Durango School District 9-R

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$45 million Miller Middle School construction is underway

Additions expected to be ready by fall 2024

January 5, 2023

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For Durango’s divergent youths, The Hub provides a haven

Therapeutic school caters to students who have needs beyond what traditional institutions can provide

January 4, 2023

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New year brings storms to Southwest Colorado, with more to come

roads shuttered Durango schools and closed mountain passes

January 3, 2023

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Durango schools, Red Mountain Pass closed

Hazardous conditions persist after days of heavy snowfall

January 3, 2023

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Wintry weather closes mountain passes, Durango schools Monday

receives 4.7 inches in 24 hours

January 2, 2023

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Durango School District 9-R looks to fill substitute teacher positions

officials say decrease in the labor pool the reason for decline

December 27, 2022

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Durango High School Black Student Alliance raises money for cultural trip

Students speak about their experience with ignorance and racism in Durango

December 15, 2022

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Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio school districts close Tuesday for icy road conditions

One-day storm brought snow, cold temperatures that caused slick roads

December 13, 2022

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Durango High School student raises money for performance in Australia

Rodriguez comes back from brain aneurysm to pursue dream of singing at Sydney Opera House

December 10, 2022

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Durango School District hosts youth mental health forum

9-R addresses student emotional well-being through public discussion with experts

December 6, 2022

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Durango School District 9-R English language learners score high on proficiency assessment

Teacher commitment, student dedication credited for growth

December 6, 2022

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Durango High School students cleanup trash at campuses

tries to promote environmental sustainability in a nonpartisan way

December 1, 2022

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Durango school board votes to decline Colorado’s FAMLI Program

District would need to add an employee to administer medical leave plan

December 1, 2022

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Durango High School promotes sustainability through ‘Zero Waste Week’

Team tries to help community while gaining hands-on learning experience

November 23, 2022

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Photos: Students and families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal

Sallie Kautter, a school councilor at Needham Elementary School, walks around dressed as a turkey engaging families and students on…

November 17, 2022

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Riverview Elementary School hosts student art contest to promote SOIL project

Illustrations depict how gardening helps individuals grow

November 17, 2022

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Respiratory syncytial virus cases emerge in Durango School District 9-R

says immunity gap could be reason more students are getting the illness

November 15, 2022

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Durango High School hosts third annual Veterans Day Assembly

Students honor former service members with military celebration

November 10, 2022

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Durango Education Foundation awards School District 9-R $100,000

the Gap campaign provides additional funding for middle school students

November 10, 2022

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Ignacio School District denies Ascent Classical Academy’s application for a charter

Parents from outside the area flooded a meeting, but board members had too many questions and concerns about proposal

November 4, 2022

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Universal Preschool Program offers reduced tuition for child care

state initiative seeks to help fund early childhood learning

November 2, 2022

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Impacts of pandemic still being seen in student mental health

Pediatricians, Durango School District 9-R providing services for emotional well-being

October 27, 2022

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Durango School District 9-R declines to review Ascent’s second charter application

of Education says applicant failed to meet a deadline

October 27, 2022

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9-R’s Escuela para Padres, or ‘School for Parents,’ breaks down communication barriers

Learning sessions help Spanish-speaking families understand school resources

October 20, 2022