Your Poudre School District newsletter

Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024

A young man holds a sign that says I Chose Poudre School District while standing in front of a college business building.

Ramon Barajas chose Poudre High School. Now, he's a first-year student at Colorado State University.

Choose PSD for proven success

Whether you enrolled at a neighborhood school or chose a program elsewhere in Poudre School District, you made a choice. The new 'Choose PSD' web page helps families from all over explore their options and make their own choice - whether the right fit is across town or right down the street. Learn more about PSD's legacy and options on the Choose PSD website.>>

A group of students in a common area at Rocky Mountain High School wave at the camera.

Students on the first day of school at Rocky Mountain High.

Enroll a student for 2025-26

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year will open on Nov. 4, 2024. Families of new students or students who left PSD and are returning can learn about all PSD schools in the PSD at a Glance guide, then enroll at this link.>>

Several students gather outside Blevins Middle School for the Bruin Bash on a warm fall day.

Celebrating Blevins Middle School at the Bruin Bash.

Apply for school choice

Every school in PSD is amazing. Some families opt to apply to a school outside their neighborhood or a 100% choice school. The first-round school choice application window for 2025-26 is Nov. 4 to Dec. 16. Learn more here.>>

Three kindergarten students, each wearing a graduation cap, smile at the camera.

Riffenburgh Elementary School kindergartners look to the future.

While families can register incoming kindergarten students online starting Nov. 4, neighborhood schools will host in-person kindergarten registration on Dec. 4. Learn more about kindergarten at this link and download our Kindergarten Guide.>>

Plan your path with the PSD High School Planning Guide

Free college credits, career training and certification, and rigorous courses designed to prepare students for the next step after graduation are all offered right here in Poudre School District. Thousands of PSD students participate in classes and programs each year to get a head start on their future. Learn more about your options by downloading the PSD High School Planning Guide, available in three languages.>>

A man in a suit jacket speaks to a classroom of people who are not in the photo.

Gov. Jared Polis, above, visited both Poudre High and Zach Elementary while in town on Tuesday.

Highlighting high school success

On Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis, Colorado Department of Education Commissioner Susana Cordova, and leaders from PSD and other districts attended the Ninth Grade Success Showcase at Poudre High School. The showcase featured student panel discussions, an overview of the school's work with the Center for High School Success, and tours of various Poudre High electives. See more of the showcase at this link.>>

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

A group of upper elementary school-aged students stand in a row and smile at the camera while standing outside at Colorado State University. In front of them are several canned and non-perishable food items.

Students from multiple PSD schools collected tons of non-perishable food for the Food Bank for Larimer County during the annual C.A.N.S. Around the Oval food drive. Teams used donated items to get creative during a CANstruction contest. Learn more here.>>

Two high school girls in outdoors gear watch as another tries to light a small camp fire.

The annual Peer Summit brings together PSD high school students for a day focused on leadership and wellness. This year's summit was Oct. 9 at Colorado Youth Outdoors. Visit Facebook to see more photos of peer mentors and ambassadors at this year's event.>>

A group of high school boys in a wooded areas huddle around as someone tosses autumn leaves into the air above them.

Environmental Leadership students from Fort Collins High School recently spent a week in Florissant for an experience at the High Trails Outdoor Education Center. This opportunity was made possible by a $21,525 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Equity grant. Learn more in this post.>>

Thirteen people smile for the camera in a row in front of a blue screen in a school board meeting room. Three of the people hold certificates.

An eco-conscious student supporting bee populations and a bus driver and bus paraprofessional who kept a stranger from boarding their bus were the focus of this month's School Board recognitions. Check out the video here, and view videos of the board's resolutions in support of October as National Bullying Prevention Month and LGBTQIA+ History Month.>>