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VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK – 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma.  The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County.  Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program, award winning Health Careers Pathway, and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners.  All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. VCPUSD is a great place to live and learn.  Welcome to our community.

Superintendent Ron McCowan’s Message

Welcome to the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District!

Our district serves roughly 4,000 students at grade levels from transitional kindergarten up through high school graduation.  We have four exceptional elementary schools, a fantastic middle school and an award-winning high school. Additionally, we offer alternatives to the traditional school structure through VC Prep and Oak Glen high school. VCPUSD truly offers something for every student and our commitment to student success is our first and highest priority.

The Valley Center-Pauma School District unified in 1999 at which time we opened Valley Center High School and began serving our students with a complete K-12 education right here in our beautiful community.  We are honored to have so many of our past students serving as teachers and staff. We truly work as a district family. And while we enjoy all of the benefits of a small-town community, we remain on the cutting-edge in educational opportunities.  Our district is currently able to provide personal technology devices to all students for home use; allowing our teachers to augment their curriculum beyond the classroom.

Whether it’s our transportation department carrying over 2,700 students on any given day or our child nutrition services providing healthy breakfast and lunch, our district employees are invested in our students.  Dedicated maintenance staff keep our campuses clean and safe for everyone.

Valley Center-Pauma Unified enjoys strong support from our parents and the community.  We have an active teacher-parent club presence at our elementary and middle school sites.  They provide programs such as book fairs and carnivals that are favorites among our residents.  At the high school there is a robust support system for sports, arts and agriculture. We continually strive to offer students a full spectrum of education and extra-curricular activity.

Under the careful governance of our school board, our district remains committed to excellence and unwavering in our effort to ensure that, Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit.