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Evening view of Mount Abrams at the head of the valley above Ouray.
Student descend from Sutton Mine Trail for Peak Experience.
High school students read to elementary students in our Ready Buddy program.

Developing Minds to Match our Mountains

We are a unique PK-12 school located in beautiful Ouray, Colorado. We attract high quality staff and specialize in educating the whole learner. Come see what we have to offer!
Ouray students on the year's first Spirit Day.

Portrait of a Learner

The school developed key characteristics in all students to be prepared for a successful life outside of the public education system. We call these our Portrait of a Learner, which reflects the work of staff and their commitment to educate students from preschool through high school.
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Abram under the sunshine in winter.

Strategic Plan

Ouray School has strong community support and strives to be a school of excellence for all learners. The district's five-year Strategic Plan focuses on attracting and retaining high quality staff, developing the whole learner, providing diverse educational offerrings and experiences, developing strong family-school-community partnerships, and capital planning for staff housing and learning spaces for the future.
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Ouray students travel and study language and culture in Mexico.

Peak Experiences

Ouray School is committed to taking our students to the world and bringing the world to our students. We now offer our Peak Experiences program to students of all grade levels. We want students to seek diverse perspectives and engage in service to community and the world.
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Events

DAAC Meeting

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Ouray School LIbrary
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News & Announcements

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What to Expect from Fall Presentations of Learning

Student presentations of Learning are a unique opportunity for parents to join staff to hear from students about what they are learning. This fall's Presentations of Learning will take place on Thursday, October 23, from 8AM to 8PM. Learn more about what to expect.
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Ouray Launches XELLO to Support Post High School Planning

Ouray School will using Xello for three primary purposes. First, students will meet their Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) requirements in order to develop their postsecondary plan. Second, students will use Xello as a Porfolio Tool. The Portfolio will align with the district's Portrait of a Learner and objectives addressed during Presentations of Learning. Finally, high school students (and parents!) will have access to a database of local, regional, state, and national scholarships to help them plan their needs after high school.
Aspen College Fair October 5

Save the Date: Western Slope College Fair Oct 5

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the Colorado Western Slope College Fair in Aspen will connect students and families with 250+ colleges and 30+ career & tech programs, and offer 35+ skill-building workshops. It is a unique, high-impact, one-day opportunity for your school community. Ouray School plans to take a bus to support access to the fair, but students are required to register on the website.
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Ouray to participate in Healthy Kids Colorado Survey

Ouray School is participating in the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey this fall! Every two years, middle and high school students across Colorado take the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey. The anonymous survey covers important topics like mental health, relationships, safety, and substance use. The survey is anonymous and voluntary, and the results help schools and communities support students with data-driven decision making.
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Ouray School staff for 2024-25

Our Incredible Staff

The success of Ouray School and its students is a direct reflection of our incredible staff. Staff originate from Ouray, the western slope, broader Colorado, around the country, and several from across the world. With an 8:1 student to teacher ratio, we offer personalized learning with high expectations. We are also proud to offer K-12 Spanish language instruction and a full range of instrumental and vocal music offerings.
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