Poudre School District students bring in 25 state-level Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Students across the district are constantly expressing themselves through breathtaking artwork and soul-touching pieces of writing, some of which were recognized at the state level this year.

PSD students earned 25 state-level 2026 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards through the Colorado Art Awards this year, across individual achievements and portfolios. These include: 

Kinard Student Wins Fourth Straight District Spelling Bee Title, 11 Students Headed to State Competition

For a fourth straight year, Nikhil Ganta has been named the champion of the Poudre School District Spelling Bee. Ganta, now a sixth-grade student at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School, won the 2026 title after correctly spelling “panacea” during the competition held at the Johannsen Support Services Center Jan. 23.  

Poudre School District Launching The District Podcast

Across the country—and across the political spectrum—public education is the subject of strong opinions and big questions. What should students be learning, or not learning, in school? Are districts preparing young people for a world that doesn’t exist anymore? Are expectations for students too high or too low—and unmet? Is the only way to exercise school choice to opt out of the public school system entirely?

School Operations Update - Dec. 18, 2025

Most Poudre School District schools are operating on a normal schedule today following the restoration of power.

Due to continued high winds and unsafe transportation conditions, Red Feather Lakes Elementary, Livermore Elementary, and Stove Prairie Elementary are closed today.

Because of wind conditions, bus transportation is not available today for students who live in the mountains and attend other PSD schools.

We appreciate our families’ patience and understanding as we prioritize safety and continue to monitor conditions.