Lesher Middle School

Tuesday, 9/9/25

Club Rush (4th Period)

Friday, 9/12/25

Viking Night Out 5:00pm-7:00pm

$5 Admission

Thursday, 9/25/25

Student Led Conferences (SLCs) 3:00pm-6:00pm

Friday, 9/26/25

Canvas Classic

Monday, 9/29/25 3:00pm-6:00pm

Student Led Conferences (SLCs) 3:00pm-6:00pm

Our first Viking Night Out is Friday, September 12th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. We'll have a dance, karaoke, a movie, and snack shack! We are in need of parent/family volunteers. Please follow this link to sign up!

Dear Lesher Families,

What an exciting week for Vikings Athletics!

Volleyball swept Kinard in straight sets and face Timnath today!

Football earned their first win with a shutout over Preston for both JV and Varsity and will play Boltz next week at Home!

Boys Tennis swept Wellington while Girls Tennis beat Wellington 4-2.

XC is off to a great start. We attended the Annual John Martin Invitational last Saturday morning and competed against more than 40 other schools from across Colorado and Wyoming. The Varsity Boys took 1st overall and the boys JV took 2nd overall! Our second meet was Thursday the 4th in CLP. Both boys' and girls' teams took 1st place with another strong showing. Next meet is the Annual Lincoln Invitational next Thursday the 11th against all of the other PSD schools.

Boys Soccer has their first game Wednesday against Wellington here at Lesher!

Thank you for supporting our athletes — your encouragement makes a huge difference.

This Week’s Schedule

Monday, 9/8/25

Boys Tennis vs. Preston @ Edora 3:00pm

Varsity & JV Volleyball @ Webber 3:00pm (AWAY)

C & D Team Volleyball vs. Webber 3:00pm (HOME)

Tuesday, 9/9/25

Girls Tennis vs. Lincoln @ Edora 3:00pm

Football vs. Boltz 3:15pm (HOME)

Wednesday, 9/10/25

Boys Tennis vs. Kinard @ Edora 3:00pm

Varsity & JV Volleyball vs. Lincoln 3:00pm (HOME)

C & D Team Volleyball @ Lincoln 3:00pm (AWAY)

Thursday, 9/11/25

Cross Country - Lincoln Invitational @ Lincoln 3:00pm

Girls Tennis vs. Kinard @ Fossil Creek 3:00pm

Boys Soccer vs. Wellington 3:30pm (HOME)

We’re so proud of the hard work our athletes and coaches put in every day. Thank you for cheering them on, helping with transportation, and supporting them in balancing sports and academics.

Go Vikings!

Student Challenge: Get to class on time! The grade level with the least amount of tardies at the end of the month will earn a bonus ELO Outdoor day. There will also be a random No Tardy Powerball each week of the month.

We're having a parent meeting for those interested in participating in Odyssey of the Mind on Wednesday, September 24th at 5:00pm in the media center.

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!

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.

We have our 3rd annual Outdoor Movie Night coming up on Thursday, 9/25 at 7:30 after Student Led Conferences (weather backup date on 9/29). Join us for this family friendly event to watch a movie outside in the back field and raise money for our Bike to School Week in May!

River Watch Club is starting up for the school year and you are invited to join! If you are a Lesher student interested in science, making a positive impact, or helping protect the environment, River Watch is for you! Once a month on the third Tuesday, we meet during ELO to walk to Spring Creek to collect water samples. Then, after school, we analyze the water in our lab. Last, the data we collect gets sent to the state of Colorado, which is then used in part to set clean water policy. Lesher is one of many volunteer groups around the state participating in River Watch. The work we do is very real, important, and fun! If you have any questions and to get a permission slip, reach out to Mr. Mayer at bmayer@psdschools.org.

The Fort Collins High School Cheerleading team is excited to have our Winter Cheer Mini Clinic on Saturday, September 20, 2025! The clinic is open to all students in grades Pre-K to eighth grade. Each Junior Lambkin will learn a fun cheer and dance that they will get to perform during half-time at the Canvas Community Classic football game on September 26th at CSU’s Canvas Stadium. It is $45.00 per student which includes a Future Lambkin T-Shirt, Hair Bow, and the opportunity for your Junior Lambkin to perform a halftime at the CSU Canvas game. You can register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by going to https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Cheer-Mini-Clinic-2025/Sc5cjc9

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!

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 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

🚀 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.

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.

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