Durango 9-R

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All schools will be closed on Monday, April 21, due to a Professional Development Day for our staff. Enjoy the long spring weekend!

We are thrilled and proud to announce that CoSN and AASA have honored our superintendent, Dr. Karen Cheser, with the 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year Award for her impactful and visionary leadership. Learn more: ow.ly/ffYe50Vw6jm

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Due to hazardous winter road conditions, all schools will be closed today, February 14.

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*TONIGHT at 5:30 p.m.* Durango High School is excited to host an 8th Grade Parent Night. This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the courses, resources, and opportunities that DHS has to offer.

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⏰ **Tonight from 4-5 p.m. on Zoom** Learn how Durango School District is using AI with students to increase personalization and engagement during the Colorado Department of Education's Webinar Wednesday Winter Series. Zoom link: ow.ly/IfNx50UEItC #AgileThinkers

Brrrrr… 🥶 make sure students are dressed warmly in layers this week — especially if they walk to school or wait for the bus.

All schools are closed today, Jan. 20, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It's a time to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of compassion, courage, and critical thinking, which are all part of our Portrait of a Graduate vision for our students. #DEIBinAction #CourageousLeader

Be sure to keep your child’s school informed of current emergency contacts. These contacts are authorized to pick up your child if you are unavailable. If your child is sick or injured and we can’t reach you, we will reach out to your approved contacts.

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On Jan. 15, about 200 families attended the Escalante Welcome Night. Students were set free to race through the hallways, get to know their future school, and win prizes in a scavenger hunt. Learn more: ow.ly/1gi850UILH9

⏰ **Tonight from 5:30-6:30 p.m.** Families with elementary students, come check out the Escalante Middle School Welcome Night! It's a chance for kids to tour the school, meet students and leaders, and play a fun scavenger hunt game. Refreshments will be provided.

@CityofDurango Mayor Jessika Buell took time out of her busy schedule on Jan. 13 to inspire young leaders at Riverview Elementary School. Read the full story here: ow.ly/44JN50UGpyT #CourageousLeader

The Durango School District Board of Education will meet for a Work Session today, Jan. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at Miller Middle School (2608 Junction St., Durango). The public is welcome. The Board does not allow public comment at Work Sessions, and the meetings are not livestreamed.

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*8th Grade Families- Save the date* ! Durango High School is excited to host an 8th Grade Parent Night on Monday, Jan. 27, at 5:30 p.m. This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the courses, resources, and opportunities that DHS has to offer.