Lesher Middle School

Spring Break

3/15 - 3/23

Monday 3/24/25

Girls Golf Tryout - (Tee Time Provided by Coach)

3:00 Soccer Tryouts @ Spring Park

Tuesday 3/25/25

Boys Golf Tryout - (Tee Time Provided by Coach)

2:30 Softball Tryouts @ Spring Park

2:35 Track Preseason

3:00 Soccer Tryouts @ Spring Park

Wednesday 3/26/25

Girls Golf Tryout - (Tee Time Provided by Coach)

2:30 Softball Tryouts @ Spring Park

2:35 Track Preseason

3:00 Soccer Tryouts @ Spring Park

Thursday 3/27/25

Boys Golf Tryout - (Tee Time Provided by Coach)

2:30 Softball Tryouts @ Spring Park

2:35 Track Preseason

Soccer Info Sheet

Softball Info Sheet

High School Cheerleading Tryout

Fort Collins High School

Poudre High School

Rocky Mountain High School

Congratulation to the following students who were selected to participate in PSD's Honor Choir. Your performance was incredible and we are proud of you!

7th Grade

• Evelyn M

• Lydia R

• Savannah S

• Norah S

• Ethan T

8th Grade

• Layla B

• Olive C M

• Tate K

• Ryker M

• Ramona M

• Samantha P

• Maleah P

• Elliot S

• Ella V

• Piper W

Congratulations to our Odyssey of the Mind teams for placing 2nd and 3rd at regionals. They are off to compete at the state tournament on April 5th at Fossil Ridge HS. We are proud of you!

Shoutout to our sixth graders and their teachers for putting on an outstanding showcase of learning this past Tuesday. Sixth graders shared their learning and research through their international sustainability projects. Thank you students and families for attending!

Lesher Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members participated in National Read Across America Day by reading to students at Laurel Elementary School.

This year, 30 NJHS members had the opportunity to read to 1st–5th grade students, fostering a love for reading and community connection.

This marks the second year of our collaboration with neighboring schools, strengthening our shared commitment to literacy. It was also a special experience for some of our Lesher students, who returned to their former elementary school to inspire the next generation of readers.

A group of 8th graders planning on attending PHS visited the annual 10th grade IB showcase! Students viewed projects, met with students, and learned about the final stages of the MYP! Many Lesher alumni were in attendance showcasing their projects. It was great to see you thrive!

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Band on their outstanding State performance yesterday! Their ensemble earned a “Superior” Rating, the highest rating available. Well done!!

Here is the link to the track store! Get your gear now!

7 Consecutive, 8-time District Champion Wrestling team. 16 podium placers including 5 district champions. Garrison Hess, Cash Helgerson, Karson Klitch, Sylis Gonzales & Derrick Dumas. Goodluck to the 23 Wrestlers heading to regionals this weekend to qualify for state.

Some of our student’s artwork from grade 6, 7 & 8 has been selected to be in the FORT COLLINS YOUTH ART MONTH (YAM). This show celebrates student-created artwork that exemplifies the art education program at each of PSD’s schools. If your student's artwork was selected for this show you would have received an email.

Artwork will be on display at the Center for Creativity at 200 Mathews in Fort Collins from Wednesday - Sunday, 12 - 6 pm from March 12 to March 30. Admission is free.

There will be a reception Friday, March 28, 5-7 pm.

Dear PSD 3D Printing Rockstars,

We're reaching out to share an exciting opportunity to make a sustainable impact in our schools! Fenix Filament, a community-based initiative, is launching a feasibility study to recycle 3D printing waste into new filament. Schools in our district generate a significant amount of plastic waste from 3D printing, and this project aims to collect, process, and repurpose that material to send back to schools to use instead of sending it to landfills.

CMAS Schedules and Information, April 2025

Dear Lesher Families,

State testing is an important way to track student progress and improve instruction. Lesher students will take the CMAS assessments from April 8-16, with schedules linked below. 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.

We view CMAS as a low-stakes opportunity for students to showcase their learning in Language Arts, Math, and Science. While it’s just one data point, it helps us guide course placements for next year. It does not define students’ work ethic, creativity, or other valuable skills, but it does help us celebrate academic growth!

Lesher has a strong tradition of success on CMAS, and we are confident our students will continue to excel. If you’d like to opt your student out, please do so as soon as possible through ParentVue to assist with planning. More details on opting out can be found here.

