Welcome Back to School!

As we begin the 2025-26 school year, I want to extend a warm welcome to each and every member of our community. The Mancos School District is a vibrant place to learn and grow, whether you’re a student, staff, or community member! As superintendent, my role is to ensure everyone feels seen, heard and valued while also ensuring we live up to our mission of “fostering safe, positive and rigorous learning experiences” for students every day.

As your new superintendent, I am committed to building trust and establishing open communication. I promise to listen deeply to ensure we build on the great things that are already happening in Mancos schools while also identifying and acting on our areas for improvement. 

How will I do this? I will use a listen, learn and lead approach to support my transition to Mancos while also guiding our district forward. Soon, you’ll be able to see this fully articulated in my Superintendent Entry Plan. Here’s a sneak peek of the plan:

Listen: Build relationships and listen to the community to understand values, needs, hopes and concerns through listening sessions and feedback opportunities with students, parents, staff and community members.

Learn: Review data to deeply understand current practices and procedures in the following areas: culture, academics, professional development, finance, operations, human resources, and community partnerships. 

Lead: Collaborate and develop agreements across the district with a focus on communication practices, building strong teams, feedback cycles, and instructional leadership. 

Over the next few months, I hope you join me in conversation and/or provide feedback in a listening session. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me anytime if you want to chat about your experience in our schools or share your questions. I can be reached at ahazleton@mancosre6.edu or by phone at 970-533-7746 ext 4210. 

In partnership, 

Audrey Hazleton
Superintendent