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Evening view of Mount Abrams at the head of the valley above Ouray.

High school student traverses the Ouray Via Ferrata

High school students read with elementary students

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!

Portrait of a Learner
Strategic Plan
Peak Experiences

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.

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.

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.

Events

Mar 9

"Count it Out" Community Screening

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Location: APAC

Mar 10

PATT Meeting

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Mar 11

"Counted Out" Student Screening

Time: 1:20 PM – 3:45 PM

Location: APAC

Mar 12

7th & 8th Grade lunch Bunch

Time: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Location: Room 310

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News & Announcements

Acting Up!! A night of one act plays

Head over to Ouray Schools APAC for a night of laughs! The Middle and High Schoolers will be presenting 7 one act plays March 19th, 20th and 21st starting 7:00pm Tickets are $5 at the door!

Math is Power: watch the Counted Out documentary

Community Film Screening: Counted Out

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

Board Approves Academic Calendars

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 Sign-up - March 5

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.

Parent Sign-up for 3/5 Student Presentations of Learning Taco Bar

Please help PATT by contributing to a Taco Bar for teachers and staff as they devote their day to helping students showcase their hard work.

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School of Distinction

The success of Ouray School and its students is a direct reflection of our incredible staff, the school's high expectations, and its safe, inclusive learning environment. Students consistently score well on interim, state, and national assessments, but the school also values the arts, student travel experiences, and student internships. Learn more about why Ouray School has been Accredited with Distinction in 2025.

Ouray School Success