Upland Unified School District

  • Upland Unified Marks Historic First Day at Pathways Prep Academy

    Upland Unified School District celebrated the opening of Pathways Prep Academy on Aug. 10, welcoming the inaugural class of 100 students to the West End region's first Early College High School. The historic milestone was marked with live music, dancing, and bursts of colorful confetti as students arrived to cheers from faculty, staff, community members, and local leaders before beginning a new educational journey that will allow them to earn college credits and an associate degree while pursuing their high school diploma. The VIP gala brought together Congresswoman Judy Chu, Upland Unified Board President Mary Locke, local educators, Upland community members, and a contingent from Atlanta’s nationally recognized Ron Clark Academy, whose innovative educational model helped inspire the creation of Pathways Prep.

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  • Upland Unified Board of Education Approves School Improvement Bond Measure for November Ballot

    Upland Unified School District's Board of Education voted unanimously during its July 28 meeting to place a $236.7 million school improvement bond measure on the Nov. 3 ballot, asking voters to consider funding campus modernization, facility upgrades, and repairs across the District.

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  • Upland High School Flag Football Standout Emerging as One of Nation’s Top Student-Athletes

    Upland High School rising junior Leah Davis has established herself as one of the nation's premier girls flag football players, earning national recognition for her record-breaking performances while using her growing platform to inspire the next generation of female athletes. A dynamic wide receiver and defensive back, Davis has become one of the country's most accomplished two-way players. During her sophomore season, she led the nation in scoring with 352 total points and ranked second nationally with 54 touchdowns, according to MaxPreps. She also recorded 2,785 total yards, 158 tackles, and 13 interceptions.

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Upland Unified to Celebrate Artistry, Learning, and Innovation at 15th Annual Fusion Fest

Upland Unified School District is hosting its 15th annual Fusion Fest, a celebration of student creativity, learning, and achievement across all grade levels. The event will showcase the talents of students from the District’s ten elementary schools, two junior highs, and both comprehensive and continuation high schools. Attendees will enjoy a wide array of student work spanning visual and performing arts, career technical education programs, and, for the first time, engaging science demonstrations – all led by students.

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Upland Unified Unveils New Multi-Sports Athletic Field, Empowering Student-Athletes to Shine

Upland High School concluded its spring sports season with the unveiling of a new, state-of-the-art multi-sports athletic complex, a transformative addition designed to elevate the school’s athletic programs, support the performing arts, and foster greater school spirit and community pride. The newly completed space features artificial turf baseball and football fields, a high-tech scoreboard and sound system, and lighted batting cages. It will directly serve student-athletes in baseball, golf, and flag football, while also supporting practices for other sports and accommodating color guard and percussion rehearsals. Physical education classes will also benefit from use of the modernized facilities.

Upland Junior High Earns National Recognition for Model Counseling Program

Upland Junior High School has been honored as a Recognized American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Model Program (RAMP) by ASCA – an achievement that reflects the school’s unwavering commitment to ensuring every student has access to the resources, guidance, and support needed to thrive. This national recognition is the culmination of a rigorous three-year process in which Upland Junior High demonstrated the strength of its comprehensive, data-driven counseling program and its positive impact on student outcomes. This school year, only 190 schools across 29 states received the prestigious RAMP designation.