Education

Durango Adult Education Center seeks spelling teams For Spellebration

The center is looking for teams of three people to compete in this adult spelling bee. This is an annual…

UW-Madison names local student Danica Dudley fall dean’s list

To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester.…

Scholarships offered to college students by The Friends Of Ridgway State Park

Applications may be obtained from the Ridgway State Park Office by calling 626-5822 or emailing [email protected]. Completed Application deadline is…

Baylor University names local students to dean’s academic honor roll

These local students were named to the dean’s academic honor roll: Colin Burdine of Durango, School of Engineering and Computer…

El Pomar Foundation approves $17,500 to nonprofits in the Southwest region

Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center – $2,500 in general operating support; regional council.Ignacio Community Library District – $10,000 in general…

Kindergarten readiness workshops to start Wednesday at library

The Play & Learn Workshops will focus on key areas of kindergarten readiness with activities supporting growth in early literacy,…

Mountain Middle School opens enrollment for next year

To enroll in the school’s lottery, visit www.mountainmiddleschool.org The lottery will be held March 4.

Washburn University names local students to president’s list

Nearly 650 students qualified for the President’s List. President’s list honorees include: Christina Thorburn of Durango, Nicole Tsosie of Durango…

Miller Middle School to host ‘Screenagers’ and parent education night

The event will feature a presentation by Adam Ahern of Village Social about a balanced approach to raising children with…

Fort Lewis College President Tom Stritikus elected to the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education

His term will begin in March after ACE’s 102nd annual meeting. Stritikus arrived at FLC in August 2018 and began…

Southwest Health System appoints COO of medical group

Southwest Health System recently announced that Kerri White-Singleton will be chief operations officer for Southwest Medical Group. She will oversee…

Caroline Parker of Durango earns spot at startup weekend

The Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation sponsored 20 current students and three alumni for the trip. SWPGH, produced by Techstars,…

Fort Lewis College to hold Winter Commencement

The Art Department lot is reserved for ADA parking during commencement. Staff members will be monitoring the parking lots near…

Durango Adult Education Center to host winter GED graduation

The graduation ceremony will take place in conjunction the new U.S. Citizenship celebration. Graduates, new U.S. citizens, their family, friends…

Sonflower Christian Preschool to present Christmas performance

For more information, call 289-2800.

Fort Lewis Mesa to host holiday concert

Escalante Middle School to host book fair

Teachers will take their classes to the library for students to make their selections. Parents should be prepared to send…

Notice of proposed charter renewal for The Juniper School

There will be a public hearing regarding the application at the Dec. 10 board meeting, which will be held at…

Durango Education Foundation opens scholarship applications

For more information about available scholarships and individual criteria, visit www.durangoeducationfoundation.org/what-we-fund/scholarships. For more information, contact Diana Cruz at 385-1491 or…

Durango High School to host Demons Resolution Run

The course will use the roads and bike paths in Three Springs. The race will help support athletics and activities…

Escalante Middle School to host music performances

6 p.m. Tuesday: Sixth grade band, choir, orchestra and jazz band holiday performance in the Cafetorium. 6 p.m. Thursday: Seventh…

Know Your Dough to host The Money Game at Miller Middle School

Parents seventh graders at Miller are encouraged to talk to them about what they are learning. KYD is grateful to…

Mountain Middle School earns distinction rating

The academic portion of CSI’s “distinction” rating is based on students’ performance on state tests that all Colorado public schools…

FLC Director of Student Union and Event Services earns high honors

The Silver Torch Award honors an employee of a member institution or Business Partner who retires during the conference year,…