All students in Poudre School District resume in-person learning
The 2025-26 school year for Poudre School District has officially commenced on August 18, 2025. To ensure the health and safety of students and staff, most schools implemented early release schedules for the first two days due to forecasted high temperatures.
On August 13, 2025, sixth- and ninth-graders had a transition day to meet teachers, staff, and become familiar with their new buildings. This preparatory day aimed to ease the shift to new academic environments and support a smooth start to the school year. The transition day also helped students learn routines without the usual bustle of a whole campus.
The early release schedules were intended to protect the health and safety of students and staff. Specific early release times vary for each campus, with dismissal times typically being two hours earlier than usual. To find the precise early release time for each campus, parents and guardians can check the specific school’s homepage on the PSD website, the Poudre School District news and updates page, or communications sent directly by the district around early August 2025.
On August 14, 2025, classes resumed for the entire district, not just sixth- and ninth-graders. Buses were operational for today's school day, and crosswalks were busy with students moving between locations. Classrooms are active with students and teachers, ready to embark on a new academic year.
Parents are encouraged to check the PSD website for campus-specific release times and transportation updates. The district will re-evaluate the need for early release on August 20 to determine if it will continue, and normal operation is expected to resume for all schools on August 22.
[1] Poudre School District News and Updates Page: https://www.psdschools.org/news/early-release-81822 [2] Laurel Elementary School Homepage: https://laurel.psdschools.org/ [3] Poudre School District Early Release Announcement: https://www.psdschools.org/news/early-release-81822 [4] Poudre School District Transportation Updates: https://www.psdschools.org/transportation [5] Poudre School District Calendar: https://www.psdschools.org/calendar
- In Fort Collins, the business of education continues to evolve, as the 2025-26 school year started on August 18, 2025, with a focus on health and safety.
- The Poudre School District has provided education-and-self-development opportunities in a safe and effective manner, even during the unusual heat experienced during the first days of the school year.
- Moving forward, parents and guardians are advised to keep up with the latest news and updates about school events and transportation from the Poudre School District (PSD) website.
- Educational institutions in the area, like Laurel Elementary School, play a crucial role in the community's health, social, and environmental development, as they provide quality education starting from early childhood.
