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Current 8th grade students and families: Get a head start on college - tuition-free! Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) is excited to offer Early College High School Programs that allow students to begin earning college credits as early a

Your Future Starts Here! MPUSD Early College High School Programs

Current 8th grade students and families: Get a head start on college - tuition-free! Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) is excited to offer Early College High School Programs that

MPUSD's Commitment to Safe, Welcoming Schools for All Students

MPUSD's Commitment to Safe, Welcoming Schools for All Students

Dear MPUSD Community,The safety and well-being of our students and families remain a top priority at MPUSD. In light of recent events in our community, we want to reassure our families that our sch...

School IS IN Session | Unplanned PG&E Power Outage

School IS IN Session | Unplanned PG&E Power Outage

Dear La Mesa Families,We want to make you aware of an unplanned PG&E power outage that is impacting parts of our La Mesa community.Power is out at La Mesa TK-8 Elementary School. We want to ass...

The MPUSD Insider | October 27

The MPUSD Insider | October 27

The MPUSD Insider is the weekly internal newsletter for MPUSD all staff. Of Interest to Staff Trivia Time Winner - A big thank you to SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union for sponsoring and providing ...

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Current 8th grade students and families: Get a head start on college - tuition-free! Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) is excited to offer Early College High School Programs that allow students to begin earning college credits as early a

October 30, 2026

Your Future Starts Here! MPUSD Early College High School Programs

Current 8th grade students and families: Get a head start on college - tuition-free! Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) is excited to offer Early College High School Programs that

MPUSD families, mark your calendars! Parent-teacher conferences for elementary, middle and TK–8 schools will take place November 16–20, 2026. Conferences are a great opportunity for families and teachers to connect, celebrate student progress and wor

October 16, 2026

Parent - Teacher Conferences | Elementary and TK-8 Schools

MPUSD families, mark your calendars! Parent-teacher conferences for elementary, middle and TK – 8 schools will take place November 16 – 20, 2026.

Families interested in requesting a high school transfer for the 2027–2028 school year can submit an application during MPUSD's transfer window, November 9 – December 11, 2026. The transfer window is open to students entering or attending grades 9–

October 16, 2026

High School Student Transfer Window | November 9 - December 11, 2026

Families interested in requesting a high school transfer for the 2027 – 2028 school year can submit an application during MPUSD's transfer window, November 9 – December 11, 2026.

At MPUSD, we believe great things happen when families and schools come together. Whether it's a conversation with a teacher, helping with homework or simply cheering your child on, every little moment of connection makes a difference. This month, we're

October 16, 2026

November is Family Engagement Month

November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, traditions and lasting contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples. At MPUSD, we celebrate their heritage and recognize the importance

October 16, 2026

November is National Native American Heritage Month

Los Arboles Middle School teachers and staff receiving Reading is Key award.

October 14, 2026

Reading is Key: MPUSD Celebrates Student Literacy Growth and Outstanding Educators

Now in its third year, Reading is Key recognizes outstanding educators, grade-level teams and schools for their contributions to student literacy growth and achievement during the 2025 – 2026 school y

The 2026 YouthTruth Survey will take place September 28 through October 30.

September 23, 2026

YouthTruth Survey 2026: Your Voice Matters

Each fall, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District participates in the YouthTruth Survey. The 2026 YouthTruth Survey will take place September 28 through October 30.

Federal Survey Day | October 15, 2026

September 23, 2026

Federal Survey Day | October 15, 2026

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AT A GLANCE

Explore the numbers behind our mission—from our diverse student body to our commitment to 21st-century deep learning.

689

Enrolled students

34.9

Faculty members

19:1

Student to teacher ratio

100%

Promotion rate

Bullying Prevention

Equal Opportunity Resources

Hate-Motivated Behavior

Non Discrimination (Students)

Non Discrimination (Employees)

Professional Standards

Suicide Prevention

Uniform Complaint