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  • Professional athlete joins EXL Camp

    Professional Athlete Joins EXL Former San Francisco Giants player Mitch Lively will join Expanded Learning’s Spring Break Sports Camp Don't miss this opportunity! Students will build skills in hitting, pitching, fielding, and teamwork while learning from a professional athlete. Coaching schedule: ⚾ • March 23–24 at Porterville High School • March 25–27 at Monache High School For more information or to register, visit 6Crickets.com or call 793-2400 ext. 1774. ⚾ Expanded Learning camps are free for PUSD students TK-6th grade. Transportation provided from home school to camp school, by PUSD. Camp hours are 7:30-4:30 M-F. Daily Ninja course and Friday Color Run are open to all campers.

    Tuesday, Mar 10 2026

  • Bus Safety: Tap On & Tap Off!

    PUSD Families, As part of our ongoing efforts to improve student safety, we are asking all students who ride the school bus to tap their student ID badge when boarding and exiting the bus each day. Why does this matter? •     It helps us know exactly who is on the bus and when your child safely exits, especially important in an emergency. How can you help? •     Remind your child to have their student ID badge with them every day. •     Encourage them to tap on when they board and tap off when they exit. We appreciate your help in reinforcing this simple step that helps us maintain a safe transportation system for our students.

    Monday, Mar 09 2026

  • Free Ninja Course for PUSD

    Community Night: Ninja Course brought to you by Expanded Learning March 9, 2026 Free for PUSD Families Thursday, March 26 is Community Night. Families are invited to join the Expanded Learning Program for an exciting American Ninja Warrior–inspired experience. Come see and try the activities PUSD students enjoy during the EXL Spring Break Sports and Science Camps. For more information, call 793-2400 ext. 1774 or email exl@portervilleschools.org [Wednesday, Mar 11 at 2:05 PM] It's almost time for Spring Break Camp! Please read below for FAQs, or email exl@portervilleschools.org, or call 793-2400 ext 1774 for more information Q: Does my student have to attend camp for my family to participate in the Ninja Course? A: No. All PUSD students and their families are invited to enjoy the Ninja Course during Community Night. Thursday, March 26th Q: Do I need to sign a waiver to participate in the Ninja Course? A: Yes. All participants must have a signed waiver to run the Ninja Course. Spectators may attend and watch without signing a waiver as long as they do not participate. Q: Will all students attending camp get to experience the Ninja Course? A: Yes. Students enrolled in the EXL Spring Break Sports or Science Camp will have the opportunity to experience the Ninja Course twice each day. [Thursday, Mar 26 at 8:51 AM] Community Night is here! Join Expanded Learning at Bartlett Middle School for fun night with the whole family. TIME: 4:30 - 6:30 pm LOCATION: Bartlett Middle School NOTE: Waivers required

    Monday, Mar 09 2026

  • School Bus Safety Drill Message

    National School Bus Safety Week Bus Evacuation Drills on October 22nd, 2025 Dear families, As part of National School Bus Safety Week, our transportation partner, First Student, will be conducting bus evacuation drills on Wednesday morning, October 22, for all routes. These annual safety drills help ensure that students and drivers know exactly what to do in case of an emergency. It’s an essential part of our shared commitment to keeping every student safe on and around school buses. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to promote safe riding habits and student well-being every day.  

    Wednesday, Oct 22 2025

  • Action Required: Universal Benefits Application for ...

    Universal Benefits Application for 2025 Summer SUN Bucks We are reaching out to inform you of an important step required to determine your child’s eligibility for the 2025 Summer SUN Bucks program, which provides a Summer EBT card to qualifying students during the summer months. In addition to the Income Form you may have already completed, families are now required to submit the Universal Benefits Application (UBA) for the current 2024–2025 school year. Why this matters: Submitting the UBA ensures your child is considered for valuable support programs like Summer SUN Bucks. Without a completed application, your child may miss out on these benefits. Please complete the Universal Benefits Application as soon as possible, but no later than May 30, 2025. If you need help or have questions, feel free to contact us—we’re here to assist you.

