PSD Future Ready

DAY ONE: PSD College Prep Workshop
2024-07-17 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Incoming Seniors!
Poudre School District is holding a FREE 2 day College Prep Workshop.
Day One will be from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Future Ready Center at Foothills Mall. There will be a presentation on how to research and apply to colleges and how to finance your college education followed by a FREE lunch and then you will have the opportunity to get one-on-one support researching colleges and building the list of colleges that you would like to apply to in the afternoon.
Day Two will consist of college visits to DU and MSU Denver from 9 AM – 3 PM that includes campus tours, FREE lunch and visits to the Admissions and Financial Aid offices. Busses will leave at 9:00 AM sharp from the Future Ready Center and arrive back at the Future Ready Center at 3:00 PM. Please RSVP HERE for Day Two.
Click here to be added to the waitlist if the RSVPs are full.

Everything You Need to Know About Scholarships Webinar
2024-07-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | CO
Incoming seniors! The Boettcher Foundation hosts webinars annually. Titled “Everything You Need to Know About Scholarships,” the webinars go over how students can “ACE” their college and scholarship applications, including tips on how to make their applications stand out. This event is free but requires registration. Follow the link below and scroll to the bottom to choose a date and register. https://boettcherfoundation.org/scholarships/prospective-scholars/eligibility/

Invest In Girls
2024-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Canvas Credit Union is partnering with Economic Literacy Colorado to bring a free event to Northern Colorado, which is designed to encourage young women to pursue a career in finance. There will be a panel of business leaders and a hands-on personal finance activity. Check the Economic Literacy website for more information.

ROAR Summer College Search Event
2024-06-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Harmony Library, 4616 S Shields St, Fort Collins, CO, 80526, United States
ROAR’s Annual Summer College Search Series is returning to the Front Range in person! Each event features a 30-minute panel where college admissions experts answer your questions about the college search, financial aid, essays, and more! After the panel, visit the college fair to ask any questions you have about specific institutions in attendance. High school students and their support systems are invited to attend.
Please register in advance through Strivescan at ​StriveFair.com/ROAR Walk-ins are welcome.
Questions can be directed to Hannah Haage, Student Engagement Chair, at hannah.haage@nau.edu.
Participating Universities:
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, CAL POLY, CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY, DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, GRINNELL COLLEGE, HASTINGS COLLEGE, HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY, KNOX COLLEGE, MISSISSIPPI STATE, NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY, NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, OHIO UNIVERSITY, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, PRESCOTT COLLEGE, SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, TEXAS A&M, THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETS AMHERST, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING, XAVIER UNIVERSITY*
*Universities listed may not be present at all Summer Search events.

Financial Aid Support Session for PSD Seniors
2024-05-30 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-05-29 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-05-28 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-05-23 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-05-22 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-05-21 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
If you are still considering community college or 4 year college as an option but have not completed the FAFSA, PSD has additional financial aid support sessions available on the following dates:

Tuesday, May 21st from 2:30 – 4:30pm
Wednesday, May 22nd from 2:30 – 4:30pm
Thursday, May 23rd from 2:30 – 4:30pm
Tuesday, May 28th from 2:30 – 4:30pm
Wednesday, May 29th from 2:30 – 4:30pm
Thursday, May 30th from 2:30 – 4:30pm

Finals Study & Snack
2024-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Join PSD Future Ready Tutoring for its first peer tutoring session! The session will be open from 6:00 – 8:00 PM for all PSD middle and high school students; students are welcome to show up and leave at any time during the timeslot. Tutoring is available in all subject areas at all levels, from middle school to Advanced Placement courses. Snacks will be provided.
Please use this form to RSVP.

ASCENT & TREP Student Orientation Session Eight
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
This event is one of six options for a mandatory orientation for students accepted into the ASCENT or TREP program for the 24/25 school year. Students who still need to pass a class to be eligible for ASCENT or TREP should sign up for this night, if at all possible. Parents are also asked to attend.

ASCENT & TREP Student Orientation Session Seven
2024-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States

ASCENT/TREP Celebration
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Students will receive their 2024 PSD high school diploma and recognition for any degrees or certifications received while in the ASCENT or TREP Program. Location subject to change.

Peer Tutoring
2024-05-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States

Lambkin Film Fest 3
2024-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Fort Collins High School, 3400 Lambkin Way, Fort Collins
Fort Collins High School will host Lambkin Film Fest 3 on Wednesday, May 15th, from 5-7, in McNeal Auditorium at FCHS. As first quarter wraps up, we want to share our submission link, so Q1 students have an opportunity to submit films.

