SAT tests to become fully digital in January Colorado ranks as No. 40 out of 51 in the nation for SAT test scores October 31, 2023
BOCES hosts informational meetings about Special Education Advisory Committees Committees are open to anyone interested in special education October 24, 2023
Attorney general to host statewide conversation about vaping in Colorado schools Conversation will center on what is working and what can be improved October 23, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez board hears updates on ESS and student data Lisa Megel’s report gives insight into special education in the district October 20, 2023
Cortez high school evacuated Monday after odor of gas is detected Afternoon activities postponed until Tuesday October 16, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez school board candidates touch on many subjects Candidates speak about teacher support, school safety, tensions October 10, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez celebrates 90% attendance rate in all schools near midsemester District approaches the average state attendance rate after more than half of students missed more than 12 days last year October 7, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez school board to host a ‘meet the candidates’ night on Oct. 9 Four seats will be filled during November election October 7, 2023
Southwest Open School shows strong academic improvement, emphasizes student culture Director Casey Simpson said they are now a school of choice rather than a last-chance school September 22, 2023
Cortez principals report on school performance, discuss goals for achievement Board also discusses upcoming school crisis training September 21, 2023
DAC survey shows parents satisfied with schools overall, giving noted areas of improvement Over 320 parents participated in the survey, which was sent out in April September 13, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez schools celebrate improvement in performance State removes Mesa Elementary from accountability clock after 5 years September 11, 2023
First Cortez school board meeting of the year leads to BOCES discussions Director of ESS Lisa Megal addresses the school board about plans August 19, 2023
Montezuma County schools prepare for board elections in November; multiple seats open Cortez, Dolores and Mancos seek candidates for open seats July 27, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez school district pulls out of San Juan BOCES Principals tout summer school success: Majority of students improved July 23, 2023
New Montezuma-Cortez principal speaks about plans for new school year Jennifer Boniface also introduces athletic director and class structure July 21, 2023
Teacher shortage affecting rural America hits close to home All districts in Southwest Colorado are experiencing the effects July 13, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez board discusses football practice field and adding athletic trainer Board also makes plans for a back-to-school keynote speaker July 1, 2023
Cortez school board discusses new policies and BOCES; hears from Moreland Cortez school board meeting lasts nearly five hours June 21, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez survey shows low morale of staff and students amid change Staff, students and residents voice concerns as issues pile up in school district June 17, 2023
Cortez school board faces criticism about leadership, low pay and low performance State board recommends that Mesa Elementary be managed outside district May 20, 2023
Cortez school District Accountability Committee hosts a family engagement dinner Director of Colorado Family, School and Community Partnerships speaks to participants May 13, 2023
League of Women Voters to host school board forum on May 11 The forum will teach attendees how to run for their local school boards May 4, 2023
Cortez Middle School honored with NAMM Foundation award for music program The school has received this award three times in four years May 3, 2023