Del Sur Elementary School Year Delayed Due to Mold Discovery
The start of the school year at Del Sur Elementary in San Diego has been delayed due to the discovery of mold in several classrooms. The Poway Unified School District announced the delay after environmental professionals identified "moderately elevated levels"…
San Diego, CA, August 13, 2026 —
The commencement of the academic year at Del Sur Elementary School in San Diego has been postponed following the identification of mold within several of its classrooms. The Poway Unified School District confirmed the delay, citing findings from environmental professionals.
Environmental assessments conducted at the school revealed the presence of both “moderately elevated levels” and “elevated levels” of mold. In response to these findings, the district has decided to delay the opening of classes.
The postponement is intended to provide sufficient time for necessary remediation efforts and to ensure improvements in the school’s air quality. Classes at Del Sur Elementary are now scheduled to resume no earlier than August 18th or 19th. Further updates regarding the exact reopening date will be provided by the district.
Story summarized from the original created by Brenda Gregorio-Nieto on www.nbcsandiego.com, see more information here.
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