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November 8 is National STEAM Day, a time to celebrate the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics in preparing students for the future.

MPUSD Celebrates National STEAM Day: Inspiring Creativity, Curiosity and Innovation

November 8 is National STEAM Day, a time to celebrate the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics in preparing students for the future.

MPUSD Community Updates | October 31

MPUSD Community Updates | October 31

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News MPUSD Earns Prestigious Golden Bell Award - We're proud to share that MPUSD has been named a 2026 Californi...

Current 8th grade students and families: Get a head start on college - tuition-free! Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) is excited to offer Early College High School Programs that allow students to begin earning college credits as early a

Your Future Starts Here! MPUSD Early College High School Programs

Current 8th grade students and families: Get a head start on college - tuition-free! Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) is excited to offer Early College High School Programs that

MPUSD's Commitment to Safe, Welcoming Schools for All Students

MPUSD's Commitment to Safe, Welcoming Schools for All Students

Dear MPUSD Community,The safety and well-being of our students and families remain a top priority at MPUSD. In light of recent events in our community, we want to reassure our families that our sch...

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MPUSD families, mark your calendars! Parent-teacher conferences for elementary, middle and TK–8 schools will take place November 16–20, 2026. Conferences are a great opportunity for families and teachers to connect, celebrate student progress and wor

October 16, 2026

Parent - Teacher Conferences | Elementary and TK-8 Schools

MPUSD families, mark your calendars! Parent-teacher conferences for elementary, middle and TK – 8 schools will take place November 16 – 20, 2026.

At MPUSD, we believe great things happen when families and schools come together. Whether it's a conversation with a teacher, helping with homework or simply cheering your child on, every little moment of connection makes a difference. This month, we're

October 16, 2026

November is Family Engagement Month

November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, traditions and lasting contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples. At MPUSD, we celebrate their heritage and recognize the importance

October 16, 2026

November is National Native American Heritage Month

Los Arboles Middle School teachers and staff receiving Reading is Key award.

October 14, 2026

Reading is Key: MPUSD Celebrates Student Literacy Growth and Outstanding Educators

Now in its third year, Reading is Key recognizes outstanding educators, grade-level teams and schools for their contributions to student literacy growth and achievement during the 2025 – 2026 school y

The 2026 YouthTruth Survey will take place September 28 through October 30.

September 23, 2026

YouthTruth Survey 2026: Your Voice Matters

Each fall, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District participates in the YouthTruth Survey. The 2026 YouthTruth Survey will take place September 28 through October 30.

📚 Published young authors at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary! Six students from Miss Grant’s class submitted their creative writing to Young Writers last school year — and all six were selected to have their stories published in “Mini Mon

September 22, 2026

Published young authors at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary!

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15

September 1, 2026

Unidos, Somos Más: MPUSD Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 through October 15, 2026, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District proudly joins communities across the nation in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the histor

September is Attendance Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight something that makes a meaningful difference in every student’s education: being at school each day and on time. At Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, we believe each day cou

August 28, 2026

September is Attendance Awareness Month

September is Attendance Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight something that makes a meaningful difference in every student’s education: being at school each day and on time.

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AT A GLANCE

Explore the numbers behind our mission—from our diverse student body to our commitment to 21st-century deep learning.

548

Enrolled students

32.8

Faculty members

19:1

Student to teacher ratio

100%

Promotion rate

Bullying Prevention

Equal Opportunity Resources

Hate-Motivated Behavior

Non Discrimination (Students)

Non Discrimination (Employees)

Professional Standards

Suicide Prevention

Uniform Complaint