It’s important for students to make and keep good attendance habits from the very first day of school to have a successful school year. 

Students who attend school regularly perform better academically and are more likely to graduate from high school than students who are chronically absent (defined as missing 10% or more of school days, excused or not). Unfortunately, one in three Colorado students are chronically absent, according to the Colorado Department of Education.  

Today we had the absolute joy of welcoming students back to school.

Superintendent Brian Kingsley shares his experience on the first day of school. 

We are looking forward to the start of the 2024-25 school year, and as we prepare to welcome students in just a few days, we are closely monitoring the heat that continues to impact our region and our school buildings. 

Schools are getting ready to welcome students back to the 2024-25 school year!

As the next principal of Timnath Elementary School, Jody Drager brings over two decades of experience in education to her new role beginning in the 2024-25 school year. 

Poudre School District is pleased to announce the next principal of Centennial High School will be Stephanie Lock. 

After 30 years of teaching and administrative experience in California, Lock is excited to return to Colorado to continue her career in education. 

Poudre School District is pleased to announce the next principal of Poudre Global Academy (PGA) will be Kristy Grinnell. 

Jill Barela will bring 18 years of Poudre School District educational experience with her when she takes on her new role as principal of Bamford Elementary in the 2024-25 school year. 

From kindergarteners on their first day to high school seniors ready to graduate, teachers play an enormous role in inspiring, challenging, and guiding students throughout their academic careers. 

We acknowledge not only the invaluable contributions of these individuals but the collective effort it takes. Teaching is not a solitary endeavor; it requires teamwork to ignite curiosity and shape students into wonderful learners and incredible human beings.  

Poudre High School’s new principal is already a familiar face among students and staff - one who has been at the school for 25 years. Carey Christensen, an assistant principal and athletic director at PHS, will begin work in her new role in July.