    Friday, May 09 2025

  • Sign Up for our 2025 CODE.org Summer Camp – Limited ...

    📣 Calling all future 4th graders! Porterville Unified School District is excited to offer a FREE CODE.org Summer Camp, where students will learn to code their own video game! 🗓  Camp Dates:  July 8–10, 2025 (Monday–Wednesday) ⏰  Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍  Location:  Starbase Lab at Porterville Military Academy 900 Pioneer Avenue, Porterville 🍽 Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included! 💡 No cost to attend! 🚨 Only 20 spots available — register today! 🔗 Sign up at:  bit.ly/pusdcode25 For questions, please get in touch with Erik Santos at eriksantos@portervilleschools.org or call 559-793-2437. Let’s get coding! 💻🎮

    Friday, May 09 2025

  • 🛑 📚 Stop and Read to Your Child – Literacy Fair This...

    📚 Celebrate Reading at the Margaret J. Slatterly Literacy Fair! You're invited to a day full of reading, storytelling, and music at the annual Margaret J. Slatterly Literacy Fair — a wonderful event for the whole family! 📍 Veterans Park 📅 Saturday, April 12th 🕙 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  🎟️ Free Admission 📘 Free Books for Kids! This year’s theme: "Stop and read to your child!" Let’s come together to celebrate the joy of reading and support literacy in our community. Hosted by the Porterville Optimist Club. We hope to see you there!

    Monday, Apr 07 2025

  • Public Notice – Santa Fe Elementary School Expansion...

    Dear PUSD Families, Students, and Staff, Porterville Unified School District has prepared the following documents related to the  Santa Fe Elementary School Expansion Project , which are now open for public review and comment: Notice of Intent (NOI) Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) IS/MND Appendices The 30-day public review period runs from March 18, 2025, to April 17, 2025 . We encourage you to review these documents and share your input. The documents are available online at the links above and in person at the PUSD District Office and  Santa Fe Elementary School . If you have any questions or would like to submit a comment, please contact Kevin Holtermann, Project Manager , at  kholtermann6345@portervilleschools.org or by mail at: Porterville Unified School District, 600 West Grand Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257 . Thank you for your time and participation.

    Friday, Mar 14 2025

  • Important: New Dialing Procedures for 559 Area Code

    ​ ​ New Dialing Procedures for 559 Area Code Dial 1 + Area Code + Phone Number ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Dear PUSD Families, We want to inform you about an important change affecting phone communications in our area. Starting today, February 26, 2025, all calls within the 559 area code now require dialing 1 + area code + phone number, even for local calls. This change is due to introducing the new 357 area code, which will serve the same geographic area as the existing 559 code. Beginning March 26, 2025, new phone numbers may be assigned the 357 area code, while your current phone numbers will remain unchanged. 📢 If you are having trouble reaching your child’s school or the district office, please ensure you are dialing the full number, including 1 + area code. ​ To ensure seamless communication: ✔ Update Contact Information: Revise your saved contacts to include 1 + area code + phone number. ✔ Reprogram Devices: Adjust any devices that use automatic dialing, such as home security systems or medical alert devices, to the new dialing format. ✔ Inform Family Members: Ensure all household members are aware of this change to prevent any disruption in phone service. For more information, visit the California Public Utilities Commission’s website. Thank you for your attention to this matter. ​ ​

    Wednesday, Feb 26 2025

  • Helping Families Stay Informed: Attorney General’s N...

    Dear PUSD Families, Ensuring the well-being of our students is at the heart of everything we do. Every day of learning is valuable, and we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where all students can learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we want to share the recent guidance from the California Attorney General, which provides essential information for our school communities. If you or your family have concerns, you are not alone. Our staff is here to help, and we will continue to offer critical services—including meals, counseling, and resources—to ensure every child has what they need. For more information or assistance, please contact your school’s administrator or our Community Schools Department at (559) 793-2400 ext. 4654. Learn more:   Attorney General’s Guidance (English)                        Attorney General’s Guidance (Spanish)

    Thursday, Feb 06 2025