Lesher Middle School

Thursday, August 13th: Check-In Day

8th Grade: 8:00am - 10:00am

7th Grade: 10:30am - 12:30pm

6th Grade: 1:30pm - 3:30pm (All 6th graders get a free Lesher T-shirt)

What is Check-In Day?

During Check-In Day you can grab your schedule, find classrooms, take a school tour, find and practice your locker, meet counselors and admin, meet our 8th grade WEB leaders, ask any question you have, and pick up useful beginning of the year information.

Tuesday, August 18th: 6th Grade Transition Day (Full Day for 6th Graders: 7:30am - 2:25pm)

(Busses will be running)

Wednesday, August 19th: 1st Day for ALL Students

The Outstanding Viking Award is a Lesher tradition. Teachers nominate students that embody what it means to be a Lesher Viking. Students that participate, work hard, are kind, and consistent. Students that go above and beyond for their classmates. Students who think, problem solve, innovate, and explore. Students that help when needed, that challenge themselves, and are positive forces in our community. The finalists were all recognized at our 8th grade day assembly!

Finalists:

Grace Cox

Linden Fontana

Olive Giuliani

Ripkin Rohloff

Brady Burkett

Henry Richen

Winners:

Olive Giuliani

Ripkin Rohloff

The Ubuntu Scholarship is given to an outstanding viking that will attend Poudre HS next fall and and embrace the belief of UBUNTU, translated as "I am who I am because of who we are." Modeling this philosophy allows students to see the impact they can make in their own community and beyond. With the Ubuntu scholarship a winner is chosen, but also a runner-up as well. Both individuals were recognized during our 8th grade day assembly.

Scholarship Winner: Jesus Escobar

Runner-Up: Camila Rivalcoba Alfaro.

Here is a link to the school supply lists for next school year.

Please know that during our check-in days we will have backpacks and school supplies available for families that need them. Please do not stress about the supply lists, do your best and we can support in any way needed.

Dear Poudre School District Families,

Families can view their students’ spring state assessment results online through the family report portals.

Available Score Reports:

• CMAS (all content areas) and CoAlt (science and social studies): Available starting May 29 in Pearson’s Family Portal. Reports include the student’s score, performance level, and a description.
• DLM Alternate Assessments: Available starting June 1. Information will be sent directly to families via School Messenger email.
• CO PSAT/SAT: Available now through student College Board accounts at collegeboard.org.

To log in to the Pearson Family Portal, families will need the student’s state ID (SASID), last name, first name, and date of birth. The SASID can be found in the Student Information section of ParentVUE. For help locating this information, visit:
psdschools.org/academics/parentvue/health-school-student-information

For general details about state assessments, including which grades and content areas are tested, visit the Colorado Department of Education’s assessment page.

More information on accessing reports will be posted on the PSD Assessment Website.

Questions? Contact: psd-assessment@psdschools.org

Fall athletic Information:

Cross Country (6th–8th) | August-October
Coach Swann – jswann@psdschools.org

• Fall 2026 Information

• Letter from Coach Swann

Pre-season camp starts 8/18/26

Official Season starts 8/24/26

Band: https://band.us/n/a9abb2H0R0e81

Football (7th–8th) | August-October
Coach Irby – mirby@psdschools.org

Pre-season camp starts 8/10/26

Official Season Starts 8/12/26

Band: https://band.us/n/aca0b25dl9L2R

Tennis (6th–8th) | August-October

Coach Dickerson (Girls) – jdickerson@psdschools.org

Boys Coach - Addie Richey – arichey@psdschools.org

Pre-season camp starts 8/12/26

Tryouts start 8/18/26

Boys Soccer (7th–8th) | August-October
Coach – Trevor Vanahill – tvanahill@psdschools.org

Pre-season camp starts 8/12/26

Tryouts start 8/18/26

Volleyball (7th–8th) | August-October
Coach – Emily Johnson

Pre-season camp starts 8/12/26

Tryouts start 8/18/26

All students must obtain a GOLD CARD from the main office prior to the official first practice or tryout of each season/sport.

1. Complete Online Athletic Registration

Registration must be completed each season (fall, winter, and spring): Link will be available August 1, 2026, for the 2026–2027 school year.

