Escalante Middle School

Photos: Building skills

Escalante Middle School eighth graders from left, Wesley Schaefer, 13; Kolten Merrick, 14; and Yanira Rodriguez, 13, build a playhouse…

April 28, 2026

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Escalante Middle schoolers qualify for state history competition

‘We learn about history so mistakes are not repeated,’ student says

April 5, 2026

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Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement

Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April

January 29, 2026

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Escalante Middle School students learn value of agriculture in greenhouse class

Seventh and eighth graders grow and sell their own plants, herbs

December 6, 2025

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Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Runners participate in the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students…

April 24, 2025

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Durango School District 9-R unveils solar panels at six schools

Upgrades expected to offset 58% of district’s energy costs

November 20, 2024

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Police seek potential victims involving former Escalante Middle School teacher

least 30 juveniles reportedly targeted by Benjamin Smith; more may be out there

October 30, 2024

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Escalante Middle School students educate community on anti-idling

Durango School District implements new environmentally friendly policies

March 10, 2024

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Students at Escalante Middle School learn veterinary science through raising kittens

Students nurture felines by learning how to administer vaccines

November 15, 2023

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New school resource officer assigned to Miller Middle School

Durango police chief provides program update to 9-R board, City Council

August 25, 2023

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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

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Escalante Middle School students ride in style for physical education

bike program presents equitable opportunity for those interested in cycling

October 14, 2022

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New school year comes with upgrades for Durango students

Security and parking improvements prioritized during summer remodels

August 20, 2022

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Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs

Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing

May 11, 2022

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Durango students qualify for finals after state National History Day contest

Projects were themed around debate and diplomacy

May 10, 2022

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Durango school staff and students build free libraries to expand reading access

Libraries program has placed outdoor bookcases at several mobile home communities

April 27, 2022

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Durango School District 9-R gives status update on number of projects

16% of money collected through bond has already been committed

March 22, 2022

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Parents protest mask policies at Escalante Middle School

Participants said it is time to lift COVID-19 masking requirement in Durango schools

February 17, 2022

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Durango School District rolls out vaccines, testing program

Students can receive pediatric doses at school clinics starting later this week

November 9, 2021

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Durango students harvest 10 pounds of hydroponic lettuce as part of greenhouse class

will be used in Needham Elementary, Escalante Middle School cafeterias

October 16, 2021

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Durango ag class puts focus on helping feed less fortunate

grade students make sandwiches for homeless

March 30, 2021

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Quarantines begin for 82 students, 11 staff members at Durango schools

COVID-19 exposures recorded at Escalante Middle and Durango High

November 2, 2020

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Sixth graders consider what it means to be a good citizen

Lessons meant to be a ‘foundation for the rest of their lives’

December 18, 2019

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Escalante Middle School drug search concerns some parents

Durango School District 9-R plans to increase frequency of searches

November 23, 2019