The Upper Rio Grande School District Board of Education is made up of five dedicated community members who volunteer their time to serve four-year terms. In the upcoming 2025 Coordinated Election, two (2)  board seats will be up for election.

Community members interested in running for a seat on the board can pick up a candidate petition starting Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 8:00 AM at the Upper Rio Grande School District Office: 950 French Street, Del Norte, CO

Key Deadlines for School Board Candidates

Candidates are responsible for identifying and meeting all legal and financial deadlines. 2025 School Director Election Timeline

August 6, 2025, 8:00 a.m. First day to pick up and circulate Nomination Petitions, Upper Rio Grande School District, 950 French Street, Del Norte, CO 81132

August 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m. Nomination Petition: Last day for school director candidates to file a nomination petition with circulators’ notarized affidavits, a notarized acceptance of nomination, and written notice of intent to be a candidate. C.R.S. §§ 1-4-803(2); 22-31-107(2).

August 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m. Write-in Candidates: Last day for school director write-in candidate to file an affidavit of intent to be a candidate. C.R.S. §§ 1-1-106(5); 1-4-1102(2).

August 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m. Candidate Audio Recording: Last day for candidate to submit to the county clerk an audio recording of the pronunciation of his or her name exactly as it is provided in the candidate's statement of intent. 8 CO ACD 1505-1, Rule 4.6.1. – 2.

November 4, 2025 Election Day

Resources

2025 School Director Candidate Guide

Colorado Secretary Of State - Basic Campaign Finance Information Sheet for School Board Candidates

For comprehensive information on campaign finance reporting and other election-related deadlines, please refer to the Colorado Secretary of State - 2025 Biennial School Election Filing Calendar

For more general information about the election process, please visit the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) - Election Resources

June 9, 2025

The URGSD has officially posted it proposed 2025 - 2026 district budget for public review. The budget is scheduled to be approved at the June 26, 2025, board meeting. Link to the 2025 -2026 Proposed Budget

Hello Tigers,

Please read the following message from Superintendent Aaron Horrocks regarding the recent principal hiring process and the district’s decision to move forward with a unified K–12 leadership model to better support students, staff, and long-term school success.

Link to K-12 Principal Update

Hello Tiger students and parents! Following is important information about registration, CHOICE applications, Concurrent enrollment , and locker room clean up!

·      Registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year. Parents of returning students need to log into their parent account on Infinite Campus and click on the ONLINE REGISTRATION link. Parents of students new to the Upper Rio Grande School District, please access the Parents link on the school website https://urtigers.co/en-US/jr-sr-high-school-7-12-425227ff  and click on New Student Registration to start the process. All students must be registered prior to the start of school on August 19th 2024. Students may not start school until registration is completed.

·      CHOICE application forms are available for download on the website. Students who live outside of the Upper Rio Grande School District and are wanting to enroll in Del Norte JR/SR High School must submit a CHOICE application. Please start the registration process to gain access to the Choice form and submit as soon as possible allowing time for the review of the application. Acceptance or denial for enrollment will be decided upon review.

·      Concurrent enrollment registration forms must be turned in no later than Aug. 14th. Interested students were provided these forms when they registered for classes prior to the end of the 2025-2026 school year.  You may mail them to school, scan them and email them to nsandler@urtigers.co, or bring them to school starting on Aug 5th 2025.

·      Locker room clean up: Students and athletes need to clean out lockers in locker rooms have until July 3, 2025 to claim belongings. Open gym times are Monday through Wednesday from 4:00-6:45pm. Please come during that time to get your belongings. Anything left after July 3rd will be donated or thrown away.

Our school finances are open for public scrutiny.

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