2. Submit a Current Physical

• Turn in a hard copy of your physical to Ms. Roth in the main office.

• Physicals cannot be uploaded or completed online.

• Physicals are valid for 364 days from the exam date.

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

Health & Wellness Centers (Open Year-Round):

• The Health & Wellness Center @ Centennial High School
  330 E Laurel St, Fort Collins, CO 80524

• The Health & Wellness Center @ Lincoln Middle School
  1600 Lancer Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80521

3. Pay the Athletic Fee

• Pay online through SchoolPay or by cash/check to Ms. Lamb in the main office.

• Show Ms. Roth your receipt (printed or photo confirmation).

• Fees will be refunded if your student does not make a cut sport team.

• Make checks payable to Lesher Middle School

4. Submit Parent Behavior Agreement

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

The Canvas Community Classic football event is scheduled for Saturday, August 29. This year, the structure of the event is changing from a Friday night doubleheader to a Saturday tripleheader. In addition, the event will no longer exclusively highlight crosstown matchups but instead will feature three of our PSD teams competing against other Northern Colorado schools.

This year’s event will feature Poudre, Rocky Mountain, and Fort Collins High Schools.

CSU Education Day at Canvas Stadium will take place on Saturday, September 12 versus Southern Utah.

Ticket pricing and the overall structure will remain the same as last year:

• $15 per ticket

• $5 from each ticket purchase will go directly back to the Athletic department (secondary schools) or PE department (elementary schools) at each school

Last year, our district sold roughly 1,000 tickets for an evening game in November. We are hopeful that this year’s earlier-season date will be even more family-friendly and accessible for our community.

Here’s the link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/2026csu3

Whether your family is new to Poudre School District or returning for another year, this message has everything you need to prepare for a great start in August. Our district is built on a strong, collaborative spirit, and we are committed to supporting each student’s academic success and sense of belonging.

Please review the information below. If you have questions or need support, contact us at info@psdschools.org or 970-490-3609.

Important First Steps

Transportation – Action Required

If your student will ride the bus to/from their neighborhood school, you must apply for bus service.

• Application window: May 1 – July 17.
• Students who do not apply during this window will be assigned a bus after the school year begins.
• To avoid delays, get your application in early by clicking on this link.

Student Registration

• Returning Students: Students currently enrolled in PSD do not need to re-register for 2026-27.
• New to PSD? Register your student for their neighborhood school at olr.psdschools.org.
• Determine your student's neighborhood school here.
• In-Person Registration (Elementary):
• Monday, August 3
• Tuesday, August 4

• Contact your school for details.

• Summer Note: Some schools may be closed during summer break. Online registrations may not be processed until staff returns.
• For assistance, contact PSD Records at psdrecords@psdschools.org or 970-490-3142.

ParentVUE & Student Information

All families — new and returning — use ParentVUE to access grades, schedules, attendance, and report cards.

Visit ParentVUE for details.

Report Card Availability

• Elementary: By 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27.
• Secondary: Within five business days after the term ends, no later than Wednesday, June 3.

Address Updates

If your family has moved or will move over the summer, please update your address in ParentVUE:

• Select Online Registration / Student Data Verification.
• Updates will be reflected in Synergy, our student information system.

Schedules

• 2026–27 class schedules will be available after July 15.
• Teacher and schedule changes may occur before and after schedules are posted.
• ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps will receive a system update in mid-summer
  (details will be shared after July 15).

Summer Note: Some schools may be closed during summer break.

• For assistance, contact PSD Records at psdrecords@psdschools.org or 970-490-3142.

Clever Access

Current PSD students will retain access to Clever and currently rostered apps through approximately July 10, 2026.
Students enrolled in summer school will retain access through the end of their summer session.

School of Choice

Interested in a school other than your neighborhood school? Some schools still have space available. Apply at soc.psdschools.org.

Learn more on the PSD School Choice Process page.

• The 2026-2027 School Choice application is available until early May 2027.
• Summer applications may not be processed until staff returns.
• Questions: choice@psdschools.org | 970-490-3203.

