Announcements

La Mesa School in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has been named to the 2025 California Honor Roll by Educational Results Partnership, a nonprofit organization that recognizes high-performing public schools for exceptional academic achievement. La Mesa is one of only five schools across the entire Monterey County to receive this distinction.

Your voice matters! MPUSD is partnering with YouthTruth to launch its annual anonymous family survey September 29 - October 31, 2025, giving parents and guardians the chance to share feedback on their school experience and help strengthen student success.

MPUSD Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Program is proud to provide high-quality enrichment opportunities that inspire creativity, curiosity, and growth. We can’t wait to see our students shine during Fall Break STEM Camp!

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education continues to move forward with its workforce housing initiative. The Board of Education received a presentation on September 9, 2025, from Education Housing Partners on this project.

MPUSD schools will observe Fall Break October 6 - 10, 2025. Schools will be closed.

Connect and Learn More! Discover how the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) supports your child’s growth and success.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education is seeking applicants to fill a provisional appointment for Trustee Area 6, with the term ending in November 2026.

September is Attendance Awareness Month and it marks a time for schools and communities nationwide to highlight the importance of showing up to school every day.

MPUSD's 2025-2026 Back-to-School Nights are now available. We hope to see you at one, two, three, or many of our evenings. These nights are open to the entire community.

As September approaches, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is reaffirming its commitment to student safety and emotional well-being during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Each year on August 31, communities across the globe observe International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)—a day dedicated to raising awareness about overdose, reducing the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths, and honoring the memories of those we have lost.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is proud to announce its Back-to-School Connections conferences August 18 - 22, 2025, for elementary and middle school families.

The Board of Education approved the districtwide school calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.

The Board of Education is hosting a Town Hall on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in our Monterey learning community.

Opportunities (ELO) afterschool programs at all TK-8 schools. Please see the links embedded in this message for access to the Registration application. Each link is unique to the school your child currently attends.

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., at the District Services Center (DSC) Board Room, located at 540 Canyon Del Rey, Monterey, CA.

Join us for a fun, family-friendly event to kick off the 2025–2026 school year on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Seaside High School.

MPUSD will observe Winter Break December 23, 2024, through January 7, 2025. MPUSD schools ​will be closed. Students return January 8, 2025.

MPUSD's elementary, transitional kindergarten through 8th grade (TK-8), and middle schools students will lead their parents and teachers in student-led conferences November 17 - 21, 2025. 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.

MPUSD schools and departments will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025.

MPUSD schools and departments will be closed on Monday, February 9, 2025, in recognition of Lincoln's Birthday.

Computer Science Education Week encourages students to explore the exciting opportunities in computer science.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh wishes you a happy holiday season.

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

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

High School student transfer window is now open!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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