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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

Don't forget! No school on Monday - Conference Day

Conference Day is Oct. 19 + BGC Day Camp available

Monday, Oct. 19, is a Conference Day. While there are no classes for students, all Durango School District (DSD) school buildings will be open to accommodate conferences. Schools will resume normal class schedules on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Fall Break is Oct. 9-12, 2026

Fall Break is here: Classes resume Oct. 13

It's Fall Break, and Durango School District (DSD) schools will be closed through Monday, Oct. 12. We look forward to welcoming our students back when classes resume on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
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Principal Nieman holds award

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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Accessibility Statement

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