Lesher Middle School

Friday 5/16/25

No School for Students!

Tuesday 5/20/25

Student of the Month Lunch

Track & Field Districts - All Day @ Rocky

Tuesday 5/20/25

Final Band Concert, 7th & 8th Grade - 7:30pm at Lesher

Thursday 5/22/25

Grad Walk for Lesher Alumni - 9:00am (students only)

6th Grade Orchestra and Advanced Chamber Awards Concert - 6:00pm at Lesher

5/22, 5/27, 5/28

Football clinics, 6th and 7th grade only, 2:45pm - 4:15pm

5/27 & 5/28

7th grade EOY field trip (7th grade students will attend one of the two days)

Wednesday 5/28/25

6th Grade Field Trip

**Last day for 8th grade**

8th Grade Celebration, Open House for 8th Grade Families - 2:00pm

Thursday 5/29/25 (half day)

The last day of school for 6th and 7th graders will be Thursday, May 29. This will be a half day for students. Students will be released 3.5 hours early, meaning dismissal will be at 10:55am. Breakfast will be served but no lunch will be served on May 29. It will be a full day for staff.

Hello Lesher Families!

National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th-9th, however here at Lesher we celebrate Staff Appreciation Week during the last full week of school, May 19th-23rd.

If you or your student are curious about what our staff members may enjoy, HERE is a spreadsheet with some of their favorite things 🙂

Also, our Student Council is gathering kind notes from students and parents that they will deliver to our staff during our Staff Appreciation Week. Please use THIS GOOGLE FORM to write notes to our staff. You can fill out the form multiple times for as many staff members as you would like! Please have your Google Form entries completed by Thursday, May 15th.

Thank you for supporting our amazing staff here at Lesher!

We will distribute yearbooks to 8th graders on Thursday, May 22. 6th and 7th grade will recieve their yearbook on Friday, May 23.

There are just a few left to purchase if you haven't already! Order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com

Laptop return is coming at the end of next week! Here's what needs to do to be ready:

• 6th and most 7th graders will turn in their laptops and chargers on Thursday, May 22nd in their math class. Remaining 7th graders and all 8th graders will have turn in those items on Friday, May 23rd.
• Remove all personal stickers and make sure the laptop is clean. Sticker residue can be removed by putting hand sanitizer on the area, letting it sit a few minutes, and scrubbing it off. Math teachers will also have supplies to get this done in class.
• The top class in each grade with the highest return percentage will win a popsicle party and outside time!

We will be getting new touch screen laptops next year - If your laptop is not turned in this year, you will not receive a new laptop next year.

If your student has any medication in the Health Office, don't forget that those need to be picked up by 10:00AM on the last day of school. A parent or guardian needs to pick up the meds, we are not allowed to send meds home with your student. Non-emergency meds can be picked up anytime, but emergency meds should stay in the Health Office until the last day of school. Any meds not claimed will be collected and disposed of by the School Nurse, and once they are picked up they cannot be retrieved. Please contact the Health Office with any questions or concerns.

Athletic registration opens July 1st. Click this link for more information. Please see Ms. Roth, our athletic secretary, if you have questions.

We’re excited to offer a series of Spring Football Clinics for students looking to sharpen their skills ahead of the fall season. The clinics will take place right after school at 2:45 PM and will run for 90 minutes on the following dates:

• May 22nd

• May 27th

• May 28th

Please bring cleats and a water bottle. These sessions are non-contact and will focus on fundamental drills and skill development in a safe and supportive environment.

For May, the student challenge is to complete Self-Care BINGO!

STUDENT BINGO boards

BINGO Boards are due to me by May 23rd. There will be a turn-in bin in the office for students.

Thank you!!!

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

Attention Lesher Community!

Do YOU want fresh produce?? At absolutely no cost?? Then consider becoming a Lesher garden volunteer over the summer! Volunteers sign up for 3-4 day commitments and during that time they water the garden and harvest whatever the garden produces that week. Watering and harvesting take less than 30 minutes and, depending on the weather, does not need to happen every day! Your commitment could be as little as 1-3 days.

Imagine cooking a meal with fresh vegetables that came from a garden your student helped plant and care for! If you are interested in volunteering this summer, please reach out to Ms. Natalie Giza at ngiza@psdschools.org! Thanks for everything you do and for your support in this awesome learning opportunity.

Thank you 🙂

📚 IB Pre-DP Pathway – Class of 2029

Summer Reading Information

We’re excited to welcome the IB Pre-DP Pathway Class of 2029 to Poudre High School this August!

As part of the IB program, all incoming students are required to read one novel over the summer. Since it's not yet confirmed whether you’ll take MYP English 9 in August or January, we recommend completing the reading during the summer.

Summer Reading Required Novel:

o The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Summer Reading Assignment:

• Read and be prepared to discuss The Hate U Give during the first week of school by bringing the book to class (an e-reader is fine) for discussions and in-class assignments. You must have a copy of the book in class, so plan accordingly if you use a library book.
• A few weeks into the semester in which you take MYP English 9, you will have an in-class writing assessment related to your reading.

📖 Need a Book?

If you need a copy of the book, we can provide one through the PHS school library.

• Request Deadline: May 23, 2025
• Contact: Kim Wilder, School Counselor, kwilder@psdschools.org
• Delivery Options:
• Delivered to your middle school the week of May 27th
• Picked up at Poudre High School by May 30th

✏️ If you prefer to take notes or highlight, we suggest purchasing your own copy.

Let us know if you have questions—we’re here to help!
See you in August!

Questions? Contact the IB pre-DP pathway MYP English 9 teacher: Monique Eckhoff – moniquec@psdschools.org

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As the current school year comes to an end, we kindly request that you take a moment to confirm your student's enrollment plans for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

No action is required if your student will be returning to Lesher Middle School next year.

If your student will not be returning to Lesher Middle School next year, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing our registrar Hao Liang at hliang@psdschools.org.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us plan for the next academic year.

Bus requests for next school year are open in ParentVUE. The deadline is July 15th, and ParentVUE is the only way to submit a request. Please reach out to our registrar Hao Liang for any questions at hliang@psdschools.org.

Calling all singers, actors, instrumentalists, and stage crew: if you are currently in 8th-12th grade, please consider joining this summer’s districtwide production of the musical Les Misérables School Edition, to be performed from July 24-27 at Fort Collins High School. Participants will need to be available from July 7-July 28. More information and the application to participate can be found at www.psdsummermusical.com on the Audition Information page. Cast, crew, and pit applications are due at 5 p.m. Friday, May 9, and auditions for cast and pit orchestra are on Saturday, May 17. Please contact Melissa Flail with questions at mflail@psdschools.org.

Open to all boys and girls entering 6th–9th grade in Fall 2025 — whether or not they plan to attend FCHS. Campers will receive high-level instruction from FCHS coaches, current players, and guest coach Naaemah “Nemo” Weathers — former CSU middle blocker, all-conference athlete, and the Rams’ all-time hitting percentage leader.

Learn more and register at: fortcollinsvolleyball.com/camp

Please fill out this Google Form if you're interested in playing football for PHS next school year. There is a parent/player meeting next Monday May 5th at 6pm.

Blevins Middle School is hosting PSD's summer STEM-X camp from June 9-13th. Please share the attached info with your 6th and 7th graders (as camp is for incoming 4th-8th, not outgoing 8th graders).

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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