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🌱 Patch AM: How mold at Del Sur Elementary reshaped Poway Unified’s new school year
And on the Poway Patch calendar - Donuts with Grown Ups
Greetings Poway! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How mold at Del Sur Elementary reshaped Poway Unified's new school year
- Why are Poway Unified parents upset over mold at two campuses?
- How strong can Poway High's cross country teams be this season?
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 68.
- Saturday: Hazy sun and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 'It was very fun': Del Sur Elementary students smiling after first day of school year (10news.com) — Families in the Poway Unified School District should know Del Sur Elementary students have finally started school, 11 days late, on the Stone Ranch Elementary campus after mold was found at Del Sur. About 840 Del Sur students are sharing space and staggered schedules with 550 Stone Ranch students, with some classes moved to the nearby Boys and Girls Club while cleanup and testing continue. 
2. SoCal parents kept in the dark on school's toxic black mold infestation (amedpost.com) — Parents in Poway Unified are demanding answers after learning that mold was found in multiple classrooms at Black Mountain Middle School and another district elementary campus, with notification coming only after students had already returned. District officials say rooms were cleaned and retested, but families remain concerned about communication delays and the health implications of varying mold levels.
3. Poway High to field a strong cross country team, coach says (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Poway High's cross country coach says both the boys and girls teams could be even stronger this season, despite graduating star runner Cooper Castleberry. With standout juniors like Blake Littrell and Keith Buswell returning, plus a key transfer, the Titans are eyeing league battles, CIF success, and a top‑10 state finish for the girls.
4. School districts across San Diego take measures to protect students from heat (nbcsandiego.com) — Families in Poway Unified are being asked to limit students' time outdoors and watch for signs of heat illness as a major heat wave grips inland San Diego County. The district is shifting activities to cooler morning hours and urging coaches and staff to monitor athletes and students closely while keeping water and shaded, air‑conditioned spaces available.
📸 Around Poway
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Poway
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- Donuts with Grown Ups
Pomerado Elementary Poway, CA 92064
8:15 am - Friday Flag (followed by Principal Coffee)
Pomerado Elementary Poway, CA 92064
8:45 am - New Student & Family Convocation
California State University San Marcos CSUSM
9:00 am - Dive-In Movie 2026
California State University San Marcos UVA CLASSROOM, UVA LAWN C COURTYARD, UVA POOL
8:00 pm - Adventure Zone Fundraiser Assembly
Twin Peaks Middle Poway, CA 92064
8:30 am - Donuts with the Library Dean
California State University San Marcos KEL TERRACE
9:00 am - Study Abroad Fair
California State University San Marcos USU ARCADE
11:00 am - Meet the Greeks
California State University San Marcos FORUM PLAZA
12:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
📣 Poway Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Faculty & Staff Convocation
California State University San Marcos USU AMPHITHEATER, USU 2300 Full Ballroom, USU 2310 Meeting Ro
9:00 am - 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Assoc. Reunion →
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm - Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI)
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm - New Student & Family Convocation
California State University San Marcos CSUSM
9:00 am
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Finally found my first Bald Eagle at Lake Poway this morning.
(He was flying with his pal in tow). Also saw an Osprey fishing. He was quite far away when he dove into the water so picture quite poor. (Nextdoor Del Poniente) - Hello neighbors, I'm seeking a tree service for periodic trimming of some Washingtonia palms, and to provide ongoing care and maintenance for many other trees (pepper, coral, jacarandas).
Anyone have a tree service they would recommend? Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Old Coach)
- TriOptus posted a job opening for Transportation Clerk I in Poway. Apply here.
- KFC posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Poway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poway here.
Ok Poway! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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