Lincoln's Birthday | February 9, 2026
No school on February 9, 2026.
Monte Vista TK-8 School Home
Main Shuffle
Front Office Staff
Monte Vista TK-8 Principal Joe Ashby and Assistant Principal Tierney Wessel
Kindergarten student at Monte Vista TK-8
Annual Monte Vista T8 School Spelling Bee
Students playing on the Monte Vista TK-8 playground
Community morning meeting
Monte Vista TK-8 Promotion ceremony at Monterey County Fairgrounds
Monte Vista TK-8 Promotion ceremony at Monterey County Fairgrounds
101 Dalmatians production at Monte Vista TK-8 (Spring 2025)
Fall pumpkins at Monte Vista TK-8
CA Distinguished School Award 2020
Announcements
Presidents' Day | February 16, 2026
Schools and district office departments will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
MPUSD Shows Strong Gains in English Language Arts and Reduces Level 1 in Both English Language Arts and Math
State results confirm districtwide progress and measurable improvements for historically underserved students.
MPUSD Districtwide Art Show | March 5, 2026
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 5 - 7 p.m., the District Services Center will transform into a vibrant gallery featuring artwork from elementary, middle, and high school students, showcasing drawings, paintings, sculptures, and more.
Proposed MPUSD Workforce Housing
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.
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Recent Highlights
MPUSD Honors Black History Month | February 2026
Each February, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District joins schools and communities across the nation in recognizing Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements, contributions, and enduring impact of African Americans on the history, culture, and progress of the United States.
MPUSD Receives $350,000 Grant to Strengthen Early STEAM Learning
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District received a $350,000 Count Play Explore Grant to strengthen early math, science, and computer science education, supporting foundational learning through December 2027.
Every Day Matters: MPUSD’s Continued Commitment to Attendance
At the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, attendance is more than a number, it’s a reflection of engagement, belonging, and opportunity.