Riverview Elementary Home

We are crew!

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.

Where we’re located

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

Reminder to families to keep weapons and replica guns out of school

Safety tips for families: Keep replica weapons at home

A few minutes of conversation at home can help children understand what belongs at school and when to ask an adult for help. Please review these reminders with your child this week.

When a school bus stops, here's what you do.

Drivers: Use extra caution during school pickup and drop-off times

Rainy weather, wet roads, and darker evenings are good reminders for all of us to use extra caution during school pickup and drop-off times.

Bravo Award Winner: Caitlin Gavrielides

Throughout each school year, DSD employees nominate their colleagues for Bravo Awards, an honor that recognizes faculty and staff who demonstrate Portrait of a Graduate attributes as they go above and beyond for students and the district.

A student with a handheld air-quality sensor and a student with a worksheet prepare to conduct air-quality experiments.

Miller 7th graders explore air-quality science with state experts

Seventh-grade science students at Miller Middle School (MMS) got a firsthand look at the science behind the air they breathe during a visit from state-level environmental experts on Sept. 22.

Durango School District's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab

SOIL's Summer 2026 Lab Report now available

DSD's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab just published its Summer 2026 Lab Report. Take a look to learn about the expanded SOIL Shares program, read an important funding update, view details on upcoming community workshops, and more.

Share your insights. Strengthen our schools.

Caregivers and students: Join the Superintendent's advisory councils

Your family's voice and perspective are crucial to our success. We invite you and your DSD student to partner with us and make a meaningful difference by joining the Superintendent's Parent/Guardian Advisory Council or the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council.

Durango School District Board of Education

Read the recap of the Sept. 22 Board Regular Meeting

The DSD Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Sept. 22, 2026. Here's the meeting recap.

Five middle school friends take a selfie together inside a school

Parenting series: October 2026 classes + newsletter on bullying prevention

Want to be the best possible parent? Learn from experts on a variety of topics during FREE live webinars on Monday-Thursday evenings. You can also watch previously recorded classes on your own time, anytime!

Show All News

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.”

Events

Oct 2

Fun Run - Our annual PTO Fundraiser

Oct 5

Early Release

Oct 5

Durango Big Picture High School Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Location: 281 Sawyer Dr, Ste 400, Durango, CO 81303, USA

Oct 6

Board of Education Work Session

Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Location: Miller Middle School (2508 Junction St, Durango, CO 81301)

Oct 7

PTO Meeting

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Show All Events

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.

Join our team

Accessibility Statement

Durango School District is committed to ensuring our digital platforms are accessible to everyone, aligning with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and Colorado accessibility laws. If you encounter a barrier or need an alternative format, please contact us at [email protected] or (970) 247-5411.

Learn more about the district's accessibility compliance plan and progress reports.