Lesher Middle School

ELO Q2 Course Guide Link

Friday, 9/26/25

Canvas Classic

Monday, 9/29/25

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

Wednesday, 10/8/25

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

Friday, 10/10/25

Nordic Fest 2:30pm-5:30pm

Wednesday, 10/22/25

Picture Retakes!

Dear PSD Community,

With the school year off and running, we are proud of our students for showing up each and every day.

We are fast-approaching an important attendance milestone that occurs every year: the Colorado Department of Education’s official “October Count.” October Count measures how many students are enrolled and attending in districts across the state; the official count date is Wednesday, October 1.

The data collected during this period is the basis for determining how much funding each school district receives for the year. In other words, every student in class means resources for our schools – funding that supports students, teachers, and programs. We encourage all students to be in class each and every day and their attendance during the next month is important, as it will have a tangible impact on the funding the district receives to serve every student in our classrooms.

We also recognize that getting to school every day is not always easy. Challenges such as transportation, work schedules, or health concerns can create barriers to student attendance. We are here to help. If your student is struggling with attendance, please reach out to your school’s front office, teachers, or counseling staff for resources and support.

We are committed to working together so every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Sincerely,

Poudre School District

Lesher Families,

It was another amazing week for Lesher athletics. More important than the wins, is how well our athletes and coaches represent our school. Football won handedly in the rain against Blevins. Soccer defeated Wellington 14-3. Tennis split with the girls beating Boltz 5-1 and the boys losing 0-6 to a tough Kinard team. Volleyball continued their winning ways beating CLP in straight sets.

This Week at a Glance

Saturday, 9/27/25

Cross Country Rattlesnake Rumble @ Spring Canyon

Monday, 9/29/25

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

C & D Volleyball @ Blevins 3:00pm (AWAY)

Tuesday, 9/30/25

Girls Tennis District Championship Rolland Moore Park 8:00am

Football @ Kinard 3:30pm (AWAY)

Wednesday, 10/1/25

October Count Day!!!

Boys Tennis District Championship Rolland Moore Park 8:00am

Varsity & JV Volleyball @ Boltz 3:15pm (AWAY)

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

Thursday, 10/2/25

Boys Soccer @ Lincoln 3:30pm (AWAY)

Friday, 10/3/25

Cross Country vs. Timnath & Webber @ Spring Canyon 3:00pm

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

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Visit our website for additional information

Go Vikings!

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!

The Lesher IMPACTS Environmental Leadership class has been working on a project to help promote pollinators in our community by updating our school’s pollinator garden. We removed some of the weeds, planted new plants, and are updating the bee houses. We collected, counted, and identified bees and other pollinators before our work and will continue to monitor them to see if the work we put in is helping attract pollinators.

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.

Hi! FCHS Booster Club would like to invite all Middle Schoolers to the October 7th Volleyball Game. Free Admission for wearing your MS t-shirt. Please share in your Eblast! We would love to fill the stands!

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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Location: Lesher Middle School, Stover Street, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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