Police: Mountain Lion Reported Hit Near Schools Not Found

Students at two local schools were kept indoors after the second reported sighting this week, but it's not clear if an animal was actually in the area.

Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for RB Public Schools

Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net money to our schools. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a $100,000 gift to the Rancho Bernardo-area public schools.

Eyeing All Elves: Adopt-a-Family Program Needs Help

Around 500 families have been adopted this year through the Poway Unified School District.

Update: RB High Baseball Coach Blalock Gets His Job Back

The team found out Tuesday that Coach Sam Blalock, who had been fired a week ago, would be back with the team.

RB High Baseball Players Get Fired Up to Support Fired Coach

Two players delivered more than 500 petition signatures to district officials on Monday.

Update: School Lockdown Ends After No Mountain Lion Found

Oak Valley Middle and Stone Ranch Elementary were locked down Monday amid reports of a mountain lion sighting.

PQ: Deer Canyon Elementary Volunteers Get Things on Track

A team of parent and community volunteers have been helping Deer Canyon Elementary School build a track for students.

State Senator Plans Bill Requiring College Coaches to Report Child Abuse

State Senator Juan Vargas said it should be against the law for college coaches not to report suspected child abuse, in light of the Penn State scandal.

RB Thanksgiving Luncheon Serves $12K in Community Grants

The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation awarded grants to more than a dozen local organizations on Tuesday.

SDSU to Offer ‘Sustainability’ Major

The major will focus on resource conservation.

Giving Back: RB High Choral Music Program

The RB High Choral Music Program was awarded $1,000 from the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation for sheet music.

Giving Back: RB High Grad Nite

The Rancho Bernardo High School Grad Nite committee was awarded $2,000 for scholarships.

Giving Back: RB High Friends of the Library

The Rancho Bernardo High School Friends of the Library was awarded $1,000 from the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation to hire two library media assistants.

PUSD Schools Closed for Thanksgiving Break

Students have a week off for the Thanksgiving break.

Baby Dies After Cord Wraps Around Her Neck

A 1-year-old died Thursday but the exact circumstances are unclear.

School Board Recap: Audit, Song and School Days

The Poway Unified School District board met Thursday night, and were treated to a musical performance by elementary school students.

Photos: Highland Ranch Elementary Salutes Military Veterans

Highland Ranch Elementary School students celebrated Veterans Day on Thursday with poems and messages for the nation's service members.

School Board Preview: Audit, Environment and Calendar

The board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday.

PUSD College Fair Offers Info, Money-Saving Tips

Parents and students filled Del Norte High School on Tuesday for a college fair with booths and workshops about maximizing financial aid.

National University Chancellor Announces Resignation

The university system has a campus on West Bernardo Drive.

Update: Caution Urged with Cougar Sightings Near Chaparral

Students are being kept inside Wednesday after the second reported sighting in two days.

Chaparral Foundation to Host ‘Ladies' Night Out’ Fundraiser at RB Inn

A little bit of pampering can go a long way for local elementary students.

School Board Preview: Bonds and Graduation

The Poway Unified board is set to meet at 6 p.m.

Public Hearing: PUSD Requests Waiver of Class Size Maximums

The Poway Unified School District will be asking the state to continue to allow it to exceed class size maximums through 2014.

PUSD Sends 86% of Graduates to College Right Away

A new state reports shows that at least 85 percent of PUSD graduates go to college within 16 months of graduation.

Get to Know: SD County Teachers of the Year

The county named five educators as its Teachers of the Year during a special ceremony over the weekend.

Design for New School Starts to Take Shape

After a three-day design symposium, architects think they have a solid plan for a new school on the northwest side of the Poway Unified School District.

Poway Unified Explores Creating New K-8 Campus

The district's westside elementary schools are overcrowded and a new school may be the solution, officials say.

5 People You Should Know at Your Child's School

A guide for parents, guardians and caregivers. "Guide" is just a nice way for us to say "you have homework, too!"

Los Peñasquitos Elementary Wins Second Blue Ribbon School Award

The Poway Unified campus is one of 21 California schools to receive the honor for its high academic performance.

PUSD Cleared in God Banner Ban Case

The school district did not overstep First Amendment rights in telling a teacher to take down the banners, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.

School Board Recap: Budget, Contracts & Thank Yous

The Poway Unified School Board met on Monday at 6 p.m.

School Board Preview: Contract, Grants and Recognition

The Poway Unified board is set to meet at 6 p.m. Monday.

Del Norte Puts Up a Battle but RB Holds On, 35-30

Trent Sessions' three TD passes powers the Broncos in a ragged opening game for both schools.

RB Hosts Del Norte as Prep Football Season Opens

Crosstown rivals may yet to be on an even par, but Nighthawks hoping to close the gap this season.

Poway Unified: API By the Numbers

The state released school performance data on Wednesday showing improving performance for Poway Unified students.

County School Performance Improves, But Not Enough for the Feds

State education data released Wednesday shows higher student performance on tests, but not enough to escape federal labels for struggling schools.

UC San Diego Ranked No. 1 for ‘Public Good’

UC San Diego again topped the list of schools contributing to the country, according to Washington Monthly.

Exit Exam No Problem for 94% of PUSD 10th-Graders

New high school exit exam figures are in.

Digital Do's and Don'ts for the Dorm

How to protect yourself (and your stuff).