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Notice of Public Hearings: LCAP & SELPA Annual Plans

The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings for the 2026-27 LCAP Annual Update and the SELPA Annual Service and Budget Plans on June 11, 2026. Community members are invited to share their feedback.

Poway Unified School District Community Advisory Committee Celebrates Annual CAC Excellence Awards

Poway Unified's Community Advisory Committee proudly honored outstanding educators, staff, and specialists at the annual CAC Excellence Awards.

Poway Unified Board Appoints Kiana Lee as 2026–27 Student Board Member

Westview High student brings leadership, service, and a powerful commitment to student voice, accessibility, and inclusion.

katie bendix; cynthia chambers; michele miller; lisa banuk

Poway Unified Announces Four New Principal Appointments

Board appoints new principals at Westview High School, Creekside Elementary, Sundance Elementary, and Painted Rock Elementary

Tierra Bonita Elementary 50th Birthday Celebration

Tierra Bonita Elementary Celebrates 50 Years of Learning

Tierra Bonita Elementary School celebrated its 50th anniversary on Friday, hosting district and school leaders and alumni, families, and former students.

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Upcoming Events

School Ends

Jun 4

Teacher Checkout

Jun 5

PUSD Board of Education (BOE) Meeting

Jun 11

Time: 6 PM

Location: Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128, USA

PUSD Board of Education (BOE) Meeting

Jun 15

Time: 6 PM

Location: Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128, USA

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LEARN MORE ABOUT POWAY UNIFIED

We are a community of families, educators, volunteers, and partners all working together to empower world-class learners.

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About Poway Unified School District

Welcome to the Poway Unified School District! We are a national leader in K-12 public education. The Poway Unified School District is located in northern San Diego County, California. PUSD operates 40 schools located in the cities of San Diego and Poway: 25 elementary schools (TK-5), one elementary & middle school combination (TK-8th), six middle schools (6-8), one continuation high school, five comprehensive high schools (9-12), one middle college and one adult school. We serve over 34,000 students and our District is the third largest school district in San Diego County.

PUSD's Vision Statement is:
To create culture and conditions to empower world-class learners

PUSD's Mission Statement is:
Inspiring Passion and Preparing Every Student to Thrive in College, Career, and Life by Providing Personalized, Rich, and Rigorous Learning Experiences

Our Vision & Mission