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News & Announcements
MPUSD Recognizes May as National Mental Health Awareness Month
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the month of May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month to shed light on mental health challenges and promote support systems.
Community effort to prevent opioid overdoses on first-ever #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay
MPUSD wants our students, families and staff to know Tuesday, May 10, 2022 is
#NationalFentanylAwarenessDay.
#NationalFentanylAwarenessDay.
Black history education discussions underway for MPUSD students and community members
MPUSD and Freedom Soul Media Education Initiatives (FSMEI) is offering a program to improve access to culturally-relevant learning opportunities for students and community members.
Three MPUSD staff members named Monterey County Office of Education Classified School Employee of the Year
On Friday, three MPUSD staff members were honored by the Monterey County Office of Education with an MCOE Classified School Employee of the Year award.
Seaside families graduate from 2022 Strengthening Families Program/Familias costeras se gradúan del Programa de Fortalecimiento de Familias 2022
Early February, MPUSD teamed up with Partners For Peace to offer the Strengthening Families Program within the Seaside community.
Free COVID-19 Take-Home Rapid Tests
We hope you’re enjoying Spring Break. We want to provide a reminder about the availability of FREE COVID-19 take-home rapid tests at our MPUSD COVID-19 testing center offered through our partner Heal 360.
UPDATE: Masks in schools
From the very beginning of the pandemic, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has adhered to guidance from the California Department of Public Health and our county health department. We intend to follow the updated state guidance unless more restrictive measures are adopted by the Monterey County Health Department. In accordance with the state’s update, effective Monday, March 14, 2022, masks will be strongly recommended but not required for students (regardless of vaccination status) at all MPUSD school sites and departments.
Town Halls in English and Spanish will be held this evening (March 1) at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn more and ask questions. Read full story for links to Town Halls.
Town Halls in English and Spanish will be held this evening (March 1) at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn more and ask questions. Read full story for links to Town Halls.
MPUSD celebrates Black History Month in February
The month of February marks Black History Monday in the United States.
2022-2023 School Attendance Boundaries Update
The Board of Education has approved new boundaries impacting more than 500 students starting in the 2022-2023 school year.
We are currently holding tours of four schools where students will be rezoned.
We are currently holding tours of four schools where students will be rezoned.
Upcoming Family & Community Engagement Opportunities at MPUSD
Several parent education classes will be available starting in February.
MPUSD Hosts COVID-19 Town Hall
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District welcomes students, families, and staff back from Winter Break. The California Department of Public Health has released updated guidance regarding COVID-19, and the district will host a Town Hall to provide an overview, as well as address questions from the community.
Parent Workshops Coming Spring 2022
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District in partnership with Effective School Solutions offers four parent workshops January - April 2022.
Welcome Back: Return to School COVID Testing Information
Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh shares with families the importance of getting tested before returning back to school on Wednesday, January 5. Take a moment to listen to his message, as well as where you and your family can pick up testing kits or to have a test administered at our Cabrillo Family Resource Center.
Open Enrollment for Elementary and Middle School Opens January 5
Open Enrollment for grades Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade is now open for the 2022-2023 school year. This period is the only time to request a transfer from one school to another school within the district for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. If you wish to request a transfer you must complete a request form no later than Friday, February 4, 2022 for middle and elementary school.