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Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023

Photo of dozens of students on a Greek town-themed theater stage with a play button symbol in the middle of the image. Video shows images of students on stage and behind the scenes of a musical, Mamma Mia! Names at the bottom, in order, are Melissa Flail, Curriculum Facilitator - Performing Arts; Joel Smith, Poudre High School Theatre & Yearbook; Maya, Senior, Fort Collins High School; Eddie, Senior, Fort Collins High School; Grayden, Senior, Fossil Ridge High School; Tru, graduated senior, Fort Collins High School; Parker, senior, Fossil Ridge High School; Hannah, junior, Fossil Ridge High School. End title card says Poudre School District Performing Arts Mamma Mia

A still shot captured from a video of this summer's multi-school production of Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! Students from across PSD unite for summer performance

More than 100 talented actors, musicians and technicians from local high schools had just four weeks to put together a production of Mamma Mia! this summer. The multi-school effort marked the inaugural production of the Barbara Lueck Musical Theatre Intensive. Check out this mini-documentary to experience Mamma Mia!>>

Discounted tickets for Nov. 11 Colorado State football game

Students, staff, and their families are invited to Education Day at the Nov. 11 Colorado State University home football game. Tickets to the game are $15 with the use of a promotional code for Northern Colorado school districts. Follow this link to buy tickets using promo code Education23.>>

Four girls laugh and smile as they enter Rocky Mountain High School on Transition Day.

Students usher in the new school year at Rocky Mountain High on Transition Day.

Building connections on Transition Day

Each year, PSD sixth-grade and ninth-grade students take the day before their first middle school and high school classes begin to adjust to their new surroundings. Check out this article to learn more about how Transition Day builds a sense of belonging and confidence.>>

Apply now to speak at TEDx

The TEDx Mountain Ave leadership team is now accepting applications for speakers for their annual spring event. Applicants are asked to build a presentation around the theme of "Flourish."

PSD students and staff, professionals, and community members are invited to apply before Nov. 4. Applicants will be notified whether they have been selected to speak by Nov. 28. The third annual TEDx Mountain Ave event will take place May 1, 2024, at Poudre High School. Learn more on the PSD website.>>