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What is standards-based grading?

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District provides rigorous, student-centered, and engaging learning experiences for every student. Learn more about what your child's report card looks like.

MPUSD's open enrollment period opens November 14 for high school students

Students within the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District are given a specific window to request a transfer to a different school of their choice.

CDPH best practices for preventative measures for staying healthy this winter

As we enter winter and the holiday season, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) urges Californians to protect themselves and their families against many circulating viruses this holiday season, including the flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

State alerts schools leaders about new brightly-colored fentanyl

Fentanyl, an extremely potent and dangerous synthetic opioid, continues to be a major contributor to drug overdoses in California, including among youth. The state alerted education leaders this week reminding them about the concerning trends of opioid overdoses and warning them about a new brightly-colored fentanyl.

MPUSD partners with Sun Street Centers for Overdose Awareness Symposium in August

A community discussion will be held at the Salinas Sports Complex from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31.

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.

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.

Largest School District on the Peninsula to Graduate More Than 700 Seniors

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will graduate more than 700 seniors on Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center. This year will be the first time the district and its schools fully open the ceremonies to families without strict requirements.