September is Attendance Awareness Month
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Students at Los Arboles Middle School participating in Club Rush Day
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Announcements
2025-2026 Back-to-School Nights
MPUSD's 2025-2026 Back-to-School Nights are now available. We hope to see you at one, two, three, or many of our evenings. These nights are open to the entire community.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
As September approaches, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is reaffirming its commitment to student safety and emotional well-being during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Back-to-School Connections Conferences | August 18 - 22, 2025
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is proud to announce its Back-to-School Connections conferences August 18 - 22, 2025, for elementary and middle school families.
Districtwide Calendars for 2025-2026 School Year Now Available
The Board of Education approved the districtwide school calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.
Register for MPUSD’s ELO Afterschool Program for 2025-2026
Monterey Peninsula USD is excited to offer full Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) afterschool programs at all TK-8 schools. Please see the links embedded in this message for access to the Registration application. Each link is unique to the school your child currently attends.
MPUSD Summer Program Update
Visit our community partners for various summer opportunities for your child.
Middle School Promotions: Classes of 2024
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will host middle school promotion ceremonies for its Classes of 2024 from Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula, La Mesa TK-8 School, Los Arboles Middle School, Monte Vista TK-8 School, and Seaside Middle School on Thursday, May 30, 2024
Reading is Key: An MPUSD Literacy Initiative
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.
Spring 2024 Open Houses
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.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | No School
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.
Happy Holidays from Superintendent Diffenbaugh
Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh wishes you a happy holiday season.
Parent Virtual Workshops
MPUSD proudly partners with Effective School solutions to bring three virtual parenting workshops to families. Learn more.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
At MPUSD, we strive to ensure all students, parents, family members and staff have access to life-saving information to prevent suicide.
Camp Rock the Musical @ LAMS!
Beginning August 9th, Join Ms. Pelton, Marina Youth Arts, and LAMS Drama Club Wednesday's as they prepare for Camp Rock the Musical!
Join the MPUSD Team: We're Hiring
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.
2023-2024 Parent/Guardian and Student Information Handbook Now Available
The handbook provides annual notifications to parents, guardians and students of their rights and responsibilities.
Enroll or Confirm Your Student at Los Arboles Middle School
Los Arboles Middle School's new and returning student registration is now open.
What is standards-based grading?
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District provides rigorous, student-centered, and engaging learning experiences for every student. Learn more about what your child's report card looks like.
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Recent Highlights
Know Your Rights: Immigration Update
We want to assure you that our schools are safe and your student is safe while they are on our campus no matter their or their parents’ immigration status.
MPUSD honors Music In Our Schools Month in March
March is Music In Our Schools Month, a time to celebrate the vital role music education plays in the lives of students at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and across the country.
