The 2013 Summer Academy will take place June 10-21, 2013 and is sponsored by the Durango School District 9-R Gifted Program. This 34th annual program is for academically motivated students entering grades 2-9 in the fall of 2013. Registration is open to any student that is interested in attending an enrichment summer school program. Teacher recommendations are welcome but not required.
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We are pleased to announce the names of several high school seniors both from DHS and Big Picture who have received prestigious scholarships this year.
At the upcoming ‘Mesa Madness’, an annual garage sale event hosted by Florida Mesa's PTO, 4th graders will be holding a fundraiser for Syrian refugees. Come by and show your support for the PTO and school, and pitch in to help 4th graders purchase a “Shelter Box” to serve one extended refugee family in Lebanon. The event is on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Last week, the Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence (DFEE) held their annual 9-R Employee Appreciation Event at the Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center. They honored outstanding teachers and staff members with awards that recognize the recipients’ dedication to education and ability to help students achieve their highest potential. Approximately 300 district employees attended the event and enjoyed socializing over dinner, which was supported by many local businesses.
Riverview Elementary School was highlighted at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, April 30th. Students, Katelyn Bowie, Shane Cunningham, Avery Hand, Jesse Quenzler, Keanu Pangelinan, Caleb Lachelt, Madeleine Burns, Meg Youngblood, Lola Thomas, Alex Burns, Josh Bates, Dharma Gauthier, Branden Marquez and Mikey Rydz were recognized for their achievements at Riverview Elementary.
