June 17, 2026
Reminder: Juneteenth Closure
All University Place School District buildings will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in recognition of Juneteenth. The Educational Service Center will reopen on Monday, June 22nd.
June 17, 2026
All University Place School District buildings will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in recognition of Juneteenth. The Educational Service Center will reopen on Monday, June 22nd.
June 8, 2026
This is a reminder that University Place School District schools will not operate on a late start schedule on Wednesday, June 10th. All schools will start at their regular start times this week.The...
May 18, 2026
All University Place School District schools will be closed on Friday, May 22nd and Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. The Educational Service Center will be open on Friday, May 22nd, ...
May 6, 2026
University Place School District is proud to announce that Corinne Smith, Band Teacher at Curtis Junior High School, has been selected as the 2026 University Place School District Teacher of the Ye...
Since its inception in 1894, in fact, the University Place School District's history has been one of timely choices, wise leadership, and thoughtful planning which has provided, as George R. Curtis liked to proclaim, "the best schools in the country" for our children and for the community.

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