Upland Unified School District

  • 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 Celebrates New Teachers and Administrators Completing Induction Program

    Upland Unified School District celebrated the accomplishments of its newest credentialed educators and leaders during the Teacher and Administrator Induction Colloquium, held May 13 at the H.K. Baird Theater at Royal Oak Middle School in Covina. The annual event, hosted in partnership with the Foothill Consortium, recognized teachers and administrators who successfully completed California's state-required induction program, earning their clear credentials and demonstrating continued growth in professional practice. This year, 11 Upland Unified teachers and three administrators completed the induction program, joining colleagues from eight school districts and eight individual schools that participate in the Foothill Consortium. The consortium supports educators as they fulfill credential requirements through individualized mentoring, coaching, reflection, and professional learning.

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  • Village of Support Helps Upland Graduate Drive Toward His Future

    What began as a heartfelt request from Upland Unified School District leadership became a powerful demonstration of community support when District leaders, businesses, and community organizations came together to help Upland High School graduate Andrew Aparicio, known to the community as Drew, to take the next step toward his future. Aparicio, a foster youth and member of Upland High School's Class of 2026, has overcome significant challenges while remaining focused on his education and career goals. Despite living in Rialto and facing limited transportation options, he arranged travel to Upland each day to attend school, determined to create opportunities for himself through hard work and perseverance. He graduated from Upland High on June 4 and will attend California State University, San Bernardino this fall, where he plans to pursue a career as an athletic trainer. 

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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.