Lesher Middle School

Spring Conferences

Thursday, March 5th 3:00pm-6:00pm

Monday, March 9th 3:00pm-6:00pm

Friday, March 13th

No School for Students

Spring Break

Friday, March 13th - Sunday, March 22nd

State testing (CMAS) is an important way to track student progress and improve instruction. CMAS stands for Colorado Measures of Academic Success. To support a smooth testing process, we kindly ask families to avoid scheduling appointments during testing days so students can complete their assessments.

Lesher has a strong tradition of success on CMAS, and we are confident our students will continue to excel. If you’d like to formally excuse your student from state testing, please do so as soon as possible through ParentVue to assist with planning. More details on opting out can be found here. We want our data to reflect our students, so please discuss as a family before deciding to opt out. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Our PTO is organizing snack support for students during the upcoming CMAS testing window, and we need your help! Testing days can be long and mentally demanding, and a small snack can go a long way in keeping our students energized and focused.

Please consider signing up using the link below to donate snacks. All donations should be dropped off at the front office the week of March 2-6. Ice cream donations will be dropped off on April 14.

Your generosity helps us support students as they work hard and do their best during CMAS.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094EABA92EAAFC1-62413029-you

The 6th Grade ISP Student Showcase is coming soon, and students are preparing for their presentations! If you want to scrap any of your scrapbooking materials or if you have extra colored construction paper that you would like to part with, the sixth- grade team would love to take it off your hands! We'd take any supplies: magazines, colored pencils or markers, glue, stencils, stickers, colored paper, etc. They will be put to good use!

Please bring any donations on your scheduled conference date (3/5 or 3/9) and drop it off in either the office or a sixth-grade teacher's classroom. Thanks in advance for any item(s) you may bring!

Monday, 3/2/26

3:00pm: Varsity & JV Girls Basketball vs. Boltz (HOME)

Round 1 of District Championship

Tuesday, 3/3/26

4:15pm: Wrestling Girls Middle School Showcase @ WMHS

Wednesday, 3/4/26

Varsity Girls Basketball District Championship @ RMHS - Time dependent of Mondays game

Thursday, 3/5/26

2:45pm-3:15pm: Golf parent Meeting - Room 34

4:00pm-5:00pm: Girls Soccer Information Table during SLC

Saturday, 3/7/26

ALL DAY: Wrestling District Championship @ WMHS

SPRING SPORTS:

Gold cards available starting Monday March 2, 2026

• Deadline to get cards turned into coach:

• Golf (boy & girls): MARCH 12th

• Girls Soccer: MARCH 23rd

• Unified Basketball: MARCH 30th

• Softball: MARCH 30th

• Track & Field: MARCH 30th

Upcoming Spring Sports:

• Boys & Girls Golf* (6th, 7th & 8th graders) March-May

• Coach Summers (girls) - kristas@psdschools.org

• Coach McDowell (boys)- mimcdowell@psdschools.org

• Unified Basketball (6th, 7th & 8th graders) April **Application due 2/27/26

• Coach Gilbert - mgilbert@psdschools.org

• Track and Field (6th, 7th & 8th graders) March-May

• Coach Swann - jswann@psdschools.org

• Softball* (7th & 8th graders) March-May

• Coach Huffman - mhuffman@psdschools.org

• Girls Soccer* (7th & 8th graders) March - May

• Coach Vander Meeden - zvandermeede@psdschools.org

*cut sports

Gold cards will become available starting March 2nd:

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://www.psdathletics.org/lesher

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 the Parent Behavior Agreement to Ms. Roth in the main office.

If you're thinking about participating in track this spring, please read coach Swann's Early Season Welcome Letter

Please use this link to access spring 2026 Girls Soccer information.

Congratulations to all of our TSA members who competed the Colorado State TSA Leadership Conference in Denver. We had many teams and individuals move on to the semi-finals with the following final results.

• Top 5 in

• Leadership Strategies: Presley, Belle, Maddy

• Off the Grid: Maddy, Belle, Taness

• 3rd Place in STEM Animation: Luna, Belle, Metta

• 1st Place in Technical Design Team 1: Simone, Sophia and 3rd place in Technical Design Team 3: Sawyer, Grayson

Lesher TSA Club

Lesher TSA (Technology Student Association) is a STEM-focused club where students explore engineering, design, leadership, and technology through hands-on projects and real-world problem solving. TSA offers students the opportunity to compete in events ranging from coding and construction to public speaking and digital media. Throughout the year, members collaborate in teams, develop technical skills, practice presentation strategies, and prepare projects for district and state competitions. Lesher TSA empowers students to think creatively, solve problems confidently, and grow as leaders in STEM.

Lesher TSA State Competition Team

Lesher TSA students spent three days in Denver at the Gaylord Rockies competing at the Colorado State TSA Leadership Conference alongside more than 1,000 middle and high school students from across the state. Our team proudly represented Lesher in a wide range of STEM events and had many students advance to the semi-finals.

Top 5 Finishes:
Leadership Strategies – Presley, Belle, Maddy
Off the Grid – Maddy, Belle, Taness

Top 3 Finishes:
3rd Place – STEM Animation: Luna, Belle, Metta
1st Place – Technical Design (Team 1): Simone, Sophia
3rd Place – Technical Design (Team 3): Sawyer, Grayson

We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work, teamwork, and Viking pride!

In an effort to reduce our waste and support our Lesher community, we are opening Lesher’s first ever “Thrift Store!” And it’s free! Come take what you want – if you need a Lesher shirt, take it! If you want a jacket, it’s yours! Need a water bottle, we’ve got it for you! The Lesher Thrift Store is located right outside Mr. Mitchell’s office (room 36), across the hall from the front office, with many of the items displayed in the window and is open on “Blue” Days after school until 2:40. Please come take what you want and leave the rest for others, and please keep our space organized so we can all use it! Thanks, and go Vikings! Please note: all clothing has been donated and is lightly used.

Does your child play a fall sport or participate in an activity outside of school? We are beginning to compile an 8th grade video slideshow for the end-of-the-year celebration, which tries to feature every student as well as every school sport/club. Help make this year’s video amazing by submitting short ACTION VIDEOS (2-8 seconds long) to Ms. Thompson at juliat@psdschools.org ! You can also reach out to her with any questions about the slideshow. More details about the video montage in a few months!

Please visit our Yearbook Website to order a yearbook or share pictures. Eighth grade families, you can use the website to purchase a baby ad as well!

Dear PSD Families,

As we welcome students back to school, we are excited for all the opportunities the new calendar year brings.

As we kick off 2026, we encourage you to take a moment to log in to ParentVUE to ensure that all information, including contact information, is up to date. Keeping your information current ensures you can fully benefit from the tools and resources ParentVUE provides, including access to:

• Grades
• Attendance
• Schedules
• Other important student information

If you haven’t already, you can access ParentVUE through the secure online portal or download the app from the iTunes Store or Google Play app stores. You will be able to view and edit your student’s information directly in the application. If you want to change your emergency contacts, release to status, etc. you must call your school directly to make those changes.

If you have any difficulty accessing ParentVUE, please contact the front office at your child’s school for assistance.

By ensuring your information is up to date, you help us maintain seamless communication and ensure that you stay informed about your student’s progress and updates from their school.

Thank you for being an active part of our PSD community. We look forward to an amazing year of growth and learning together!

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
Instagram: @leshervikings