Greetings from Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School! 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.
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 2026-27 school choice timeline and process can be found on the PSD School Choice Website at www.psdschools.org/schools/school-options-choice. If you are interested in learning more about Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School, the following options are available to you:
Did we miss you at our Incoming 6th Grade Family Night and our Core Knowledge Elementary Visits? Don’t worry! We still have other options for you to learn more and visit Kinard.
- We are hosting Friday Talk and Tours for parents to learn more about our state-of-the-art facility and to observe a school day in action. We invite parents to meet our administration team for a brief presentation and to tour our school. Click here to sign up for one of the upcoming Friday Talk and Tours.
- Friday, November 21, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
- Friday, December 5, 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. Please complete this form to indicate if your 5th grader is interested in a student shadow experience. Our Student Services Office will reach out to all families who complete the form to schedule a shadow morning in early December for your 5th grader.
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/.