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September 14 – 18 is Community School Coordinator Appreciation Week, and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is proud to recognize the seven Community School Coordinators serving schools throughout our Seaside community.

Celebrating Our Community School Coordinators

September 14 – 18 is Community School Coordinator Appreciation Week.
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.

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.
September is Attendance Awareness Month. EAch Day Counts. Every STudent Matters, Improve with Purpose.

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.
September is National Literacy Month, a time to celebrate the importance of reading, writing and literacy in helping students learn, grow and thrive.

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.
MPUSD schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Labor Day Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed

MPUSD schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
September 13–19 is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

Celebrating Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

September 13 - 19 is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Patriot Day: We Will Never Forget - 09.11.01

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.
Your Voice Matters: Join us for our District English Learner Advisory Committee - MPUSD families are invited to participate in our District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) meetings during the 2026 - 2027 school year. DELAC provides parents, gua

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
Back to School Nights

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.
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.

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.
Back to School Connections | August 17 - 21, 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
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 2026–2027 school year. The hearing will take place i

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

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
2-26-2027 45-Day Budget Revision

MPUSD 2026–27 45-Day Budget Revision

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Trustees will receive an update on the district's 2026 – 2027 45-Day Budget Revision.
MPUSD Back to School 2026-2027

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!

Student mural outside Monterey Bay FC Cardinale Stadium

Three MPUSD High Schools Unite to Create Community Mural for Monterey Bay FC

What began as an idea between art teachers grew into a large-scale community collaboration that brought together students from Marina High School, Monterey High School, and Seaside High School to
California Latino School Boards Association Unity Conference August 27 - 20, 2026

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Selected to Receive Prestigious Statewide LEAD Award

District recognized by the California Latino School Boards Association for advancing educational opportunities and student success.
Photo of four graduates in cap and gown smiling at graduation

Congratulations Central Coast High School Class of 2026

Congratulations Central Coast High School Class of 2026. We wish you the best on the next phase of your journey.   LINK TO PHOTOS     Lifetough Photos (for purchase)   How to view your
Photo of four girls smiling in cap and gown for graduation.

Congratulations Marina High School Class of 2026

Congratulations Marina High School Class of 2026. We wish you the best on the next phase of your journey. LINK TO PHOTOS   Lifetouch Photos (for purchase)   How to view your images on
Three girls in cap and gown at graduation smiling

Congratulations Monterey High School Class of 2026

Congratulations Monterey High School Class of 2026. We wish you the best on the next phase of your journey.   LINK TO PHOTOS     Lifetouch Photos (for purchase) How to view your images on
Two student graduates in cap and gown smiling and celebrating.

Congratulations Seaside High School Class of 2026

Enjoy candid photos taken during the graduation ceremony, as well as an archive video of the graduation.
Celebrating our years of service and our remarkable employees

Celebrating Remarkable Retirees: Honoring a Legacy of Dedication, Service, and Excellence

  On behalf of the Board of Education, Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh, and the entire MPUSD community, we extend our deepest gratitude and congratulations to our 2026 retirees. Each year,
MPUSD Pride Month 2026

MPUSD celebrates Pride Month 2026

At MPUSD, we honor all students and want to celebrate those who identify as LBGTQ+. During a recent MPUSD Board of Education Meeting, we honored students, teachers, and staff with a resolution
MPUSD Board of Education Recognizes Juneteenth and Reaffirms Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

MPUSD Board of Education Recognizes Juneteenth and Reaffirms Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education adopted a resolution on June 9, 2026, recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth, honoring the significance of this historic day and
📚🎉 Save the Date! 🎉📚  MPUSD's Annual Back-to-School Bash is back — and bigger and better than ever!  Join us on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Seaside High School for a fun-filled community celebration to kick off the 2026–2

MPUSD's Annual Back-to-School Bash

📚🎉 Save the Date! 🎉📚 MPUSD's Annual Back-to-School Bash is back — and bigger and better than ever! Join us on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Seaside High School for a fun-filled