Friendly reminders: School policies on bullying prevention and cell phones We all play a part in making our schools a great place to learn and grow. Here are two important policies that help create a focused, safe, and respectful environment for everyone. Thanks for your support!
Standardized assessments scheduled for April 7-25 Durango School District administers Colorado's standardized assessments in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies each spring. This year, testing will take place April 7-25.
Hug or high-five a school counselor during National School Counseling Week Durango School District (DSD) and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) are pleased to celebrate National School Counseling Week, Feb. 3-7, 2025. This event focuses public attention on the valuable contributions made by our district's 14 school counselors and the work they do each and every day to support the success and well being of our students.
From the Superintendent: Exciting updates + invitation to help shape our district's future I am writing to share some exciting developments in our district and to invite your participation in shaping our students' educational experiences.
Escalante Middle School Welcome Night is Jan. 15 Escalante Middle School (141 Baker Ln., Durango) will be hosting its Welcome Night on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Park Elementary Kinder Open House for upcoming kinders for the 2025-26 school year on April 3rd, 2025 --- Park Elementary Kinder Open House para los próximos kinders para el año escolar 2025-26 el 3 de abril de 2025 Park Elementary will be hosting our Kinder Open House for families with upcoming kindergartners for the 2025-26 school year on April 3rd, 2025. -- Park Elementary será el anfitrión de nuestra Casa Abierta de Kinder para las familias con los próximos niños de kindergarten para el año escolar 2025-26 el 3 de abril de 2025.
Bus riders, be sure to show your student ID card when boarding We are reaching out to inform you of an important policy regarding student transportation. To ensure the safety of all students and to keep accurate records of who is riding each bus, students are required to present their student ID card when boarding. This policy helps us maintain a secure environment, knowing exactly who is on each bus in case of an emergency.
Mayor Pro Tem Yazzie inducted into Park's Native American Hallways of Heritage On Nov. 7, students in Park Elementary School’s Native American Crew welcomed Mayor Pro Tem Gilda Yazzie for the unveiling of an honorary poster of her in the school’s Native American Hallways of Heritage. Multiple posters line several hallways, beginning about 50 feet from the front entrance of the school.
Park Panthers get out the vote On Friday, Oct. 25, more than 80 Park Elementary School fourth graders climbed the Sky Steps to Fort Lewis College (FLC), broke into groups, and began encouraging passersby to stop for a conversation about voting.
Learn more about the district’s needs and the 2024 4A Bond The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education unanimously voted to approve ballot language for a $150 million bond measure that will appear on the November 5 ballot.
