Most Poudre School District schools will dismiss students two hours early Friday, August 21, due to forecasted high temperatures.
All schools will begin at their normal times, and breakfast and lunch will be served as usual. Students who normally ride the bus home will be dropped off at their regular stops two hours earlier than normal.
Schools Releasing Two Hours Early
- All elementary schools except Mountain schools
- All middle schools
- All Early Childhood programs
- Centennial High School
- Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
- Poudre Community Academy
Afternoon field trips, afternoon Early Childhood sessions and after-school activities at these schools are canceled. Morning Early Childhood sessions will operate normally, while full-day sessions will dismiss two hours early.
Middle school after-school activities and athletics are canceled districtwide, including at Timnath and Wellington middle-high schools.
Schools Continuing Normal Operations
- Fort Collins, Fossil Ridge, Poudre and Rocky Mountain high schools
- Timnath and Wellington middle-high schools
- Poudre Global Academy
- Career Tech Center
- PSD Transitions programs
- All Mountain schools
High school after-school activities and athletics at these schools will continue, though coaches may modify or move outdoor practices and competitions based on heat and air quality guidance.
Concurrent enrollment classes will continue as scheduled. Charter schools will make their own decisions regarding early release.
Child Care Availability
AlphaBEST child care will be available only at Bacon, Beattie, O’Dea and Bamford elementary schools. Space is limited, and families are responsible for transportation to these locations. Families should contact AlphaBEST directly for registration and additional information.
Why Schools With Air Conditioning Are Included
PSD says most district schools either do not have air conditioning or have cooling only in limited areas. Because elementary and middle school bus routes are interconnected, the district cannot release only schools without air conditioning while maintaining normal schedules at other elementary and middle schools.
Funding from the 2024 Debt-Free Mill Levy is being used to add air conditioning to district schools. Two systems have been installed and two more are underway, according to PSD, but more than 30 schools still need air conditioning.
Questions may be directed to [email protected] or 970-490-3055.
Please share this information with PSD families and employers who may be affected by Friday’s schedule change.