Principal's Message

Spring is here along with State Testing

See news about spring time events and also dates for CMAS/ PARCC State testing.

Student IDs for 2017/18

Dear Families, You student’s new school ID was recently issued for the 2017-18 school year. Student IDs serve a multitude of purposes within the district, including bus access and school library use. Student IDs issued this year are valid through the entire school year, as well as through the beginning of the 2018/19 school year until new photos and IDs are issued.

Dear Fort Lewis Mesa Parents and Guardians,

Thank you to all the families who attended the Open House Night on September 21st. It was great to see so many returning and new families! A special THANK YOU to our wonderful PTO for providing a light meal prior to visiting classrooms.

Dear Fort Lewis Mesa families,

The school district recently received a notice from the La Plata West Water Authority regarding USDA funding they received, and how that affects water rates in our area.

Dear Fort Lewis Mesa Families,

This summer, we are planning a fairly large asbestos abatement project where two sections of the building will be addressed. Although these sections will be closed off with warning signs and access to those areas of the building will be restricted to abatement contractors until the work is complete, the entire building will be closed to the public and staff until the abatement has been completed.We have been told this part of the work should be completed by July 3rd.

Durango 9-R Food Pantry Now Open!

The new Durango 9-R Food Pantry is up at running at the Durango High School School-Based Health Center. We are open Mondays and Wednesdays from 11-2 and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6!

Kids' Camp Rate Increase

Dear Durango School District 9-R Families, To assist you in planning for your after school care for the 2018-2019 school year, the following rates will be in effect for Kid’s Camp: Kids’ Camp rates are per day, per child.

Don't Forget to Register for the 2018/19 School Year!

Durango 9-R is excited to announce that online registration is now open for all our returning students and for new students who will be in grades K-12 next year. Please complete your online registration or confirmation for the 2018/19 school year today so we can ensure the best planning of support for staff and students next school year.

Help Us Pack the Pantry

In an attempt to help out kids in Durango, Durango 9-R, EXIT Home and Realty and American General Media are teaming up to hold a summer food drive Sunday, June 3rd. From 10am-2pm come find us outside the Durango Albertsons and the Town Plaza City Market collecting food for the newly established Durango School District Food Pantry.

2018/19 Sponsorships Available Now!

School districts produce several required and beneficial communications documents throughout the year, some mandated by law and some to stay connected with families and the community. In order to help streamline these costs in the budget, which in turn funnels money back to the classrooms, we are reaching out to community partners to support our work through sponsorships!