Mission

The Juniper School is committed to building an authentic, diverse and active learning environment for the children of our community, through the establishment of a free, public, charter elementary school.

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The New Juniper School App

The Juniper School has a new app. Please download the app for your Apple or Android to be up to date on all the latest information.

New Juniper School Hours

We took a survey and our families have spoken. The new Juniper School hours are 8:20-1:30pm (Mondays) and 8:20-3:20pm (Tues-Fridays). Check out the flyer below.

Communication Modes for the Juniper School

Please read the handout on the best was of communication for the Juniper school.

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.

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.

NO SCHOOL Oct. 26 (Staff PD Day) Juniper DOES have school on Oct. 29

On Oct. 29th, 9R has a Professional Development day, therefore no school for the district. ( Juniper will be in session on Oct. 29th) With that being said, Chef Jason will be at work to help us with breakfast and lunch. To help Chef Jason out, we would like to have a lunch head count for Monday the 29th by this Friday (19th). That way he can get orders in. It will be a sack lunch that day. (Turkey Sandwiches, fruit cup, carrots with dip and chips) Please respond to your classroom teachers regarding lunch orders for this day.

Durango Outdoor Exchange

Would you like to support Juniper? Bring in your outdoor recreational gear to the Durango Outdoor Exchange and have them sell it on behalf of The Juniper School! When the item is sold, 60% of the sales will be given directly to TJS.