On the first day of school, I stopped by Mrs. Saunders’ art class at Laurel Elementary to wish everyone a happy new year. Standing at the front of the room in a navy suit, I heard something unexpected: “Did you just come from church?” That thoughtful and laugh-provoking question was from Martin, a second grader, who minutes later asked if my jacket was from Macy’s, happily put the jacket on, and took a photo with me.
Cooler temperatures the past couple of days may have provided some relief, but there are still warmer days ahead.
There’s no other way to say it: It is hot in schools. Please know that we hear you. We empathize with you, and we’re doing everything we can to address the heat. Unfortunately, there is no quick or inexpensive fix.
This update has information about what PSD is doing about the heat now; a forthcoming school year calendar survey; and an air conditioning feasibility study.
Enjoy this quick recap of the first week back at school.
Dear Poudre School District community,
We exist in PSD for our students. We are one district, one team with one plan, wanting the best opportunities, experiences and success possible for all students.
If you’d like to learn about the School Performance Frameworks and Poudre School District's accountability process, please plan to attend an informational session in September.
Two informational sessions are scheduled:
Poudre School District students once again performed significantly better than their peers statewide on standardized testing, according to spring 2023 assessment data released Aug. 17 by the Colorado Department of Education.
Today, we had the absolute joy of welcoming our roughly 30,000 students back to schools. From meticulously manicured lawns to carefully cut kiwis and delightfully decorated classrooms, we were ready.
Superintendent Brian Kingsley has more to share about what he experienced on the first day of school.
Enjoy this first edition of PSD Now for the 2023-24 school year!
After 25 years of work in some of the nation’s largest school systems, I can confidently say that Poudre School District is one of the strongest in America. This is what our community expects, and our students deserve. And at a time when it may feel like it’s hard to find things people agree upon, I think having high expectations – of our school system and students – is something we can all get behind.
It’s never too early to start planning for a bright future.
In Poudre School District, we foster the educational, social and emotional growth of kindergarteners in an environment that intertwines academics and enrichment activities.
