When will Paradise Elementary officially open?

Paradise Elementary is scheduled to open for the 2026–2027 school year. Construction and final preparations will continue through the 2025–2026 year to ensure the campus is ready to welcome students and staff.

 

Where is the new school located?

Paradise Elementary will be located on the original Paradise Elementary School site, rebuilt to modern safety and design standards.

 

What grades will be offered at Paradise Elementary in its first year?

Paradise Elementary will serve students in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 6th grade.

 

Will the school be fully staffed when it opens, or will staffing be phased in?

Yes. The school will open with a full complement of teachers, support staff, and administrators to meet the needs of all grade levels from day one.

 

What are the school hours, and will they be the same as Paradise Ridge Elementary?

School hours are expected to be similar to Paradise Ridge Elementary, though exact times will be finalized closer to opening.

 

Absolutely! PUSD will host a community ribbon-cutting and open house to celebrate the opening of Paradise Elementary and give families the opportunity to explore the new campus before the first day of school.

How will attendance boundaries be determined?

The district will use the pre-fire boundaries between Paradise Ridge Elementary and Paradise Elementary. Please see the School Boundaries page for more information.

When will families be notified of which school their child will attend?

Families will be notified of their school assignments during the 2025–2026 school year.  We are hoping to give information to families in late January.

Will siblings be allowed to stay at the same school even if they fall into different boundary areas?

PUSD understands the importance of keeping families together. Siblings will have priority consideration for attending the same school when feasible.

Can families request a transfer if they prefer one school over the other? 

Due to only building four of the seven planned buildings of Paradise Elementary School, we are only admitting students that live in the Paradise Elementary School boundaries for the first few years.

 

Will there be exceptions for students currently in special programs (e.g., special education, 504 plans, etc.)?

Yes. Students enrolled in specialized programs will continue to receive appropriate services, and placement decisions will be made collaboratively with families to ensure continuity of support.

How will the district ensure a smooth transition for students who have been together since kindergarten?

Will current teachers remain at Paradise Ridge, or move to the new Paradise Elementary?

What supports will be in place to help students adjust to a new school environment?

Will bus routes change once Paradise Elementary opens?

How will drop-off and pick-up work at the new school?

Will there be additional staff or safety measures during the first few weeks?

Will after-school programs be offered at both sites?

Four of the seven buildings are being constructed during Phase I.  There are plans to construct 3 more classroom wings as funding becomes available.

The new campus includes modern classrooms, updated technology infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and enhanced safety features designed for 21st-century learning.

 

Yes. Paradise Elementary has been constructed with fire-resistant materials and advanced safety design, exceeding current building standards.

 

Yes. Students will enjoy new playgrounds, outdoor learning environments, and modern technology to enhance creativity and collaboration.