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At a recent School Board meeting, PUSD recognized dedicated staff from Monache and Strathmore High Schools, honoring teachers, a clerk, and a library technician for their commitment to students and their positive impact on campus culture.

Monache High School sophomore Aylinn Beltran gives up her lunch period every day to volunteer with special education students through the Pivot Club, earning praise from teachers for her selfless dedication and natural leadership.

California School Board Association President Dr. Debra Schade and regional CSBA leaders visited three PUSD campuses, touring standout programs including the Granite Hills Justice Center, Starbase STEAM lab, and Porterville Military Academy's aviation training facilities.

At the March 12 School Board meeting, PUSD recognized outstanding employees from Los Robles and Monte Vista Elementary Schools, honoring teachers, a custodian, and an attendance clerk for their dedication to students, staff, and their school communities.

At a recent School Board meeting, PUSD celebrated Harmony Magnet Academy's Academic Decathlon team for winning their fourth consecutive Tulare County championship, while also recognizing outstanding staff from Harmony Magnet Academy and Porterville Military Academy for their dedication and contributions to their school communities.

PUSD is proud to recognize Georgina Torres of Olive Street Elementary as Teacher of the Year, Placido Flores of Porterville High School as School Employee of the Year, and Monache High School Assistant Principal Jonathon Dodson as Administrator of the Year for their outstanding contributions to students and the district.

PUSD's Kinder Round-Up brought families together to register for kindergarten and connect with district resources ahead of the 2026–27 school year, with enrollment still open at portervilleschools.org, the District Office Enrollment Center, or at individual school sites.

Porterville Unified School District celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the Green Schoolyards Project at John J. Doyle Elementary, a student co-designed outdoor learning space made possible through a partnership with CAL FIRE's Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program and Climate Action Pathways for Schools.

At a recent Governing Board meeting, PUSD recognized Butterfield Charter School's Kyla Chapman and Yesenia Quinones for their dedication to students and their meaningful contributions to the school community.

At a recent School Board meeting, PUSD recognized AmeriCorps Support Liaison Sierra Arteaga for her professionalism, reliability, and dedication to keeping daily operations running smoothly during a period of transition.