Lesher Middle School

CMAS Testing

April 6th (8th Grade Science)

April 7th (7th Grade Social Studies)

April 8th, 10th, 14th (All Grades ELA)

April 9th, 13th, 15th (All Grades Math)

State testing (CMAS) is an important way to track student progress and improve instruction. CMAS stands for Colorado Measures of Academic Success. To support a smooth testing process, we kindly ask families to avoid scheduling appointments during testing days so students can complete their assessments.

Lesher has a strong tradition of success on CMAS, and we are confident our students will continue to excel. If you’d like to formally excuse your student from state testing, please do so as soon as possible through ParentVue to assist with planning. More details on opting out can be found here. We want our data to reflect our students, so please discuss as a family before deciding to opt out. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Calendars and Schedules:

Calendar at a Glance

Bell Schedule

Lesher’s Performance Framework for scores and participation: https://www.cde.state.co.us/schoolview/frameworks/official/1550/5068

Additional Information:

CMAS Practice Resources

More information about district and state assessments

Additional Opt Out information

Using ParentVUE to Opt Out

Monday, 4/6/26

2:30pm Girls Golf vs. Preston @ City Park

3:15pm Girls Soccer @ Boltz (SCRIMMAGE)

Tuesday, 4/7/26

3:40pm Boys Golf vs. Timnath @ Mtn. Vista

Wednesday, 4/8/26

2:00pm Girls Golf vs. Webber @ Southridge

3:00pm Girls Soccer @ Webber

3:15pm Varsity & JV Softball @ Wellington Middle High School (SCRIMMAGE)

Thursday, 4/9/26

2:00pm Boys Golf vs. Webber @ Southridge

3:30pm Unified Basketball @ Kinard

Friday, 4/10/26

3:30pm JV Softball @ Kinard

Please use this link for the football band app to receive all information relating to Lesher Football.

Accept the invite and join the group!

https://band.us/n/aeaabdO2TfP5V

Best regards,

Mark Irby

mirby@psdschools.org

Lesher In-Building Floating Support

Head football coach

Check out the Fort Collins Museum of Art's mask exhibit that serves as a large fundraiser for the museum. Two Lesher students, Sierra and Rowan have beautiful artwork in the show (see below). Congratulations, we are proud of you!

Lesher had two teams that competed in the Odyssey of the Mind regional tournament last weekend. The Problem 3 Classics team took second place and will compete at the state tournament on April 11th. The Problem 4 Structure team took 4th place in their group. Both teams worked really hard all year and did a great job at the competition! We are proud of you!

Dear Poudre School District community,

The Board of Education would like to hear from you. As the Comprehensive Planning Committee continues its work to identify possible criteria for potential school closures and consolidations in the future, the Board invites community members to join them to discuss this topic and provide feedback. The Board will be hosting five community engagement sessions in April:

• April 2, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Rocky Mountain High School, 1300 W. Swallow Road, Fort Collins
• April 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Poudre High School, 201 S. Impala Drive, Fort Collins
• April 18, 10 a.m. - noon at Fossil Ridge High School, 5400 Ziegler Road, Fort Collins
• April 21, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Wellington Middle-High School, 2856 Cleveland Ave., Wellington
• April 25, 10 a.m. - noon at Timnath Middle-High School, 4700 E. Prospect Road, Timnath
• April 30, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Fort Collins High School, 3400 Lambkin Way, Fort Collins

These events are free and open to all members of the public. More information on the Comprehensive Planning Committee as well as a new FAQ regarding potential closures and consolidation can be found on the PSD website.

More community engagement sessions may also be added in the future. Keep an eye on the PSD website for additional dates.

Sincerely,

Poudre School District

Lesher Bike Club is starting up, Mondays in April in May

Do you love bikes!? Do you want to love bikes!? Do you want to learn about bikes!? Join us after school until 3:30 in Mr. Mayer’s room on Mondays starting April 6th for our first ever LESHER BIKE CLUB. We are going to organize a group of students who are interested in bikes and see where we go from there (like a bike, we can take this wherever we want). We can organize group rides, learn bike maintenance skills, tour bike companies, help promote biking with others at Lesher, bike in movies, learn to unicycle, and more! Whether you are a pro or just learning to ride, we would love to have you! Click here or reach out to Mr. Mayer if you have any questions.

