We are excited to invite you to learn more about Kinard through our upcoming events aimed at fostering a healthy middle school transition for your child. At Kinard, we believe that a positive middle school experience is created with a focus on the whole child. We are committed to a culture that ensures a high level of learning for all, where students feel engaged, supported, and challenged.
Kinard is proud to serve as a programmatic feeder to the Core Knowledge elementary schools in Poudre School District. As an “option school” in Poudre School District, Kinard does not have a neighborhood boundary. Therefore, all families who would like for their child to attend Kinard must apply through the school choice process. Students who currently attend PSD Core Knowledge elementary schools (Bethke, O’Dea, Traut, and Zach) and live within the district boundaries receive first priority for admission through the school choice process due to the programmatic connection as Core Knowledge schools.
Information about the 2027-28 school choice timeline and process can be found on the PSD School Choice Website at https://www.psdschools.org/choose-psd/school-choice-applications. If you are interested in learning more about Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School, the following options are available to you:
- Attend our Incoming 6th Grade Family Night on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. This evening is designed for parents/guardians and 5th grade students to learn about Kinard’s curriculum, culture, and overall student experience. Students and parents/guardians will move through rotations to learn more about our community; it is not an open house format. Additional information and a schedule for the evening will be posted on our website by November 2, 2026.
- We are also hosting Friday Talk and Tours for parents/guardians to learn more about our programming and to observe a school day in action. We invite parents/guardians to meet our administration team for a brief presentation and to tour our school. This event is primarily meant for parents/guardians who were not able to attend our Incoming 6th Grade Family Night. The primary target audience is parents/guardians; it is not for 5th grade students. Please sign up for one of the upcoming Friday Talk and Tours.
- Friday, November 20, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
- Friday, December 4, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
- Friday, December 11, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
- We have a limited number of Student Shadow Opportunities in December, where 5th grade students can experience a morning in the life of a Kinard middle schooler. Due to the limited number of spaces for student shadows, we ask that only students who are still undecided about their middle school selection sign up. Be on the lookout for sign-ups; they will be posted on our Kinard website in mid-November.
For questions about enrollment, registration, or anything related to attending Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School, please contact our school counselors:
- Students with last names A-G: Patti Young, pyoung@psdschools.org or (970) 488-5406
- Students with last names H-Z: Karen Irvine, kirvine@psdschools.org or (970) 488-5408
For more information about enrollment at Kinard, visit our website at https://kin.psdschools.org/. You can also follow us on social media for additional updates and information: facebook.com/kinardmustangs or instagram.com/kinard_mustangs/.