Durango School District 9-R

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How Durango School District supported newcomer students to practice English this year

9-R received 36 new-to-English students last school year, compared with six in 2021

September 10, 2024

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Juniper School in Durango integrates skateboarding into curriculum

Charter program uses sport to help students with social-emotional learning, among other skills

September 6, 2024

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Escalante Middle School music teacher charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child

Durango educator suspected of using Snapchat to lure minors

September 5, 2024

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Durango School District 9-R shoots for $150 million bond in November

it passes, bond would fund projects like new school at Three Springs and teacher housing initiatives

August 29, 2024

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It’s back to school – for more students than usual – at Park Elementary

Children face flood of emotions as they further expand perspectives on the world

August 21, 2024

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Gallery: A new beginning

day at Park Elementary School

August 20, 2024

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Durango middle school teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child appears in court

Benjamin Smith suspected of having inappropriate contact with two minors

July 30, 2024

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Miller Middle School students to begin year in temporary location

month’s fire delayed completion of new building, according to 9-R

July 23, 2024

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Durango school district reopens Miller Middle School bike trail

Concerns over bike access causes 9-R to reverse its decision to close all trails at the school

July 21, 2024

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Summer construction projects at Durango School District focus on safety, general upkeep

electrical and cooling systems haven’t been updated since 1970s

July 19, 2024

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Photos: Out with old in with the new

Demolition underway on old Miller Middle School buildings

July 9, 2024

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Law enforcement conducts active threat training at Park Elementary School

Residents may see and hear police activity Thursday and Friday

June 26, 2024

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Small fire at Miller Middle School causes up to $150,000 in damages

9-R officials unsure if destruction will impact construction timeline

June 17, 2024

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Durango City Council authorizes purchase of Buckley Park

district sells green space for $3 million

June 5, 2024

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Tuxon Ranch in southwest La Plata County has big plans involving equine education

leadership for ranch near Breen working with Durango School District

May 27, 2024

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DHS principal: Durango High School ‘closer than ever before’ to becoming a top Colorado school

285 Demons who ‘re-created’ school’s environment graduate to raucous applause on Friday

May 25, 2024

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Photos: Durango High School’s Class of 2024 graduates

285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

May 25, 2024

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PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024

Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

May 18, 2024

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Durango students’ advocacy leads to passing of state Narcan bill

Student says more can be done about drug education

May 10, 2024

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Durango School District hit with fine for mass email mentioning political candidate

District says communication was meant to inform, not advocate

May 7, 2024

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Durango High School students offer EKG testing for hands-on learning

Teacher says students will gain valuable experience while providing a needed service

April 26, 2024

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Durango School District evacuates Needham Elementary for gas leak

was detected about 1:22 p.m., and leak was contained by 2:03 p.m.

April 24, 2024

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Durango school district administration moves into new location

Previous address on East 12th Street is now closed for district use

April 21, 2024

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Durango School District contemplates $150M bond for new school, other upgrades

9-R looks to purchase more buildings instead of leasing property

April 18, 2024