Welcome to the 2018-19 school year! Everything you need to know as you head back to school is below!
![]() Poudre School District exists to support and inspire every child to think, to learn, to care and to graduate prepared to be successful in a changing world. |
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School Schedules and Calendars |
2018-19 Calendars and School Start and End Times (Bell Schedule) Key dates: Check with your school regarding schedules for transition days and kindergarten schedules |
Transportation and Bus Schedules |
Contact: 970-490-3232 |
ParentVUE in Synergy |
The Synergy ParentVUE portal gives parents web and mobile access to Parents should have recently received instructions on accessing ParentVUE accounts for both new and existing users. For more information, visit the PSD Accessing Grades web page. You may access student information through the ParentVUE/StudentVUE portal or through ParentVUE/StudentVUE apps from the iTunes Store and Google Play! Please contact your school for assistance or questions about your account. |
SchoolPay - Pay your fees online! |
SchoolPay offers an easy and secure way to make payments to your child's meal account AND their school electronically. The SchoolPay payment portal accepts payments for meals, as well as athletic participation fees, course fees and charges, field trips, yearbooks and merchandise. Payments can be made online with credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card) or at your child's school. A convenience fee of approximately 3.35% is added to credit/debit card transactions for non-meal related items, regardless of whether payment is made online or at the school. A $1 transaction fee is charged for meal payments to offset the credit card processing fee, rather than the 3.35% transaction fee noted above. Parents must have an account to use SchoolPay, but registration is free. Visit the PSD website for more information and an FAQ about SchoolPay. Please contact your school if you need assistance with SchoolPay. |
Student Rights and Code of Conduct |
Each year, parents/guardians and secondary students must sign that they have read the Student Rights and Code of Conduct, which is a compilation of rules, policies and regulations involving student behavior. In years past, this signature has been in paper form. Parents/guardians now need to indicate they have read the Student Rights and Code of Conduct when they log into the ParentVUE parent portal by providing an electronic signature. This needs to be done once a year to gain access to ParentVUE. Parents will not be given access until this is done. Middle and high school students will also be asked to acknowledge that they've read the Students Rights and Code of Conduct when logging into StudentVUE for the first time this school year. If you have any questions about the Student Rights and Code of Conduct or ParentVue access, contact your school. |
Child Nutrition |
Contact: 970-490-3557 Lunch: Paying for Meals |
Waivers for School Fees |
Families who qualify for free/reduced school meals, may also be eligible for waivers for specific school fees. Since a student's free/reduced meal status is confidential, families must give PSD permission to share that information with staff by completing the Permission to Share Information for Fee Waivers and Programs to Receive Goods and Services form. This form is available electronically through ParentVUE under "Forms." You may also access and print the Permission to Share form here (both English and Spanish forms are in this pdf document). Forms may also be picked up at the Finance Department, 2407 LaPorte Ave, or at your child's school (once school begins). Forms may be submitted by email to ar@psdschools.org or dropped off at the Finance Department. Visit the PSD Parent web page for more information about ParentVUE, SchoolPay, Free and Reduced Lunch Applications and the Permission to Share form. Please contact your school with any questions. |
School Supplies and Assistance |
Contact: Partnership Center, 970-490-3517 Secondary students should bring paper, pencil and pen the first day of school. Classroom teachers will announce specific supplies required. Interested in school supply assistance? Want to donate? |
Communication in PSD |
Contact: 970-490-3543 • Emails: The bulk of district communication comes to parents through emails using the SchoolMessenger notification system. Contact your school to ensure your information is current in Synergy to receive emails and text messages, or visit ParentVUE to review/update your information. • Phone Calls: PSD uses the automated notification system to send phone calls to parents about district or school information including school closures, early releases or power outages. Parents are encouraged to keep all contact information updated throughout the school year. Contact your school to update your information or visit ParentVUE to update your information. • Text Messages (SMS): To receive text messages from the school or district, parents must have an active SMS number on file in Synergy AND opt-in to receive text messages via their mobile carrier. • Local media outlets: Snow day information will be available through local media. • PSD - TV (Comcast Channel 10 -- US Cable, YouTube Livestream): Provides updates and reports on district happenings, including airing sporting and musical events. • Social Media: Follow PSD on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! See fun moments from back-to-school with pictures on Facebook and Instagram, updates on Twitter and videos on YouTube. Facebook.com/PoudreSchoolDistrict |
Inclement Weather Notification |
When inclement weather hits, PSD notifies you as soon as possible about changes to school schedules through the PSD website, social media channels, parent emails and phone calls. For more information about inclement weather procedures, visit the PSD Inclement Weather web page. |
