150 Tech Center Drive, Durango

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All students complete Internships every year.

Big Picture student working with students at Juniper.

Principal's Message

Big Picture High School Will Relocate to Tech Center for 2023-24 School Year

Big Picture High School students and staff are ready for a fresh start in a new building. Durango School District 9-R announced that the alternative high school will relocate to a building in the Tech Center in southwest Durango.

Education Unboxed

This series is being created by one of our Advisors, Chelsea Reinsch.

Enrollment almost full for 2021-2022!

We have been enrolling new students for the class of 2025 over the past month. At this time, enrollment is almost full. We are still going through the process for several more students: 1) application, 2) shadow day, 3) family interview.

We encourage anyone interested to get the first step of the process completed which is filling out the application.

Please call us at 970-259-0203 with any questions that you have.

BPHS Information Sessions

We are hosting information meetings for families interested in learning more about our unique program.

Letter from Superintendent Dan Snowberger

Dear Parents,

We have been seeing some concerning patterns among our secondary students and I wanted to bring to your attention some of our findings. Over the past few weeks, there has been an increase in reports of students sharing inappropriate pictures of themselves with friends.

Graduation

Graduation is on Thursday, May 30th from 5:30-7:00 at Rotary Park.

State Testing

State testing is happening now! Click for more information...

Open House

We will be hosting an Open House for 8th grade families on Tuesday, March 5, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

School Accountability Committee Meetings

Summer School Registration

Click on the link to the form for more details.

Sign Up Today For Your School’s Green Team

As a commitment to the district’s sustainability goals, we’re launching a new program to promote and implement the Durango School District’s sustainability plan. Staff and students are invited to join a Green Team in each school.

New student board members Sworn In at Aug. 29 Board Meeting

Four local high school students were sworn in as Student Ex-Officio Board Members at the Aug. 29 Regular Board Meeting.

No-fuss bus riding: Tips from our Transportation Department

The primary mission of the district’s Transportation Department is to provide students with safe and secure transportation to and from school in a friendly environment that enhances the total learning process.

Back-to-School Countdown: Family Engagement

Families: You matter in education! Family involvement is key to students' success. Research shows that when families are engaged in their students' learning, it results in increased academic performance, better mental health, and higher satisfaction with the school experience. There are many ways you can get involved in our schools and support your student throughout the year.

Summer Bridge Final Checkpoint, August 9

Did your student complete all 120 pages of the Summer Bridge workbook? Way to go! They will be well-prepared to jump back into the beginning of the school year, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22.

Fall Check-ins and Registration Starts Soon

We are three weeks away from the start of school! Here's a list of Fall Check-Ins at each of our schools. This event is a great time to complete

Durango School District Job Fair, July 25

The Durango School District is holding a Job Fair on Tuesday, July 25 at the District Administration Building, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Back to School Countdown: Supply Lists

Back-to-school supply lists are designed to facilitate a smooth transition into the new academic year. By detailing the required items for each grade level, these lists eliminate the guesswork, saving you time and effort. By following the list closely, you can ensure that your child has all the necessary materials to thrive academically.

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Oct 9

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Mission

The mission of Durango Big Picture High School is to empower students to use their interests and passions to drive their learning through real world application and experiences in order to reach their personal, social and academic goals.

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