Announcements

National Family Engagement Month (English)

November is Family Engagement Month at MPUSD

At MPUSD, we recognize that strong family engagement is essential to the educational success, health, and well-being of every student we serve.

Published October 22, 2024

English Art Elementary/TK8/Middle School Conferences

Elementary and TK-8 School Parent Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

MPUSD's elementary, transitional kindergarten through 8th grade (TK-8), and middle schools will hold parent/teacher/student conferences November 18-22, 2024. Look for information coming soon from your school. Elementary and TK-8 students will release at 12:50 p.m. and middle school students will release at 1:30 p.m.

Published October 2, 2023

English flyer on the hidden dangers of social media.

The Hidden Dangers of Social Media Virtual Workshop

MPUSD in partnership with Ohana Montage Health present an online workshop about the hidden dangers of social media on December 2, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

Published October 8, 2024

October Events @ La Mesa

Published October 14, 2024

Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® to Visit Six MPUSD Schools

Students in grades transitional kindergarten through 6th grade at six MPUSD schools will receive free dental care in mid October.

Published September 30, 2024

2024-2025 Back-to-School Connection Dates Announced

2024-2025 Back-to-School Connections will take place August 26 - September 6, 2024, for elementary, TK-8, and middle school families. Early release times for these school sites.

Published August 6, 2024

Bus Passes for the 2024-2025 School Year

Register for bus passes for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year beginning July 8 with a priority for students who qualify (free). General registration open up July 22.

Published July 1, 2024

Kindergarten Classes (and some Transitional Kindergarten) at MPUSD for the 2024-2025 School Year

This school year, teachers and staff will get to meet you and your kindergarten student during the first two weeks of school (Wednesday, August 7 - Friday, August 16, 2024). School will be half-day and afterschool care will be available.

Published July 30, 2024

Job Fair | September 21, 2024

We want you to join the MPUSD team! Come visit us and learn about the various non-teaching positions we have available.

Published August 22, 2024

MPUSD Parent/Guardian Drug Education Night

Published August 28, 2024

24-25 TK/Kinder Meet & Greet

Published July 1, 2024

TK and Kindergarten Meet and Greet Events 2024

2024 TK and Kindergarten Meet and Greet Events at MPUSD Schools

Do you have a child who is 4 or 5 years old? Sign them up for transitional kindergarten or kindergarten at MPUSD today and don’t delay!

Published July 24, 2024

Middle School Promotions: Classes of 2024

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will host middle school promotion ceremonies for its Classes of 2024 from Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula, La Mesa TK-8 School, Los Arboles Middle School, Monte Vista TK-8 School, and Seaside Middle School on Thursday, May 30, 2024

Published January 31, 2024

MPUSD offering Summer Bridge Program for incoming 9th graders

As your current 8th grader (incoming 9th grader) prepares to embark on their high school journey, we invite your child to a transformative opportunity: MPUSD's Summer Bridge Program (at your child's future high school).

Published May 1, 2024

Reading is Key: An MPUSD Literacy Initiative

This school year (2023-2024), MPUSD has doubled down on its reading efforts launching a “Reading is Key” literacy initiative focused on helping students achieve fluency in phonics to reach its reading goal.

Published February 21, 2024

Preschool and educational options English

Spring 2024 Open Houses

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District schools will open their doors to the community and host their spring 2024 open houses in April and May.

Published February 21, 2024

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | No School

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and its schools will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Published January 9, 2024

Happy Holidays from Superintendent Diffenbaugh

Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh wishes you a happy holiday season.

Published December 15, 2023

Students in a classroom at Marina Child Development Center

New preschool opening in Monterey this January

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will open the Monterey Child Development Center located at 251 Soledad Drive (the former Monte Vista School location) in Monterey on Thursday, January 4, 2024

Published December 13, 2023

Parent Virtual Workshops

MPUSD proudly partners with Effective School solutions to bring three virtual parenting workshops to families. Learn more.

Published September 12, 2023

High School Student Transfer Window

High School student transfer window is now open!

Published November 1, 2023

La Mesa SSC/ELAC 11.2.23 Agenda

Published October 30, 2023

MPUSD offering family survey to gather feedback starting October 2

Each school year, we offer an anonymous survey for our parents and guardians to learn more about their experience with our schools.

Published September 26, 2023

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

At MPUSD, we strive to ensure all students, parents, family members and staff have access to life-saving information to prevent suicide.

Published September 7, 2023

Fall Break: October 2 - 6, 2023

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and its schools will observe Fall Break October 2 - 6, 2023. All schools will be closed to student instruction.

