Since each grade level met their reading goal for the Read-a-Thon, Dr. Marchino had to eat a feast of gross animal foods. For pre-kindergarten he ate a mealworm; kindergarten he ate frog legs; 1st grade he ate cow intestines; in 2nd grade he ate a cricket; for 3rd grade he ate octopus; the worst was 4th grades pigs feet; in 5th he ate rabbit, sorry bugs; and finally the adults had him eat tongue. It was quite interesting and after words Dr.
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At a Glance
- School Mascot: Roadrunner
- Colors: Royal Blue and Yellow
- Students: 170
- Teachers: 16
- Support Staff: 10
Our Mission
The mission of Durango School District 9-R, an innovative educational system committed to excellence, is to ensure each student develops the skills and attributes for lifelong learning and has the ability to compete and contribute in the global community, by guaranteeing equitable educational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment.


