UPLAND – Upland Unified School District has been recognized as “Favorite School District” in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, with four Upland Unified schools also voted as favorites, including Sierra Vista and Valencia elementary schools, Upland Junior High School, and Upland High School.

The Inland Valley Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate excellence in education throughout the Inland Valley region and acknowledge institutions that have demonstrated exceptional academic programs, award-winning athletics, and a lasting impact on the lives of students. Votes were tallied from ballots that ran on the Daily Bulletin’s website throughout January and February.

“This honor reflects our strong bond with the community and ongoing commitment to creating excellence for all students through rigorous, engaging, and mindful programs,” Superintendent Lynn Carmen Day said. “We are honored to be recognized as a favorite District and look forward to continuing the vital work we do every day to ensure the success of all students.”

Upland Unified serves approximately 9,800 students across 14 schools that offer a wide range of engaging programs. Sierra Vista Elementary School is a sports academy magnet school while Valencia Elementary School is a service-learning academy.

Both Upland Junior High School and Upland High School provide quality academics, robust arts and music programs, competitive athletics, and extracurricular activities to engage all learners.

“We are proud of our school community for earning the distinction of being one of the Inland Valley’s favorites this year,” Upland Unified Board President Wes Fifield said. “Congratulations to all of our students, teachers, staff, and families for earning this prestigious award.”

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UUSD_FAVORITE1: Upland Unified’s Sierra Vista and Valencia elementary schools were selected as Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2025 Readers’ Choice favorites, reflecting strong community support for the broad, enriching programs offered to Upland Unified students.

UUSD_FAVORITE2: Upland High School and Upland Junior High were both chosen as Inland Valley Daily Bulletin favorites in the 2025 Reader’ Choice favorite school category. Both schools offer a wide range of engaging programs in academics, arts, and athletics.