Lesher Middle School

Spring Conferences

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

Friday, March 13th

No School for Students

Spring Break

Friday, March 13th - Sunday, March 22nd

State testing (CMAS) is an important way to track student progress and improve instruction. 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.

Lesher has a strong tradition of success on CMAS, and we are confident our students will continue to excel. If you’d like to formally excuse your student from state testing, please do so as soon as possible through ParentVue to assist with planning. More details on opting out can be found here. We want our data to reflect our students, so please discuss as a family before deciding to opt out. Please let us know if you have any questions.

The 6th Grade ISP Student Showcase is coming soon, and students are preparing for their presentations! If you want to scrap any of your scrapbooking materials or if you have extra colored construction paper that you would like to part with, the sixth- grade team would love to take it off your hands! We'd take any supplies: magazines, colored pencils or markers, glue, stencils, stickers, colored paper, etc. They will be put to good use!

Please bring any donations on your scheduled conference date (3/9) and drop it off in either the office or a sixth-grade teacher's classroom. Thanks in advance for any item(s) you may bring!

Saturday, 3/7/26

ALL DAY: Wrestling District Championship @ WMHS

Wednesday, 3/11/26

4:00 Softball parent meeting- Spring Park

4:30 Track & Field Parent Meeting- VPAC

Thursday, 3/12/26

Last day to turn in gold card for golf (Boys & Girls)

Saturday 3/14/26

ALL DAY: Wrestling Colorado Regionals

SPRING SPORTS:

Gold cards available for pick up - Get yours BEFORE spring break

• Deadline to get cards turned into coach:

• Golf (boy & girls): MARCH 12th

• Girls Soccer: MARCH 23rd

• Unified Basketball: MARCH 30th

• Softball: MARCH 30th

• Track & Field: MARCH 30th

Upcoming Spring Sports:

• Boys & Girls Golf* (6th, 7th & 8th graders) March-May

• Coach Summers (girls) - kristas@psdschools.org

• Coach McDowell (boys)- mimcdowell@psdschools.org

• Unified Basketball (6th, 7th & 8th graders) April **Application due 2/27/26

• Coach Gilbert - mgilbert@psdschools.org

• Track and Field (6th, 7th & 8th graders) March-May

• Coach Swann - jswann@psdschools.org

• Softball* (7th & 8th graders) March-May

• Coach Huffman - mhuffman@psdschools.org

• Girls Soccer* (7th & 8th graders) March - May

• Coach Vander Meeden - zvandermeede@psdschools.org

*cut sports

Gold cards will become available starting March 2nd:

ALL students must obtain a GOLD CARD from the main office prior to the official first practice of each season/sport:

1. Complete the Online Athletic Registration each season(fall, winter and spring): https://www.psdathletics.org/lesher

1. Registration opens July 1, 2025 for the 25-26 school year

2. Turn in a hard copy of Current Physical from your Doctor’s office to Ms. Roth in the main office. Physicals cannot be uploaded or completed online. A physical is good for 365 days.

1. If you have questions about your current physical, please see Ms. Roth.

2. The Health & Wellness Centers are OPEN YEAR-ROUND inside two PSD locations:

1. The Health & Wellness Center @ Centennial High School

1. 330 E Laurel, Fort Collins, CO 80524

2. The Health & Wellness Center @ Lincoln Middle School

1. 1600 Lancer Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80521

3. Pay the Athletic fee on school pay or by cash or check to Ms. Lamb in the main office. You will need to show Ms. Roth your receipt (you can print receipt or show Ms. Roth a picture).

1. Fees will be refunded if you do not make the team.

2. Checks should be made out to Lesher Middle School.

4. Turn in a hard copy of the Parent Behavior Agreement to Ms. Roth in the main office.

If you're thinking about participating in track this spring, please read coach Swann's Early Season Welcome Letter

Please use this link to access spring 2026 Girls Soccer information.

Please use this link for the football band app to receive all information relating to Lesher Football.

Accept the invite and join the group!

https://band.us/n/aeaabdO2TfP5V

Best regards,

Mark Irby

mirby@psdschools.org

Lesher In-Building Floating Support

Head football coach

As we prepare for warmer weather this Spring, we are “gearing up” our Bike Programming and have a few updates to our Biking Vikings program we would like to share with you. We would love your participation (and help, if you can)!

1. “Bike Bus” routes to / from Lesher on Fridays in April and May - more information coming!

