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Thursday, May 2, 2024

A man sits in a chair next to a smart board with a presentation on it titled "Seasonal Affective Disorder." He speaks with a classroom of students, and we see one standing on the other side of the smart board and other students and a teacher seated at long tables.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (center) spoke with a behavioral health class Wednesday as part of a visit to Futures Lab and Poudre High School. The Behavioral Health pathway debuted this January and invites students to explore a variety of mental and behavioral health careers.

Three women stand in front of a banner that says Mental Health Matters, Break the Stigma in the commons area at Fossil Ridge High School. A therapy dog sits at their feet.

As part of its commitment to mental health and belonging, PSD hosted the ninth annual Mental Health Matters event April 16 at Fossil Ridge High School.

PSD sees positive trend in mental health data as support, awareness grow

Increasing the number of mental health professionals in schools, supporting the next generation of school social workers, and raising awareness of mental health resources are just a few examples of PSD prioritizing mental health. New survey data shows encouraging signs of progress in student wellness. Learn more about ongoing mental health work in PSD in this article on the PSD website.>>

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As the school year nears its end, students may feel extra anxiety, pressure, and uncertainty. Click the button below to visit PSD's mental health web page, filled with information for students, families, and staff.

Visit the PSD Mental Health web page

Three women pose in front of a school wall

Teachers from Putnam Elementary School.

May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week!

Everyone remembers their favorite teacher. Next week, be sure to thank that special person and all the amazing teachers in classrooms across Poudre School District during Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you for all that you do for kids and our community!

Water color image of three high school students with the words "Grads at a Glance: Legacy." Celebrating our 2024 senior class.

Click the image above to visit a site specifically made to feature this year's Grads at a Glance senior profile videos and written pieces. The theme of this year's series is "Legacy."

Grads at a Glance: Get to know more of the PSD Class of 2024

This year’s Grads at a Glance series asks students to reflect on the legacy they hope to leave at their high school as they move on to life after graduation. This is the second of three editions of PSD Now that will feature student profiles from PSD high schools. Profiles are also shared on PSD social media and posted on a Grads at a Glance 2024 website. Visit the Grads at a Glance website to watch or read each profile as it publishes.>>

A photo of a high school girl holding a camera is filtered to look like an oil painting. Over the image are the words, "Sophie Bruno, Grads at a Glance Legacy." Video descriptive text: Video starts with a girl walking down the hall at Rocky Mountain High School. She stops in the commons area where there are large rocks and begins to speak. B-roll shows her in the video room, filming things in parts of the school, and talking in a classroom. The video ends with a photo made to look like an oil painting and the words Sophie Bruno.

Sophie Bruno (Rocky Mountain High School '24) has captured legacies through the lens of a camera. Now she shares her own legacy on the other side of the camera. Follow this link to watch Sophie's video.>>

A photo of a high school girl with a backpack strap over one shoulder standing in a hallway filled with flags is filtered to look like an oil painting. Over the image are the words, "Estephany Hernandez Vega, Grads at a Glance Legacy." Video descriptive text: Video starts with a girl walking down a Poudre High hallway with a school counselor speaking Spanish. English captions appear at the bottom of the screen. The student tours a family center room in the school, talks with a teacher in a classroom, and talks with another teacher in another classroom, and talks with the counselor in the school library. The video ends with a photo of the students made to look like an oil painting and the words Estephany Hernandez Vega.

Estephany Hernandez Vega (Poudre High School '24) found a community at PHS. Now, she wants to go to college to become a systems engineer and earn her master's. Follow this link to watch Estephany's video.>>

A photo of a high school girl in a colorful hallway is filtered to look like an oil painting. Over the image are the words, "Rubi Gallegos Valdez, Grads at a Glance Legacy."

Rubi Gallegos Valdez (Poudre High School '24) already has a head start on her life after high school, graduating with enough credits to be a sophomore at Front Range Community College. Follow this link to read Rubi's story.>>

A photo of a high school girl seated on a boulder in the center of Rocky Mountain High School is filtered to look like an oil painting. Over the image are the words, "Kyrstin Askew, Grads at a Glance Legacy."

Kyrstin Askew (Rocky Mountain High School '24) didn't want to struggle in silence, so she opened up to her classmates through presentations and the creation of an Eating Disorder Alliance. Follow this link to read Kyrstin's story.>>