Fort Collins Back To School Information

If you area relocating to Fort Collins, you may be feeling a little pressure to get your children ready for the start of school. Don’t worry though, Fort Collins is an amazing place to raise a family, and the award wining Fort Collins school district, the Poudre School District, will be right there with you to ensure your children have a smooth adjustment to their new Fort Collins neighborhood and settle into a great routine.

Fort Collins Area School District Calendar

Here are some of the important dates Fort Colins area families will want to have on their calendars. Remember though, that dates are always subject to change, and you should also follow the most current calendar giving by your child’s teacher throughout the year:

Aug 16:Classes in session for some middle and high school students (depends on specific school, some start the 16th, others start the 17th)
Aug. 17: Classes in session for remaining middle and high school students and all elementary school students
Sept 6: Labor Day-no school
Sept 20: K-8 Students Off
Oct 14:K-5 Parent/Teacher Conference Day
Nov 24-26: Thanksgiving Recess
Nov 29: K-8 Students Off
Dec 20-31: Winter Break for all students, no school
Jan 3: K-12 Teacher Work Day
Jan 17: Martin Luther King, Jr Day, no school
Feb 21: K-12 Students Off
March 11: K-5 Teacher Work Day
Mar 14-18: Spring Break, no school for all students
April 15: K-12 Parent/Teacher Conference Day
April 18: K-8 Students Off
May 13: K-8 Teacher Work Day
May 26: K-12 Half Day for Students, Last Day of classes

Moving To Fort Collins

For you children, it can be a bit intimidating to relocate Northern Colorado right before school starts, but with all the fun Fort Collins area things to do, and great Fort Collins real estate offering wide open nature’s unlimited outdoor activities, your children are sure to settle in and grow to love their new home. To help ensure you are ready for the start of the Northern Colorado school year, here are some of the important registration dates (remember they are subject to change, and you should always check with your specific school):

Aug 9-10: Registration for New Students
Jan 28: Middle and High School Choice Deadline
Feb 10: Kindergarten Registration for 2011-2012 year
Feb 11: Elementary School Choice Deadline

Do you need more information about the Northern Colorado area, schools or simply need help with finding the perfect Fort Collins area real estate for your family? Contact me, Jason Humpal, your expert Fort Collins real estate agent to learn everything and anything you need to know about our area. I am here to serve you.

Until next time,
Jason