Additional Resources

• High School Transcripts & Graduation Verification:
  Submit requests at psdschoolsco.scriborder.com. Find more information on the Student Records and Transcripts page.
• Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities: Integrated Services page.
• Language, Culture, & Equity Programs: Language, Culture, and Equity Department page.
• Mental & Physical Health Support (504 & Health Plans): Student Support Services page.
• More Resources: Visit the PSD District website
• Career and Academic Planning: Parents and students have access to Xello during the summer to support career and college planning.

We're glad you're part of our community and look forward to a great 2026–2027 school year together.

Sincerely,

Poudre School District

Dear PSD Community,

I am writing to share that the Board of Education approved District Policies FCB and FCB-R, which establish the criteria and process for evaluating possible school consolidations or closures in Poudre School District. The Board also affirmed its commitment to equity in this process through the Administrative Guidelines for Equity and tasked the District and the Comprehensive Planning Committee (CPC) to move forward with next steps in the closure/consolidation process.

I want to emphasize what this decision does and does not mean.

This vote did not identify any specific schools for closure or consolidation. The approved policies establish the framework — built directly from community input — that will guide how those evaluations are made. The identification of specific schools is still ahead of us.

What happens next?

Between now and October, several action teams will be convened to apply the approved criteria and to plan for the impacts of possible future closure/consolidations across the district. This work includes evaluating building utilization, facility condition, enrollment projections, transportation access, walkability, program offerings, and continuity of services for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

There are opportunities for PSD parents/caregivers and staff to serve on four of these action teams. More information about the action teams and the application to serve on them is available here: https://forms.gle/QhLmuNUA8hzsDAMs9. Applications must be submitted no later than June 5, 2026.

The Comprehensive Planning Committee is scheduled to present its recommendation about school closure and consolidation to the Board of Education on October 20, 2026. The Board would then consider whether to approve that recommendation. No schools will be consolidated or closed during the 2026–27 school year. Any approved changes would take effect in the 2027–28 school year.

How will facilities be repurposed?

We know many of you are eager to understand how school buildings might be repurposed if consolidations or closures are approved in the future. Because we do not yet know which facilities would be affected, we are not in a position to determine what buildings might become at this time. Those conversations will take place after the Board's decision in October, and they will involve community input to ensure transparency.

I want to be direct: this process is difficult. No one in our district wants to close a school. These buildings are beloved in our community, and the relationships within them matter deeply. We also know that we must look forward and ensure PSD is providing the strongest educational opportunities possible to every student who attends our schools. Every decision made by the Comprehensive Planning Committee, the Board of Education, and PSD staff is made with students at the center.

We understand that these decisions affect our entire community, and we do not take them lightly. My commitment remains to keep you informed at every step. We hope our communication throughout this process has helped you understand why and how decisions are being made, and we will continue that transparency into the months ahead.

We are one community, and it is because of our strong community, dedicated staff, and remarkable students that PSD will continue to excel as one of the top school districts in the state and nation.

You can continue to follow the work of the Comprehensive Long Range Planning Committee and access the facilities data dashboard on the PSD website: https://www.psdschools.org/community/comprehensive-long-range-planning-committee

With appreciation,

Brian Kingsley
Superintendent
Poudre School District

After a great presentation from the City of Fort Collins about the city’s climate action plan, 6th grade science students worked at creating posters for a social media campaign, highlighting one of the Thirteen Big Moves that the city uses as the basis of their planning for sustainability. We received word that the following student posters were winners of the contest and will be highlighted on the city’s social media platforms. Way to go, kids!

Winners!

Emma Jean S.

Wendy C.

Ella G.

Marin W.

Both Jeremiah and Jakob Swan have been actively participating in USA Flag Football. This year in Las Vegas with the LV Raiders, Jakob's team took 1st place and he won MVP! Next month in June, Jeremiah and Jakob both made it to the National Finals, top 40 in the nation, in Los Angeles and are competing for a spot on the 2028 Olympic Flag Football team!!!

Also, Locally, they won the Northern Colorado Regional Championships for Elite NFL Youth Flag Football and made it to the State Championships. Lesher is proud of both of you!

Follow this link to Poudre High School Summer Camp and Athletic Information!

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