The Link
The Link is the Integrated Services newsletter for families that comes out on the 3rd Thursday of each month (fingers crossed). It is a way for us to share information, upcoming events and activities, and resources. Barb Moreng, Parent Liaison, is the editor. If you have feedback, please email Barb at bamoreng@psdschools.org or complete the "Parent Feedback Form" below. If you would like to catch up on previous issues, you can find them on the Integrated Services page of the PSD website linked below:
Director's Corner
Dr. Jodie Rommel, Director of Integrated Services
Dear Families, As we close out the school year, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your partnership. Watching our students grow, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals this year has been an incredible privilege. Your support makes all the difference in our school community. Please take good care of yourselves. Wishing you and your family a joyful and restful summer! Grateful, Jodie
SEAC
The Special Education Advisory Committee is made up of parents, community partners, and PSD staff. The purpose of SEAC is to represent students with disabilities and advise the Special Education Leadership Team on their behalf. We are looking to fill the following open positions for the 2026-27 school year:
- 2 parents of Early Childhood students served on an IEP
- 2 parents of Middle School students served on an IEP
- 2 parents of High School students served on an IEP
- 2 parents of Transition Pathways students served on an IEP
- 1 student or former student served on an IEP
If you are interested in applying to become a SEAC member, please complete the application by August 21, 2026. You will be notified by September 4, 2026.
congratulations to our 2026 mary hull award winners!
Licensed Teacher Award - Jess Reimers - Multicat Teacher - Kruse Specialized Service Provider Award - Donna Detmar-Hanna - Lead OT Honorary Award - Jesse Wallsh - Paraprofessional - PHS Collaborative Award - Francis Camama - 1st Grade Teacher - Dunn
Unified elementary track and field event
April 30th was a cold day for our Unified Elementary Track and Field Event at PSD Stadium, but the student smiles warmed our hearts! Thanks to Erin Coy, Integrated Services Coach and all of the volunteers, donors, parents, teachers, and peer buddies, who made the day special! Enjoy the photos, courtesy of DJ James, Athletic Marketing Specialist.
secondary special olympics
What a difference a day makes! It was warm and sunny on May 1st for our Secondary Special Olympics! This is a coordinated effort between Special Olympics Colorado, Poudre School District and Thompson School District that has been an annual event since 2011! Thank you to Christi Thomas, ACE Coordinator, Kim Gardner, FRHS Teacher, the volunteers, donors, parents, teachers, peer buddies and spectators who helped make this a memorable day for the athletes! Enjoy the photos, courtesy of DJ James, Athletic Marketing Specialist.
RMHS give next program
Give Next is a year-long program that challenges participating students to explore complex social issues, think critically about their role in creating change, and take action by investing in local non-profits. Rocky Mountain High School's Affective Needs Program set a record this year for the most money ever raised for Give Next, donating a total of $11,500 to local non-profits! Impressive! Thanks to the students, staff, donors and contributors who make this life-changing program possible!
CDE Parent Surveys
Every school year, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides us with a list of 100 students whose parents were pre-selected for participation in a parent survey. This is a requirement under the State Performance Plan, Indicator 8, to learn how parents perceive their involvement in their child's special education program. Surveys are completed online and I send the unique survey link to each parent via email and/or text. The results are part of our "report card" with the CDE and we use the results to improve our services and processes. So, if you receive an email from me asking for your feedback, I would greatly appreciate you completing the survey (it only takes a few minutes!) I promise I'm not trying to bug you, but we really value your feedback! Thank you! Barb Moreng Parent Liaison
Community partners and resources
Integrated Services has compiled a list of Community Partners and Resources to help families find services in our community. The guide provides a brief description of each resource with a link to the website and contact information. We hope you find it helpful!
Comprehensive planning committee dashboard
The Comprehensive Planning Committee has recommended criteria to be used for identifying schools for possible consolidation or closure and proposed two district policies. To learn more about the committee's work and to access the Facilities Dashboard (which shows school capacity, enrollment, facility condition, and financial investment) click the button below.
Summer learning opportunities
Students have many opportunities to learn in fun and unique ways this summer from classes to nature experiences and more. Check out Summer Learning Opportunities for PSD Students to see what's available in Northern Colorado. Additionally, PSD Occupational Therapist, Lacey Shupe has put together some Free Summer Activities for Families. Lory State Park offers kids programs for ages 3-11 beginning in June. See flyer below and register here.
Upcoming Events
Free Webinars
PSD community partner, Mosaic, hosts free webinars from 12:00pm-1:00pm on the third Tuesday of each month. See the flyer below for summer topics.
5/30/26 - OFFROAD CYCLING CLINIC
The City of Fort Collins is sponsoring an offroad cycling experience designed for riders of all ability levels on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00am-12:--pm at Lory State Park (708 Lodgepole Drive, Bellvue, CO). Participants can test out adaptive cycles on trails suited to their comfort and skills level with various distance options. All participants are welcome. The clinic is free, but if you don't have a Colorado State Parks pass, you will need to stop at the visitor's station drive through window (on your way into the park) to purchase a day pass for $10. Click the button below to register using Activity #202765-01 or email Brenda McDowell at bmcdowell@fcgov.com to RSVP.
June 16th - July 16th: Summer unified basketball
The Arc of Northeast Colorado is once again hosting Summer Unified Basketball at NOCO Sport Center in Windsor from June 16th to July 16th for students 5th grade and up. For more information and to register, click the button below.
June 18th: no limits football camp
University of Northern Colorado's annual No Limit Camp for the special needs community in Northern Colorado will be held on Thursday, June 18th from 9:15am-11:30am on Nottingham Field at the UNC campus. The camp warmly welcomes participants with disabilities and their siblings ranging from Kindergarten to 21 years old. The camp is free and there is a 1:1 camper-to-coach ratio. For more information and to register, click the button below.
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