Welcome Back | School in Session Monday, October 12
Dear MPUSD Community,We hope you had a restful Fall Break.We look forward to welcoming our students, families, and staff members back on Monday, October 12.
October 12, 2026
Announcements
Actualizaciones de la Comunidad de MPUSD | 10 de octubre
Comunicación semanal del Distrito Escolar Unificado de la Península de Monterey. Últimas noticias Su voz importa: Encuesta YouthTruth - Si aún no ha tenido la oportunidad de compartir sus comentar...
October 10, 2026
MPUSD Community Updates | October 10
Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Your Voice Matters: YouthTruth Survey - If you have not had an opportunity to share your feedback through ou...
October 10, 2026
National School Bus Safety Week: Stop. Watch. Keep Students Safe.
October 19-23, 2026, is National School Bus Safety Week, an opportunity to remind our entire MPUSD community that keeping students safe on and around school buses is a responsibility we all share.
October 7, 2026
High School Parent/Teacher Conferences | October 27–29
MPUSD high school families are invited to participate in Parent/Teacher Conferences October 27 - 29, 2026. Early release days at 2:30 p.m.
October 7, 2026
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
Special Fall Break Edition: Read All About It! Principals' Weekly Community Newsletter for October 5th-October 9th
Dear Monte Vista Families and Community,Click on weekly newsletter link below. Enjoy! https://app.smore.com/n/80vk1We made it to Fall Break! One quarter of the school year in the books! Thank you e...
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
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
Mini Dores Cheer and Dance Clinic is Back!
Good morning Monte Vista Community,Monterey High School is so excited to host their Mini Dores Cheer and Dance clinic event for another year! Their teams are looking forward to hosting, mentoring a...
September 23, 2026
Final Push for Book Fair Volunteers!
Final Push for Book Fair Volunteers!The books have arrived....but, we still need volunteers to help make the Book Fair a success! The following classes have Book Fair times scheduled but do not yet...
September 22, 2026
Read All About It! Principals' Weekly Community Newsletter for September 21st-25th
Dear Monte Vista Families and Community,Last week, I spent most of the week with 8th graders at Outdoor Science School in Cambria while Ms. Wessel, our assistant principal, steered the nest with ou...
September 21, 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
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
Read All About It! Weekly Community Newsletter for September 14th-18th
Dear Monte Vista Families and Community,We are halfway through September, and the best of September is still yet to come! You all have been AMAZING in your support this school year! We appreciate y...
September 13, 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
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
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
Read All About It! Weekly Community Newsletter for August 31st-September 4th
Dear Monte Vista Families and Community,Way to go on an AWESOME August start! There was a lot of joy, peace, and productivity on campus this week. Thank you!We are now segueing into September this ...
August 31, 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
Read All About It! Weekly Community Newsletter for August 24th-28th
Dear Monte Vista Families and Community,This was an AMAZING week because we had SEVERAL--even--HUNDREDS of parents on campus all throughout the week thanks to Back to School Night and Back to Schoo...
August 24, 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
🎉⚽️Congratulations to Our Varsity Boys Soccer Team!⚽️🎉
Dear Varsity Boys Soccer Parents,Congratulations to your student-athlete on making the 2026 Varsity Boys Soccer Team! We are excited for this group and looking forward to a great season!Here are a ...
August 21, 2026
🎉⚽️Congratulations to Our JV Boys Soccer Team⚽️🎉
Dear JV Boys Soccer Parents,Congratulations to your student-athlete on making the 2026 JV Boys Soccer Team! We are excited for this group and looking forward to a great season!Here are a few import...
August 21, 2026
🎉⚽️Congratulations to Our Girls Soccer Team!⚽️🎉
Dear Girls Soccer Parents,Congratulations to your student-athlete on making the 2026 Girls Soccer Team! We are so excited for this season, especially because this is our largest girls soccer team w...
August 21, 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
Congratulations – 2026 Girls Volleyball Team
Dear Parents/Guardians,Congratulations! 🎉 We are excited to officially welcome your student-athlete to the 2026 Girls Volleyball Team! We are so proud of all the girls who worked hard throughout co...
August 19, 2026
Read All About It! Weekly Community Newsletter for August 17th-21st
Dear Monte Vista Families and Community,What an exciting, busy first FULL week of school we enjoyed this week! Not a moment to waste; we dug into curriculum, classroom community building, school sp...
August 17, 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
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
Read All About It! Weekly Community Newsletter for August 10th-14th
Dear Monte Vista Families and Community,We made it through the first few days of school! Always an exciting but anxious lift with all that we want to establish that first week. Thank you for suppor...
August 10, 2026
We Need You- Survey Poll/Introduction for 2026-2027 School Site Vision Council and/or English Learners Advisory Council
Dear Monte Vista TK-8 Families and Community,As part of our school’s journey to soar to greater heights, we encourage the involvement of parents and families with important school-level decision-ma...
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