Lesher Middle School

Monday, May 25th: No School, Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26th: Last Day of School for Students & 8th Grade Day

Wednesday, May 27th: Work Day for Teachers

Hello Lesher Families and Community,

Our last day of school for all students will be next Tuesday, May 26th. This is a full day for students with the usual 7:30am start time and 2:25pm dismissal. Wednesday, May 27th is a teacher workday to help our building prepare for our summer construction project.

Also, on Tuesday, May 26th we will continue our tradition of an 8th Grade Day where our 8th graders have the opportunity to have fun, celebrate, and spend time with their teachers and one another. We know that 8th grade families would like the opportunity to be included in the celebration on this day. I would like to invite 8th grade families to Lesher after the 8th grade assembly to take part in more celebration.

We will provide cake, a photo area, and space to be together. We will also display the 8th grade video montage. Feel free to bring treats to share. If interested, please arrive at 9:15am. Families can stay until 10:30am, as we must prepare the cafeteria for grade level lunches. Please know that this is a very informal gathering to share some time, hugs and laughs and to provide an opportunity for students and families to celebrate their Lesher middle school experience. You may check out your 8th grader after the celebration.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Please visit this link for more information.

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 - TBD

Pre-season camp starts 8/12/26

Tryouts start 8/18/26

Boys Soccer (7th–8th) | August-October
Coach – TBD

Pre-season camp starts 8/12/26

Tryouts start 8/18/26

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

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.
🔗A Better Way

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.

For the fifth straight year our boys track team is the district champion! Our girls were district runner ups! What an incredible season! We are proud of you!

Boys 4x100 - District Champs & District/School Record

Elijah Jones

Cannon Timock

Nayan Patel

Henry Richen

Boys 4x400 - District Champs

Brady Terrell

Tyden Greene

Alex Schipanski

Henry Richen

Girls 4x100 - District Champs & School Record

Harper Wheeler

Memphis Gibbs

Riley Peifer

Amelie Kauffman

Girls 4x400 - School Record

Althea Brennan

Annie Rahn

Ellie Garaz

Norah Smith

Boys 800 & 1600 Run - School Record

Grayson Sharp

Girls 1600 Run - School Record

Olive Giuliani

Girls Triple Jump - District Champ

Anna Dumas

Girls Discus - District Champ

Shiloh Speciner

Girls Discus - School Record

Bethany Bernier

Girls Shot Put - School Record

Shiloh Speciner

Oden Quatrano is representing Lesher in Orlando, FL at International Academic Competition’s Middle School National competitions for both the National History Bee and the US History Bee!

Wish him luck! Competitions are underway and will continue through Monday!

Wow! 2025-2026 Wins...

⚓ Nordic Fest Community Event
🎃. Scary Story Contest
💰 Rally the Vikings Fundraiser - huge success!
🥘 Feeding the Teachers - Potlucks, Catered Meals...WTG!
🍬. CMAS Snacks and Activities
🍦. Ice Cream Party
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week
💸 Teacher Grants - we were able to say YES to every application!
✍🏽 Poetry Contest
🏃🏼‍♀️ Lesher Mother's Day 10th Annual 5K (Yes, 10 years!)
🎨. Art Gala - SOLD OUT!!

A note from Emily Birdsall, PTO President:

I want to share so much gratitude for how our community SHOWED up - we asked and they all showed up - THANK YOU!! To our 8th grade families - we wish you always the absolute best and you will always be a Viking and we can't wait to see you all flourish. To those who will be next to us next year, we can't wait!!

Shout out our Mother's Day 5K Sponsors, many whom are Lesher Families:

• Little Bird BakeShop
• HK Real Estate - Kristen Frost Realtor
• Gleason Timing
• Rocky Mountain Bagel Works
• SALUS Bath and Body
• CC's Flower Shop
• Maximum Painting

If you ever want to be more involved at Lesher, please let Emily know! Email her your interests: emilyjobirdsall@gmail.com

☀️ Happy Summer!☀️

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 takes 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, the garden steward at ngiza@psdschools.org! I will have more info regarding dates and garden procedures shortly. Thanks for everything you do and for your support in this awesome learning opportunity.

