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Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025

26 adults line up next to each on a staircase at Fort Collins High School for a photo. Some wear shirts that say, "Mental Health Matters."

Many community partners came together to make Saturday's Parent & Grandparent Summit a success.

Parent & Grandparent Summit provides opportunities to learn and connect

Dozens of Poudre School District parents, grandparents, staff, and partners gathered Saturday at Fort Collins High School to visit resource tables and hear from experts about various youth mental health and wellness topics. The Parent & Grandparent Summit was a joint effort between PSD and the Center for Family Outreach. Learn more about the summit on the PSD website.>>

A group of children huddle around the CSU Cam the RAM mascot while he signs autographs.

Two girls stand on either side of a CSU women's basketball player wearing a jersey that says "Colorado State" and the number five as they pose for a photo.

Students got to meet CAM the Ram, CSU women's basketball players, and more at Education Day.

Fourth and fifth graders cheer on the Rams at CSU Education Day

Each winter, fourth- and fifth-grade students from Poudre and Thompson school districts are invited to Moby Arena for a field trip favorite: Education Day! Students packed the stands Feb. 12 to cheer on the Colorado State University women's basketball team in their victory over Utah State University. Check out more photos from Education Day on our Facebook page.>>

Below a QR code are the words "American Indian and Alaska Native Education Program, Title VI, Poudre School District is applying for the Title VI formula grant for the first time. If awarded, funding would support the 2025-26 school year." On the right side of the image are the words "Poudre School District" and an image of native weaving.

American Indian and Alaska Native supports

PSD is applying for Title VI Formula Grant funds to support the cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students. Learn more about eligibility forms (due March 5), the Title VI Parent/Caregiver Committee, and Title VI programming.>>

An aerial view of Dunn Elementary's roof getting an HVAC unit installed.

Spots remain for planning committee

The Comprehensive Planning Committee that will focus on long-range planning in PSD is taking applications for unfilled seats. Applications are being accepted for a parent or guardian with a child enrolled in a Timnath school and a parent or guardian with a child enrolled in a Wellington school. Apply online by March 7.

A test sheet with some bubbles filled in. A pencil rests on top of the test sheet.

State tests to begin after spring break

The testing window for Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments will be March 31-April 24, and PSAT and SAT testing is scheduled for April. Assessments help students, staff, and families track academic progress and adjust instruction. Visit the District and State Assessments web page to learn more.>>

Educators cheer for teachers walking on a red carpet into a middle school for back to school professional development.

Nominate a teacher for state honor

Did you know the last time a Poudre School District educator was named Colorado Teacher of the Year was 1991? The honor is long overdue to return to PSD. Anyone can nominate an outstanding PSD educator for 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year by completing a brief online survey. Nominations are due March 17, 2025.

In a script resembling cursive, a banner with green circle shapes in various shades has the words, "We at PSD"

A middle school girl wearing a light purple T-shirt and holding a stuffed penguin smiles at an unseen crowd while standing on stage at a high school assembly. A tower of purple balloons are pictured to the left.

During Spread the Love Week earlier this month, the Fort Collins High School community raised more than $21,000 to help make a 13-year-old's wish to visit the Great Barrier Reef come true in partnership with Make-a-Wish Colorado.

A group of middle school girls sit next to each other at a movie theater and watch the big screen.

Webber Middle School students got to see movies they created come to life on the big screen during the school's second annual Family Film Night! Students made each of the movies shown at the event earlier this month at The Lyric.

Two elementary school girls stand next to each other. One is looking at her hand while she gets a rubber stamp on it, and the other is smiling at the camera and holding a blue passport in front of her.

Werner students picked up a passport and toured their choice of 10 countries last Thursday as part of their annual International Night. Students had fun sampling food, hearing presentations, and seeing clothes, coins, and other keepsakes.

Six Board of Education members and the superintendent stand with a young woman in front of a large painting she designed.

Recent visitors to the Board of Education's meeting room at the Johannsen Support Services Center have certainly noticed a beautiful new addition to the space - a large mural designed by local artist Imani Samuel featuring a quote from Rocky Mountain High School student Juliet Atim. Imani spoke about the piece at a recent board meeting.>>