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Request for Proposals - Solar Maintenance

Porterville Unified School District is seeking qualified vendors to provide solar operations and maintenance services for district-owned solar systems. Interested firms are invited to review the Request for Proposal and submit a proposal by January 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Labor Negotiations Update 11/13/2025

Pool Renovation Project Update

PUSD has completed its review of proposals for the Pool Renovation Project. See which contractor is being recommended for Board approval.

Pre-Qualified Contractor List Posted

Porterville Unified School District has released the list of pre-qualified contractors for the upcoming pool project RFPQ.

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Claim Up to $1,500 for Your Child’s Future College Costs Through CalKIDS

California is investing in your child’s future! Eligible public school students may receive between $500 and $1,500 to use toward college expenses, such as tuition, books, and other related costs. Learn how to quickly check your child’s eligibility and claim their funds using their State Student ID. Read the full article to learn more about how to access these funds and give your child a head start.

Request for Proposals - Pool Renovation Project (Lease-Leaseback)

Porterville Unified School District is accepting proposals for the Pool Renovation Project through a Lease-Leaseback contract. Contractors are encouraged to review the full RFPQ, including requirements, deadlines, and mandatory site visit information. Please click on the header above to access the full notice and documents.

Several young musicians stand with double bass instruments in a classroom at Harmony Magnet Academy, practicing together as part of the Porterville Strings Summer Camp. Music stands and percussion instruments can be seen in the background, indicating an active and well-equipped music room.

Strings Attached: Porterville Strings holding summer camp

The Porterville Strings Summer Camp at Harmony Magnet Academy welcomed 65 students for a week of hands-on music learning, offering instruction in violin, viola, cello, double bass, and piano. With a renewed focus on relaunching the program, founding director Rodelyn Lipumano-Smith and her team—many of them former students—are reigniting the organization’s mission to make music education accessible, exciting, and enduring for Porterville youth.

Parker Cotten smiles with his bronze medal around his neck, wearing a red SkillsUSA jacket after the awards ceremony.

Master Craftsman: Cotten takes third at nationals

Monache High graduate Parker Cotten made school history with a third-place national finish in cabinetmaking at the SkillsUSA Championships—Monache’s highest placement ever. His calm under pressure and problem-solving skills earned him a spot on the podium out of 53 top competitors nationwide.

Seven Monache High School FFA Ag Mechanics team members proudly pose with their awards and plaques after winning the State Championship, standing in front of a backdrop at the College of the Sequoias Tulare Campus.

State Champions: MHS Ag Mechanics team wins state event

Monache High School's FFA Ag Mechanics Fair Team was crowned State Champions, bringing home the prestigious Silver Bowl from the state finals at COS Tulare. With standout student projects and strong interview performances, the team showcased skill, knowledge, and hard work under the guidance of coach James Corbett.