Lesher Middle School

Thursday, 9/25/25

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

Biking Vikings Outdoor Movie Night 7:30pm (Following Conferences)

Friday, 9/26/25

Canvas Classic

Monday, 9/29/25

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

Friday, 10/10/25

Nordic Fest 2:30pm-5:30pm

Thank you everyone for an outstanding Club Rush! Student leaders did an incredible job. We will update our club lists as student-led clubs are approved throughout the year.

Here are Club Slides for families to browse together.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Dear Lesher Families,

I can’t believe we’re only a couple of weeks out from District playoffs! We had another outstanding week. Football beat Wellington 36–8, Soccer defeated Boltz 5–3, Volleyball notched wins over Preston and Wellington, Boys and Girls XC both took 1st place in their meet, and while both tennis teams came up short, they competed with heart.

This Week at a Glance

Monday, 9/22/25

Boys Tennis vs. Kinard @ Edora 3:00pm

Varsity/JV Volleyball @ CLP 3:15pm (AWAY)

C/D Volleyball vs. CLP 3:00pm (HOME)

Tuesday, 9/23/25

Football vs. Blevins 3:15pm (HOME)

Boys Soccer @ Lincoln 3:30pm (AWAY)

Thursday, 9/25/25

Girls Tennis vs. Boltz @ Edora 3:00pm

Boys Soccer @ Wellington 4:00pm (AWAY)

Saturday, 9/27/25

Cross Country Rattlesnake Rumble @ Spring Canyon

Go Vikings!

Get warmed up to defend our 2024 championship with our optional Sunday Open Gyms. We’ll play a number of fast-paced 3v3 and 5v5 games.

Waiver required! Download, complete, and bring to the open gym or pick up a copy from Mr. Van Roekel or the office.

See the Lesher Boys Basketball website for complete details. Reach out to Head Coach Derek Haynes (dhaynes@psdschools.org) with any questions.

With a first place finish at the CLP meet, followed by a 2nd place finish at the Lincoln Invitational, Olive has been named PSD's Student Athlete of the Week! Olive is also a first chair violinist in the 8th grade orchestra and Concert Master of Lesher's Advanced Chamber Orchestra. We are so proud of you!

Last weekend many Lesher students participated/volunteered at Open Streets. Many kids also participated in the Fort Collins Running Club run!

Dear PSD Community,

With the school year off and running, we are proud of our students for showing up each and every day.

We are fast-approaching an important attendance milestone that occurs every year: the Colorado Department of Education’s official “October Count.” October Count measures how many students are enrolled and attending in districts across the state; the official count date is Wednesday, October 1.

The data collected during this period is the basis for determining how much funding each school district receives for the year. In other words, every student in class means resources for our schools – funding that supports students, teachers, and programs. We encourage all students to be in class each and every day and their attendance during the next month is important, as it will have a tangible impact on the funding the district receives to serve every student in our classrooms.

We also recognize that getting to school every day is not always easy. Challenges such as transportation, work schedules, or health concerns can create barriers to student attendance. We are here to help. If your student is struggling with attendance, please reach out to your school’s front office, teachers, or counseling staff for resources and support.

We are committed to working together so every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Sincerely,

Poudre School District

• Outdoor Movie Night supports Lesher Bike Events!
• We will watch The Sandlot on 9/25 (after Student Led Conferences) starting at 7:30 in the Lesher field (we should wrap up a little after 9)
• This is a free event for Lesher families! Purchase food to support Lesher Bike Events (hot dogs, pizza, popcorn, Lesher Snack Shack, drinks and blend your own Milkshake!)
• Other fun: DOOR PRIZES for anyone who bikes, BIKE VALET in the back field, and HOME RUN DERBY from 7 – 7:30 ($1 tickets)
• Click here if you would like to volunteer!
• Reach out to Mr. Mayer (bmayer@psdschools.org) or Mr. Van Roekel (rvanroekel@psdschools.org) if you have any questions
• In case of inclement weather, we will reschedule on Monday, 9/29 after SLCs

Hi! FCHS Booster Club would like to invite all Middle Schoolers to the October 7th Volleyball Game. Free Admission for wearing your MS t-shirt. Please share in your Eblast! We would love to fill the stands!

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!

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!

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
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