Valley Center-Pauma

Lots of guests at our elementary schools for Career Week, thank you to CAL Fire for visiting Lilac School and talking about how you serve our community and what it means to work as a firefighter!

Enrollment is officially OPEN for the 2026-2027 school year!

We're excited to welcome new students to our community. We've made registration simple with three easy paths to get you started:
Ready to join us? Head to our website to start your guided online registration today!

Enroll here: www.vcpusd.org/enroll

Good morning,

The White Roiute is running late this morning. Please arrive at your stop at normal time, the bus is in route.
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Transportation

Do you have a 4 or 5-year-old at home? 🎒 It’s time to start thinking about the 2026-2027 school year! We invite you to enroll your child in our Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten programs. Our schools are focused on care, connection, and innovative learning. 📍 Mark your calendars for our TK/K Round-Ups and Tours: Lilac School March 31st from 5-6:30 PM, Primary School April 22nd from 5-7pm, and Pauma School April 22nd from 5-6pm! Visit VCPUSD.ORG/ENROLL to learn more and get started.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, VCPUSD! ☘️ We saw lots of green on our campuses today! A quick reminder for our 8th-grade families: Valley Center High School is hosting the 8th Grade Family Night tonight from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Come explore clubs, meet the staff, and learn about graduation requirements. We can't wait to welcome our future Jaguars!

What an incredible afternoon at the Annual Jazz Benefit Concert & BBQ! The award-winning VCHS and VCMS Jazz Bands put on a spectacular show at The Maxine Theatre.  A huge thank you to the students, staff, and Music Boosters for putting on such a fantastic event. Check out some photos from today's concert. 📸🎷🎺🎶 #VCPUSD #ValleyCenter #VCHS #VCMS

1/22/26
Route 101 will be running late this morning.

1/13/2026
Good morning,
The WHITE bus route is running behind schedule today. Please remain at your stop, and thank you for your patience.

VCHS Students & Families: Need to make up an absence or get caught up? Saturday School is available this week! Contact VCHS for more information.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, January 10th
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: VCHS Media Center

VCPUSD is excited to partner with Palomar College to offer FREE English / ESL Classes for interested VC parents right here at Pauma School! Whether you want to improve your conversation skills, help your children with homework, or increase job opportunities, this class is for you! Open to all community members. See flyer for more details.

🗓️ When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 8:20 PM 📅 Starts: January 27, 2026
📍 Where: Pauma School (33158 Cole Grade Rd.)

📲 Register Now: Contact Erika at (760) 744-1150 ext. 8699 or email ebarrantes@palomar.edu

12/16/2025- 7:34AM
Yellow Route is delayed this morning due to Low powerlines on Woods Valley Road.

Good morn ing. The 100 Route is stuck in traffic due to an accident on HWY 76:
Rincon Springs RD, Pauma Shuttle to VCHS, Cool Valley RD, St Stephens stop(s) will be effected. Please stay at your stop, the bus is coming. Approximate 10/15 minute delay.

🏆 Valley Center High School Football are the San Diego CIF Division IV CHAMPIONS! Huge thanks to our parents, students, marching band, and cheerleaders for the incredible support. Congratulations to our players and coaches on this major victory. We are proud of you. Go Jags!

Gratitude for our students, staff, families, and our community from Valley Center-Pauma Unified. Wishing everyone a joyful Thanksgiving! vcpusd.org #ValleyCenterPaumaUnified #VCPUSD #ValleyCenter #Pauma #PaumaValley #ValleyCenterSchools #PaumaValleySchools

In partnership with Valley Center Kiwanis we celebrate a remarkable group of young people demonstrating a range of talent, service, and commitment as our Students of the Month! Congratulations to these exceptional students for their accomplishments and inspiring actions. Students pictured, from left to right: Diego Cortez, Raquel Contreras, Aubrey Lovelady, Marializbeth Oros, Daisy Parra Hinojosa, Connor Vose, and Asha Raya

Green Route is running late due to accidents on Old Castle RD. K-8 Please wait for the bus to arrive.

VCPUSD salutes our veterans. Thank you to all current and retired military personnel for your service! vcpusd.org #ValleyCenterPaumaUnified #VCPUSD #ValleyCenter #PaumaValley

🧪🔬 What a fantastic visit! A huge thank you to the San Diego County Office of Education's Green Machine Mobile Science Lab for stopping by Lilac School last week. Our 2nd graders had an amazing time with hands-on science activities, exploring and learning together. Thank you to our community partners for this great science experience for our students! ✨

Honoring Our Heroes: Veterans Day Concert 🎖️ Join us on Tuesday, November 11th at 1pm, at the Maxine Theatre for a tribute to all branches of the military. 🎶 Featuring the talented middle and high school students from Valley Center marching band and jazz bands. 🎵 We invite you to join the community to celebrate and honor those who have served. Don't miss this inspiring event! #ValleyCenterPaumaUnified #VCPUSD #ValleyCenter #Pauma #PaumaValley #ValleyCenterSchools

11/05/25

Good Morning,

Some school buses will be slightly delayed this morning due to traffic on Cole Grade Road.