All 9-R schools will participate in "early release" this Thursday (January 26, 2012) and Friday (January 27, 2012), as indicated on the attached 2011-2012 Academic Calendar.   On Thursday, some schools (not all) will be conducting parent/teacher conferences.  Buses will pick up students at their normal "early release" schedules.   For additional information regarding parent/teacher conferences at your school, please contact your school's administrators or administrative assistant(s).

Escalante Middle School proudly announces its intent to become a vibrant member of the Expeditionary Learning network for the 2012-2013 school year. After a year-long exploration of Expeditionary Learning (EL) and International Baccalaureate (IB) models, the staff of Escalante overwhelmingly (82%) approved the EL model. EL is exemplified by project-based, interdisciplinary learning with emphasis on high levels of student engagement, achievement, and character development.

DHS and Miller Middle School teachers will be participating in a two-day International Baccalaureate (IB) training in preparation of the new teaching methodology to be used at both schools during the 2012-13 academic year.   Due to the large number of teachers that will participate in this critical training, the Durango School District 9-R Administration and Board of Education have agreed to release students from DHS and Miller on Friday, February 10, 2012. In accordance with school board policy, students will still receive 175 days of quality instruction despite of thi

All Durango School District 9-R schools will be closed for the 2011-2012 Winter Break from February 20-24, 2012.