Announcements

Week of the School Administrator | October 12–18, 2026

When you think of a school administrator, a principal may be the first person who comes to mind. But across the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, administrators serve in dozens of roles.

October 7, 2026

National School Lunch Week at MPUSD

From October 12-16, 2026, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is celebrating National School Lunch Week and the important role school meals play in helping students learn and grow.

October 5, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | October 3

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News REMINDER: Fall Break | No School October 5 - 9 - MPUSD and its schools will recognize Fall Break the week of ...

October 3, 2026

National Principals Month: Celebrating MPUSD’s School Leaders | October

October is National Principals Month, and MPUSD is proud to recognize the principals who lead, inspire and support our school communities every day.

October 2, 2026

Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026

On October 12, MPUSD recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the histories, cultures, traditions and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples.

October 2, 2026

Wishing Our MPUSD Community a Wonderful Fall Break

Fall Break | October 5 - 9, 2026

October 2, 2026

National Custodian Day | October 2

National Custodian Day is October 2, 2026. In MPUSD, we proudly have 75 custodians serving our community.

September 29, 2026

The MPUSD Insider | September 29

The MPUSD Insider is the weekly internal newsletter for MPUSD all staff. NOTE: The MPUSD Insider will be on hiatus over Fall Break and will return on October 13. Of Interest to Staff In Case You Mi...

September 29, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | September 26

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Your Voice Matters: YouthTruth Survey Opens September 28 - Each fall, MPUSD participates in the YouthTruth Su...

September 26, 2026

Looking for a Job That Works for Your Family? Join MPUSD!

Join us for MPUSD’s Classified Job Fair on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the MPUSD District Services Center in Del Rey Oaks.

September 24, 2026

Fall Break | October 5 - 9, 2026

September 23, 2026

September 30 is International Translation Day

September 23, 2026

MPUSD Board of Education Meeting at Monterey High School | October 13

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education is heading into the community for its October 13, 2026 meeting.

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.

September 23, 2026

MPUSD Celebrates Filipino American History Month

October is Filipino American History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, experiences and contributions of Filipino Americans across the United States.

September 23, 2026

Federal Survey Day | October 15, 2026

September 23, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | September 19

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. ​ Breaking News Monterey Adult School Student Earns Statewide Recognition - Monterey Adult School student Noufou Bontoulgou...

September 19, 2026

Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Annual Report

Proposition 28, the Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act, provides annual funding to California public schools to support arts education programs.

September 18, 2026

Shark News: Stronger Together, Last Day for Penny Wars, and more!

Principal’s Message A Note of Gratitude for Our Families As we settle into another school year, I want to take a moment to express how grateful we are for the partnership between our school and our...

September 18, 2026

Register for MPUSD’s ELO Fall Break Enrichment Program for 2026

MPUSD will once again offer Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) during our October break: October 5th - October 9th available to all MPUSD students grades TK - 8th.Registration opens TODAY- Tuesd...

September 15, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | September 12

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News MPUSD Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month - From September 15 through October 15, MPUSD proudly celeb...

September 12, 2026

Shark News: We are looking for 1-2 full time staff members to join our team

Principal’s Message We’re looking for 1-2 full-time staff members to join the La Mesa Shark Team—and we’d love to welcome more members of our school community! Click here to apply on EdJoin and lea...

September 10, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | September 5

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Labor Day | No School on Monday, September 7 - Please note that MPUSD schools and departments will be closed ...

September 5, 2026

Shark News: No School on Monday, Sign up for ACT Play, and more!!

Principal’s Message One of my (new) favorite children's books is What If Everybody Did That? It reminds us that every choice—big or small—has an impact on the people around us. It's a simple messag...

September 4, 2026

Unidos, Somos Más: MPUSD Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 through October 15, 2026, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District proudly joins communities across the nation in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the histor

September 1, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | August 29

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News 15 MPUSD Schools Earn Statewide PBIS Honors - MPUSD is celebrating another record year for positive school cu...

August 29, 2026

Celebrating Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

September 13 - 19 is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

August 28, 2026

Celebrating National Literacy Month

September is National Literacy Month, a time to celebrate the importance of reading, writing and literacy in helping students learn, grow and thrive.

August 28, 2026

September is Attendance Awareness Month

September is Attendance Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight something that makes a meaningful difference in every student’s education: being at school each day and on time.

August 28, 2026

Celebrating Our Community School Coordinators

September 14 – 18 is Community School Coordinator Appreciation Week.

