Del Sur Elementary Relocates Students Due to Elevated Mold Levels

San Diego, CA, August 19, 2026 —

SAN DIEGO – Students and staff at Del Sur Elementary School will begin their academic year at a temporary location due to the discovery of elevated mold levels within several campus buildings. The school is relocating to Stone Ranch Elementary, also serving as a temporary site for the neighboring Willow Grove Elementary.

The presence of mold in classrooms and common areas necessitated the delay of the school year’s start. School officials have not provided a specific timeline for when students and staff can return to the Del Sur Elementary campus. Further details regarding the remediation process and the duration of the relocation were not immediately available.

The decision to relocate was made after elevated mold levels were detected. The extent of the affected areas includes multiple classrooms and common spaces, impacting the readiness of the school for its scheduled opening.

In response to the situation, the San Diego Unified School District has facilitated the temporary relocation to Stone Ranch Elementary. This move aims to ensure that students can continue their education without further disruption while the necessary cleanup and assessment take place at Del Sur Elementary.

The contractor responsible for the mold assessment and remediation has not been publicly identified. Similarly, specific details regarding the type of mold found and the exact cause of its proliferation were not disclosed. The school district has stated its commitment to resolving the issue and returning students to their permanent campus as soon as it is deemed safe.

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