Image of hot air balloons taking off from the field at Animas Valley Elementary

Picture of Animas Valley Student Council on the red carpet at the school.

Mission

Our vision is to guide learners as we develop the tools and mindsets to continually seek and understand the world and ourselves. Learners will demonstrate confidence, compassion and value diversity. Everyone will leave our school with the ability to apply, transfer and reflect on concepts because we are motivated to ask questions and discover solutions.

Principal's Message

Welcome Back Animas Huskies!

Dear Animas Valley Community, Welcome back to the 2018/19 school year! It was great to see all of you the first week of school. It has been a hard and strange summer for most of us in the valley with the 416 Fire and the flooding that has followed.

Husky Kinder 101

Animas Valley Elementary welcomes families of our incoming kindergarten students to join us for "Learning to be a Husky Kinder 101." This special kindergarten orientation night takes place on May 7th at 5:30pm.

Dear Animas Valley Community,

The vibrant fall colors in the valley never cease to amaze me! November is upon us and your children have been engaged in learning how to increase their perseverance when challenged with a task. This year Animas Valley is continuing to meet students where they are and giving them the tools to reach farther, solve problems, and attain their personalized best. At Animas Valley we believe that challenge and productive struggle are good for kids, helping them to be lifelong problem-solvers and creative thinkers.

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.

Student IDs

The district is implementing Student ID’s for all students within the district. Student ID’s will serve a multitude of purposes as the district rolls out the program, including bus access.

Reminder - Student IDs

Delay in Release at Escalante Middle School

The following is an emergency message for all students, staff and families at Escalante Middle School, as well as bus riders on routes DP1, SS3, FM1, FM3, FM4, DW1 and RJ1.

9-R School Board Invites the Community to Coffee

School Board members Shere Byrd and Mick Souder invite the community to join them at the Escalante Durango Joe's for a cup of coffee and a chance to share their experiences with 9-R! The event takes place on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 1:45-2:45pm.

Reminder About Student IDs

Dear 9-R Families, Initial student photos have been completed at all schools, allowing schools to fully implement the use of student IDs for other purposes such as: School Bus Transportation Services School Library Use City Transit Use Safety and Security Starting Monday, October 22, IDs are required for all district bus services, including regular bus route services and field trips. Your student should ensure that they have their ID, or that the lost ID is reported to the school office ASAP for replacement.

New Visitor Management System Rolls Out

After working with a self-organized community group, hosting several community meetings and receiving expert review and recommendation, the school district is implementing a new visitor check-in system at all schools. Visitors will be requested to provide a government issued ID; this will be used to create an account for you in our system.