Your Poudre School District community newsletter | Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 | Translate / Traducción / ترجمة

Lead with purpose

Meet 3 lifelong PSD learners who live change they want to see in the world

PSD's staff and students uphold the principles of social justice and progress. This work benefits all – regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability or economic status.

Danny Zuniga, Octavio Sutton and Delhia Mahaney were chosen to represent our community at the Jan. 17 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration in Fort Collins. Each of these leaders exemplifies principles of equity, inclusion, advocacy and compassion today and every day. These are their stories.

Working together, Superintendent Kingsley learns about PSD staff and their jobs

Look out for Superintendent Brian Kingsley as he digs in and gets to work with PSD employees. Stay tuned for the first episode in the series featuring Prima Vera, a bus driver here in PSD.

Watch the video series teaser >>

Intramurals help students connect, collaborate and be engaged with school

Austin, a seventh grader, was getting bored at home during COVID, so he decided to join the intramural sports program at his school, Cache La Poudre Middle School.

“I was able to meet people from different grade-levels and build new friendships,” said Austin, who participated in whiffle ball and basketball summer camp.

It was easy making new friends, Austin said, because everyone wanted to connect after being stuck at home during the pandemic. Being with people again and playing sports was his favorite part of the experience.

Coats and Boots program and business partners team up to get winter clothing to students

A kindergartner recently walked up to a Poudre School District teacher nervously wringing her hands. The teacher waited eagerly to hear what she had to say.

“Thank you for the boots," said the young student quietly. "I wore them yesterday and they are really cozy.”

In a year unlike any other, businesses and organizations continue to step up to help PSD kids, including the North Fort Collins Business Association, which has set out to keep kids warm this year, rising above obstacles like supply chain issues.