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The front of the school ( August 4th 2025)
The front of the school ( August 4th 2025)
Principal Leland Hansen & Assistant Principal Kimberly Kellam at the ribbon cutting ceremony (August 4th, 2025)
Principal Leland Hansen & Assistant Principal Kimberly Kellam at the ribbon cutting ceremony (August 4th, 2025)
Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh & Bruce Delgado, Mayor of City of Marina at ribbon cutting ceremony (August 4th, 2025)
Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh & Bruce Delgado, Mayor of City of Marina at ribbon cutting ceremony (August 4th, 2025)
Parent and student checking in with Principal Leland Hansen for our Kick off event (August 4th, 2025)
Parent and student checking in with Principal Leland Hansen for our Kick off event (August 4th, 2025)
Student participating in Japanese class at Los Arboles Middle School (September 18, 2025)

Student participating in Japanese class at Los Arboles Middle School (September 18, 2025)

Counselors Ms. Aine and Ms. Alvarez giving a thumbs up

Counselors Ms. Aine and Ms. Alvarez giving a thumbs up

Students at Los Arboles Middle School participating in Club Rush Day

Students at Los Arboles Middle School participating in Club Rush Day

Students at Los Arboles Middle School participating in Club Rush Day

Students at Los Arboles Middle School participating in Club Rush Day

3D printing at Los Arboles Middle School

3D printing at Los Arboles Middle School

Los Arboles Middle School

Los Arboles Middle School

Students in STEM class at Los Arboles Middle School

Students in STEM class at Los Arboles Middle School

Announcements

Parent Teacher Student Conferences Nov 17 - 21

Student-Led Elementary, TK-8, Middle School Conferences | November 17 - 21, 2025

MPUSD's elementary, transitional kindergarten through 8th grade (TK-8), and middle schools students will lead their parents and teachers in student-led conferences November 17 - 21, 2025. Look for information coming soon from your school. Elementary and TK-8 students will release at 12:50 p.m. and middle school students will release at 1:30 p.m.
Veterans Day | November 11, 2025, Schools Closed

Veteran's Day | November 11

MPUSD district offices and schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. We will open on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Thank you to our veterans for protecting our freedom and inspiring us with your bravery.
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Your Voice Matters | YouthTruth Survey

Your voice matters! MPUSD is partnering with YouthTruth to launch its annual anonymous family survey September 29 - October 31, 2025, giving parents and guardians the chance to share feedback on their school experience and help strengthen student success.
Fall Break STEM Camp

Register Now: MPUSD’s Fall Break STEM Camp

MPUSD Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Program is proud to provide high-quality enrichment opportunities that inspire creativity, curiosity, and growth. We can’t wait to see our students shine during Fall Break STEM Camp!
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Proposed MPUSD Workforce Housing

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education continues to move forward with its workforce housing initiative. The Board of Education received a presentation on September 9, 2025, from Education Housing Partners on this project.
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September is Attendance Awareness Month

September is Attendance Awareness Month and it marks a time for schools and communities nationwide to highlight the importance of showing up to school every day.
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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.
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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.
Ages 11-17 Wednesday after school until 4:30 at Los Arboles Middle School. Free of charge, all experience levels welcome!

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!
Elementary School Front Page Fact Sheet English

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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State alerts schools leaders about new brightly-colored fentanyl

Fentanyl, an extremely potent and dangerous synthetic opioid, continues to be a major contributor to drug overdoses in California, including among youth. The state alerted education leaders this week reminding them about the concerning trends of opioid overdoses and warning them about a new brightly-colored fentanyl.
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Recent Highlights

Central Coast Allied Health Tour

College Begins in High School: MPUSD and MPC Renew Partnership

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and Monterey Peninsula College have renewed their college and career access pathways agreement, expanding dual enrollment opportunities for high school students across the district. Through this partnership, students can earn college credit, and even complete an associate degree, while still in high school.
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