Lesher Middle School

Tuesday 8/12/25

6:00pm-7:30pm Back to School Meet & Greet

*6th Grade Family Presentation offered at 5:30pm or 7:15pm

Wednesday 8/13/25

**6th Grade Only**

Transition Day (Full Day for 6th Graders 7:30am-2:25pm)

Breakfast & Lunch served; Busses will be running

Thursday 8/14/25

First day of school for All!

Tuesday 8/19/25

Picture Day

Hello Viking Community! We are in need of crossing guards for the 2025-26 school year. Safety is our main priority here at Lesher and to keep students and the community safe we rely on our crossing guards to help us navigate coming to and from school every morning and afternoon.

We are in need of crossing guards from 7:10am-7:35am in the morning and 2:20pm-2:45pm in the afternoon at multiple locations around our school. We will train you and supply you with a beautiful vest and stop sign.

In the past we have had volunteers that help out on specific days, multiple days, just mornings, or just afternoons. We will make it work for you!

Please contact Matt Mitchell at mmitchell@psdschools.org if you are interested, it means the world to us!

Cross Country (6th, 7th, & 8th graders)

Head Coach - jswann@psdschools.org

**Complete ATHLETIC REGISTRATION requirements prior to pre-season camp**

• Join our Band for updated information!

• Family Meeting Document

Preseason OPTIONAL Camp August 14, 2025-August 20, 2025

Official First Practice August 21, 2025

Tennis (6th, 7th, & 8th graders) - Cut Sport

Girls Head Coach Janna Dickerson - jdickerson@psdschools.org

Boys Head Coach Andrew Reyes - areyes@psdschools.org

**Complete ATHLETIC REGISTRATION requirements prior to pre-season camp**

• Presentation Notes

Official TRYOUTS August 13, 2025

Football (7th & 8th graders)

Head Coach - Mark Irby - mirby@psdschools.org

**Complete ATHLETIC REGISTRATION requirements prior to pre-season camp**

• Join our Band for updated information!

Preseason Camp Acclimations Period Starts - August 7-13, 2025 from 2:45-5pm

Official First Practice August 14, 2025

Volleyball (7th & 8th graders) - Cut Sport

Head Coach - Nicole Sietsma - nsietsma@psdschools.org

**Complete ATHLETIC REGISTRATION requirements prior to pre-season camp**

Family Info Meeting - August 13, 2025 at 4pm in the gym

Preseason OPTIONAL Camp - August 11-13, 2025 from 2:30-4pm

Official TRYOUTS - August 14-19, 2025 from 2:30-4pm

Boys Soccer Club (7th & 8th graders) - Cut Sport

Head Coach - Zac Traver - ztraver@psdschools.org

**Must turn in sports physical and pay fee prior to tryouts**

Family Info Meeting - August 15, 2025 at 4:30pm in the cafeteria

Official TRYOUTS - August 20-22, 2025

ALL students must obtain a GOLD CARD from the main office prior to the official first practice of each season/sport:

1. Complete the Online Athletic Registration each season(fall, winter and spring): https://poudreathletics.sportngin.com/register/form/357763246

1. Registration opens July 1, 2025 for the 25-26 school year

2. Turn in a hard copy of Current Physical from your Doctor’s office to Ms. Roth in the main office. Physicals cannot be uploaded or completed online. A physical is good for 365 days.

1. If you have questions about your current physical, please see Ms. Roth.

2. The Health & Wellness Centers are OPEN YEAR-ROUND inside two PSD locations:

1. The Health & Wellness Center @ Centennial High School

1. 330 E Laurel, Fort Collins, CO 80524

2. The Health & Wellness Center @ Lincoln Middle School

1. 1600 Lancer Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80521

3. Pay the Athletic fee on school pay or by cash or check to Ms. Lamb in the main office. You will need to show Ms. Roth your receipt (you can print receipt or show Ms. Roth a picture).

1. Fees will be refunded if you do not make the team.

2. Checks should be made out to Lesher Middle School.

4. Turn in a hard copy of Parent Behavior Agreement to Ms. Roth in the main office.

Follow this link to access Band Apps for Wrestling, Football, Cross Country, Track & Field, and PTO! Band apps contain updated information and communication.

Dear PSD Community,

We are just one week away from the end of summer break and the start of another wonderful school year. While there is plenty of sun to keep soaking up, we want to make sure families are ready to go come the first day of school!

