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 5 - 9, 2026. Our schools will be closed. We hope students, their families, and our teachers and staff have an opportunity to enjoy a week of rest. School resumes on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Your Voice Matters: YouthTruth Survey - Over Fall Break, we hope you'll take a moment to provide us feedback through our YouthTruth family survey. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well, where we can improve and how we can continue creating positive learning environments for every student. Take the SURVEY today!
Information of Interest
National Custodian Day - Yesterday, was National Custodian Day, the perfect time to honor our 75 custodians across MPUSD who care for our 20 school sites, Monterey Adult School, District Office and District Services Center (day and night). Our custodians are true behind-the-scenes heroes. Beyond keeping our schools clean, safe and welcoming, they build relationships with students and staff and help create the positive culture and sense of belonging that make our schools special. To our incredible custodial team: thank you for taking care of our schools and the people in them. (Pictured: Custodians from Marina High, Marina Vista Elementary, and Los Arboles Middle School)
Preschool Tours | October 17 - Interested in learning more about MPUSD Preschool? Families are invited to tour our preschool programs on October 17 and see our learning environments, meet staff, and learn more about what MPUSD Preschool has to offer. Tours will be available at three of our locations at the Seaside Child Development Center, DLAMP Preschool, and Monterey Child Development Center at scheduled times throughout the afternoon. Please RSVP in advance so our preschool team can plan for your visit and provide the best experience for participating families. Visit preschool.mpusd.net to learn more or call 831-392-3456.
From the MPUSD Unplugged Archives - MPUSD launched its podcast, MPUSD Unplugged, last school year, and with the school year well underway and Fall Break approaching, this episode is worth another listen. Hear from one of our Attendance Intervention Specialists about the why behind consistent school attendance, why each day matters, and how MPUSD works alongside students and families to provide support when challenges arise. Take a listen and stay tuned. New MPUSD Unplugged episodes are coming soon!
Looking for a Job That Works for Your Family? - MPUSD is hiring! For parents and guardians, working in our schools can be a win-win, an opportunity to join the MPUSD team with a schedule that may better align with your child’s school day and calendar. Join our Classified (non-teaching positions) Job Fair on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the District Services Center in Del Rey Oaks. We’re hiring for a variety of high-demand positions, with same-day interviews, provisional offers for highly qualified candidates and free fingerprinting available. Walk-ins welcome! Pre-register at the.mpusd.net/2026jobfair and bring your resume. Learn more on our website.
Seaside Fire Open House | Today - October 3 - Our community partner, City of Seaside Fire, invites the community to it open house today from 10 am - 1 pm.
Learn the Basics of Google Docs at Monterey Adult School - Looking to build your digital skills? Monterey Adult School is offering a Google Docs Introduction Class beginning October 12. Learn how to create and format documents, edit files, download, save and print. Morning and evening sessions are available, and participants can also earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certification. The class fee is $25. Call 831-392-3565 to register or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Hot Off the Reel
Show Up MPUSD - September was Attendance Awareness Month and the perfect opportunity to remind our community about the importance of showing up each day. As the month wraps up, we share with you the voices of our Del Rey Woods Elementary School Dolphins, our Los Arboles Middle School Falcons, and our Marina High School Mariners.
Board of Education
Board of Education Special Location | October 13 Meeting - The next Board of Education meeting will be held in the community at Monterey High School on October 13. Open sessions begins at 6:30 p.m. The agenda may be found here on October 8. The meeting will not be available on AMP-TV, but you can Zoom into the meeting. If you miss the meeting and want to know what actions the Board takes, you may read Board Highlights or watch Spotlight on Board Highlights later in the week.
Reminders
NEW | Pre-register Before Visiting Your School - MPUSD is making it easier and faster for visitors to check in at our schools! Families and other visitors can now pre-register before arriving on campus, helping save time during the check-in process. Pre-register in advance, receive a QR code, and simply scan it at our visitor kiosks when you arrive and print your visitor badge. All visitors are still required to touch base with the front desk upon arrival and wear a visitor badge while on campus. Learn more and find your school’s pre-registration link on our district or school websites. Your Voice Matters: Join us for our District English Learner Advisory Council | October 21 - 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 an opportunity to share their voices, learn more about district programs and services, and help shape how we support multilingual learners across MPUSD. All parents, guardians, and caregivers are welcome. Childcare and dinner are provided. Visit our website or see flyer below for dates, times, and location.
Upcoming MPUSD Events
Most events are linked to MPUSD's website to receive more information. You may also access the district's school year calendar here. (Event dates subject to change. Check with your school site and this section regularly.)
10.5.26 Fall Break - No School 10.6.26 Fall Break - No School 10.7.26 Fall Break - No School 10.8.26 Fall Break - No School 10.9.26 Fall Break - No School 10.13.26 Board of Education Meeting 10.21.26 District English Learner Advisory Council 10.27.26 Board of Education Meeting
