Larimer County approved more than just improvements to Poudre School District buildings when they passed the 2024 mill levy. They also made a direct contribution in classrooms. This includes art classrooms, where funds will create a stronger sense of equity for all students while providing the best equipment for artistic expression.
Funds from the mill levy are being used for visual arts, among other district programs, in a variety of ways at all levels of education. This ranges from paintbrushes to equipment such as kilns and drafting tables, ensuring that all PSD students have what they need to express their creativity.
“Mill levy funds are having an immediate and positive impact on the visual arts in PSD by allowing us to standardize equipment and resources districtwide,” said Visual Art Curriculum Facilitator Allison Alter. “By providing items like new kilns, pottery wheels, cameras, and paintbrushes, we ensure all students, regardless of their school site, have equitable access to meaningful art-making experiences.”
This is just the start of the project. Additions and improvements will continue over the next several years to ensure access to high-quality art materials and equipment for all PSD students and to position PSD as a statewide leader in arts opportunities.
“Access to these kinds of opportunities is an invaluable chance for students to express themselves and grow as learners,” said Superintendent Brian Kingsley. “Providing students with the tools they need to dive deeper into the arts will open up a world of possibilities for future creators, and I am so excited to see what our students are inspired to make.”
PSD thanks the voters of Larimer County for approving this mill levy in last year’s election. Your dedication to supporting your school district is already having a profound impact on PSD students today and will for years to come.