First Day of School

The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 14. All sixth- and ninth-grade students will have a Transition Day at their middle or high schools on Wednesday, Aug. 13. If you have a student entering kindergarten, check with your school for first day details.

Do you know when the bells ring at your child’s school? Check the district’s start and dismissal times list here.

Safety Spotlight: Bus Stop Safety

Student safety is our top priority—especially around school buses. Please help us by teaching your child how to cross the street safely when getting on or off the bus:

• Always cross in front of the bus, never behind it.
• Take at least 10 big steps in front of the bus before stopping.
• Make eye contact with the driver and wait for their signal to cross.
• Look left, right, then left again before entering the road.
• Stay alert—no phones or headphones while crossing.

Bus stop safety is a shared responsibility. Practice safe habits together and help us keep every student safe.

Handle the Heat

While summer break might be coming to a close, that doesn’t mean the end of high temperature days here in Northern Colorado. We want to remind the PSD community about district policy regarding heat-related early release or closure, which you can learn more about by following this link.

Please note that all elementary and middle schools will release students early or close regardless of if they have AC or not in the event of a heat-related early release or closure. The only schools that will remain open in the event of a heat-related early release or closure are:

• Fort Collins High School
• Fossil Ridge High School
• Poudre High School
• Rocky Mountain High School
• Timnath Middle High School
• Wellington Middle High School
• PSD Global Academy
• PSD transition programs
• All mountain schools.

Back to School Nights

Schools across the district will be welcoming their community back throughout August for Back to School nights, so be sure to check your school’s website for important updates specific to your student.

You can also check here for a full list of Back to School nights being held at all our amazing PSD schools!

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

Be sure to submit a Free and Reduced Lunch application ahead of the first day back. Completing this form not only makes students eligible for waived school fees and benefits through Fort Collins City programs, but also helps PSD receive federal funding to support classrooms and learning opportunities; your child’s eligibility status is confidential and must be renewed annually.

To do this, parents can fill out two forms: the Free and Reduced-Priced Meal online application, found here, as well as the Permission to Share form through ParentVUE.

Updating ParentVUE information

Sometimes life can be a little hectic, so it is important to make sure that your information is up to date and correct in ParentVUE, especially when it comes to proper contacts and authorized pickup information for your child or children.

Be sure to check this information in your ParentVUE account to ensure that the right people can be contacted when needed or a student can be released to the appropriate person.

No Phone Zones

All PK-8 schools are cell phone free zones from bell to bell. Students must keep phones, headphones, and other electronic accessories out of sight and on silent unless approved by an administrator or specified in an IEP, 504 plan or Health Care Action Plan.

In grades 9-12, devices must be put away during class and instructional time but may be used during passing periods, off periods, lunch, before and after school, or for approved academic activities.

For full details, visit the PSD Code of Conduct page, found here.

Welcome back!

You can find additional information on the PSD Back to School 2025-26 web page or in the new community newsletter, PSD Insider, which hit inboxes Aug. 1.

And, of course, always be sure to check your individual school’s website to make sure you are not missing any important information, requirements, or events. The full list of PSD schools and their websites can be found on the PSD website here.

We hope that you all have a restful final few days of summer vacation and are excited to get back into classrooms for your next great school year!

Sincerely,

Poudre School District

In an effort to foster a culture of mutual respect, effective communication, and quality customer service, PSD has created a set of norms for staff, family/guardian, and community engagement. These norms aim to set a positive tone for interactions between staff and parents and community members, whether they happen in person, over the phone, or in writing.

The norms will be posted in all PSD schools and include expectations that:

• Calls or emails that are not emergencies will be acknowledged within three school days.

• Appointments between the parties involved will be established as a norm for addressing concerns or discussing important matters through direct communication.

• Appointments will take place as soon as reasonably possible. Adequate time is needed for preparation and research before an appointment.

• Communication will focus on collaboration and understanding – respectful language and non-confrontational behavior from all parties are expected.

• Boundaries between personal and professional life will be maintained, and sensitive matters will not be addressed in community settings.

It’s important for everyone in our schools and in our communities to feel welcome and engage in mutual respect to best serve students.

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Website: https://les.psdschools.org/
Location: Lesher Middle School, Stover Street, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Phone: 970-472-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesherMiddleSchool
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