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.
Poudre School District students are always working hard to flex their mental muscles, and that was on display last month when Fossil Ridge High School students won the regional 2026 National Science Bowl. This is the fifth time in six years that the Fossil Ridge team has taken home the regional championship.
The Poudre School District Board of Education would like to hear from you. As the Comprehensive Planning Committee continues its work to identify possible criteria for potential school closures and consolidations in the future, the Board invites community members to join them to discuss this topic and provide feedback. The Board will be hosting six community engagement sessions in April:
