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:
Poudre School District is excited to announce that Deon Davis has been selected as the next principal of Bethke Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Davis is excited to return to PSD after more than a decade away, and he is committed to partnering with staff, students, and families to ensure Bethke continues to thrive.
The Preston Pumas girls basketball team earned top honors at the 2026 PSD Middle School Girls Basketball District Championships, delivering an outstanding performance to claim this year’s district title.
Rosie Navejas brings more than 26 years of experience in education, including teaching in Early Childhood and Elementary grades, bilingual education, and work with adult learners. Her leadership in K-12 Professional Learning and Curriculum and Instruction has focused on Literacy, Education Technology, and Curriculum Adoption and Implementation. Her expertise is shaped by a mission to uplift the entire educational community.
Poudre School District student Nikhil Ganta might have come up just shy of the Colorado State Spelling Bee title last year, but in 2026 he would not be denied as he won the state championship over the weekend.
Poudre School District students, educators, and families have a lot to celebrate. Data presented to the Board of Education in February 2026 as part of the District Ends (DE) 1.0 Monitoring Report shows meaningful progress across nearly every measure of student success — from early childhood readiness through graduation and beyond.
We want to acknowledge that this year, some state-required assessments are scheduled during Passover, an important holiday for many members of our community. We recognize that this timing may create challenges for students and families who observe, and we want to express our understanding and support.
Dear Poudre School District Community,
Over the past several weeks, I’ve shared information about enrollment trends and the work of our Comprehensive Planning Committee. I want to continue that commitment to open and honest communication by sharing an update about the budget challenges Poudre School District is facing as we plan for the 2026–27 school year.