Thank you for your support!

Calendars and Schedules:

Calendar at a Glance

CMAS Bell Schedules

Lesher’s Performance Framework for scores and participation: https://www.cde.state.co.us/schoolview/frameworks/official/1550/5068

Additional Information:

CMAS Practice Resources

More information about district and state assessments

Additional Opt Out information

Using ParentVUE to Opt Out

It's time to submit your 8th grader’s short video for the Video Montage!

What is the video montage?

The video montage is a compilation of action snips (2-9 seconds long) from EVERY 8th grade student and set to music. The video will premiere during 8th grade day on May 28.

Parameters:
1) Videos should be recent- ideally from this past year
2) Students must be IN the video (It's okay if they are covered up with sporting equipment or far away)
3) LIVE photos work, but ‘still’ photos do not.

What types of videos are the best?

Short, action videos

Ex : dancing, juggling, trampoline tricks, playing with a pet, horseback riding, tubing, skiing/snowboarding, dirt biking, mountain biking, zipline, archery, gymnastics, cooking/baking, sewing, making pottery, school sports (basketball, volleyball, wrestling, softball, track, tennis, golf, football, cross-country), club sports (hockey, lacrosse, soccer, etc.), snowmobiling, painting, rock climbing, acting, playing instruments, mountain biking, surfing, disc golf, robotics, experiments, hanging out with friends, tiktok dances, magic tricks…you get the idea! Some kids do really awesome feats, but for the most part, it's just middle schoolers having fun and showing another side of themselves that might not be seen in the school day

Are you doing any fun activities over spring break? Any big sporting events coming up? These are fantastic opportunities to get video snips.

How to submit a video snip? There are a few ways!
1) Email juliat@psdschools.org

2) Fill out this form and upload the shortened video to the Google Form.

3) Upload your video to Google Drive and share it with juliat@psdschools.org

4) Airdrop the video : Students with iPhones can visit me in Room 4 and AirDrop it to me during lunch, ELO or after school.

Submissions close May 17.

Thanks- I look forward to creating an amazing slideshow for this 8th grade class. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions!

Julie Thompson

juliat@psdschools.org

8th Grade Day Coordinator

The Snack Shack is in need of volunteers! You can volunteer on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 2:15-2:45. Here is the link to sign up!

Dear Parents/Guardians, Lesher is looking for the following items/donations for our 4th quarter Embroidery ELO. We have had tremendous interest and depending on donations we may be able to keep this offering going all through next year.

Embroidery supplies, to include but not limited to embroidery thread, needles, hoops (varying sizes), fabric (can be scraps), and felt. Also, we are looking for vintage postcards and old black and white photos.

Thank YOU!

Do you have school spirit? Come join the FCHS Cheer team for the 2025-26 school year! We will be having our tryout practices in Gym 2 at Fort Collins High School Monday, April 14th through Wednesday, April 16th from 4:30-8:30pm with Tryout Day being Thursday, April 17th! Make sure to pick up a tryout packet from the front office after spring break and join us for a parent meeting on April 8th at 6:00pm in the FCHS cafeteria to learn more about the tryout process and our team. For more information, visit our website at https://fchscheer.wixsite.com/spirit

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.

If you are a Morning Fresh Dairy customer, please bring in your rinsed milk, juice, cream, or other caps to Mr. Mayer. For every cap that is returned, Lesher Middle School earns money. Please turn rinsed caps in to the box in the front office or to Mr. Mayer’s classroom (room 12). If you are interested in Morning Fresh Dairy, every new household sign up that mentions Lesher raises $25. Click here or ask Mr. Mayer (bmayer@psdschools.org) for more information.

If you know that your child will be missing school a full day or more please have them visit their teachers to fill out this form. When completed please return it to the main office. We will make a copy and return it to the student.

Pre-Arranged Absence Form

Please Click Here to apply for Free and Reduced status

Here is a link to our academic honesty police. Please take time as a family to read through this information and let us know if you have any questions! Thank you!

Academic Honesty Policy

Lesher students cannot carry any bag larger than a pencil case from class to class. Please keep all bookbags, backpacks, tote bags, purses, and other bags in your locker. We do this for two reasons: 1) Safety, we do not want students concealing prohibited items in large bags; 2) Space, we do not want to overcrowd the hallways with large bags. Thank you for your understanding!

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