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.
Notice of Public Hearing: Sufficiency of Instructional Materials A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., at the District Services Center (DSC) Board Room, located at 540 Canyon Del Rey, Monterey, CA.
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.
MPUSD's Annual Back-to-School Bash | July 26, 2025 Join us for a fun, family-friendly event to kick off the 2025–2026 school year on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Seaside High School.
Happy Holidays | Winter Break MPUSD will observe Winter Break December 23, 2024, through January 7, 2025. MPUSD schools will be closed. Students return January 8, 2025.
Student-Led Elementary, TK-8, Middle School Conferences | March 6 - 14, 2025 MPUSD's elementary, transitional kindergarten through 8th grade (TK-8), and middle schools students will lead their parents and teachers in student-led conferences March 6 - 14, 2025. Look for information coming soon from your school. Elementary and TK-8 students will release at 12:50 p.m. and middle school students will release at 1:30 p.m.
Presidents Day | February 17 MPUSD schools and departments will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Lincoln's Birthday | No School MPUSD schools and departments will be closed on Monday, February 9, 2025, in recognition of Lincoln's Birthday.
Computer Science Education Week | December 9 - 15, 2024 Computer Science Education Week encourages students to explore the exciting opportunities in computer science.
Elementary and TK-8 School Parent Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences MPUSD's elementary, transitional kindergarten through 8th grade (TK-8), and middle schools will hold parent/teacher/student conferences November 18-22, 2024. Look for information coming soon from your school. Elementary and TK-8 students will release at 12:50 p.m. and middle school students will release at 1:30 p.m.