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California Latino School Boards Association Unity Conference August 27 - 20, 2026

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Selected to Receive Prestigious Statewide LEAD Award

District recognized by the California Latino School Boards Association for advancing educational opportunities and student success.
Student mural outside Monterey Bay FC Cardinale Stadium

Three MPUSD High Schools Unite to Create Community Mural for Monterey Bay FC

What began as an idea between art teachers grew into a large-scale community collaboration that brought together students from Marina High School, Monterey High School, and Seaside High School to
Photo of four graduates in cap and gown smiling at graduation

Congratulations Central Coast High School Class of 2026

Congratulations Central Coast High School Class of 2026. We wish you the best on the next phase of your journey.   LINK TO PHOTOS     Lifetough Photos (for purchase)   How to view your
Photo of four girls smiling in cap and gown for graduation.

Congratulations Marina High School Class of 2026

Congratulations Marina High School Class of 2026. We wish you the best on the next phase of your journey. LINK TO PHOTOS   Lifetouch Photos (for purchase)   How to view your images on
Three girls in cap and gown at graduation smiling

Congratulations Monterey High School Class of 2026

Congratulations Monterey High School Class of 2026. We wish you the best on the next phase of your journey.   LINK TO PHOTOS     Lifetouch Photos (for purchase) How to view your images on
Two student graduates in cap and gown smiling and celebrating.

Congratulations Seaside High School Class of 2026

Enjoy candid photos taken during the graduation ceremony, as well as an archive video of the graduation.
Celebrating our years of service and our remarkable employees

Celebrating Remarkable Retirees: Honoring a Legacy of Dedication, Service, and Excellence

  On behalf of the Board of Education, Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh, and the entire MPUSD community, we extend our deepest gratitude and congratulations to our 2026 retirees. Each year,
MPUSD Pride Month 2026

MPUSD celebrates Pride Month 2026

At MPUSD, we honor all students and want to celebrate those who identify as LBGTQ+. During a recent MPUSD Board of Education Meeting, we honored students, teachers, and staff with a resolution
📚🎉 Save the Date! 🎉📚  MPUSD's Annual Back-to-School Bash is back — and bigger and better than ever!  Join us on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Seaside High School for a fun-filled community celebration to kick off the 2026–2

MPUSD's Annual Back-to-School Bash

📚🎉 Save the Date! 🎉📚 MPUSD's Annual Back-to-School Bash is back — and bigger and better than ever! Join us on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Seaside High School for a fun-filled
MPUSD Board of Education Recognizes Juneteenth and Reaffirms Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

MPUSD Board of Education Recognizes Juneteenth and Reaffirms Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education adopted a resolution on June 9, 2026, recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth, honoring the significance of this historic day and
Celebrating Years of Service Honoring the Commitment and Dedication of Our Employees

MPUSD Celebrates Years of Service (2025-2026)

     This year, 166 MPUSD employees are being recognized for reaching milestone years of service, including 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 35, 40, and even 45 years of service to the district.   Each
California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS)

California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS)