PSD covers more than 1,800 square miles. Poudre School District serves about 28,000 students and includes 55 schoolsand five charter schools.PSD, the ninth largest school district in Colorado, encompasses several communities including Fort Collins, Laporte, Loveland, Timnath, Wellington, Red Feather, Livermore, Stove Prairie, and parts of Windsor.
PSD's instructional program is centered around District Ends, under the Policy Governance model, developed to support a comprehensive curriculum.
While more than 70% of PSD families choose to send their children to their neighborhood school, the district does support school choice and offers a wide spectrum of educational programs to fit any child's needs. Program options include International Baccalaureate, Core Knowledge, Bilingual/Dual Language Immersion, Hybrid/Online, Expeditionary Learning, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) along with extra-curricular activities and athletics.
PSD has two LEED certified school buildings and over 40 Energy Star awards and supports operational sustainability in all areas of work.
Vision
To support and inspire every child to think, to learn, to care, and to graduate prepared to be successful in a changing world.
Mission
Educate...Every Child, Every Day
Operating Principles
Poudre School District staff focuses on helping all students learn in an environment based on these operating principles:
Operating with Integrity: We commit to being person of our word whose action are aligned with the language we use. Out of this foundational principle will come an atmosphere where we respectfully honor the truth that each of us brings to any endeavor.
Committed to Continuous Quality Learning: Every member of our school community, in everything we do, will focus on increasing student and staff learning and growth. We will continuously define our goals and expectations and help one another be accountable so that we can be stewards of education at all levels.
Trust through Openness: We will presume the good intentions of others and honor speaking the truth from our hearts and minds so that we can create a culture of openness for honest input and creative ideas.
Courageous Action: Ethics and integrity will guide our actions even when the serious issues must be faced. With courageous actions, we will rise above mediocrity, chaos or isolation. We will support one another's courageous actions in an environment that embraces thoughtful risk-taking.
Inclusive of all Stakeholders: We value all voices; our collective wisdom is greater than individual wisdom. People do their best work when they feel valued and connected, and we are all made stronger by each of our successes. We will continuously work to create a climate that values diverse thinking, mutual respect and working as a team for the betterment of the whole organization.
Joyful in our Work: We strive to cultivate the human spirit and to care about staff and student feelings. We dedicate ourselves to provide inspiration and support for each other, to be non-judgmental, and to be genuine. Enjoying our work, taking the time to laugh, and having fun are important to us and will provide continual rejuvenation. Joyfulness promotes personal and organizational health and generates more opportunities for success.
Discover your passion in PSD!
PSD offers excellent job opportunities for professionals looking for careers in teaching, administration or in support roles both in and outside of schools.
We are hosting an in person hiring event for our Child Nutrition department! The event will take place on November 11, 2023, at our Child Nutrition Warehouse installations (1502 S Timberline Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80524) from 9:00am to 1:00pm...
We are hosting an in person hiring event for our Child Nutrition department! The event will take place on November 11, 2023, at our Child Nutrition Warehouse installations (1502 S Timberline Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80524) from 9:00am to 1:00pm...
We are hosting an in person hiring event for our Child Nutrition department! The event will take place on November 11, 2023, at our Child Nutrition Warehouse installations (1502 S Timberline Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80524) from 9:00am to 1:00pm...