Dear PSD Community,

At the Dec. 9, 2025 Board of Education meeting, the board approved the school calendar for the 2026-27 academic year. We want to ensure families and staff are aware of the changes, particularly the later start to the school year, so you can plan ahead.

2026-27 School Calendar Important Dates

The calendar reflects feedback from employees, families, and past community surveys, as well as state requirements and PSD’s employee agreement. Key updates include:

Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School girls cross country didn’t just bring back a state championship with their win in late October, they made history as the first girls team in school history to earn a state championship. 

The Poudre School District strives to innovate across all operations, including transportation. Next year, that work will advance with two important additions. 

The Poudre School District offers countless resources to students to ensure academic success every single day, from individual help to systemwide support. But one program many may not have heard of has had a tremendous impact on students for the last half-a-century. 

Last year, a controversial late-game call stopped the Wellington Middle-High School football team from claiming the Colorado 2A championship. This year, the Eagles couldn’t be stopped! WMHS earned the state title with a dominant win over Elizabeth High School. 

At the Nov. 18, 2025 Board of Education meeting, the Calendar Committee co-chairs shared the first reading of the proposed school calendar for the 2026-27 academic year. The Board will consider the calendar for approval at its December meeting.

Please join us in congratulating María Ortiz on her new role as Grants Administration Manager!
 

The Timnath High School girls’ cross country team has etched their name into Colorado history once again, winning the Class 4A State Championship for the second year in a row. Competing in Colorado Springs this November, the team claimed the title with 107 points, showcasing their depth and resilience. Guided by Head Coach Matt Miltenberg, the squad repeated their 2024 championship run with another all-team effort in 2025, proving that every runner mattered in bringing home back-to-back state titles.

The Poudre School District Board of Education and Superintendent Brian Kingsley proudly announce the commencement ceremonies for the PSD Class of 2026. 
 

2026 Graduation Ceremony Schedule 

Monday May 18, 2026 - PHS Auditorium

• IB Convocation - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday May 19, 2026 - PHS Auditorium

• P-TECH - 5:30 p.m.
• OU - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday May 20, 2026 - Lincoln Center Performance Hall

The Fossil Ridge High School Marching Band has once again proven its dominance, capturing the Colorado Class 5A State Championship for the fourth consecutive year in a stunning performance at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Scoring 89.550 and sweeping every judged category—music, visual, and general effect—the SaberCats outperformed the competition by 1.1 points. This victory marks their eighth state title in just 14 years, solidifying Fossil Ridge as a true powerhouse in Colorado marching band history.