Here is the link to sign up!

Thanks,

Ms. Giza

End of the Year Medication Pickup

Dear Lesher Parents/Guardians, it's that time of year to make a plan for picking up any meds we keep for your student in the Health Office.

Medications CANNOT be sent home with students at the end of the school year, an adult MUST pick them up.

Parents must pick up all medications ON OR BEFORE the last day of school.

REMINDER: Due to summer construction, the last day for students is Tuesday May 26.

NON-EMERGENCY and AS-NEEDED meds can be picked up anytime before or on the last day of school.

EMERGENCY & SCHEDULED meds should remain in the Health Office until the last day of school.

If meds need to be picked up before the last day of school, please stop by or call the Health Office to arrange with the School RN or Health Tech.

All meds not claimed by the end of the day on Tuesday 5/26 will be taken by the School Nurse for proper disposal.

ONCE ANY UNCLAIMED MEDS ARE TAKEN BY THE SCHOOL NURSE FOR DISPOSAL, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THEM BACK!!

If any medications will be kept in the Health Office for the 2026-27 school year, we will need new med orders from your MD. Please see the attached Authorization & Release form.

For Asthma, Allergies, Seizures, Migraines, or other Health Conditions, please have your MD complete the attached Health Care Action Plan.

If you have any questions, please contact School Nurse Richard Smith or Health Tech Sarah Maher. (970) 472-3807.

Richard Smith (Chard)

RN Consultant for Bennett, Irish, Laurel, and Lesher

(970) 556-5901

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

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

Dear Club Families,

Happy May! As we turn the page into a new month, there’s a lot of energy and excitement building here at the Club—and for good reason.

I’m currently in Charlotte attending the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Conference, Accelerating Impact, and it’s been an incredibly refreshing and motivating experience. Being surrounded by passionate leaders from across the country has given me a renewed perspective and plenty of ideas to help push our Club—and more importantly, our members—to new heights that I know we are all capable of reaching. I’m excited to bring that energy back home and continue building something truly special together.

Looking ahead, summer is right around the corner! We’re thrilled to give you a sneak peek at our Summer of Discovery programming. While calendars are still being finalized, the versions attached will give you a sense of the structure, themes, and opportunities your child can look forward to. We can’t wait for a summer full of growth, fun, and new experiences.

Summer registration is open, and we encourage you to secure your spot as soon as possible.

Summer Orientation Information

We are so excited to have your child join us for Summer of Discovery at the Fort Collins Boys & Girls Club. Please see information below about mandatory parent orientations.

1. Orientation is required for your member to attend the summer program. We will discuss the program details and answer any questions you may have. There are two options for orientation. We may schedule a makeup orientation if needed.

• Virtual: Friday, May 22 ⋅ 5:30 – 6:30pm (https://meet.google.com/ejb-vzoa-gpb)
• In person (Spanish): Friday, May 22 ⋅ 5:30 – 6:30pm

1. If you have a child at Dunn or Kruse Elementary, you will hear from those directors about a separate orientation.

Please reach out with any questions. We can't wait to have a great summer!

Keystone Parents Night Out – Family Night & Fundraiser

We also want to give a big shoutout to our Keystone group for organizing an upcoming Parents Night Out! This special evening will be centered around self-care, featuring therapy dogs and an aromatherapist to help create a relaxing and rejuvenating environment.

We encourage parents to take this time to focus on themselves—whether that means enjoying a quiet evening, running errands, or simply recharging. You’ve earned it!

Families are also welcome to stay and enjoy the event together if they’d like. We are asking for a $10 per family donation, with all proceeds going toward sending our Keystone members to the National Conference this summer. This event is also open to non-registered members ages 6+.

It’s a great cause and a great night—win-win.

As always, thank you for being such an important part of our Club community. We’re heading into an exciting season, and we’re grateful to have you along for the journey.

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