? You can go online and choose your seats and shows for Beauty and the Beast now.

On November 3 from 10:00am-11:00am, Dr. Ryan Haaland, Department Chair of the Engineering/Physics program is visiting Durango High School to engage with students and provide students with information on the FLC Engineering/Physics program as well as the NEW Computer Engineering program. Students interested in learning about the unique opportunities Fort Lewis College has to offer and to also ask questions about career and graduate school opportunities should sign up to meet with him at the Guidance Office.

Originating in the counseling department at DHS, the new Demon Cares Closet, run and managed by counseling secretary Melinda Wood, offers students a new opportunity to stock their closet, bathroom and school supplies, when they otherwise may not have the means to do so.

Deadline for registering for Winter sports at DHS is Friday, November 11, 2016. Winter sports includes Girls & Boys Basketball, Girls Swim and Diving, Wrestling, while Cheer and Dance teams continue from the Fall season. All red card information and forms are available from the DHS website under the Athletics tab, or in the Athletics/Activities office and includes proof of current physical, proof of insurance, medical consent form, Athletics/Activities Code of Conduct signatures and registration fee. Those students who have registered for a Fall Sport may use paperwork already on file in the Athletics Office for their Winter sport participation. Please see DHS Athletics/Activities Office for more information or call 259-1630 x 2302.

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

Two Durango High School DECA members won second place in Creative Marketing Project at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) DECA conference held in Nashville, Tennessee April 23 to 26, 2016 for their project about a new healthy grab-and-go lunch option at Durango High School, the Demon Deli. Mason Stetler and Jared Webster, the winning duo, wrote a 30-page marketing plan on the Demon Deli and presented their plan to Nashville business leaders.

Durango School District 9-R would like to remind families that Daylight Savings Time will end at 2am on Sunday, November 6th. Clocks will turn backward one hour at that time.

The DHS Counseling Department would like to remind students and their families about some important upcoming dates and information sessions. For more information on early graduation paperwork, PSATs, community service opportunities, the FAFSA, and much more, click on the "read more" link.