Space is available in nurse-aide program
Slots are still available in the Certified Nurse Aide program at Southwest Colorado Community College.
Classes will start Aug. 24 in Mancos and run through Oct. 13. Classes will be offered from 5 to 8:45 p.m. Durango campus classes will be offered from 5 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 12-Nov. 19.
For more information, call Cheri Johnson at 564-6207 or 564-6200.
Early Childhood group offers training classes
The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County, in collaboration with Southwest Colorado Child Care Resource & Referral, will offer the following training at the Early Childhood Council Training Center in Durango:
Medication Administration will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 29. The cost is $40.
Universal Precautions will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 29. The cost is $15.
First Aid & CPR will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12. The cost is $100.
Space is limited. For more information, call Corinne Flieger at 247-0760 or email corinnef@ecclaplata.org. To register online, visit www.ecclaplata.org.
Childhood conference Sept. in Farmington
Four Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development affiliates are launching the inaugural Four Corners Early Childhood Education Conference, “The Promise of Hope,” on Sept. 11-12 at the Civic Center in Farmington.
Jointly hosted by Arizona ASCD, Colorado ASCD, New Mexico ASCD and Utah ASCD, the conference is offered to preschool and early-childhood educators serving underserved populations in the southwestern United States.
The two-day event is designed for preschool and kindergarten to third-grade educators in both private and public programs.
Doug Reeves, Doug Clements, Mark Hoog and Erik Francis are each slated to headline the program of 36 presenters and 28 sessions, with a focus on early-childhood mathematics and literacy.
Conference registration is $99 and includes a Friday evening keynote and reception, along with a full day of Saturday sessions, including breakfast and lunch. There are built-in opportunities for networking and collaboration.
For more information and to register, visit www.fourcornersconference.org. To learn more about the Whole Child initiative, visit www.ascd.org/whole-child.aspx. To learn more about ASCD, visit www.ascd.org.
Lauren Lee honored at Coe College
Lauren Lee earned an athletic letter for outstanding participation on the Coe College women’s soccer team during the 2014-15 academic year.
Lee, a graduate of Sandia Preparatory School, is the daughter of Linda Kier and Hop Lee, who live in Durango. Lee is a third-year letterwinner in women’s soccer. The soccer team is under the direction of second-year head coach Scott Myers. The Kohawks returned to the Iowa Conference Tournament for the first time since 2010.
Coe College is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit www.CoeAthletics.com.
Riverview Elementary announces fall dates
Riverview Elementary School’s fall check-in day will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday.
The school will accept registration paperwork for new students, confirm information for returning students, share school information and conduct screenings for all incoming kindergarten students.
Kindergartners will start the school year on a two-day staggered schedule, either Aug. 25 or 26, based on assignment from the school office. On Aug. 27, all kindergartners will attend school. School will start at 7:50 a.m. each day.
For more information, call 247-3862.
Animas Valley school announces fall dates
Animas Valley Elementary School announces these important dates:
Fall check-in will take place Aug. 12-13. Participants will receive a student handbook, school-supply lists, lunch calendar, sign up for Kid’s Camp and fill out free and reduced lunch forms.
Animas Valley will be closed Aug. 14 for training.
A chance to meet teachers and drop off school supplies will take place from 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 21.
The first day of school for first- to fifth-graders will be Aug. 25.
Kindergarten will have a staggered start: Students with the last name beginning with A to H will begin Aug. 25, I to R Aug. 26 and S to Z Aug. 27. All kindergarten students will attend Aug. 28.
Florida Mesa school announces fall dates
Florida Mesa Elementary School announces these important dates:
Fall check-in will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. Participants will receive a student handbook, school-supply lists, lunch calendar, sign up for Kid’s Camp and fill out free and reduced lunch forms.
A chance to meet teachers and drop off school supplies will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 21.
The first day of school for first- to fifth-graders will be Aug. 25.
Kindergarten will have a staggered start. People can pick their start date at fall check-in. People who have already picked a date should receive a phone call from the school as confirmation.
Fort Lewis Mesa announces fall dates
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School announces these important dates:
Fall check-in will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. Participants will receive a student handbook, school-supply lists, lunch calendar, sign up for Kid’s Camp and fill out free and reduced lunch forms.
A chance to meet teachers and drop off school supplies will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 21.
The first day of school for first- to fifth-graders will be Aug. 25.
Kindergarten students will have a staggered start. Parents can schedule a date at fall check-in or by calling the school at 588-3331.
Needham Elementary announces fall dates
Needham Elementary School announces these important dates:
Fall check-in will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Aug. 14. Participants will receive a student handbook, school-supply lists, lunch calendar, sign up for Kid’s Camp and fill out free and reduced lunch forms.
A kindergarten information meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Aug. 19. Parents will learn about schedules, pick-up and drop-off policies, lunch and recess, how the students will use centers and tour the school.
A chance to meet teachers and drop off school supplies will take place from 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 21.
The first day of school for first- to fifth-graders will be Aug. 25.
Kindergarten will have a staggered start. Parents may set a start date during fall check-in or by calling 247-4791.
Park Elementary announces fall dates
Park Elementary School announces these important dates:
Fall check-in will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12. Participants will receive a student handbook, school-supply lists, lunch calendar, sign up for Kid’s Camp and fill out free and reduced lunch forms.
