Welcome to Putnam and the PSD Community!

We are excited to welcome back our returning families and to greet those who are new to PSD. Our district is built on a strong, collaborative spirit that truly feels like family. We are committed to supporting your students academically and helping them find a genuine sense of belonging. Putnam’s offices will be closed from June 3rd-August 5th. Enjoy your summer, and we’ll see you in August!

Preparing for the 2025–2026 School Year:

Please review the important information below for a smooth transition. If you have questions or need assistance, contact us at info@psdschools.org or 970-490-3609.

First Day of 25/26 School Year: August 14, 2025

*Kindergarten Start* 

Staggered start days. If your student’s last name begins with the letters A-M, your student will start school on August 14th, but will not attend school on August 15th. If your student’s last name begins with the letters N-Z, your student will start on August 15th.

Visit our Kindergarten Information page here. 

Bell Schedule: 

Start time: 8:25am 

Dismissal: 3:08pm 

Doors open at 8:10am 

Please sign your student in at the front office if they are later than 8:25am

Transportation – Don’t Miss This Step!

*KEEP YOUR CURRENT BUS TAG FOR NEXT YEAR*
Planning for your student to ride the bus to their neighborhood school? Be sure to apply for busing — it’s required!

• The application window opens April 28th and closes July 15th.
• If you do not apply during this time, your student will not be assigned to a bus until after the school year starts.
• To avoid delays, get your application in early by clicking on this link

Online Registration: Register your student for their neighborhood school at olr.psdschools.org. Determine your student's neighborhood school here.

1. In-Person Registration: Elementary schools will have registration days on Thursday, July 31, and Friday, August 1. Contact your student's school for more information.
2. Families with students already enrolled and continuing in PSD for the 2025-26 school year do not need to register their students.

ParentVUE: Access your student's grades, schedules, attendance, and more. 

• Visit ParentVUE for details.
• Summer Break: Some schools may be closed during summer break. For help, contact PSD Records at psdrecords@psdschools.org or 970-490-3142. 

School of Choice: Apply for your student to attend a school other than their designated neighborhood school at soc.psdschools.org. Learn more on the PSD School Choice Process page.

• Summer Break: Some schools may be closed during summer break, and school choice applications may not be processed until staff returns. For questions about School Choice, contact choice@psdschools.org or 970-490-3203.

General Information and Additional Resources: 

Visit the PSD District website for more resources.

1. Programs and services for students with disabilities: Integrated Services page.
2. Support for students and families through state & federal funding programming:  Language, Culture, and Equity Department page.
3. Programs to benefit students’ physical and mental health as well as 504 and health care action plans: Student Support Services page. 

Meet ‘n Greet + FREE Backpacks: 

We welcome you to meet your teacher on August 12th from 9:00am-11:00am. Come take a look around the school, drop off your school supplies, and pick up your FREE backpack! We will have information tables and office support available. 

Back to School Night: August 21, 2025 at 5:00pm at Putnam

Teacher Assignments: 

Teachers will be assigned and ready to view on ParentVUE by August 10th, 2024. You can also join us at our Meet ‘n Greet event on August 12th to find out who your teacher will be!

Before/After School Care: 

Now is the time to register for before/after school care. Two options are available: 

• AlphaBEST, located at Putnam
• Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, located at 1608 Lancer Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80521, right next to Lincoln Middle School. 

Update Contact Info: 

Please make sure your contact information is up to date! Make necessary changes in ParentVUE or call the front office 970-488-7700.

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Schedule a School Tour

Call the registrar at (970) 488-7705 to schedule a school tour.

Registering at Putnam

• All new students to PSD must register online.
• Students transferring within the District should initiate a transfer at their current school and then notify the registrar at Putnam. 

Bell Times

• 8:25am - 3:08pm
• Doors open at 8:10am
• If your student arrives after 8:25am, please check them in at the front office. 

Transportation/Bussing

• You must apply for bussing every year if your student requires transportation to and from school.
• Find out if you are eligible for bussing here.
• Learn more about PSD transportation services and submit a bus request here. 

Student Meals

• Breakfast and lunch are free for all students in Poudre School District. However, regardless of income, we strongly encourage families to fill out the Free and Reduced Meal Form. This form helps Putnam receive extra funding. Qualifying families are eligible for extra discounts including reduced Amazon Prime memberships, $20 Connexion internet, summer EBT benefits, discounted/waived school fees, and much more.
• Learn more about available programs here. 

Reporting Student Absences

• Please report a student absence by phone call, email, or in ParentVUE before the beginning of the school day. Find out how to report an absence on ParentVUE. This is the recommended way to report student absences.
• School staff will try multiple times in multiple ways to contact a parent or guardian if we're unable to confirm receipt of an absence message. A home visit may be considered if there are multiple days of no contact from parents or guardians.