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School Starts on Monday, August 23, 2010; Registration Dates Set

Submitted by mhutton on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 1:43pm

The first day of school for all students and staff for the 2010-11 school year is Monday, August 23, 2010.   Registration dates for 9-R schools are as follows:


  • Pre-School - If you were unable to register your child at the Spring Registration, please contact Libby Culver at 247-5411, ext. 1444. 

  • Kindergarten -  If you were unable to register your child at the Spring Registration, please register by going to your elementary school on Monday, August 9th.
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2010-11 Budget Cuts

Submitted by mhutton on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 8:27am

Like all school districts in Colorado, Durango School District 9-R found that it faced serious budget challenges for the 2010-11 school year due to a decrease in the base funding from the State and a lower anticipated student count. It was anticipated that 9-R would need to cut approximately $2.9 million dollars from its next year budget.

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Strategy 1 Committee Prepares Communication Protocol

Submitted by bschoff on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 1:54pm

The Strategy 1 Committee met during this past school year to help identify chief communication concerns facing the District. In an effort to promote direct, open, and respectful interactions so that issues can be worked out quickly and efficiently, they developed a set of communication protocols.

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Strategic Plan

In 2009, our community, 9-R staff members, students, and parents - with tireless collaborative efforts - crafted our Strategic Plan that serves as a roadmap to providing quality education to all students. Our commitment is embodied in our new mission statement that can be found at the bottom of each page on this site.

Superintendent Welcome

We are beginning this school year with a strong leadership team focused on student achievement, and we are excited to continue the work of the Strategic Plan as approved by the Board of Education on June 9, 2009. Our new mission statement, developed by staff, students, parents, and community members, will be the focal point of everything we do over the next several years and is shown at the bottom of this and every page on the district site.

This is an exciting time to be in education and we have many opportunities and challenges ahead, and look forward to working with you to make sure that all of our students receive the quality education that they deserve. We encourage your involvement in our schools and in district endeavors.

Keith Owen, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools

District at a Glance

  • Students: approx 4,700
  • Teachers: 327
  • Support Staff: 203
  • Schools:
    • 7 Elementary Schools
    • 2 Middle Schools
    • 1 High School
    • Area Served: 1,039 sq miles

Our Mission

The mission of Durango School District 9-R, an innovative educational system committed to excellence, is to ensure each student develops the skills and attributes for lifelong learning and has the ability to compete and contribute in the global community, by guaranteeing equitable educational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment.

Sponsors and Partners

Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence

San Juan BOCES

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