School & District News

Need help in supporting your child's well-being? We are offering FREE live webinars on Monday-Thursday evenings throughout the school year, and you can always watch previously recorded classes on your own time by visiting the Cook Center's full content library.

In a proactive move to enhance student safety and well-being, Durango School District (DSD, formerly 9-R) has integrated a new digital citizenship curriculum into its core programming for the 2025-26 school year.

Here’s what’s new in 2024 Investing in Our Schools Bond program planning since the December 2025 update.

Monday, Feb. 16, is Presidents' Day, and schools are closed. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Enjoy your long weekend!

Emergency texts from DSD will now come from 970-414-3556. Please take a moment to save this number in your phone as “DSD Alerts” so you recognize it right away.

DSD's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab invites you to learn about selecting seeds for a thriving high-elevation garden on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center, Twilight Room (2700 Main Ave.)

Need help in supporting your child's well-being? We are offering FREE live webinars on Monday-Thursday evenings throughout the school year, and you can always watch previously recorded classes on your own time by visiting the Cook Center's full content library.

From time to time, DSD sells surplus or obsolete equipment through public auction. The district is currently accepting bids for an Apollolift Powered Forklift Full Electric Walkie Stacker.

Park Elementary and DHS teamed up this week to help grant a wish during Wish Week 2026. The schools raised funds to help Jude, a 6-year-old with a rare genetic condition, enjoy his wish of a Disney Cruise.

Durango School District (DSD, formerly known as 9-R) has launched a public process to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education representing Director District D following the resignation of Board Director Katie Stewart, effective Dec. 31, 2025.