School & District News

Our 2025-26 Back to School Hub compiles all the essential information families need to get ready for the new school year. You’ll find details on enrollment, school start dates, supply lists, transportation options, bell schedules, and more.

What does “9-R” mean, anyway? If you’ve ever asked that question, you’re not alone. The term has been a part of our district’s name since the 1950s, but few people today know what it stands for. The “9” was our assigned number among districts across Colorado, and the “R” stands for “Reorganized.”

If your student plans to ride the bus this fall, here's what you need to know.

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. Live webinar topics in May include: how to motivate your child, mindfulness for improved mental health, suicide prevention, protecting your child on social media, emotional regulation, video game addiction, stopping bullying cycles, and more.

At the Impact Career Innovation Center on March 4, the chatter of excited elementary students filled the halls as 30 teams from across Southwest Colorado prepared to put their reading skills to the test. But this was no ordinary quiz — it was the first-ever Battle of the Books hosted by Durango School District, and for the third through fifth graders participating, it was both a celebration of literature and a test of teamwork, grit, and recall.

Durango School District is once again offering free summer meals to all children through the 2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), with a new location for this year: Needham Elementary School.

We’re proud to share some exciting news: Durango School District earned multiple awards at the end of the 2024/25 school year. These honors recognize the hard work, dedication, and impact of our schools, students, staff, and community partners.

School's out soon, but Durango School District (DSD) is encouraging students to work on learning through the summer—with fun events as a reward. The Summer Bridge program combines free activity books with checkpoints, events, and prizes to continue learning this summer and be ready for the next grade level. The books include engaging activities and practice in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and fitness.

Due to the growing measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico and the high rate of tourism to our area, the Durango School District (DSD) Health Services Department is working to prepare and educate our students, families, and staff about measles and what to expect if there is a confirmed case in our schools.

Park Elementary will be hosting our Kinder Open House for families with upcoming kindergartners and preschoolers for the 25-26 school year on April 3rd, 2025. -- Park Elementary será el anfitrión de nuestra Casa Abierta de Kinder y preescolares para las familias con los próximos niños de kindergarten y preescolares para el año escolar 2025-26 el 3 de abril de 2025.