News & Announcements

Community members, staff, and students age 16 or older are invited to donate blood early next month during the school blood drive organized by the Ouray High School Honor Society. Please see the linked flyer for details and how to register.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
Tri-County Health Network offers a wide range of events and classes to support the health of our community. Please link to their page below.

Ouray School has launched a store that has shirts, drinkware, hoodie, hats, and other accessories.

Voyager will be offering an after school program at Ouray School.

We are all finding the new surface of Hwy 550 delightful to drive on but the construction delays are a continued headache. Not to worry. Ouray School will be flexible on morning attendance until the construction is completed or no longer impacting morning commutes.

All Colorado youth ages 18 or younger—or 21 and younger if receiving special education services—are eligible to receive free services: https://imattercolorado.org/

Ouray School has not been able to find and hire a full time route bus driver with the correct credentials. Route service for this week will continue with mini bus service but may be restricted in the future. Find out more about how you might serve the district and its transportation needs.

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and Ouray County Public Health are hosting a two-day education summit, Western Slope Community Education on Nicotine & Vaping, on September 16th & 17th at the Ridgway 4H Center & Fairgrounds. All are welcome! Please register online in order to attend and order lunch for Friday, 9/16.

The New West Guitar Group will give a performance to students in grades 4-12 on Friday, September 9, at 3PM. The group will provide a Student Guitar Workshop at Ridgway Secondary on Saturday, September 10, at 10am. Reserve your free spot with your music teacher.

Join the Ouray Mountain Trail run as a racer or a volunteer. The annual event is a fundraiser for the school on Saturday, Septembe 24. Click here for links to race or volunteer.