PSD selects new executive director of Integrated Services Department
Poudre School District is pleased to announce Dennis Rastatter as the district’s new executive director of the Integrated Services Department.
Mental Health Matters event to cover topics that impact youth in all grades
The 8th annual K-12 PSD Mental Health Matters event will be held in person from 5:30 - 8 p.m., Monday, April 17, at Rocky Mountain High School, 1300
Student and family support following Denver school shooting
Dear PSD Families:
I’m sure many of you have heard by now about Wednesday morning’s shooting of two administrators at East High School in Denver. We wish both staff members a full recovery from their injuries, both mental and physical, and stand in solidarity with East and the Denver Public Schools community as they process this tragedy.
Celebrating academic successes: A look at PSD’s annual ‘report card’
Dear Poudre School District community,
Our team recently completed the district’s annual monitoring report. Think of it like PSD’s report card – more than 100 pages that show how we’re doing around our priorities of literacy, graduation with options, and mental health and belonging.
Spring break – Mental health and belonging resources
These final months of the school year are a busy time, filled with performances, competitions, parent-teacher conferences, and more. We hope everyone has opportunities to rest and recharge during spring break (March 13-17).
Read Across America Day: literacy fun for all ages in PSD
From guest readers in classes to readathons and book exchanges, Read Across America Day in Poudre School District was a non-stop celebration of all things literacy.
Read Across America Day, observed on March 2 every year, is an opportunity to promote a love for reading while recognizing literacy as an important building block for lifelong learning. Many schools throughout PSD celebrated reading not only on this special day but all week long!
PSD testing water for lead as part of a new state law
PSD is working with the state health department to ensure drinking water is healthy or made safer for students and staff by testing it for lead and reducing levels if they are too high.
PSD statement on the death of Tyre Nichols
January 30, 2023
Dear Poudre School District community,
"It's okay to not be okay:" Kim Granger shares her story about suicide to reduce stigma, build resiliency
Although the image of Bambi and his mom in the woods at the center of her round pendant necklace has slowly started to fade from time and daily wear, its meaning is no less vivid to Kim Granger, the health services coordinator for Poudre School District. This necklace, kept close to her heart, acts as a reminder of not being afraid to ask for help, to tell one’s story even when it becomes difficult, and to build resiliency.