Ouray Elementary School

Ouray School will be collaborating with the local law enforcemenbt in a school lockdown drill on Wednesday, March 25. The drill will be pre-announced and coached, and there will be no active shooter scenarios. Read more to learn about the school's Standard Response Protocol and school safety.

Math is everywhere, influencing our daily lives in ways we don’t always see. That’s why we’re hosting a screening of @CountedOutDoc—a thought-provoking documentary about the hidden power of numbers. Come watch and discuss with us. Sponsored by Ouray School DAAC and the Mount Sneffels Education Foundation #CountedOut #ReimagineMath

The Ouray Board of Education approved a new academic calendar model for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. Learn more about the calendar changes.

Student presentations of learning will take place on Thursday, March 5, from 8AM to 8PM. Join us for in-person opportunities to connect about your child's learning. Sign up for your slot today.

Join us for community screening of COUNTED OUT, a partnership between the Ouray School DAAC and Mount Sneffels Education Foundation on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 4:00PM in the APAC. The award-winning film explores the biggest crises of our time, and all are routed in MATH. Find out why there is a new need - and a new definition - for numeric literacy.

Student presentations of Learning are a unique opportunity for parents to join staff to hear from students about what they are learning. This spring's Presentations of Learning will take place on Thursday, March 5 from 8AM to 8PM. Learn more about what to expect.

Students from kindergarten through fourth grade showcased authentic learning through curiosity-based projects and the scientific method, while third grade students highlighted an ELA project, bringing together families, staff, and students across grade levels to celebrate learning.

Friday, February 13, 2026, IS a school day for staff and students. We found an error in the listing of dates on the official academic calendar. It was erroneously listed as a staff development day, but the February calendar graphic and school count days were accurate.

The school utilizes a variety of tools to store information and communicate. These can get confusing. See this handout to help you navigate the different tools and how they are used at Ouray School.

Ouray School continues its history of excellence with another year of being Accredited with Distinction by the Colorado Department of Education. We continue to produce strong readers and crushed the state average in science! Learn more about key measures of our success.