December 18, 2025
Closed for Winter Break
University Place School District will be closed for winter break from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026. Select District staff will be working modified hours over the break. If you need to cont...
December 18, 2025
University Place School District will be closed for winter break from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026. Select District staff will be working modified hours over the break. If you need to cont...
December 15, 2025
University Place School District will operate on an early release schedule on Friday, December 19th. All students at Curtis Junior and Senior High Schools will be released at 10:30 am. All primary ...
November 25, 2025
Dear UPSD Parents and Families: Before we leave for the holiday weekend, I want to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. I know I speak for all UPSD staff when I share my deepest gra...
November 24, 2025
Purchase a 9th Grade Shout-Out for your 9th-Grade Student.They will be featured in the 25-26 CJH Yearbook, distributed this spring.For more information and ordering, please visit the 2025-2026 9th...
November 20, 2025
University Place School District wishes you a happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for our families, staff, and community. All schools will be closed for the holiday break on November 26 – 28, 2025,...
November 7, 2025
University Place School District will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in recognition of Veterans Day. We are grateful to our veterans for their service to our country.
November 3, 2025
Dear UPSD Parents and Families: Believe it or not, today marks the beginning of the 2nd quarter of the 2025/26 school year! The first 45 days of the year have been outstanding thanks to our amazing...
October 27, 2025
All University Place Schools will operate on a regular start schedule on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. There will not be a late start schedule this week due to the K-7 conferences at the primary and...

Academic Excellence
Students in University Place School District will meet or exceed high academic standards by acquiring essential knowledge and skills.

Health & Safety
Students in University Place School District will attend school each day in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. Additionally, students will learn the knowledge, skills and habits necessary for their ongoing health and fitness.

Citizenship & Inclusion
Students in University Place School District will demonstrate strong character and citizenship. Students will learn about the importance of serving others, practicing kindness and acting in ways that help everyone to feel valued, welcome and included.