Details:

Who: Any PSD middle or high school student or team

When: Thursday, May 15th from 5-7pm

Where: FCHS’s McNeal Auditorium.

What: Original films no longer than five minutes and that adhere to an MPAA rating of PG for middle school submissions and PG-13 for high school films.

Submission Deadline: Due Monday, April 29th

Format: MP4

Here is the SUBMISSION LINK.

Futures Lab - Spring Festival
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Poudre High School, 201 S Impala Dr, Fort Collins, CO, 80521, United States
What is Spring Festival?
Spring Festival is a culminating event in which learners from all Futures Lab pathways share their learning with an authentic audience. Learners are the stars of the show, and their work and learning processes are showcased to be reviewed, appraised, questioned, and appreciated.

SAVE THE DATE!
Please mark your calendars to attend Spring Festival on Thursday, May 9 at Futures Lab from 5:30-7:30pm. The location will be the northeast corner of Poudre High School, 201 S. Impala Drive. Students will be exhibiting their semester-long learning. Please save the date!

Armed Forces Celebration & Signing
2024-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Foothills Mall, 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Poudre School District would like to invite you to come together and honor the commitment and bravery of PSD’s graduating seniors who have chosen to serve their country in the military.
Students and Parents, please RSVP HERE!

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Craft Fair
2024-05-04 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Come do your holiday shopping while supporting our career pathways classes and students! Students will be selling items made in their career exploration classes to fundraise for career skill competitions and additional passion projects to apply their skills. Examples of items you’ll find at this event are:

Wooden benches created by our architecture and construction students

Laser engraved products created by our engineering and manufacturing students

Delicious baked goods created by our culinary students

3-D printed items created by our middle school career exploration students

All items will purchased through School Pay, so cash or credit cards are accepted. This event will be in the main interior space hallways of the Foothills Mall.

Computer Science Advisory Committee Meeting - Spring 2024
2024-05-03 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Denver) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Opportunity for community members to meet with PSD and TSD CTE teachers in the computer science pathway in order to provide guidance and insight into regional community and business needs.

ASCENT & TREP Student Orientation Session Six
2024-05-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States

ASCENT & TREP Student Orientation Session Five
2024-05-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States

2024 TEDx Mountain Ave
2024-05-01 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Poudre High School, 201 S Impala Dr, Fort Collins, CO, 80521, United States
This year’s event will be held at Poudre High School, an international channel for innovative ideas. It will mark the third event hosted by the TEDxMountain Ave leadership team. TEDxMountain Ave is independently operated by a collaboration of students, staff, and district representatives throughout Poudre School District and the Fort Collins area. TEDxMountain Ave promotes workforce skills development, relationship building, and hands-on leadership experience with a focus on youth empowerment.
This year’s talks will focus on the theme of “Flourish”.
Here’s our mission statement:
At TEDxMountain Ave, we are student and educator empowered from the ground up. From leadership to production to speaking, our roles in this event allow us to be the leaders of today in order to change the world for the better tomorrow.
The event will be held on May 1st at Poudre High School. Doors open at 4:30 and the talks start at 5:15. Tickets will go on sale in March.
Apply to speak by completing a short form. Applications close November 3rd.

Automotive & Aviation Advisory Committee Meeting - Spring 2024
2024-04-25 08:45 - 09:45 (America/Denver) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Opportunity for community members to meet with PSD teachers in the automotive and aviation career pathways in order to provide guidance and insight into regional community and business needs.

Peer Tutoring Session
2024-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Join us for free peer tutoring sessions! The session will be open from 6:00 – 8:00 PM for all PSD middle and high school students; students are welcome to show up and leave at any time during the timeslot. Tutoring is available in all subject areas at all levels, from middle school to Advanced Placement courses. Snacks will be provided.
Please, sign this form when you RSVP.
Student Sign-Up

College Accommodations Info Night
2024-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | CSU Canvas Stadium
Join us to start learning about post-secondary accommodations for your student! You will learn more about receiving disability accommodations at the college level, what the process for requesting accommodations looks like, and next steps to entering college. Event will be held at Canvas Stadium, 751 W Pitkin St, Stadium Room 1205.
Email emilier@psdschools.org to request accommodations or an interpreter.
PSD-FRCC-CSU College Accommodations Transition Info Night

I Am An Asset Bilingual Career Event
2024-04-24 09:30 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Bilingual (Spanish/English) high school juniors and seniors have the opportunity to explore career interests and talk with bilingual community professionals.

ASCENT & TREP Student Orientation Session Four
2024-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
