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Evening view of Mount Abrams at the head of the valley above Ouray.

High school student traverses the Ouray Via Ferrata

High school students read with elementary students

Developing Minds to Match our Mountains

We are a unique PK-12 school located in beautiful Ouray, Colorado. We attract high quality staff and specialize in educating the whole learner. Come see what we have to offer!

Portrait of a Learner
Strategic Plan
Peak Experiences

Ouray students on the year's first Spirit Day.

Portrait of a Learner

The school developed key characteristics in all students to be prepared for a successful life outside of the public education system. We call these our Portrait of a Learner, which reflects the work of staff and their commitment to educate students from preschool through high school.

Strategic Plan

Ouray School has strong community support and strives to be a school of excellence for all learners. The district's five-year Strategic Plan focuses on attracting and retaining high quality staff, developing the whole learner, providing diverse educational offerrings and experiences, developing strong family-school-community partnerships, and capital planning for staff housing and learning spaces for the future.

Ouray students travel and study language and culture in Mexico.

Peak Experiences

Ouray School is committed to taking our students to the world and bringing the world to our students. We now offer our Peak Experiences program to students of all grade levels. We want students to seek diverse perspectives and engage in service to community and the world.

Events

Sep 28

NO SCHOOL

Sep 29

Senior Class Pictures

Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Sep 29

Crisosto Apache Reading Workshop

Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Location: APAC

Sep 30

5/6th Grade Crow Canyon Trip

Location: Crow Canyon

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News & Announcements

Voyager Fall Teen Trips

Oct. 11 - Come try pickleball with coaches from the ridgway pickleball club.
Oct. 14 - Climb with the pros from Basecamp Ouray.
Nov. 15 - Spend quality time with horses and donkeys at Metamorphose Growth & Healing Center in Montrose.
Registration is required: email [email protected] or use QR code on flyer.

Voyager Teen Final Friday: Sherlock Holmes Night Sept 25

Work forensics like a detective with Ouray County Undersheriff Tammy Stroup. Free food, snacks, activity supplies will be provided. 5-9 pm at Voyager in Ridgway. Questions & RSVPs: [email protected]

Voyager Childcare Offered for 9/28 (No School)

Voyager will be providing full-day care for the upcoming staff PD day on Monday, September 28th. Transportation and financial assistance available. Please email [email protected] for a sibling discount code.

Creede Repertory Theatre Performance!

The Creed Repertory Theatre is coming to perform for our K-4th grades in the APAC on September 11th at 9am. The Repertory Theatre has come to our school for many years and this year will perform ¡Dale, Dale, Dale! a bilingual musical in Spanish and English. We are very excited to have them visit.

Ouray School nominates Klempner for Exceptional Women of Ouray County

Leah Klempner has been a transformative addition to the Ouray School team as the Athletics and Activities Director. She strengthened and expanded opportunities for students to get involved from elementary to high school. Please consider joining us for the reception on September 26, a fundraiser for local student scholarships.

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School of Distinction

The success of Ouray School and its students is a direct reflection of our incredible staff, the school's high expectations, and its safe, inclusive learning environment. Students consistently score well on interim, state, and national assessments, but the school also values the arts, student travel experiences, and student internships. Learn more about why Ouray School has been Accredited with Distinction in 2025.

Ouray School Success