Beginning Monday, June 1, our school offices and district offices will reopen to the public for business. Like all businesses in our community, we will require visitors to have face coverings and we ask that you make an appointment by calling the office in advance.
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9-R will be putting out the food bags for families this summer in partnership with Manna. The bins will be outside DHS, Admin, SSE, FLM, FME and AVE on Thursdays (starting 6/4). Families just drive up and take one bag per student for assistance with non-perishable foods. To that end, we are also hosting a food drive with community partners to support this program.
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We've discussed with the community a few learning model and return to school plans for next year based a two scenarios.
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Thank you to the many community members who joined our Zoom Public Budget Meeting on 5/27. The questions and feedback are greatly appreciated. As mentioned, there is now a survey that is available to provide additional feedback to the District and the Board of Education.
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This week's update includes information about planning for the 2020/21 school year, budget updates, campus access information, and an important message from La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith.
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We are so excited to have received many nominations so far for the McDonald’s ABC Award recognizing teachers for work Above and Beyond the Call of Duty. Nominations will continue to be accepted through Monday, May 25. To nominate a teacher, please send me a description of the creative way your child’s teacher has engaged your child.
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This week's update includes information about picking up students' personal belongings, the ABC Awards, remote meal program reminders, and information on updates to the 2020/2021 Academic Calendar
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This week’s district communication includes information about arranging pick up of student's personal belongings from school, continued meal service options for students, curbside service from the SW Library District, information on the ABC Award and additional details about expanded childcare options.
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We understand that the school closure and cancellation of activities and plans can have a negative affect on students and their families. If you or a loved one are struggling, Safe2Tell is an anonymous tip line that can be accessed by an app or a phone call.
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Good morning, this is Dan Snowberger, Superintendent of Durango School District 9-R with this week’s community message. On Monday, Colorado Governor Polis extended his cancellation of in-person instruction in Colorado for the remainder of the school year.
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