August 28, 2026

Saturday Night Fun @ Monterey Bay FC

Thanks to our ​community partner Monterey Bay FC, they are offering discounted tickets for this Saturday, August 29, 2026. Plus, it's ​bobblehead giveaway night.​​

August 28, 2026

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or suicide-related crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

August 27, 2026

Patriot Day: We Will Never Forget

On September 11, MPUSD joins communities across our nation in observing Patriot Day and remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

August 27, 2026

Labor Day Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed

MPUSD schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

August 27, 2026

6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Student Mental Health Screening Opt-Out Form

Complete one form for each child in your family ONLY IF YOU WISH TO OPT OUT of mental health screening.If you have questions, please contact the MPUSD Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Department at ...

August 25, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | August 22

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Every Day at School Matters - Strong attendance helps students stay connected, engaged and on track for succe...

August 22, 2026

Multiple Employer Job Fair at Monterey Adult School

Monterey Adult School, in partnership with Monterey County Works, will host a Multiple Employer Job Fair on Wednesday, August 26, from 1–4 p.m.

August 20, 2026

District English Learner Advisory Council

MPUSD families are invited to participate in our District English Learner Advisory Council (DELAC) meetings during the 2026 - 2027 school year. DELAC provides parents, guardians, and caregivers with

August 20, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | August 15

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Back-to-School Connections | August 17 - 21 - Elementary, TK-8, and middle school families, we hope you’ll jo...

August 15, 2026

UCP and Title IX Annual Notice 2026-2027

This message is being sent to MPUSD families, staff, and secondary-grade-level students.The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is pleased to share with you the 2026-2027 Uniform Complaint P...

August 14, 2026

Shark News: Back to School Connections - 12:50pm Dismissal for all TK-8 Students all next week!

Principal’s Message Supporting Our Sharks: Safety, Belonging & Student Support At La Mesa, we want every child to feel safe, known, respected, and supported. We know that growing up includes le...

August 14, 2026

Back-to-School Connections | August 17 - 21, 2026

These conversations are about more than meeting your child’s teacher. They are an opportunity for us to get to know your child, and your family, more personally and begin building the partnership that

August 12, 2026

Notice of Public Hearing: Sufficiency of Instructional Materials

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m. regarding the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for the

August 10, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | August 8

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News We're Better Together | MPUSD School Year Video - Before the first school bell rang, MPUSD welcomed its team ...

August 8, 2026

Back to School Nights | 2026- 2027

Back-to-School Nights Begin Across MPUSD | Families and community members are invited to join us as our schools welcome the new school year with Back-to-School Nights.

August 7, 2026

Shark News: School Safety and Visitor Requirements

Principal’s Message What a fantastic first week of school! It has been wonderful welcoming both familiar and new faces to La Mesa. Our Sharks are already demonstrating The La Mesa Way by being Safe...

August 7, 2026

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year | Message from the Superintendent

August 5, 2026

MPUSD 2026–27 45-Day Budget Revision

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Trustees will receive an update on the district's 2026 – 2027 45-Day Budget Revision.

August 4, 2026

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!

August 3, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | August 1

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News The countdown is on - The first day of school is Wednesday, August 5. Finish those summer adventures, find th...

August 1, 2026

ParentVue and StudentVue Applications | Updated

Hello MPUSD Families,Synergy has recently updated the ParentVUE and StudentVUE applications. Due to this update, legacy versions of these apps no longer permit users to log in, and anyone attemptin...

July 31, 2026

Important Information for MPUSD Families

As part of the new school year, families will receive information about optional student accident and medical insurance plans available for purchase. While MPUSD DOES NOT provide medical or dental ...

July 29, 2026

Shark News: Welcome (back) Sharks!!!

Principal’s Message Welcome to La Mesa -we are so happy you're here! La Mesa is more than just a school—it's a community where students are known, cared for, and encouraged to grow every day. Our i...

July 27, 2026

🎉 Free backpacks. Free tacos. Prize drawings. | Back-to-School Bash @ July 25

It's all happening at the annual MPUSD Back-to-School Bash!Join us Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Seaside High School for a fun-filled morning as we kick off the new school year toget...

July 20, 2026

Bus Pass Sales | Opens July 9

🚌 Bus Pass Registration opens July 9!Qualifying students can apply for a FREE bus pass from July 9 - 17. Beginning July 20, registration opens to ALL students.📅 Reminder: All students riding the bu...

July 9, 2026