News 2018-2019

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...

Roadmap for Reopening
Like every school and district in Arizona and most across the country, The Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) has been working nonstop to try and outline every possible way to reopen school safely for the 2020-2021 school year. Last week, the Governor released...
Governor’s new Executive Order Postponing Physical School until August 17
Dear PUSD Families, Staff and Community: This afternoon, the Governor announced and shared a new executive order in response to the COVID 19 Pandemic. Among other closures and orders regarding public gathering, the Governor postponed in-person school until August 17....

Community Communication RE: Governor’s Executive Order
Dear PUSD Families, Staff and Community, Like every school and district in Arizona and most across the country, The Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) has been working nonstop to try and outline every possible way to reopen school safely. Like all of you, we are...
Going Forward
Thank you for the great response to our family survey distributed earlier this week! PUSD leaders have been reviewing the preliminary survey results, and we have already noticed two trends that we would like to address right away to alleviate any concerns and help our...
Planning for Fall 2020
We hope you are enjoying your summer and getting time to safely connect with your friends and family as the state begins to open up. We know many of you are curious about what school will look like in the fall. The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) released their...

2020 8% Override Press Release
In 2015, over two-thirds of the PUSD Community passed a 4.66% override, allowing PUSD to give a 5% raise to all staff members (while still below the state average.) On Tuesday June 2, 2020, the PUSD Governing Board voted to call an election to consider an 8% override....

The PHS Class of 2020 Students Have Voted. Graduation is Scheduled for August 8, 2020
8/8 for 2020! The Prescott Unified School District would like to announce a plan for the graduation for the Class of 2020 after an unpredictable ending of their school career due to the Covid-19 School closures. We are proud of our graduates and have collaborated...

Congratulations Class of 2020!
Please join me, fellow Prescottonians in saluting the class of 2020 as they wrap up undoubtedly one of the most different and challenging school years in our Prescott Unified School District’s 150 years of history. We can all be very proud of our seniors who have had...

YRMC Partners for Healthy Students Program

K-4 Summer School Info
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