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About Us

Riverview Elementary School in Durango, Colorado, is a K-12 learning environment that supports learning and growth by: valuing relationships with with each other; focusing on character development; setting goals, tracking progress and celebrating accomplishments; and engaging in service work to give back to our community. 
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Mission

Riverview students have opportunities to own their learning, act on their learning, and impact their community.  We believe learning should be relevant to our students as they learn about themselves. While we address the standards, we also want students to be engaged in learning what they love to do, what they’re good at, and how they want to make their mark on the world.

School & District News

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SOIL cultivates year-round learning with Grow Dome

Through the freezing winds and single-digit temperatures of winter, Durango School District has cultivated a new year-round resource. The SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab Grow Dome has been completed on the Riverview Elementary School campus.
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Hug or high-five a school counselor during National School Counseling Week

Durango School District (DSD) and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) are pleased to celebrate National School Counseling Week, Feb. 3-7, 2025. This event focuses public attention on the valuable contributions made by our district's 14 school counselors and the work they do each and every day to support the success and well being of our students.
Durango Mayor Jessika Buell with Riverview Student Council kids

Riverview student council inspired by mayor of Durango

How do leaders make tough decisions? And how do you handle dog poo complaints and pickleball demands? Durango Mayor Jessika Buell took time out of her busy schedule on Jan. 13 to answer these questions and more to inspire young leaders at Riverview Elementary School. Her participation offered students unique insights into local government and inspired them to create meaningful change.
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Bus riders, be sure to show your student ID card when boarding

We are reaching out to inform you of an important policy regarding student transportation. To ensure the safety of all students and to keep accurate records of who is riding each bus, students are required to present their student ID card when boarding. This policy helps us maintain a secure environment, knowing exactly who is on each bus in case of an emergency.
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Riverview Students Treat Local Seniors to a Halloween Parade

Riverview Elementary School (RVE) 5th graders put the “treat” in “trick or treat” for residents of Sunshine Gardens Senior Community (SGSC) this Halloween with a costume parade, followed by cookies and conversation with their delighted spectators.
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Principal's Message

Riverview Elementary School Principal Lindsay Neiman, shown here with the prestigious Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award, said the school’s teachers are collaboratively working hard to create a learning environment where students develop a heightened sense of identity, belonging, purpose and agency. “What an honor for Riverview’s staff and students to be recognized for their hard work these past couple years!” she said. “All students deserve quality core instruction in order to be at grade-level proficiency and beyond.”  

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Quality of Life

Durango is a beautiful place to live and work. It is located at 6,512 feet elevation in Southwest Colorado near the Four Corners region. Families who live here enjoy a historic steam train, ski resort, rivers, vibrant downtown, bike trails, sky-high “fourteener” mountains, and four distinct seasons with an average of 266 sunny days per year. We welcome new families and new staff members, and we offer excellent benefits and competitive salaries. 
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