Due to forecasted heavy wet snowfall and hazardous road conditions, all Poudre School District schools will be closed Wednesday, May 6. This will not be a remote learning day.

All after-school activities and athletics and AlphaBEST before and after-school care for May 6 will be canceled.

High school students who attend classes at Front Range Community College should check with the college to determine if classes are in session.

Tobey Bassoff has been selected as Poudre School District’s Assistant Superintendent for Area C, which serves the Rocky Mountain and Wellington Middle High School feeders and supports the Early Childhood and Professional Learning and Educator Effectiveness departments, effective July 1, 2026. Bassoff brings more than 25 years of experience in public education and a deep commitment to strengthening instruction and developing school leaders. 

Schools and staff across Poudre School District are being recognized for their dedication to education with the Colorado Department of Education’s School and District Awards. 

This year, 14 PSD schools were recognized with annual CDE awards. Awards and winners from PSD include: 

Poudre School District is excited to announce that Kathy Sampson has been selected as the next principal of Lincoln Middle School, beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Sampson brings nearly two decades of experience in education and a deep personal connection to Lincoln, having served as its assistant principal and previously as a math teacher.

Poudre School District is excited to announce that Bridget Garcia has been selected as the next principal of Irish Elementary Escuela Bilingüe beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Garcia brings more than a decade of experience in education and is eager to build a strong relationship with her students and staff in and out of the classroom. 

Poudre School District is excited to announce that Matt Marietta has been selected as the next principal of Olander Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Marietta brings experience in education both locally and outside Colorado and aims to provide a positive learning space for all students. 

Poudre School District is excited to announce that Jessica Wilson has been selected as the next principal of Zach Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Wilson brings almost 20 years of experience to the role and is eager to foster a collaborative school culture.

Poudre School District is excited to announce that Christen Mellars has been selected as the next principal of Rice Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Mellars brings nearly two decades of education experience to the role and is looking forward to bringing  consistent collaboration to make Rice thrive.

Poudre School District students continue to showcase their intellect this year with another team winning a statewide science competition as Preston Middle School brings home the school’s 15th state Science Olympiad Championship. This win comes just one year after the team narrowly lost last year by just three points.