In February, Escalante Middle School held their annual History Day Challenge at the school. Students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th participated, and the competition was a culminative event that allowed them to showcase their hard work, which started in September. There are five categories in the competition, including: creating a project as a documentary, website, performance, paper or poster board. Students each chose one category in which to compete.
Durango School District 9-R has spring break coming up the week of April 8th-12th. If you are seeking child care or an active and engaging atmosphere for your child during that time, check into the Boys and Girls Club.
Note: Please scroll to end of news to access a new letter from the Superintendent, dated 3.14.13.
It was exciting to see Needham Elementary Highlighted at the Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, February 26th. Principal, David Tanaka, along with Assistant Principal Michol Brammer, Instructional Coach and International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator Jeb Holt and Third Grade Teacher Kimi Hanson presented an update on initiatives currently underway at Needham.
