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As temperatures drop during this winter season MPUSD’s Family Resource Center is hosting a Blanket Drive to help displaced families or those living in their cars.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is pleased to announce the establishment of the Measure A Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee following the successful passage of school bond Measure A in the November 5, 2024, election.

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.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District proclaims February 2025 as Black History Month, celebrates the achievements by African Americans, and recognizes their central role in United States history, as well as highlights this year’s theme of African Americans and Labor.

There is a scam circulating in Monterey County regarding truancy issues and demanding $3,000 to avoid jail time.

Student transfers for the 2025-2026 school year for elementary and middle school students begins January 8, 2025, and closes - Friday, February 7, 2025.

January is School Board Recognition Month, a time to honor the dedication and leadership of our Board of Trustees. Their commitment to students, staff, and the community helps shape the future of education in our district.

MPUSD's own trustee Dr. Bettye Lusk chosen to represent the California School Boards Association as President

This video series shines a spotlight on the critical role school attendance plays in shaping students’ futures, particularly in Marina, where chronic absenteeism rates are higher than neighboring communities.

At the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, we are recognizing the importance of school psychologists during National School Psychology Week from November 11-15, 2024.

November marks National Homeless Youth Awareness Month and an opportunity to educate the community about youth experiencing homelessness particularly in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.

Every October, National Principals Month is an opportunity to acknowledge and praise the leadership of school principals.

Take a moment during National School Lunch week to recognize MPUSD’s cooks, servers, clerks, and delivery drivers who are committed to feeding our students and running a safe and healthy food service program during National School Lunch Week - October 14 - 18, 2024.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District acknowledges October 13-19, 2024, as Week of the School Administrator and publicly recognizes the contribution that school administrators make to student achievement. In MPUSD, administrators comprise just six percent of its total employee base.