Salida School District

Salida School District is a public school system serving Salida and nearby communities in Chaffee County, Colorado. Its six schools span early childhood education through high school, including Longfellow Elementary, Salida Middle, Salida High and two alternative learning settings. The district offers academic instruction, student support and extracurricular programs under the oversight of an elected board. A partnership with Colorado Mountain College gives eligible high school students access to concurrent enrollment and other postsecondary pathways. Central staff coordinate these programs from Salida while the schools serve families across the district.