Published September 20, 2023

Back-to-School Connections Conferences

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is proud to bring back its Back-to-School Connections conferences August 30 through September 8, 2023 for elementary and middle school families.

Published August 8, 2023

Bus Passes on Sale

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will begin selling bus passes on July 10, 2023.

Published July 5, 2023

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Join the MPUSD Team: We're Hiring

Did you know that many parents, guardians and caregivers begin careers at their child's school or in the school district? MPUSD is busy preparing for the 2023-2024 school year and we hope you’ll consider joining the MPUSD team. We have a variety of part-time and full-time career opportunities available.

Published June 16, 2023

Picture of Parent Guardian Student Information Handbook

2023-2024 Parent/Guardian and Student Information Handbook Now Available

The handbook provides annual notifications to parents, guardians and students of their rights and responsibilities.

Published July 5, 2023

Enroll or confirm your student for the 2023-2024 school year

Is your child new or returning to La Mesa? Enroll your child online today!

Published May 10, 2023

Ready, Set, Register

It's time to register for infant care, toddler and preschool programs, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten.

Published January 23, 2023

Open House

Open House 2022-2023

Published May 22, 2023

Get Your Spirit Wear

Looking for some shark swag? This website has shirts, shorts, jackets, and more.

Published April 24, 2023

Join the PTA

ttps://jointotem.com/ca/monterey/la-mesa-elementary-pta

Published April 24, 2023

JAWesome Birthdays

https://www.lamesapta.com/jawsome-birthdays

Published April 24, 2023

Active Duty Physical Fitness Demo Assembly

Schoolwide assembly Thursday April 20th from 1:30-2:15.

Published April 5, 2023

Elementary School Front Page Fact Sheet English

What is standards-based grading?

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District provides rigorous, student-centered, and engaging learning experiences for every student. Learn more about what your child's report card looks like.

Published November 11, 2022

PTA Coffee Meet and Greet

Come meet your PTA!

Published February 17, 2023

Accelerated Learning Specialist

In response to growing needs, La Mesa is very proud to announce that we have a dedicated specialist to provide additional support to our English Learners that are Newcomers.

Published February 15, 2023

Welcome, Military Families

New? Moving soon? Please check in with the front office so we can better support our teachers, families, and students.

Published January 27, 2023

Welcome Ms. Yaya

Our EL students have started working with Ms. Yaya, our accelerated learning specialist.

Published January 27, 2023

Canned Food Drive

Our canned food drive is in full swing. Donate your unused canned goods in the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Published November 4, 2022

The Book Fair is Here

The book fair will be here on October 24th. Also, be sure to dress up as your favorite book character on Tuesday October 25th.

Published October 19, 2022

Spirit Wear Sale

La Mesa has a brand new online Spirit Wear shop. You can now order all your Shark gear online. Our online shop has so many more options, you can order any time, and orders ship right to you. Head over to www.1stplacespiritwear.com and search "La Mesa" to see all we have to offer.

Published October 19, 2022

Join the PTA

Looking to make a difference in your child's school? Have great ideas to contribute? Join the PTA! Scan this QR code to get started.

Published August 1, 2022

La Mesa Family Handbook

The La Mesa Family Handbook has been updated. Read through it for more information regarding our policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Published August 1, 2022

Community effort to prevent opioid overdoses on first-ever #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay

MPUSD wants our students, families and staff to know Tuesday, May 10, 2022 is

#NationalFentanylAwarenessDay.

Published May 10, 2022

PTA Coffee Connections

Please join us Thursday March 10th at 8:00AM in the La Mesa Cafeteria to sip some coffee and talk about what it means to be a part of the La Mesa PTA.

Published March 9, 2022

Important Information Regarding La Mesa Elementary Grade Expansion

La Mesa Elementary will expand to be TK-8 schools by adding 7th grade in the 2022-2023 school year and 8th grade in the 2023-2024 school year. In order to support La Mesa’s expansion, the Board recently approved the reconfiguration and consolidation plan that will add classrooms and modernize the La Mesa campus in order to create an engaging age appropriate learning environment for all grade levels.

Published February 4, 2022

La Mesa Elementary Teacher Elizabeth McLeod receives KION Classroom Makeover award

La Mesa Elementary teacher honored with KION Classroom Makeover award

On Friday, November 19, La Mesa Elementary School First Grade Teacher Elizabeth McLeod was honored by KION 5/46 with $500 as part of their Classroom Makeover initiative in partnership with Central Coast Federal Credit Union.

Published November 29, 2021

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