Kelly Duvall is the personification of an Empathetic Collaborator, says Tony Roderick, Assistant Principal at Florida Mesa Elementary (FME). “She just volunteered to take over a very difficult situation. Our newest 1st grade teacher resigned the day before school started” he says. “Kelly volunteered to take on the long-term sub responsibilities as a wonderful teammate, as well as making sure these students have a quality experience in their first few weeks of school.”

Thanks for coming to preform for us!

We definitely needed a face lift, thanks to your handwork we look much better!! A special shout out to Brandon for making this happen!!

It's time to sign up for FIRST LEGO League global robotics program for kids. The Durango School District 9-R FIRST LEGO League (FLL) program is coordinated by the Powerhouse Science Center.

As a commitment to the district’s sustainability goals, we’re launching a new program to promote and implement the Durango School District’s sustainability plan. Staff and students are invited to join a Green Team in each school.

As we begin the new school year, The IT department has been busy updating changes to student usernames and passwords.

As COVID-19 continues to become a common part of our daily lives we would like to offer a few reminders that will allow our students and staff to remain healthy throughout the school year. Durango Schools follows the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s guidance for schools,

Families, we know back-to-school can be a hectic time. To help you, we gathered some important details into a one-page guide. It can be especially helpful for parents with children at different schools. The at-a-glance guide includes clickable links for specific schools' important details, including: Fall Check-In Dates, First Day of School, Bell Schedule, and the School Supply List.

Durango Education Foundation (DEF) is excited to announce the first-ever Back to School Resource Fair: A one-stop shop of programs and resources for students and their families. The event will be held at La Plata Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m.

School’s out, but Durango School District 9-R 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.