A chance to meet teachers and drop off school supplies will take place from 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 21.
The first day of school for first- to fifth-graders will be Aug. 25.
Kindergarten students will have a staggered start. Parents and guardians can get their start date by calling the school at 247-3718.
Sunnyside Elementary announces fall dates
Sunnyside Elementary School announces these important dates:
Fall check-in will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. Participants will receive a student handbook, school-supply lists, lunch calendar, sign up for Kid’s Camp and fill out free and reduced lunch forms.
A chance to meet teachers and drop off school supplies will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 21.
The first day of school for first- to fifth-graders will be Aug. 25.
Kindergarten students will have a staggered start. To confirm a student’s start date, call 259-5249.
Escalante announces fall check-in
Escalante Middle School will offer fall check-in on these dates:
Check-in for sixth-grade students will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 19. Students who were not enrolled in Durango School District 9-R schools for the 2014-2015 school year should attend from 3 to 4 p.m.
Check-in for seventh- and eighth-grade students will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20. Students who were not enrolled in Durango School District 9-R schools for the 2014-2015 school year should attend from 3 to 4 p.m.
Escalante announces fall sports dates
Escalante Middle School announces these sports dates:
The football optional preseason camp will take place from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The first official day will be from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Monday. Practice will take place from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Monday to Aug. 14, and Aug. 17, 18, 24.
The first day of volleyball practice will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17. Practice will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 20, 24.
A physical is required to practice.
Miller Middle School announces fall dates
Miller Middle School announces these important dates:
Fall check-in for sixth-graders and new students will take place noon-6 p.m. Aug. 19.
Fall check-in for seventh- and eighth-grade students will take place noon-6 p.m. Aug. 20.
The first day of school will be Aug. 25.
Miller announces fall sports dates
Miller Middle School announces these sports dates:
Blue Cards will be issued from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the office.
Football practice will start at 8 a.m. Monday. Practice will take place from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday to Saturday. All players must have their Blue Cards before they will be allowed to participate. For more information, email Mike Jaramillo at mjaramillo@durango.k12.co.us.
Volleyball practice will start Aug. 17.
Durango High School announces fall dates
Durango High School announces these important dates:
DHS will be closed to the public Friday. Staff will be available by phone and email.
DHS is collecting participation fees and is issuing red/white cards for fall 2015 athletic/activity participants from 3 to 6 p.m. through Thursday and from Monday to Aug. 12. The deadline for receiving fall sports red cards is Aug. 12. The fee for 9-R students is $100 for individuals; there is a $200 individual cap; and $300 family cap. The fee for non-9-R students is $150 for individuals; there is a $300 individual cap; and a $450 family cap. Participants should be prepared to pay the fee when they pick up their red/white card. Financial hardship should not be a barrier to participation. If assistance is needed, call Dave Preszler at 259-1630, ext. 2304.
DHS sports, activities to begin in August
These Durango High School fall activities will begin in August:
Color guard/drumline will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the band room. For more information, email Katharine Reed at kreed@durango.k12.co.us.
Band camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday on Aug. 10-Aug. 14 in the band room and on the practice field. All five days of the camp are required. For more information, email Reed.
Cheer competition team will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 17 in the cafeteria. For more information, email Daena Roberts at droberts@durango.k12.co.us.
Cheer game team will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19 in the cafeteria. For more information, email Roberts.
Varsity dance team will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 17 in the wrestling room. For more information, email Taylor Thompson at tmthompson1990@gmail.com.
Football will meet from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 17 at the field house. For more information, email David Vogt at dvogt@durango.k12.co.us.
Boys golf will meet from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at Hillcrest Golf Club. For more information, email Kirk Rawles at moguldogs@bresnan.net.
Boys soccer will meet from 8 to 10 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 17 at Riverview Elementary School. For more information, email Dalon Parker at nth11@me.com. Both practices are required.
Boys tennis will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 17 at the DHS tennis courts. For more information, email Dave Weisfeldt at dweisfel@durango.k12.co.us.
Softball will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Fort Lewis College softball field. For more information, email Chelsea Rodriguez at crodriguez@durango.k12.co.us.
Volleyball will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 17 in the gym. For more information, email Colleen Keresey at ckeresey1@durango.k12.co.us.
Cross country will meet from 7:33 to 9:33 a.m. Aug. 17 at the DHS stadium. For more information, email David McMillan at durangotxc@gmail.com.
There will be a mandatory fall parent/coach/athlete meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 in the Durango High School main gym.
Animas High School announces events
Animas High School announces these events:
A Head of School Reception will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. This will be a welcome party for incoming Head of School Sean Woytek from High Tech High in San Diego. Woytek will introduce himself to the community, deliver his State of the School address, field questions and greet students, families and community members. This event is open to the public. Light food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Student orientation for the 2015-16 school year will begin Aug. 24 for ninth-grade, Aug. 25 for 10th-grade and Aug. 26 for 11th- and 12th-grade. The first day of academic classes for all students will be Aug. 27, and parent orientation will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27.
There are still a handful of open seats for incoming ninth-, 10th- and 11th-graders. AHS does not accept transfer students past Oct. 1. For more information, email maureen.truax@animashighschool.com.
Herald Staff
