PSD Board of Education Seeking Qualified Applicants to Fill Vacant Seat
Qualified individuals interested in filling the recently vacated PSD Board of Education Director District E are invited to apply by submitting a letter of interest, a Notice of Intent to Apply for Vacancy form, and a Notarized Candidate Affidavit.
Please either download and print the forms linked in this press release or pick up the forms at the Johannsen Support Services Center, at 2407 Laporte Ave., between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. June 11, 2025.
Forbes Names Poudre School District One of the Best Employers for New Graduates
The commitment to excellence at Poudre School District extends beyond the classroom – it begins with the people who make up its staff. That dedication was recently recognized by Forbes, which ranked PSD among the best employers in the nation for new graduates.
PSD earned the No. 254 spot on Forbes’ list of the top 500 employers for new graduates nationwide. Notably, PSD was the only school district in Colorado to make the list and the second-highest ranked school district across the entire country.
PSD Schools Earn Statewide Recognition for Academic Excellence
At Poudre School District, teachers, administrators, and all staff work hard every day to ensure students receive the best education possible. That commitment has been recognized at the state level, with several PSD schools honored in the 2023 and 2024 Colorado Department of Education School and District Awards.
Congratulations to PSD staff retiring this year!
More than 60 Poudre School District staff are retiring this year! PSD congratulates each retiree and wishes them the best as they head out on their new adventures.
Thank you to the following staff for sharing their time and talent with students and staff in PSD:
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Cell phone policies support student learning and connecting in the classroom
Classrooms work best when students disconnect from social media and personal devices and connect with their classmates, their teachers, and learning.
Welcoming Dr. Renee Gilkey as Manager of Employee Assistance Services
We are excited to announce that Dr. Renee Gilkey has been named the new Manager of Employee Assistance Services (EAS) for Poudre School District.
PSD Adopts Enhanced Process for Reviewing Board Policies
Dear PSD Community,
Introducing Colleen Dodge, New Principal of Preston Middle School
Poudre School District is pleased to share that Colleen Dodge has been selected as the next principal of Preston Middle School, beginning with the 2025-26 school year. Mrs. Dodge is
a dedicated and student-centered leader with a strong background in both special education and school administration.

