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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.

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.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

As September approaches, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is reaffirming its commitment to student safety and emotional well-being during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Overdose Awareness Day is August 31

Each year on August 31, communities across the globe observe International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)—a day dedicated to raising awareness about overdose, reducing the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths, and honoring the memories of those we have lost.

Welcome to a new school year!

Each school year, we work with our district staff and educators to develop a collective theme.

California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS)

Districtwide Calendars for 2025-2026 School Year Now Available

The Board of Education approved the districtwide school calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.

Seaside High Dramatic Arts Presents The Unsinkable Molly Brown

Seaside High Dramatic Arts presents The Unsinkable Molly Brown at Seaside High School.

Survey: Selection of Seaside High School's Next Principal

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Superintendent and Governing Board are asking for your help in selecting your next principal.

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship Education Tour | January 28

College guidance for families, scholarship opportunities, financial resources for families, inspirational speakers, dinner provided, and giveaways.

Student Transfer Window for High School Opens November 1, 2024

The student transfer window to transfer a child from one high school to another high school in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will open on November 1, 2024, and run through December 6, 2024. This applies for students in high school only.

Seaside High School Hosts Haunted Homecoming Parade, Tailgate, and Kick-Off Parade

Celebrate Seaside High School's Haunted Homecoming Parade and Tailgate celebration on Friday, October 25, 2024.

FAFSA Priority Deadline Extended to May 2, 2024

The California Student Aid Commission, together with the Legislature and Governor Newsom, announced that the state financial aid priority deadline has been further extended to May 2, 2024.

Reading is Key: An MPUSD Literacy Initiative

This school year (2023-2024), MPUSD has doubled down on its reading efforts launching a “Reading is Key” literacy initiative focused on helping students achieve fluency in phonics to reach its reading goal.

Spring 2024 Open Houses

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District schools will open their doors to the community and host their spring 2024 open houses in April and May.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | No School

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and its schools will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Happy Holidays from Superintendent Diffenbaugh

Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh wishes you a happy holiday season.

SLIDESHOW: Battle of the Bay 2023-Monterey vs. Seaside

Battle of the Bay is an annual tradition for Monterey and Seaside high school football teams.

Parent Virtual Workshops

MPUSD proudly partners with Effective School solutions to bring three virtual parenting workshops to families. Learn more.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

At MPUSD, we strive to ensure all students, parents, family members and staff have access to life-saving information to prevent suicide.