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Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023

An elementary school student dressed up as a Marvel superhero pets a border collie dressed as Wonder Woman.

Clockwise from top: A student pets a Wonder-ful dog at Lopez, students parade at Zach, and Webber teachers sport bewitching costumes.

Two elementary school girls laugh and smile while dressed as princesses marching in a Halloween parade.

Six teacher pose in a middle school classroom while wearing witch costumes.

Fall festivities in PSD schools

From Halloween parades to Día de los Muertos activities, this week has been jam-packed with fall-time fun for PSD students. Speaking of fall, be sure to mark your calendars for Fall Break, which will be Nov. 20-24. School will also be out on Nov. 10.

Follow this link to the PSD website to find the 2023-24 calendar.>>

Multiple students pose in a hallway at Timnath Middle-High in front of and next to a table advertising Dia de los Muertos.

Timnath Cubs LULAC created an informational table to teach others about Día de los Muertos.

The words PSD School Choice in an icon with a dark blue background and an illustration of a pencil drawing a check mark on a clipboard.

The PSD School Choice process for 2024-25 begins with a first-round application period Nov. 1-Dec. 15.

School Choice: Now accepting applications for 2024-25!

Parents and guardians who would like to apply for an opportunity to send their child to a PSD school outside of their neighborhood attendance boundaries can submit a school choice application. The first-round application period for the 2024-25 school choice process is open through noon on Dec. 15 (a second round will begin after the first round of seat offers). Visit psdschools.org to learn more about the school choice process, and submit an application on the site.>>

Other important dates to know:

Registration for 2024-25 begins Nov. 27
In-person kindergarten registration is Dec. 6

Click here for a list of School Open House & Information Nights

Reminder: Education Day at CSU is Nov. 11

PSD students, staff, and their families are invited to use the promotional code EDUCATION23 to purchase $15 tickets to the Nov. 11 home football game between Colorado State University and San Diego State at Canvas Stadium. Follow this link to buy tickets.>>

Visit this link to purchase discounted tickets using promotional code EDUCATION23.

Sign up to chat with board members, superintendent

The Poudre School District Board of Education and superintendent invite members of the PSD community to participate in an upcoming community engagement session Nov. 15, 2023, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Fossil Ridge High School, 5400 Ziegler Road in Fort Collins. The primary focus of this session will be district long-range planning.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in dialogue with Board of Education directors and the superintendent about district long-range planning. Space is limited to ensure that all voices are heard in the session. Please RSVP to participate Nov. 15 using this link. There are a maximum of 20 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve a seat.

The Board of Education and superintendent plan to hold additional community engagement sessions this fall. As these are scheduled, invitations will be distributed to the community. Check PSD Now for information about these future sessions.

Community budget information nights Nov. 30, Dec. 13

Learn more about how Colorado school districts are funded, what happens when enrollment decreases, and what is in Poudre School District's annual budget by attending an upcoming budget information session. RSVP to either budget information session below:

Nov. 30, 6-7:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain High, 1300 W. Swallow Road in Fort Collins (RSVP for Nov. 30 here).
Dec. 13, 6-7:30 p.m., Fossil Ridge High, 5400 Ziegler Road in Fort Collins (RSVP for Dec. 13 here).

Drug information night for parents Dec. 5

Poudre School District High School Drug and Alcohol Specialists will present information about the impact of fentanyl and prescription drugs on teenagers at an information session for parents and guardians at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Future Ready Center in the Foothills Mall. Dinner will be provided. Register here.>>

Students and a teacher pose in the river at a scenic mountain location.

Johnson Elementary School students take to the water for a science lesson during their EcoWeek trip.

Students soak up nature during 2023 Eco Week trips

The tradition of EcoWeek trips for fifth-grade students from numerous schools across Poudre School District is one that students look forward to throughout their time in elementary school. The trips give students two or more days away from home to immerse themselves in nature at the Colorado State University Mountain Campus, Estes Park YMCA, or Camp Timberline. Beyond learning about science and history in hands-on ways, students learn confidence, leadership, and teamwork.