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Spring Break was very different this year as compared to other years, but we hope you had an opportunity to find some joy and rest. As our Spring Break comes to an end this Friday, March 27, I wanted to provide you some important information about school closures and our transition to online/distance learning. Today, the Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Deneen Guss and county district superintendents decided that all schools within Monterey County will be closed until at least May 4th.

Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh shares a message with families regarding an update on distance learning, technology access, and breakfast/lunches for students.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as together we address the Coronavirus and its impacts on our school system, students, families and staff. The safety and well-being of our community continue to remain at the forefront of our decision making. We realize that any decision we make will have impacts on many of our families and staff. Please continue to follow all updates on this landing page (click headline for more).

Cold and flu season is upon us. The California Department of Public Health reports that influenza (also known as the flu) activity levels have increased over the past several weeks, including here in Monterey County. The 2019-2020 flu season has been complicated by recent reports of a novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China. Although there have been reported cases of novel coronavirus globally, to date, there have been no reported coronavirus cases in Monterey County. Learn more about Coronavirus, as it applies to Monterey County, and MCOE's resources and information for schools and communities.

The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the immediate risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus) remains low for Americans, but more cases are likely to be identified in the coming days, including in the United States. (Read more by clicking headline link.)

Over the past six years, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and the Monterey Bay Teachers Association have partnered to make significant progress in improving salaries for our deserving teachers and staff. Since the 2012-2013 school year, teacher salaries have increased between 20% and 34%, with our most experienced teachers now earning over $100,000. (Read more by clicking headline ...)

In Spring of 2021, a group of students will be traveling to Scotland, England, and Paris for an 11-day tour. Included on the trip will be Edinburgh Castle, Oxford University, London Bridge, and the Eiffel Tower, among many other sites!

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We are off and running to a strong start during quarter 2. The month of November brings many exciting opportunities as we work together towards helping our students successfully complete the first semester of the 2019-2020, while preparing for post graduate college and career opportunities. (Read more - click headline link)

We are extremely proud of our Seaside High students for serving as role models to younger peers. Students in Carolyn Laymon’s science class recently shared their cell projects to Ord Terrace Elementary’s Mrs. Lothian’s 3rd graders and Ms. Alexander’s 5th graders.

Seaside High School Families, Welcome to the 2019-20 school year. It’s an exciting time at Seaside High School, and it is an honor to serve as your new principal. As you know, Seaside High is a wonderful school with a committed team of teachers and staff serving our students and the community at large. This year we will continue the progress we’ve made and can Expect Great Things for and of our students and staff. (Read more by clicking headline)

More and more high school and college students are taking on the role of caregiver for aging loved ones. To help support these students, a local community partner has made available scholarships that can provide financial assistance.