Mold Spores at Del Sur Elementary Delay School Start, Prompt Student Relocation
Parents in the Poway Unified School District are questioning school leaders about elevated mold spore counts at Del Sur Elementary. The mold has caused a delay in the start of classes and prompted the temporary relocation of the school's 946…
San Diego, CA, August 20, 2026 —
Concerns have been raised by parents within the Poway Unified School District regarding elevated mold spore counts discovered at Del Sur Elementary School. The presence of mold has led to a postponement of the scheduled start of classes for the academic year.
In response to the situation, the 946 students of Del Sur Elementary have been temporarily relocated. They will attend classes at Stone Ranch Elementary, a school located approximately an eight-minute drive from their usual campus. This temporary arrangement is expected to last for about one month, during which time mold remediation efforts will be undertaken at Del Sur Elementary.
The decision to relocate students and delay the start of the school year has prompted discussions among parents. They have voiced concerns about the mold itself, the logistical challenges associated with the relocation, and the overall disruption to their children’s education and well-being. The exact timeline for remediation and the full extent of the remediation process have not been detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Dave Summers on www.nbcsandiego.com, see more information here.
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