Schools

Local News

Families flock to stores with back-to-school supply lists

A scavenger hunt plays out for last-minute shoppers

August 19, 2019

Local News

Juniper School construction could start in October

Timeline relies on expedited state review

August 14, 2019

Pine River Times news

Bayfield and Durango high schools rank among state’s top 100

U.S. News uses several factors to rate public institutions

July 24, 2019

Local News

Durango and Bayfield high schools rank among state’s top 100

U.S. News uses several factors to rate public institutions

July 24, 2019

Local News

Durango School District board reviews partial lunch policy after Facebook fundraiser

Middle School employee submitted list of changes

May 14, 2019

Food

With Trump rollback, school lunch could get more white bread

After complaints about taste and costs, the Trump administration rolled back a rule that required foods like pasta and bread…

May 6, 2019

Regional News

Colo. lawmakers push to expand school lunch program to high school students

than 1 million students could receive reduced-cost lunches

April 21, 2019

Local News

Shop class stars strut their stuff at regional competition

SkillsUSA challenge held Thursday at La Plata County Fairgrounds

March 3, 2019

Regional News

Polis details full-day kindergarten proposal to lawmakers

Governor urges legislators to act fast

January 30, 2019

Local News

School district acknowledges police call after previously denying incident

Superintendent, principal send letters to parents, staff explaining situation

November 26, 2018

Local News

‘Shelter in place’ order lifted for Escalante Middle School

gas line confined students to building

October 18, 2018

Local News

Mancos school district provides update about construction project

Parking lots, bus loop expected to be ready before school starts

July 26, 2018

Local News

Rico Elementary School to shut down as enrollment falls

District considers November ballot issue on annexation

May 2, 2018

Local News

Rico Elementary School to shut down as enrollment falls

Superintendent plans to put Telluride annexation on the November ballot

May 1, 2018

Local News

Community explores safety at Durango High School

Additional security officers, closed campus discussed

April 5, 2018

Food

Trump administration halts school lunch salt reduction

The Obama administration had set targets that envisioned schools reducing the amount of sodium in school meals each year. But…

December 5, 2017

Local News

Lawmakers eyeing ways to bring school funding into the 21st century

Finance committee will evaluate current funding formula and propose changes over next two years

July 20, 2017

Local News

Protest of Betsy DeVos reignites debate on school choice

Critics feel state is giving tax money to ‘unaccountable’ charter schools

July 19, 2017

Local News

Durango City Council upholds marijuana buffer measurements

Staff, concerned citizens opposed change

July 18, 2017

Local News

The Liberty School moves to Bodo Park

Private school is short about $400,000 to break ground on new building

July 11, 2017

Local News

Department of Education launches new financial transparency website

Colorado provides website to track district spending

July 9, 2017

Food

Students caught in crossfire over public school meal debts

Mexico first state to outlaw school meal shaming

July 4, 2017

Local News

Don Coram, Barbara McLachlan named ‘Rural School Champions’

Awarded for efforts during 2017 Legislative Session

June 6, 2017

Education

Bayfield Elementary breaks ground for renovations

to get new library, cafeteria and playground

May 16, 2017