Education

Colleges add cannabis to the curriculum

“My friends make good-natured jokes about getting a degree in weed,” said DeNoya, one of the first students in a…

Miller Middle School announces Honor Roll

Anderson, Willoughby; Arias, Owen; Aspen, Isabella; Banks, Roan; Bleth, Kyle; Bosmans, Silvie; Bronson, Holden; Carr, Grant; Casias, Ellie; Claassen, Nathan;…

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Saturday Activity, Backpacking in the desert, Outdoor Pursuits, Student Life Center, cost: $250 for members of Outdoor Pursuits, contact: 247-7293.…

Durango Education Foundation announces scholarship

The DLM Scholarship will award up to $10,000 to cover tuition, books and fees. Award criteria is as follows: Recipient…

Durango Big Picture High School to hold open house

The school is opening its doors to all families with a student in eighth grade who want to find out…

Animas High School student-led conferences to be held

SLCs are mandatory for all ninth- and 10th-grade families, and for 11th grade families where the student has not yet…

Graduation meeting to be held for Animas High School seniors and families

Seniors and their families are encouraged to join a conversation about graduation week activities, how to order caps and gowns,…

Animas High School Shadow Days are announced

AHS has a limited number of open seats in next year’s ninth, 10th and 11th grades. Those who complete the…

Ospreys on Ice will host Disco Night at Chapman Hill

Admission is $6 and includes skate rental and a ticket for a prize drawing featuring gift cards from local businesses.…

Durango 9-R seeks Financial Advisory Committee volunteer

The committee consists of volunteer community members charged with assisting the school board in monitoring the financial condition of the…

Local resident Emily Rooney named to dean’s list

An art major, Rooney is honored for a fall semester 2018 academic standing of 3.5 or better grade-point average.

LPEA offers scholarships to local students

LPEA will award two, four-year scholarships (140 credit hours) for students attending any college or university beginning with the 2019-20…

Regional educators can apply for Crow Canyon program

The program focuses on the story of the Native American experience – particularly the story of Pueblo people and culture…

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Saturday Diversity Dialogue, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., El Centro, Student Union, cost: free. Skyhawks softball vs. Colorado Mesa University, 12-2…

Know Your Dough to hold program at Escalante Middle School

The program is linked to the Colorado Academic Standards for personal finances, which is included in state mandated assessments. These…

Animas High School to hold Shadow Day for prospective students

Additional Shadow Days will be held March 7 and 14. For more information, contact Bridget at [email protected] or 247-2474.

Animas High School to hold Osprey parent coffee event

Animas High School to hold NEST meeting

Animas High School Marketing and Communication Committee to meet

AHS Fundraising Committee to meet

Local student, Tad Elliot named to dean’s list

Elliot qualified for the dean’s list for achieving a grade point average of 4.00.

Methodist Thrift Shop offers scholarships

Applicants will be evaluated based on church involvement, leadership, community service, extracurricular activities and personal attributes. Applications are available at…

Pennsylvania school threat system fields thousands of tips in first month

Sara Smith, left, and her daughter Karina Smith visit a makeshift memorial outside the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where…

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Saturday Skyhawks Women’s Basketball, vs. Dixie State University, 5:30 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, cost: free for FLC students, faculty and staff;…