Poudre School District is excited to announce that Matt Marietta has been selected as the next principal of Olander Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Marietta brings experience in education both locally and outside Colorado and aims to provide a positive learning space for all students.
Poudre School District is excited to announce that Jessica Wilson has been selected as the next principal of Zach Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Wilson brings almost 20 years of experience to the role and is eager to foster a collaborative school culture.
Poudre School District is excited to announce that Christen Mellars has been selected as the next principal of Rice Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Mellars brings nearly two decades of education experience to the role and is looking forward to bringing consistent collaboration to make Rice thrive.
Poudre School District students continue to showcase their intellect this year with another team winning a statewide science competition as Preston Middle School brings home the school’s 15th state Science Olympiad Championship. This win comes just one year after the team narrowly lost last year by just three points.
Poudre School District students are always working hard to flex their mental muscles, and that was on display last month when Fossil Ridge High School students won the regional 2026 National Science Bowl. This is the fifth time in six years that the Fossil Ridge team has taken home the regional championship.
The Poudre School District Board of Education would like to hear from you. As the Comprehensive Planning Committee continues its work to identify possible criteria for potential school closures and consolidations in the future, the Board invites community members to join them to discuss this topic and provide feedback. The Board will be hosting six community engagement sessions in April:
Poudre School District is excited to announce that Deon Davis has been selected as the next principal of Bethke Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Davis is excited to return to PSD after more than a decade away, and he is committed to partnering with staff, students, and families to ensure Bethke continues to thrive.
The Preston Pumas girls basketball team earned top honors at the 2026 PSD Middle School Girls Basketball District Championships, delivering an outstanding performance to claim this year’s district title.
Rosie Navejas brings more than 26 years of experience in education, including teaching in Early Childhood and Elementary grades, bilingual education, and work with adult learners. Her leadership in K-12 Professional Learning and Curriculum and Instruction has focused on Literacy, Education Technology, and Curriculum Adoption and Implementation. Her expertise is shaped by a mission to uplift the entire educational community.
