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Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

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October 30, 2026

Your Future Starts Here! MPUSD Early College High School Programs

Current 8th grade students and families: Get a head start on college - tuition-free! Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) is excited to offer Early College High School Programs that allow students to begin earning college credits as early a

Current 8th grade students and families: Get a head start on college - tuition-free!

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) is excited to offer Early College High School Programs that allow students to begin earning college credits as early as 9th grade, with the opportunity to earn up to two years of college credit before graduating high school.

Students can explore three exciting pathways:

  • HEART Academy – Marina High School: Health and Allied Health

  • MIND Academy – Seaside High School: STEM, Engineering and Technology

  • Business Early College – Monterey High School: Business-focused college coursework (NEW!)

Join Us for a Parent Information Night!

Families are invited to learn more about the programs, application process and opportunities available to students. Presentations will be offered in English and Spanish.

  • November 12, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. – Los Arboles Middle School (Marina)

  • November 19, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. – Seaside Middle School (Seaside)

  • December 3, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. – Monterey High School (Monterey)

  • January 14, 2027 | 5:30 p.m. – Virtual via Zoom (ZOOM Link for Meeting)

Important Application Dates

  • Applications Open: December 1, 2026

  • Application Deadline: February 5, 2027

  • Acceptance Notifications: By March 19, 2027

These opportunities are for current 8th grade students entering high school in fall 2027.

View the flyer below and visit our Early College High School Programs webpage for additional information and application details.

 

An informational flyer promoting early college programs, featuring the headline 'YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE' and details on parent information nights.

An informational flyer in Spanish advertising educational programs with the heading