Lesher Middle School

Monday, January 19th

MLK Day: No School

Spring Conferences

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

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

Saturday, 1/17/26

9:00am Varsity Wrestling @ Windsor Middle School

9:00am JV Wrestling @ Severance Middle School

Wednesday, 1/21/26

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

4:15pm Girls Basketball C & D SCRIMMAGE vs. Wellington (AWAY)

Thursday, 1/22/26

4:15pm Wrestling vs. Timnath (AWAY)

Traffic Safety Reminder from Officer Sarah Klich, School Resource Officer

To help keep our students safe, please review and follow these important traffic reminders around Lesher Middle School:

• Stover & Prospect Intersection

• It is illegal to turn left or right when the crosswalk red light is on.

• When turning left onto Stover from eastbound Prospect, do not turn in front of oncoming traffic or try to “beat” the light.

• U-Turns

• Please avoid making U-turns in front of the school. With so many students biking, there have been several close calls.

• Bike Lane Safety

• The bike lane is not a driving lane and should not be used to go around stopped traffic.

• Handicap Parking

• The two handicap spaces in front of the school are for permitted handicap parking only.

• These spaces are not loading zones.

• Please do not park in or block these spaces unless you have a visible handicap placard.

• Bus Circle

• Please do not pull into the front bus circle during morning or afternoon hours, as this blocks school buses and creates unsafe situations.

• Enforcement

• The School Resource Officer is partnering with the traffic unit to begin enforcement of these issues.

Keeping our school zone safe takes all of us. Thank you for doing your part to protect our students and follow traffic laws!

Join as at Rocky Mountain High School for a screening of Screen-Agers, a film highlighting the impact of technology on today's youth. A Q&A will follow the showing!

Jan. 14, 2026

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!

SMS:

Happy new year from PSD! Please log into ParentVUE to ensure your contact information is up to date.

January 8, 2026

Dear Poudre School District community:

Explore the new Choose PSD website and learn more about the excellent schools and programs across our district.

The second of two school choice application periods for the 2026-27 school year opens at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at this link. The second round differs from the first round in the following ways:

1. Second-round applications are based on submission time and priority ranking - not a lottery system.
   • Second-round applicants are placed on the waitlist after any first-round applicants within the applicable priority ranking.
   • Seats are offered when space becomes available.
2. The second round is for families who:
• Missed the first round.
• Declined or didn’t respond to a seat offer and wish to reapply to that school.
• Want to apply to more schools.

Helpful Information:

1. If your student is waitlisted from the 2026-27 first round application period, you don’t need to reapply in the second round. They remain on the waitlist until a seat is offered or the waitlist is purged, which occurs annually. Please continue to check your email and the Family Dashboard frequently to see if a seat becomes available.
2. If your student is waitlisted for the current 2025-26 school year, you must reapply for consideration in the 2026-27 school year. Applications for 2025-26 do not carry over to 2026-27.
3. The second round will run through early May 2027. However, applications should be submitted as soon as possible, as the number of available spaces will decrease over time as seat offers are accepted.
4. Students who currently attend a school through school choice do not need to re-apply to continue at that school in 2026-27.
5. For questions regarding space availability at a specific school, please contact that school directly.

For more information about school choice or to access resources, please visit the School Choice Process page on psdschools.org.

Kindergarten Registration Reminder

Online registration for the 2026-27 school year began Nov. 3, 2025.

Families must register kindergartners at their designated neighborhood school, even if applying for School Choice. Registration helps schools plan for staffing and available school choice seats. Please refer to District Policy JEB for age requirements for kindergarten in PSD.

• Registering at your designated neighborhood school does not impact a pending school choice application or potential seat offers.
• It is encouraged to register as soon as possible, however, online registration will still be available for families throughout the school year.
• Learn more about kindergarten registration here.

Sincerely,

Poudre School District

The Fort Collins High School Cheerleading team is excited to have our Winter Cheer Clinic on Friday, February 6, 2026! 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 FCHS basketball game that night. It is $35.00 per student which includes a Future Lambkin T-Shirt, Hair Bow, and dinner provided for your junior lambkin. You can register by scanning the QR code!

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!

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.

Please Click Here to apply for Free and Reduced status

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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