“Bike Bus” routes to / from Lesher on Fridays in April and May - more information coming!

Join a parent led BIKE ROUTE to and / or from Lesher on Fridays, starting April 10th. Like a bus route, Bike Buses will travel along pre-determined bike-friendly routes to / from Lesher and meet students at specific bike stops at approximate times along the way. Anyone can join – Lesher students and / or parents. After school, volunteer parents will gather students on their bike route and bike along the same route they took to school but in reverse. We will have routes established and posted on the YourGroupRide website next week – stay tuned and check this newsletter next week for finalized routes!

Volunteer parents will have the option to attend a bike safety training led by Safe Routes to School. You can expect parents to have phones to contact families if any issues arise beyond their control. NOTE: This is put on by volunteer parents (not PSD led).

Click here for more information. If you are interested in leading a bike route, let Mr. Mayer know and he can plug you in with the group (bmayer@psdschools.org).

Welcome to April, BGCFC Families!

Spring is in full swing at the Club, and April is bringing creativity, exploration, and some incredible opportunities for our members to shine. We’re excited to share what’s coming up this month!

What’s Happening This Month?

🎨 Artwalk Family Night — Thursday, April 16 | 5:30–7:00 PM
Join us at the Fort Collins Club for a special evening celebrating our members’ creativity! During Artwalk Family Night, youth will showcase the art pieces they’ve been working hard on. Judges will be selecting participants to move on and represent our Club at the county art show in the K–2, 3–5th, and 6th+ age groups. It’s a great chance to support our young artists and see their hard work on display—we hope to see you there!

🔬 GEMS Field Trip to Nitrocrete — Tuesday, April 21 | 3:30–5:30 PM
Our GEMS group will be heading out for an exciting, hands-on learning experience at Nitrocrete! Members will get the chance to see innovative scientific technology in action and explore real-world applications of STEM. This is a unique opportunity to spark curiosity and inspire future thinkers.

🎻 Beyond the Notes with Fort Collins Symphony — Thursday, April 30 | 5:45–7:30 PM
We’re excited to continue our Beyond the Notes program in partnership with the Fort Collins Symphony. Members will meet a professional musician, learn about their instrument, enjoy a live performance, and share a meal together. This is always a memorable experience that brings music and learning to life in a powerful way.

☀️ Summer Program Reminder
Summer is right around the corner! Be sure to register for our summer programs, including our Summer of Discovery and elementary site programs. We have an exciting lineup of themed weeks for our Summer of Discovery (attached below) planned and can’t wait for another fun-filled summer at the Club!

April is shaping up to be a month full of creativity, discovery, and connection. As always, please check in with the front desk for additional details, sign-ups, and reminders.

Thank you for being such an important part of the BGCFC family—we’re excited for another great month together! 💙

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!

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.

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!

Dear PSD Families,

As we welcome students back to school, we are excited for all the opportunities the new calendar year brings.

As we kick off 2026, we encourage you to take a moment to log in to ParentVUE to ensure that all information, including contact information, is up to date. Keeping your information current ensures you can fully benefit from the tools and resources ParentVUE provides, including access to:

• Grades
• Attendance
• Schedules
• Other important student information

If you haven’t already, you can access ParentVUE through the secure online portal or download the app from the iTunes Store or Google Play app stores. You will be able to view and edit your student’s information directly in the application. If you want to change your emergency contacts, release to status, etc. you must call your school directly to make those changes.

If you have any difficulty accessing ParentVUE, please contact the front office at your child’s school for assistance.

By ensuring your information is up to date, you help us maintain seamless communication and ensure that you stay informed about your student’s progress and updates from their school.

Thank you for being an active part of our PSD community. We look forward to an amazing year of growth and learning together!

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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