Celebrating success in PSD!
I’m writing today to celebrate the recent release of 2024 state standardized testing results. Once again, PSD cemented its reputation as a high-achieving district by besting the state average not just by a small percentage but by double-digits in all grades and subject areas covered by CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success), PSAT, and SAT testing.
This achievement happens so often in our district, it may not have caught your attention. But it is truly amazing and worth celebrating year after year.
PSD is in the top five districts with 10,000 students or more for the percentage of third through eighth graders scoring at or above grade level on CMAS English Language Arts and math exams. We’re also in the top five for math and evidence-based reading and writing results on the PSAT exams for high school freshmen and sophomores and the SAT for juniors. See the complete Sept. 17 news item >>
A message of gratitude
As your superintendent, I want to convey my gratitude and humility for the ability to partner with you.
My family and I are incredibly excited to be in Northern Colorado and a part of the PSD community. I look forward to listening, learning and leading with you.
Poudre School District is strong – the product of your service, deep engagement and commitment to ensuring that we Educate... Every Child, Every Day. We have a significant responsibility to work as a team to ensure that our young people have the opportunities they deserve to grow into their best selves. Education is, after all, all about connections – those among students, teachers, staff, coaches, families and community members – that enrich and elevate the lives of others.
"Public education changed my life trajectory and filled me with hope, love, confidence and a sense of belonging. It was where my beliefs solidified regarding the role of education in people’s lives."
With our staff, I will promote collaboration and communication among all stakeholders in this community. We will strive to build and deliver exceptional educational experiences every day for all students.
With empathy and transparency, I will work with you, side by side, to make sure that our goals for students become a reality. This work will be rooted in three equity-centered commitments and core values: visionary district leadership, inclusive district culture and instructional excellence. Moving forward as a community, it will take all of us working in tandem to effectively allocate our time, people and resources in ways that align with the goal of achievement for all students.
With appreciation,
Brian Kingsley
Superintendent
A Laurel Elementary student asked to try on Superintendent Kingsley's jacket.
