Your Poudre School District newsletter

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Students from across the district can participate in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, or JROTC.

PSD JROTC cadets thriving in first year

Students weren't sure what to expect when the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program debuted this fall at Poudre High School. What the first class of cadets have found is a sense of confidence, accomplishment, and community. Watch a video of the JROTC cadets in action by following this link to YouTube.>>

A blond girl wearing a backpack and an orange dress steps off a yellow school bus with the number 090 on its side.

Bell schedule changes will maintain daily busing services.

Start, dismissal times to change at 30 PSD schools in 2024-25

The start and end of the school day will shift by at least five minutes next year at 30 schools in PSD. This change will make bus service more efficient. Finding and retaining bus drivers has been a challenge for PSD and districts nationwide. Learn more about this change and how it will impact your school in this article on the PSD website.>>

Help create PSD calendars for future school years

Apply before April 15 for a chance to serve on the Poudre School District Calendar Committee. The committee has five open seats: one for a parent or guardian, one for a classified employee, and one open spot each for a staff member from the Facilities Department, the Information Technology Department, and an elementary school. New members will join the committee in August for a three-year term. Learn more and apply today by following this link to the PSD website.>>

A group of students, including two happy girls at center raising their hands in the air, cheer on the CSU women's basketball team from the stands.

A CSU women's basketball player in a gray uniform leans over the sign an autograph as three students wait for her.

A crowd of students smile and cheer on the CSU women's basketball team from the stands at Moby Arena.

Students cheered on CSU women's basketball players and snagged a few autographs after the game.

Photo angled up to show ram mascot high-fiving students, with black rafters of Moby Arena in the background.

CAM the Ram high-fives students at the Feb. 28 basketball game at Moby.

Local students get loud for annual Education Day game

Fourth- and fifth-graders packed Moby Arena Feb. 28 to cheer on the Colorado State University women's basketball team in their victory over Nevada. The annual Education Day game offers students a one-of-a-kind field trip to be on a college campus and witness teamwork in action. Follow this link to more photos on Facebook.>>

Mental health and belonging resources available while school is out next week

Spring Break is March 11-15. Enjoy your time with family and friends, and we'll see you back in school on March 18! Visit the PSD website to review a list of mental health support resources and spaces of belonging for students during the break.>>

Registration open now for summer learning

Registration opened March 1 for the first session of summer high school learning, which will be available April 1 through May 23. Those interested should check with their school counselor to make sure they sign up for the right courses and reserve a laptop. Visit the PSD Summer Learning Opportunities web page for more information.>>

Enjoy discounted Rockies baseball tickets, raise funds for PSD Athletics

Poudre School District students, families, employees, and volunteers are invited to enjoy discounted tickets to a Colorado Rockies game this spring! A portion of ticket sales from PSD Appreciation Day games will benefit Poudre School District Athletics.

The primary PSD Appreciation Day game is April 7 versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Alternate game options are May 12 (versus the Texas Rangers), May 27 (versus the Cleveland Guardians), and June 15 (versus the Pittsburgh Pirates). Find tickets at Rockies.com/PSD.>>