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Durango School District 9-R

Durango School District 9-R cancels mask mandate survey because of skewed numbers

Durango School District 9-R cancels mask mandate survey because of skewed numbers

Superintendent says link for questionnaire was ‘shared beyond parents’

February 16, 2022

Kids and kittens: Middle school students learn veterinary science by caring for cats

Kids and kittens: Middle school students learn veterinary science by caring for cats

plan includes a crash course in disease, vaccines and good hygiene

February 11, 2022

Durango School District lines up bond projects, big and small

Durango School District lines up bond projects, big and small

Maintenance, repairs and redesigns are slated to start this summer

February 6, 2022

Needham Elementary parking lot redesign spells doom for school’s tennis courts

Needham Elementary parking lot redesign spells doom for school’s tennis courts

project addressing safety leaves athletes worried about lack of facilities

February 4, 2022

Durango School District seeks reading curriculum that fits its core values

Durango School District seeks reading curriculum that fits its core values

A state-approved program must be adopted by Aug. 1

February 4, 2022

Durango Education Foundation has $100,000 more to raise in $250K Challenge

Durango Education Foundation has $100,000 more to raise in $250K Challenge

Fundraiser will contribute to after-school programs, class textbooks and early learning programs

February 2, 2022

‘Higher education’: Middle school students explore cosmos in space science class

‘Higher education’: Middle school students explore cosmos in space science class

Earth and Space Observatory lands in Durango for first time since pandemic

January 28, 2022

Durango School District 9-R board rejects charter school’s request for early state review

Durango School District 9-R board rejects charter school’s request for early state review

review of Ascent Classical Academy best for community, board members say

January 26, 2022

Aptitude tests will help Durango students identify hidden skills, pave career paths

Aptitude tests will help Durango students identify hidden skills, pave career paths

YouScience program uses brain games to build personal profiles

January 25, 2022

Ascent Classical Academy charter subject to Durango school board’s decision

Ascent Classical Academy charter subject to Durango school board’s decision

board to vote on passing charter school to Colorado Charter School Institute

January 22, 2022

Durango High School Student Council seeks to regain a national title

Durango High School Student Council seeks to regain a national title

Designation recognizes school spirit, student voice and civic engagement

January 21, 2022

Durango School District 9-R has no plans to ditch its mask policy anytime soon

Durango School District 9-R has no plans to ditch its mask policy anytime soon

board president shares frustration that public health agencies aren’t mandating masks

January 19, 2022

Colorado graduation rates post slight dip amid pandemic

Colorado graduation rates post slight dip amid pandemic

schools in Southwest Colorado show mixed results compared with 2020

January 17, 2022

Future of Durango school buildings coming into focus, says 9-R superintendent

Future of Durango school buildings coming into focus, says 9-R superintendent

District plans Career Innovation Center to help students find professional passions

January 15, 2022

Durango School District 9-R adapts new COVID-19 procedures based on updated public health guidance

Durango School District 9-R adapts new COVID-19 procedures based on updated public health guidance

district determined to keep children in the classroom

January 8, 2022

Durango student internship coordinator rises to state education position

Durango student internship coordinator rises to state education position

Leadership of the Business Education Connection set to change hands

January 8, 2022

Spokeswoman for Durango School District 9-R resigns after 10 years on the job

Spokeswoman for Durango School District 9-R resigns after 10 years on the job

Popp says it’s time for someone else with fresh ideas

January 4, 2022

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

January 1, 2022

Durango School District sells Administration Building to fire district

Durango School District sells Administration Building to fire district

promises more transparency about plans for new facility moving forward

December 22, 2021

Storm dumps 3-12 inches of snow, closes schools and brings wind gusts of 80 mph

Storm dumps 3-12 inches of snow, closes schools and brings wind gusts of 80 mph

reports widespread power outages across La Plata County

December 15, 2021

Residents voice more opposition to sale of Durango School District building

Residents voice more opposition to sale of Durango School District building

than 800 signed petition requesting forum, but many say the hearing was lacking

December 15, 2021

Storm causes delays, crashes and brings 1-2 feet of snow to San Juan Mountains

Storm causes delays, crashes and brings 1-2 feet of snow to San Juan Mountains

conditions led to spin-outs and highway closures

December 10, 2021

Durango School District seeking substitutes, paraprofessionals and more at upcoming job fair

Durango School District seeking substitutes, paraprofessionals and more at upcoming job fair

benefits for part-time positions on the table for prospective candidates

December 8, 2021

Durango School District told to update its reading curriculum

Durango School District told to update its reading curriculum

9-R working to realign K-3 curricula with READ Act standards

November 25, 2021