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MPUSD and its schools will recognize Spring Break March 18 - 29, 2024. Our TK-12 schools will be closed and school will not be in session. We wish everyone a restful Spring Break.

This school year (2023-2024), MPUSD has doubled down on its reading efforts launching a “Reading is Key” literacy initiative focused on helping students achieve fluency in phonics to reach its reading goal.

The enrollment and confirmation period for the 2024-2025 school year will begin on February 1, 2024. Enroll new students or confirm current students early for a chance to win an Apple iPad.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District schools will open their doors to the community and host their spring 2024 open houses in April and May.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will host graduation for its Classes of 2024 from Central Coast High School, Marina High School, Monterey High School, Seaside High School, and Monterey Adult School on Friday, May 31, 2024.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and its schools will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh wishes you a happy holiday season.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will observe Winter Break Monday, December 18, 2023, through Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

MPUSD proudly partners with Effective School solutions to bring three virtual parenting workshops to families. Learn more.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is seeking applications for the sixth cohort of its Alder teacher residency program for the 2024-2025 school year.

MPUSD and the Educational Services Department are committed to providing English learners with a culturally and linguistically relevant education. We're looking for parents and guardians to become part of our committee to fulfill this mission.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023, was Federal Survey Day for our military-connected families in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. We still need assistance in completing a card for our military-connected families.

At MPUSD, we strive to ensure all students, parents, family members and staff have access to life-saving information to prevent suicide.

Join the MPUSD team! The district is hosting a job fair to fill available positions in its classified (non teaching positions) rank.

Our school district is dedicated to serving of our students and we want to ensure they have quick access to make the best possible decisions for their own mental health and wellbeing.

The community is invited to Central Coast High School's Back-to-School Event on Friday, July 28, 2023 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free food, giveaways and raffles. Meet our staff, including our new principal Dr. Diane Fitzpatrick.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will begin selling bus passes on July 10, 2023.

Did you know that many parents, guardians and caregivers begin careers at their child's school or in the school district? MPUSD is busy preparing for the 2023-2024 school year and we hope you’ll consider joining the MPUSD team. We have a variety of part-time and full-time career opportunities available.

The handbook provides annual notifications to parents, guardians and students of their rights and responsibilities.