News 2018-2019

How Prescott Unified is working to address concerns about the Social Emotional and Mental Health Well-Being of Students Before, During and After this Pandemic
While the Covid-19 topic continues to dominate many conversations in the community and especially schools, we are headed toward some normalcy. Thank goodness. On January 22, 320 Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) teachers and staff received their first vaccine. In an unbelievable show of teamwork in our community, the process was as smooth as anyone could hope for. The second vaccine is scheduled for February 19th. Although the vaccines pave a clear way to get back to in-person instruction, it does take time to get to this finish line safely. PUSD will be phasing back to in-person learning….

January 26, 2021 Day 3 and it's still snowing! Our PUSD Maintenance crews have called in all hands on deck and still can not keep up with the volume of snow and 12 foot piles! Due to our inability to safely clear the areas, it is necessary to cancel PUSD Covid Child...
The Unplanned Year
Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays to all in our Christmas City of Prescott. We all know this is one of the most different years of our lives, and I wish you and your family all the best. No doubt, we are all honoring the importance of our families...

Week of 11.9.20 Blog
I am honored to address our Prescott Community on Veterans Day. Our schools, like our community, carry great gratitude and respect for those who have served our country and preserved our freedom. Throughout a PUSD student’s pK-12 career, there are countless lessons,...

The Prescott Schools Are Up and Running!
The Prescott Schools are up and running! Like all of us, this has been a summer to remember. It was a hot and hard summer, where much of what we knew and relied upon was stalled out; dead on the ground. Getting these systems rolling again was no easy task. Leaders...

Prescott High School is fully prepared and committed to administering the ACT & SAT tests.
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All Kids Eat Free!
USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020

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Prescott High School Graduation Ceremony Livestream – 8:45am
Please click here to open the livestream. The ceremony is planned for 8/8/2020 at 8:45 am.
PUSD Food Service Continues

20 Reasons to Choose PUSD Distance Learning
Due to the pandemic, the governor of Arizona’s has directed that Arizona schools will not begin in-person learning until at least August 17. PUSD will begin our classes as originally scheduled on August 6, and then shift to in-person learning as soon as it is safe to...

Update
Recently, a video was posted by a PHS student and shared across social media. The post was inappropriate, offensive, and does not reflect the values of PHS or the PUSD community. This video was strongly concerning and saddening to all of us. It spurred response from...
Roadmap to Reopening
Dear PUSD Families, Friends and Staff, Last night, our PUSD Governing Board approved our Roadmap to Reopening Schools. We also announced our intention to start distance learning on August 6, the original first day of school. We will be taking attendance and working...

Response to Concerning Media Post Mentioning Prescott High School
The Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) respects and champions the diversity and life experiences of all community members. We promote a mission to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters a comprehensive education for all students so that they may...

Roadmap Work Continues
Dear PUSD Staff, Families and Community- Checking in with you this week, I want to express the genuine pride I have for our Prescott Schools and all the dedicated people who make up our school community. Our leadership committees continue working around the clock...