Review materials, give feedback on proposed curriculum materials during curriculum engagement night Jan. 25

Members of the Poudre School District community are invited to a curriculum engagement night to review materials being considered for science, social studies, math, and secondary literacy curricula.

The curriculum night will be held 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, at Lesher Middle School, 1400 Stover St., in Fort Collins.

School and library districts, city announce joint commitment to community innovation center

The City of Fort Collins, Poudre River Public Library District, and Poudre School District (PSD) are proud to announce a commitment among the three organizations to open a new community innovation center in southeast Fort Collins.

The southeast community innovation center, which was promised to the voters in 2015, will feature a state-of-the-art public library, multi-use spaces, as well as recreation and aquatics facilities. The center will be built on the 10 acres of land that PSD owns adjacent to Fossil Ridge High School.

PSD football games at CSU Canvas Stadium Oct. 6

Players from Poudre School District’s four comprehensive high schools will go head-to-head again in cross-town football games at Colorado State University’s Canvas Stadium this fall during the Canvas Community Classic.  

Fossil Ridge and Fort Collins High Schools will kick off at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 6, at Sonny Lubick Field on CSU’s main campus in Fort Collins. Following that, Rocky Mountain High School will take on Poudre High School at 7 p.m. 

New regional youth shelter to provide critical services to youth in need

A new shelter in Northern Colorado will offer essential services to youth and young adults ages 15-20 who are on their own and in need of immediate support.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs announced the award of $4.7 million dollars to build and launch the shelter, which will be located at 814 E. 16 Street in Loveland, the former site of Thompson School District’s Monroe Early Childhood Center.

Summer wellness series for families and other mental health resources

Summer brings joy for many students as they play outside, participate in camps and activities and travel to exciting places. For others, summer can be difficult, as daily interaction with peers, teachers, and counselors is paused. 

Poudre School District values mental health and belonging year-round, and provides information about mental health resources as a community service; making it publicly available does not constitute an endorsement of any business, organization, or resource. 

Summer opportunities: free meals, student health center hours, community resources and more

Did you know...

  • that kids can get free meals this summer?
  • that the student health centers have summer hours and are available for sports physicals?
  • that the city offers a reduced fee program for activities for qualified families?
  • that an updated community resource guide listing valuable family services is available? 

To help your summer go smoothly, we've compiled a list of services, resources and opportunities that you may find helpful. Enjoy your summer break!