We have a handful of Lesher parents volunteering to lead groups of students on bike rides to Lesher before school and home from Lesher after school. Like a bus route, Bike Buses will travel along pre-determined bike-friendly routes to / from Lesher and meet students at specific bike stops at approximate times (+/- a few minutes). Students and parents can join the Bike Bus and bike with a parent volunteer to school. After school, volunteer parents will gather students on their bike route, leave Lesher by 2:35 (10 minutes after school lets out), and bike along the same route they took to school but in reverse. Bike Buses are planned to run on Fridays in April / May and every day during Bike Week.

Volunteer parents will have the option to attend a bike safety training led by Safe Routes to School. You can expect parents to have phones to contact families if any issues arise beyond their control. NOTE: This is put on by volunteer parents (not PSD led) and we will not share any student information.

If you are able to help lead a route, let us know! If you would like to join a route, stay tuned for more information. We hope to establish routes from the parents who can help and email them out to our Lesher community via Mr. Kotnik’s Friday newsletter in the end of March / early April.

2. Lesher’s 18th Annual Bike to School Week is May 4 - 8!

Mark your calendars: Lesher Bike Week is the first full week of May, May 4 - 8. We will have a week of bike activities before, during, and after school on every day of bike week! We have food before school, bike games during lunches, raffle prizes for participating (in the past we had bike accessories, gift cards donated from local businesses, and even bikes!), one-of-a-kind Bike Week t-shirts, and more. We would love any help we can get - your time, donations, bike connections or ideas, or bike things in usable condition (bike accessories, lights, bells, or even an old bike) - thanks in advance! Let us know if you would like to help or if you have any questions.

3. Lesher Bike Club

We hope to get a bike club going during April and May this year. The tentative plan is to meet on Mondays after school to ride and learn about bikes. Once we have a group together, we will see what we want to do and go from there! If you would like to be involved or have fun bike ideas, please let us know!

If you would like to volunteer or participate in any of these bike activities, reach out to Mr. Mayer (bmayer@psdschools.org) and / or Mr. Van Roekel (rvanroekel@psdschools.org). Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks, and go Vikings!

For more Poudre Library events, follow this link to their program calendar for March, including events over spring break!

In an effort to reduce our waste and support our Lesher community, we are opening Lesher’s first ever “Thrift Store!” And it’s free! Come take what you want – if you need a Lesher shirt, take it! If you want a jacket, it’s yours! Need a water bottle, we’ve got it for you! The Lesher Thrift Store is located right outside Mr. Mitchell’s office (room 36), across the hall from the front office, with many of the items displayed in the window and is open on “Blue” Days after school until 2:40. Please come take what you want and leave the rest for others, and please keep our space organized so we can all use it! Thanks, and go Vikings! Please note: all clothing has been donated and is lightly used.

Welcome to March, BGCFC Families!

March is here, and we have a lot to look forward to at the Club this month. From family connection nights to friendly competition and meaningful service, there’s something for everyone.

🌸 Spring Break Reminder — March 16–20
Spring Break is coming up! We will be offering full-day programming all week long. See the attached flyer below for our themed days!

Club hours will be 7:30 AM–6:00 PM.
Be sure to plan ahead—we’re excited for a full and fun week together!

What’s Happening This Month?

🎲 Family Game Night — Thursday, March 5 | 5:30–7:00 PM
Join us for a fun, relaxed evening built for families to connect and play together. We’ll have interactive games for all ages, and some fun themed raffles! We love creating space for families to slow down and enjoy time together at the Club, and we hope to see you there!

🎮 County Wide Esports Tournament — Wednesday, March 18 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
We’re hosting our County Wide Esports Tournament during Spring Break, and it’s going to be an exciting day! Lunch will be provided for participants, and families are welcome to attend and cheer them on.

This event is also open to the public, so members are encouraged to invite friends who may not currently attend Club. It’s a great opportunity to showcase our space, build connections, and have some fun competition along the way.

🐾 Camp Heart Service Field Trip — Wednesday, March 25 | 4:00–5:30 PM
Our Camp Heart group will be heading to the Loveland Kitty Coalition for a service-learning experience. This is a meaningful opportunity for members to give back, learn about animal welfare, and make a positive impact in our community. We’re proud to offer experiences that help our youth grow both as leaders and as compassionate community members.

March is shaping up to be a month full of connection, competition, and service. As always, please check in with the front desk for additional details, permission slips, and sign-ups.

Thank you for being such an important part of the BGCFC family—we’re looking forward to another great month together! 💙

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!

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.

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!

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!

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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