Immunizations and Student Health |
Contact: Call the school nurse if you have any questions. Immunizations Parent Letter from the Colorado Department of Public Health & EnvironmentStudents registering in a PSD school are required to present proof of immunization or a signed State of Colorado Exemption Certificate or Immunization Medical Exemption form, or a parent statement for personal or religious exemptions. Families with returning students must keep their child's immunizations current. Full details on immunization requirements are available from the state of Colorado. To obtain immunizations free or at a low cost, call the Family Health Line at 303-692-2229 or 1-800-688-7777 or the Larimer County Health Department at 970-498-6700. Student Health |
Student Health and Wellness Center at Centennial High School |
Do you know a student who needs a sports physical or well child exam? The Health and Wellness Center at Centennial High School offers medical care year-round for students, prioritizing the needs of students/families who are uninsured, under-insured or simply having a difficult time getting care. The Health Center bills insurances (including Medicaid and CHP+). A cash pay option and a sliding fee scale is offered to qualifying families. No student is ever turned away for inability to pay! Se habla español! Pida hablar con Kayleigh. |
Athletics |
Contact: Call your school if you have questions about athletics. PSD offers athletic programming for students in grades 7-12 and for students in grade 6 in the sports of cross country, track and field, and golf. Students participating in athletics are required to have sports physicals and submit the required check-out forms before the first practice to the school office manager or athletic secretary. Required forms are on the PSD website (click on the link for high school or middle school sports). |
Early Childhood and Preschool Programs |
Contact: 970-490-3204 or visit the Early Childhood website. |
Before and After School Programs (Provided by BASE Camp) |
Contact: BASE Camp, 970-266-1734 or the visit the BASE Camp website. BASE Camp provides licensed, safe, quality and affordable Before and After School programming on-site at your child's elementary school. Programs include a supportive social environment, academic support, physical activity and community engagement in a familiar environment with no transportation required. |
Want to Get Involved? |
Volunteer in PSD!PSD's online volunteer registration is available for parents and community members who want to volunteer at their child's school, chaperone for fields trips and be involved in education. Help shape the future - volunteer! Contact the Partnership and Volunteer office, 970-490-3517. Committees
To see a list of all committees, visit the PSD Community Committees web page.
PSD Insight Leadership ClassCommunity members interested in shaping education for children are encouraged to apply for PSD Insight, a leadership program designed to create informed and engaged educational leaders. PSD Insight covers the history, governance, budget, operations and curriculum of Poudre School District and its 50 schools. The class meets eight times September through April, and requires full participation (full schedule is in application). The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31. A committee will review applications and select up to 25 participants by September 10. For more information about the class, contact Beth Higgins, PSD community partnerships coordinator, at bhiggins@psdschools.org or visit the PSD Insight web page. |
Executive Limitation 2.1 |
Executive Limitation 2.1 refers to treatment of Students, Parents/Guardians and the General Public. It has 14 different areas that the Superintendent is charged by the Board of Education with fulfilling including ensuring public input on material changes to district practices, consistent grading practices, communication to families about policies and procedures, collection and storage of student data, discipline policies and surveys of parents and the community. A monitoring report detailing how the district fulfills the requirements of this policy is presented to the Board of Education each year. For more information about the policy, the Superintendent's interpretation of the policy as well as the most recent monitoring reports, visit the PSD Board Policies web page. |
Sex Offender Registry Information |
State law (C.R.S. 22-1-124) requires schools to notify parents about how to access records on registered sex offenders. Information about registered sex offenders includes: • List of offenders living inside city limits is available at the City of Fort Collins Police Services. The local Fort Collins sex offender registration list can also be accessed by going to the police station, 2221 Timberline Road, and filling out a request form. • List of offenders living outside city limits in Larimer County is available at the Larimer County Sheriff's Office administration building, 2501 Midpoint Drive. Books with information and pictures of sex offenders are available to view. A database is also posted on the Larimer County website. • Information about sex offenders via Colorado Bureau of Investigations statewide sex offender list is available on this State of Colorado registry. Follow the steps and select the city or county of interest for the information which is maintained by CBI. |
Safe2Tell - Make a Report, Make a Difference |
Anonymously report any issues that concern or threaten you, your friends, your family or your community - submit a tip by visiting the Safe2Tell website or by calling 1-877-542-7233. All reports are anonymous. Not sure if you should report your concern? Visit the Reasons to Report web page. |