Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Kicks Off 2024-2025 School Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EMBARGOED UNTIL: July 22, 2024
Contact:
Marci McFadden, Chief of Communications & Engagement
831-706-6971
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Kicks Off School Year
Back-to-School Bash, Annual Employee Kick-Off, First Day of School
Seaside, CA - The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District welcomed school site leaders, district administrators, and a handful of other staff back this week to begin planning for the 2024-2025 school year. MPUSD’s first day of school is Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Leaders and staff participated in multiple days of professional learning activities and strategic planning, and the learning continues into next week as new teachers are on-boarded and returning teachers are welcomed back.
“With your continued support, MPUSD has emerged as a leader in innovation and creativity. We are not only engaging students in profound learning experiences and preparing them to tackle future challenges, but we are also continuing the MPUSD Way and setting high standards for supporting students, their families, and our dedicated teachers and staff,” said PK Diffenbaugh, Superintendent, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, in his welcome letter to families. "It is an honor to serve as your superintendent. Each day, I am inspired and humbled by our students, families, and staff. As we embark on our 11th year together, I look forward to our continued partnership," he continued.
The district announces three media opportunities that will provide colorful visuals for photography and broll, as well as availability of individuals for interviews.
Saturday, July 27, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 12 noon
MPUSD’s Back-to-School Bash - FREE and open to the community
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School of the Arts
1713 Broadway Avenue, Seaside
*Colorful visuals: School, district and community booths, mariachi group, free tacos, free backpacks, free fruit and produce, free giveaways and other from district and community partners, opportunities to win gift cards and a bike, and more
*Opportunity to interview students, parents, staff, community partners about the upcoming school year
Monday, August 5, 2024 | 8 - 10 a.m.
MPUSD Annual Back-to-School Kick-Off for All Staff
Seaside High School
2200 Noche Buena, Seaside
*More than 1,000 teachers and staff in colorful spirit wear converge onto Seaside High School field for welcome back kick-off event
*Colorful visuals: Staff in school colors and gear, student performances, keynote speaker, Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh’s message
*Opportunity to interview administrators, teachers, staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
MPUSD First Day of School
All MPUSD schools return to session
*RSVP in advance with Marci McFadden so we can coordinate school site location and verify photo releases of students
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About Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is home to approximately 9,400 students in grades transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. The district also houses preschool and adult education. The district is built on a solid foundation of effective instruction, positive school culture, systems of support, and collaborative leadership. The district is nestled along the Monterey Bay, and stretches from the city of Marina to the north to the city of Monterey to the south, and includes the communities of Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Sand City and Seaside.