Lesher Middle School

Wednesday, 10/8/25

IB Information Night 6:00pm-7:00pm

Friday, 10/10/25

8th Grade Field Trip (PLEASE BRING YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS BY MONDAY)

Nordic Fest 2:30pm-5:30pm

Wednesday, 10/22/25

Picture Retakes!

Friday, 11/21/25

TURKEY BINGO!

Lesher Families,

Hard to believe, but District Championships are here and Lesher is well represented! We couldn’t be prouder of the work our coaches, athletes, and families have poured into our programs this fall. More than the scores and standings, we've been most impressed with the growth in skill, mindset, and character we've seen from our teams.

Boys and Girls tennis have finished their season. The girls finished in 3rd place, and the boys were 2nd. Congratulations! Volleyball continued their winning ways defeating Blevins and Boltz in straight sets to earn the 1 seed in the Gold Bracket. Football battled hard against Kinard, and despite a tough loss, will compete in the Gold bracket next week. Soccer played with grit and determination in a loss to Lincoln. Both the boys and girls cross country teams took 2nd last Saturday at the Rattlesnake Rumble.

This Week at a Glance

Sunday, 10/5

Boys Basketball Open Gym - MUST HAVE WAIVER

Monday, 10/6

Varsity & JV Volleyball vs. Lincoln 3:00pm (HOME) - District Championship Round 1 Gold Bracket

Boys Soccer vs. Lincoln 3:30pm (HOME)

Tuesday, 10/7

Varsity & JV Football vs. Timnath 3:15pm (HOME) - District Championship Round 1 Gold Bracket

Wednesday, 10/8

Varsity Volleyball ONLY - District Championship Final Round @ Fossil Ridge High School

4:30pm OR 6:00pm

Thursday, 10/9

Cross Country District Championship 3:00pm @ Spring Canyon Park

Boys Soccer @ Boltz 3:30pm (AWAY)

Boys Basketball Parent Meeting 6:00pm

Upcoming Athletics:

Boys Basketball Information:

Parent Interest Meeting: 10/9 6:00pm - 6:45pm, Lesher Auditorium

Open Gym (optional, 7th-8th grade): 10/13/25 – 10/16/25 2:45pm-4:15pm

Tryouts: 10/21/25 – 10/23/25 2:45pm - 4:45pm

Season Duration: 10/21/25 – 12/17/25

Join our Band App for updates

Visit our website for additional information

Go Vikings!

Dear PSD parents and guardians,

Beginning Monday October 20th, 2025 and concluding Friday November 21st, 2025, Poudre School District (PSD) will be providing all students grades 4-12 an opportunity to take a voluntary online student connections survey. This survey will be delivered through the PSD student email system and should take about 15 - 30 minutes to complete.

The purpose of this effort is to provide PSD principals and their teams with useful information that can be used to ensure that every student feels connected at school. Connections are the result of feeling understood, cared about, supported, and valued. Feeling connected to others helps us to be motivated toward a positive future and make the most of educational experiences.

Responses to the Fall 2025 “PSD Student Connections Survey” are not anonymous. This means that a student’s responses will be available to the school principal and their staff. Between October 20 and November 21, students will receive a copy of the survey in English and Spanish via their PSD email address.

The information collected on this survey is intended to assist staff as they support students through the remainder of this school year. Survey results do not become part of a permanent school/educational record.

Review the survey, how to opt out: A student/family can choose not to receive an email invitation to complete the survey by completing an opt-out request by 5pm on Sunday, October 12th. To opt out, you must click one of the links below, review the survey, and complete the opt-out form on the last page.

• 4th-5th Grade Connections: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PreviewElementaryConnections2025
• 6th-12th Grade Connections: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PreviewSecondaryConnections2025

The survey is available in English and Spanish. Please contact your family liaison if there is a need for support with interpretation in another language, including Arabic.

Thank you for helping PSD to better understand students' feelings of connection related to their school experience. National research, as well as local experience, indicates that students who feel connected to the adults at school, their peers, and their interests and passions while engaging in school are more likely to reach their potential and have an optimal school experience.

Please contact Dayna Hudson, PSD Assessment and Analytics Coordinator, at dhudson@psdschools.org or (970) 490- 3217 if you have questions or comments.

Sincerely,

Poudre School District

Support Lesher TSA & Lesher International EdVenture by ordering some yummy soup for the fall season. Make great stocking stuffers! https://fundraising.happyvalleysoupcompany.com/?fund=607

Mark your calendars & plan to skate away with some fun

Thursday, October 16th from 5:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, January 13th from 5:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, April 14th from 5:00-8:00pm

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.

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!

STEM 4 Kids has finalized their dates for this semester. This year's team has some new interactive and innovative hands-on activities, and it's going to be a great year!

Registration Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4XC2CiBo-UbqnNtUG1sp7gmxhs8w1Hsteo3HQXF6LELJUpw/viewform

As always, the program is free for students, and the recommended age range is 4th-8th graders.

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.

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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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