Durango School District 9-R - The Durango Herald

Fort Lewis Mesa wins governor’s award

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School for the second consecutive year has won the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award for exceptional student academic improvement. The award go...

DATE: Jan 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flooding cancels classes Thursday at Big Picture

Big Picture High School and The Liberty School will be closed at least through Thursday after flooding on the north side of the building. A main drain pipe got blocked, causing ma...

DATE: Jan 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Blinding sun causes school bus collision

Two minor injuries reported

DATE: Dec 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Online system grades area schools

La Plata County middle of the road

DATE: Dec 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

9-R superintendent to give update on School Vault

District-wide system measures student achievement

DATE: Dec 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Dictionary Santas’ put the mista in mistletoe

The English language can be strange for native speakers and foreigners alike. One key tool for getting the words right is a dictionary. Going back to at least 2006, the Rotary Clu...

DATE: Dec 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

9-R bus drivers eligible for benefit package

The bus driver jobs that Durango School District 9-R is trying to fill carry multiple benefits, district spokeswoman Julie Popp said Wednesday. The $13 to $14 range is entry level...

DATE: Dec 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

9-R needs bus drivers

Some routes could be altered, canceled

DATE: Dec 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Schools in session Tuesday on Veterans Day

No break for you, kiddos. Schools throughout La Plata County will be in session Tuesday on Veterans Day. Ignacio schools took Monday off, however. daler@dura...

DATE: Nov 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Young fans, stay seated

School district to enforce rule at games

DATE: Oct 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skipping class is getting tougher

Local groups aim to fix truancy before it worsens

DATE: Oct 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Middle schoolers: Now it’s 10 years on the run

Back in 2004, there were no organized running opportunities available for kids younger than high school age in Durango. Mark Dutro, former Durango High School cross country coach, approached...

DATE: Oct 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: On the Run