Student transfers for the 2025-2026 school year for elementary and middle school students begins January 8, 2025, and closes - Friday, February 7, 2025. Student transfers means that students who reside permanently in the MPUSD boundaries may apply for a transfer to any of the MPUSD schools where space is available.
The deadline for submitting the elementary and middle school application is at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025.
If you wish to apply for a student transfer please utilize one of the following options:
- Complete an online application - Forms go live Wednesday, January 8, 2025 (Visit our Student Transfer Webpage)
- Visit a school site office for assistance
- Contact our District Transfer Office at 831-392-3983 or [email protected].
These time periods are the only opportunity to request a transfer from your school of residence to one other than your assigned school for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. If you wish to request a transfer you must complete a request form.
Students who are currently on a transfer within MPUSD boundaries (Marina, Monterey and Seaside communities) will automatically be renewed and you do not have to do anything to keep your student at the school he/she is currently attending. Students who are entering 7th grade at Los Arboles Middle School or Seaside Middle School will automatically roll over to the middle school in the learning community in which the student is currently attending. For example, if your child attends Marina Vista Elementary Arts Academy, your student will be rolled over to Los Arboles Middle School, even if you do not reside in Marina.
If you wish for your student to return to the school nearest your residency, please immediately notify your school of residence so the district may plan accordingly. For example, if your student attends Marina Vista Elementary Arts Academy and you live in Seaside and want your student to attend Seaside Middle School, contact Seaside Middle School and enroll your student with a proof of residency showing that you reside in Seaside.
If you live outside of the MPUSD school district, please renew your interdistrict transfer with your district of residence.
** IMPORTANT NOTE ** : Due to full capacity at Crumpton Elementary School, La Mesa Elementary School, Marshall Elementary School, and Monte Vista TK-8, transfers are extremely limited and not guaranteed. Limited transfers may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on space availability at each grade level, with priority given to siblings and employees' children. We will maintain a waitlist for the 2025-2026 school year for these schools and notify families if space becomes available.
Students who meet the following criteria will be given first priority for first available spaces:
- Sibling(s) currently enrolled at the requested school
- MPUSD employee
- Special Circumstances: Medical considerations, dangerous or harmful situations. Documentation required.
Only students who have submitted a transfer application by the deadline will be placed on the waiting list. This waitlist will remain valid until May 31, 2025. If your child is not selected to attend the school through the lottery process, you may attend your school or residence or list a second choice. Acceptance will be based on space availability.
If your request for an Intra-District Transfer is approved by April 2025. Parents should be aware that transportation is not provided for students on Intra-District transfers, except in circumstances that are required by law.
For questions, please contact your school’s Office Supervisor or the Student Transfer Office at 831-392-3983.
