Lesher Middle School

Tuesday, 9/9/25

Club Rush (4th Period)

Friday, 9/12/25

Viking Night Out 5:00pm-7:00pm

Thursday, 9/25/25

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

Friday, 9/26/25

Canvas Classic

Monday, 9/29/25 3:00pm-6:00pm

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

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.

Saturday, 8/30/25

Cross Country - John Martin Invitational @ Fort Collins High School

Wednesday, 9/3/25

Boys Tennis vs. Wellington at WMHS 3:00pm

Varsity & JV Volleyball vs. Kinard (HOME) 3:00pm

C & D Volleyball @ Kinard (AWAY) 3:30pm

Football @ Preston (AWAY) 3:15pm

Thursday, 9/4/25

Girls Tennis vs. Wellington at WMHS 3:00pm

Cross Country vs. Wellington & CLP @ CLP 3:15pm

Friday, 9/5/25

Varsity & JV Volleyball @ Timnath (AWAY) 4:15pm

C & D Volleyball vs. Timnath (HOME) 3:00pm

Our first Viking Night Out is Friday, September 12th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. We'll have a dance, karaoke, a movie, and snack shack! We are in need of parent/family volunteers. Please follow this link to sign up!

Our students have begun MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing in their ELA and Math classes. MAP testing is conducted three times each year and serves as an important tool for measuring student growth and academic progress over time.

As an IB school, we use MAP data to help students reflect on their learning and set meaningful academic goals. This aligns with our emphasis on student ownership and continuous improvement.

Parents can view MAP scores through ParentVUE. Fall scores will be uploaded a few weeks after the testing window closes—stay tuned!

Our first SAC meeting will be Tuesday, September 9th at 5:30pm here at Lesher. This is for any Lesher parent/guardian or community member interested in taking an in-depth look at Lesher's SUIP (School Unified Improvement Plan), Staffing, Budget, Test Scores, Operations, etc. Please email Principal Don Kotnik at dkotnik@psdschools.org if you are interested in attending.

Thanks to all of you Biking Vikings who biked to school today for our first Biking Viking Friday of the school year! Every month on the last Friday, we celebrate bikers with a raffle to win bike prizes, snacks, and helmet stickers! Meet at the bike racks before school to join the fun! Our next Biking Viking Friday will be Friday, 9/26. NOTE: You must ride in with a helmet (on your head) to participate – let us know if you need a helmet.

River Watch Club is starting up for the school year and you are invited to join! If you are a Lesher student interested in science, making a positive impact, or helping protect the environment, River Watch is for you! Once a month on the third Tuesday, we meet during ELO to walk to Spring Creek to collect water samples. Then, after school, we analyze the water in our lab. Last, the data we collect gets sent to the state of Colorado, which is then used in part to set clean water policy. Lesher is one of many volunteer groups around the state participating in River Watch. The work we do is very real, important, and fun! If you have any questions and to get a permission slip, reach out to Mr. Mayer at bmayer@psdschools.org.

Follow this link to purchase FCHS gear!

Mary Beth Johson, PSD Curriculum Facilitator, is looking for parents interested in World Language education to serve on the World Language Level 1 adoption committee this fall. They will meet on 9/9, 10/6, and 12/10. Reach out to Mary Beth if you are interested at maryj@psdschools.org or 970-567-3134.

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 need a second charger because you go between two houses, please stop by the Tech Office or email rknips@psdschools.org. Thank you!

Lesher starts our all-school IB book study next week in ELO!

When young Iqbal is sold into slavery at a carpet factory, his arrival changes everything for the other overworked and abused chidren there. It is Iqbal who explains to them that despite their master's promises, he plans on keeping them as his slaves indefinetely. But it is also Iqbal who inspires the other children to look to a future free from toil...and is brave enough to show them how to get there.

This moving fictionalized account of the real Iqbal Masih is told through the voice of Fatima, a young Pakistani girl whose life is changed by Iqbal's courage.

We're excited partner with CSU once again for this year's Education Day football game on November 8th vs. UNLV.

Tickets are $15 (inclusive of all fees) each. Additionally, a contribution of $5 for each ticket sold will come back to your schools. The process is very simple: Scan the QR code on the digital flyer, or use the following link https://www.gofevo.com/event/Educationday75

At checkout, customers can simply choose their school from a dropdown menu preloaded with all PSD schools.

HS/MS: contributions will go to Athletic Departments.

Elementary: contributions will go to PE departments.

Here is a link to the Technology Presentation that we give to all students at Lesher. Please review and let us know if you have any questions!

Link to Google Doc for you

Our Entrepreneurship course empowers students with the skills needed to become future entrepreneurs. Real-world exposure is key, and we invite your organization to help shape our students' journey. We will begin interviews next week so

We would love your participation in any of the following ways:

Guest Speaker: Share your career experiences and insights.

Interviewer: Help conduct interviews for school-based jobs at Lesher; questions and rubrics will be provided.

Field Trip Host: Host a visit to your business to connect classroom concepts with real-world practices. (Contact us directly)

Your involvement will inspire and educate our students, contributing to their growth. Please contact us with any questions.

FALL SIGN UP (Use link or scan QR code) : bit.ly/LesherBizFALL (case sensitive)

​REGISTER AS A PSD VOLUNTEER: https://www.psdschools.org/community/volunteers

Join Ms. Sutton to learn about the many transportation and construction related careers available in Colorado. Try welding, steering a backhoe, and more! Pick up an application from Ms. Sutton #31 and return by September 1! Spaces are limited!

🚀 Ready to Level Up? Join Lesher eSports – Rocket League! 🎮

Big news, gamers – Lesher eSports is joining a brand-new league! This fall, we’ll kick things off with a development season to sharpen skills, learn strategies, and build our team. Then, after winter break, the real competition begins! Whether you’re new to Rocket League or ready to take your game to the next level, this is your chance to be part of the action.

👉 Fill out the interest form here: bit.ly/lesheresports

***If you signed up on the paper forms at check-in, please fill out this digital form as my paper copies were misplaced after check in.

Follow this link to access Band Apps for Wrestling, Football, Cross Country, Track & Field, and PTO! Band apps contain updated information and communication.

Purchases ANYTIME of the year count, BUT let’s Rally through the end of August to help maximize our next donation. Please share with/forward to friends and family.

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesherMiddleSchool
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