Message from the Superintendent: Fall Break
Take a moment to watch a message from the Superintendent wishing families a relaxing Fall Break. (English and Spanish available)
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Recent News
MPUSD trustees to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month
During MPUSD's school board meeting on Tuesday, September 13, trustees will consider approving a resolution to recognize September 15, 2022 to October 15, 2022 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
MPUSD trustees recognize September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
During a school board meeting on Tuesday, August 23, MPUSD trustees approved a resolution recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Attendance Awareness Month to be recognized by MPUSD trustees in September
During our school board meeting on Tuesday, August 23, trustees plan to hear a resolution promoting September as Attendance Awareness Month.
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline changing to 988/Línea Nacional de Vida de Suicidio y Crisis cambia a 988
On Saturday, July 16, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will change to 988. Anyone can text or dial that number to be connected to support./
El sábado 16 de julio, la Línea Nacional de Vida para Crisis y Suicidios cambiará a 988. Cualquiera puede enviar un mensaje de texto o marcar ese número para conectarse con soporte.
El sábado 16 de julio, la Línea Nacional de Vida para Crisis y Suicidios cambiará a 988. Cualquiera puede enviar un mensaje de texto o marcar ese número para conectarse con soporte.
Superintendent Diffenbaugh responds to Uvalde, TX school tragedy/El superintendente Diffenbaugh responde a la tragedia escolar de Uvalde, TX
The horrific school shooting at Robb Elementary School leaves our nation in mourning./El horrible tiroteo en la Escuela Primaria Robb deja a nuestra nación de luto.
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Community effort to prevent opioid overdoses on first-ever #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay
MPUSD wants our students, families and staff to know Tuesday, May 10, 2022 is
#NationalFentanylAwarenessDay.
#NationalFentanylAwarenessDay.
Black history education discussions underway for MPUSD students and community members
MPUSD and Freedom Soul Media Education Initiatives (FSMEI) is offering a program to improve access to culturally-relevant learning opportunities for students and community members.
Three MPUSD staff members named Monterey County Office of Education Classified School Employee of the Year
On Friday, three MPUSD staff members were honored by the Monterey County Office of Education with an MCOE Classified School Employee of the Year award.
Seaside families graduate from 2022 Strengthening Families Program/Familias costeras se gradúan del Programa de Fortalecimiento de Familias 2022
Early February, MPUSD teamed up with Partners For Peace to offer the Strengthening Families Program within the Seaside community.
Free COVID-19 Take-Home Rapid Tests
We hope you’re enjoying Spring Break. We want to provide a reminder about the availability of FREE COVID-19 take-home rapid tests at our MPUSD COVID-19 testing center offered through our partner Heal 360.
HEALTH ALERT: MPUSD community resources for drug and alcohol use, prevention
Through our multi-tiered system of support, students, parents, and staff have access to information about many complex health and wellness issues facing our community, including drug and alcohol use and prevention.
UPDATE: Masks in schools
From the very beginning of the pandemic, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has adhered to guidance from the California Department of Public Health and our county health department. We intend to follow the updated state guidance unless more restrictive measures are adopted by the Monterey County Health Department. In accordance with the state’s update, effective Monday, March 14, 2022, masks will be strongly recommended but not required for students (regardless of vaccination status) at all MPUSD school sites and departments.
Town Halls in English and Spanish will be held this evening (March 1) at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn more and ask questions. Read full story for links to Town Halls.
Town Halls in English and Spanish will be held this evening (March 1) at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn more and ask questions. Read full story for links to Town Halls.
Upcoming Family & Community Engagement Opportunities at MPUSD
Several parent education classes will be available starting in February.
MPUSD Hosts COVID-19 Town Hall
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District welcomes students, families, and staff back from Winter Break. The California Department of Public Health has released updated guidance regarding COVID-19, and the district will host a Town Hall to provide an overview, as well as address questions from the community.
Welcome Back: Return to School COVID Testing Information
Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh shares with families the importance of getting tested before returning back to school on Wednesday, January 5. Take a moment to listen to his message, as well as where you and your family can pick up testing kits or to have a test administered at our Cabrillo Family Resource Center.