Lesher Middle School

Picture Day has been rescheduled for Monday, August 25th. Please visit www.skillmanphotography.com using the code LESH2025 to look at packages and order. Thank you!

Our first SAC meeting will be Tuesday, September 9th at 5:30pm here at Lesher. This is for any Lesher parent/guardian or community member interested in taking an in-depth look at Lesher's SUIP (School Unified Improvement Plan), Staffing, Budget, Test Scores, Operations, etc. Please email Principal Don Kotnik at dkotnik@psdschools.org if you are interested in attending.

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!

The student challenge for August is to fill out planners with TADs for every class every day. There will be a RANDOM Planner Powerball sometime in the last week of August .

Dear Lesher Families,

I hope you had a great week! We are excited to share updates for Lesher Athletics.

Schedule

• Monday, 8/25: All sports return to afterschool practices (Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis, Cross Country) Tryouts begin for Tennis, Volleyball, and Boys Soccer.

• Wednesday, 8/27: Boys Tennis vs. Kinard – 3:30 PM @ Edora Park.

• Thursday, 8/28: Girls Tennis vs. Timnath – 3:30 PM @ Edora Park.

• Saturday, 8/30: Cross Country – John Martin Invitational.

Reminders

• Please check the Band App regularly for the most up-to-date schedules and team information.

• Academics come first — we encourage our athletes to stay focused in the classroom as they compete on the court and field.

• Thank you for your continued support of our athletes, coaches, and programs. Your encouragement means so much to our teams.

We are looking forward to a great week of competition and growth for our student-athletes.

Go Vikings!

Kind regards,

Ryan Wulff
Assistant Principal & Athletic Director

rwulff@psdschools.org

If you need a second charger because you go between two houses, please stop by the Tech Office or email rknips@psdschools.org. Thank you!

Lesher starts our all-school IB book study next week in ELO!

When young Iqbal is sold into slavery at a carpet factory, his arrival changes everything for the other overworked and abused chidren there. It is Iqbal who explains to them that despite their master's promises, he plans on keeping them as his slaves indefinetely. But it is also Iqbal who inspires the other children to look to a future free from toil...and is brave enough to show them how to get there.

This moving fictionalized account of the real Iqbal Masih is told through the voice of Fatima, a young Pakistani girl whose life is changed by Iqbal's courage.

We're excited partner with CSU once again for this year's Education Day football game on November 8th vs. UNLV.

Tickets are $15 (inclusive of all fees) each. Additionally, a contribution of $5 for each ticket sold will come back to your schools. The process is very simple: Scan the QR code on the digital flyer, or use the following link https://www.gofevo.com/event/Educationday75

At checkout, customers can simply choose their school from a dropdown menu preloaded with all PSD schools.

HS/MS: contributions will go to Athletic Departments.

Elementary: contributions will go to PE departments.

Here is a link to the cross country gear store. Orders must be made before Monday, August 25th.

If you would like to help represent the boys soccer team, then visit the team store!

The store will be open until Wednesday, August 27th.

Here are the slides from the 6th grade Back to School Night presentation.

Here are links to the "Acceptable Use Agreement" that needs to be signed and returned.

Links English or Spanish.

Here is a link to the Technology Presentation that we give to all students at Lesher. Please review and let us know if you have any questions!

Link to Google Doc for you

Our Entrepreneurship course empowers students with the skills needed to become future entrepreneurs. Real-world exposure is key, and we invite your organization to help shape our students' journey. We will begin interviews next week so

We would love your participation in any of the following ways:

Guest Speaker: Share your career experiences and insights.

Interviewer: Help conduct interviews for school-based jobs at Lesher; questions and rubrics will be provided.

Field Trip Host: Host a visit to your business to connect classroom concepts with real-world practices. (Contact us directly)

Your involvement will inspire and educate our students, contributing to their growth. Please contact us with any questions.

FALL SIGN UP (Use link or scan QR code) : bit.ly/LesherBizFALL (case sensitive)

​REGISTER AS A PSD VOLUNTEER: https://www.psdschools.org/community/volunteers

Join Ms. Sutton to learn about the many transportation and construction related careers available in Colorado. Try welding, steering a backhoe, and more! Pick up an application from Ms. Sutton #31 and return by September 1! Spaces are limited!

🚀 Ready to Level Up? Join Lesher eSports – Rocket League! 🎮

Big news, gamers – Lesher eSports is joining a brand-new league! This fall, we’ll kick things off with a development season to sharpen skills, learn strategies, and build our team. Then, after winter break, the real competition begins! Whether you’re new to Rocket League or ready to take your game to the next level, this is your chance to be part of the action.

👉 Fill out the interest form here: bit.ly/lesheresports

***If you signed up on the paper forms at check-in, please fill out this digital form as my paper copies were misplaced after check in.

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

Purchases ANYTIME of the year count, BUT let’s Rally through the end of August to help maximize our next donation. Please share with/forward to friends and family.

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