Wednesday, August 7th

Check In Day!

8th: 8:00am-10:00am

7th: 10:30am-12:30pm

6th: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Tuesday, August 13th

6:00pm-7:30pm Back to School "Meet & Greet"

Wednesday, August 14th

6th Grade Transition Day

Thursday, August 15th

First Day of School for ALL Students

Thursday, August 22nd

Picture Day!

Just a reminder that we now start at 7:30am and end at 2:25pm. Please adjust accordingly. The new bell schedule is below. Thank you!

Ms. Ney-Hawley was named the SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) 2024 Middle School Teacher of the Year! Please give her a shoutout when you see her. We have much celebrating to do!

ALL students must obtain a GOLD CARD from the main office prior to the official first practice of each season/sport:

1. Complete the Online Athletic Registration each season(fall, winter and spring): https://poudreathletics.sportngin.com/register/form/300407056

1. Registration will open in July for the 24-25 school year

2. Turn in a hard copy of Current Physical from your Doctor’s office to Ms. Roth in the main office. Physicals cannot be uploaded or completed online. A physical is good for 364 days.

• Copy of Updated PSD Physical Form

1. If you have questions about your current physical, please see Ms. Roth.

1. Pay the Athletic fee on school pay or by cash or check to Ms. Lamb in the main office. You will need to show Ms. Roth your receipt (you can print receipt or show Ms. Roth a picture).

1. Fees will be refunded if you do not make the team.

2. Checks should be made out to Lesher Middle School

Cross Country (6th, 7th, & 8th graders)

Head Coach - jswann@psdschools.org

**Complete ATHLETIC REGISTRATION requirements prior to pre-season camp**

Family Info Night - TBD

Preseason OPTIONAL Camp August 15, 2024

Official First Practice August 22, 2024

Tennis (6th, 7th, & 8th graders) - Cut Sport

Head Coach Janna Dickerson - jdickerson@psdschools.org

Head Coach Andrew Reyes - areyes@psdschools.org

**Complete ATHLETIC REGISTRATION requirements prior to pre-season camp**

Family Info Night Tuesday, August 6th 4PM Rm34

Preseason OPTIONAL Camp August 8, 2024

Official TRYOUTS August 15, 2024

Football (7th & 8th graders)

Head Coach - Mark Irby - mirby@psdschools.org

**Complete ATHLETIC REGISTRATION requirements prior to pre-season camp**

Mandatory Family Info Night August 1st, 2024 from 5pm-6pm in the VPAC (students participating in the Lesher wrestling camp are not required to attend, parents are asked to attend.)

Equipment Check-Out Friday August 2nd, 2024, 3pm-5pm

Voluntary Pre-season Camp Monday August 5th-8th 2:45pm-4:45pm. Helmets only, work our way through pads/contacts progression. From August 8th on practice will be at 2:45pm-4:45pm, Mon-Fri

First Practice August 15th, 2024 (students that don’t attend camp will start with helmets only)

Final Registration Deadline (physicals & forms) August 15th, 2024

Volleyball (7th & 8th graders) - Cut Sport

Head Coach - Nicole Sietsma - nsietsma@psdschools.org

**Complete ATHLETIC REGISTRATION requirements prior to pre-season camp**

Family Info Night Thursday August 8, 2024 at 3:45pm in the gym

Preseason OPTIONAL Camp August 8, 9, 13 & 14 from 2:30-4pm

Official TRYOUTS August 15, 16, 19 & 20 from 2:40-4pm

Happy summer Viking XC athletes! If you are planning on running next fall, then I need you to start your training this summer. Every little bit you do will help kick start your season in a positive direction. Below is the link to join the Google Classroom for next season. I will be adding to it through out the summer with training ideas and motivation. We have had a couple great seasons over the last couple years, but if we are going to compete for another district title then we will have to put the work in over the summer. So join the classroom and connect with some other athletes and have some fun training together.

Thanks and have a great summer!

Coach Swann

https://classroom.google.com/c/NjkwMDI3MzI0Nzk0?cjc=yj5hkhs

Please visit PSD's Health Services website for more information and links

Dear PSD Community:

You’re invited to the Parent, Grandparent, Kin Caregiver Summit, a free educational event designed to empower caregivers with the knowledge and tools they need to support their children's development. The Summit will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Rocky Mountain High School, 1300 W. Swallow Road in Fort Collins. Visit https://bit.ly/PGKSummit24 to register.

The summit will feature expert-led workshops on trauma-informed care, understanding the iGen generation, managing social media influence, and addressing school avoidance. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other caregivers and gain valuable insights to enhance their parenting and grandparenting skills.

The Parent, Grandparent, Kin Caregiver Summit is organized by the Center for Family Outreach in partnership with PSD, UC Health, Larimer County Behavioral Health Services, Embark Behavioral Health, Within, the Alliance for Suicide Prevention, and TAC 212. Contact (970) 495-0084 or Lauriek@tcffo.org for more information.

Sincerely,

Poudre School District

Over the past 2 years, Design Club has been busy building a scale model of Lesher in Minecraft! We used Google Earth to measure an outline from above – each block was ½ meter in length. They took pictures of every classroom and made sure every single detail was accounted for – down to the color of the flooring to Mr. Swann on hall duty in the front. They used redstone (it’s a special kind of Minecraft block that is like electricity) to power lights, run water to the water fountains, and play a special tune when you press a button at the front door.

Evie Eslinger, Esther Johnson, and Emilia Mellizo Kroll have been integral as the ‘mayors’ of this online community. They have presented their work at several teacher trainings at the district level!

Last week, this video was presented to 5th graders and they loved seeing their new school!

Ms. Knips

Hey Lesher community!

We are in need of family volunteers to serve as crossing guards in the morning (7:00-7:30) and afternoons (2:25-2:55) in the intersections of Stover/Prospect and Stover/Lake. If you're willing to volunteer your time please email our principal Don Kotnik at dkotnik@psdschools.org.

Thank you!

Club Rush Information from last school year (2023-24)

Follow this link to last year's Club information!

This link will be updated when 2024-25 clubs are finalized

Please Click Here to apply for Free and Reduced status

Here is a link to our academic honesty police. Please take time as a family to read through this information and let us know if you have any questions! Thank you!

Academic Honesty Policy

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Website: https://les.psdschools.org/
Location: Lesher Middle School, Stover Street, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Phone: 970-472-3800
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