Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
Breaking News
TODAY: Earn Saturday Academy Credit @ Monterey Peninsula College Family STEM Day - Join the Monterey Peninsula College annual Family STEM Day TODAY - Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 10 am - 2 pm. Be sure to check in at the MPUSD table to earn Saturday Academy credit for your child(ren).
High School Student Transfer Window Opens November 9 - Planning ahead for the 2027 - 2028 school year? MPUSD's High School Student Transfer Window will be open November 9 - December 11, 2026. This is the only opportunity for families of current 8th - 11th grade students to request a transfer from one MPUSD high school to another for the upcoming 2027 - 2028 school year. High school families (including current 8th graders/incoming 9th graders) must submit their requests online during this window. Transfers are subject to space availability at each school. Need assistance? Visit your school's front office or contact the MPUSD Transfer Office at 831-392-3983, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed 11 a.m. - noon). NOTE: The elementary, TK - 8, and middle school transfer window will open in January 2027.
Veterans Day: November 11 | No School - MPUSD and its schools will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11. Schools and our offices will be closed. We return on Thursday, November 12. We thank our veterans for their service to our country.
Information of Interest
8th Grade Families | Early College High School - Current 8th grade students and families are invited to learn how students can earn up to two years of college credit before graduating high school - tuition-free! Explore MPUSD's three Early College pathways at Marina High, Monterey High, and Seaside High, and join us for an upcoming Parent Information Night, offered in English and Spanish. Applications open December 1, 2026. Learn more about the programs, information nights and how to apply!
Golden Folk Concert - Support our Monterey High School music program and attend the Golden Folk Concert on Sunday, November 8. Students of the MHS music program will be featured. Tickets and information may be found by scanning the QR code below or here.
Elementary, TK-8 and Middle School Parent/Teacher Conferences - MPUSD elementary, middle and TK - 8 schools will hold Parent/Teacher Conferences November 16 - 20, 2026. This is a great opportunity for families to connect with teachers, celebrate student progress and discuss goals for the remainder of the school year. Reminder: Early release schedules will be in effect all week (November 16 - 20). Families are encouraged to plan ahead for early dismissal and watch for additional conference information from their child's school.
Elementary and TK - 8 Schools: 12:50 p.m.
Middle Schools: 1:30 p.m.
National STEAM DAY - MPUSD celebrations National STEAM Day. Learn more on how the district embraces STEAM education on our website in the MPUSD Newsroom.
Attendance Options and Resources for Families - Did you know MPUSD offers several options to help students stay on track with attendance and learning when they need to miss school? From Short-Term Independent Study to Saturday Academy and Attendance Recovery, there are opportunities to help students make up missed learning time and stay connected to school. Learn more about the available options on our website at Attendance Options & Resources.
Hot Off the Reel
Why I Teach Where I Teach | Javier Espinal-Perez @ Dual Language Academy - Check our MPUSD's latest Why MPUSDseries highlighting Javier Espinal-Perez from the Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula. Javier attended MPUSD schools and is now a resident teacher at MPUSD. What is unique is that our resident coordinator was his former teacher, administrator, and now mentor at Alder. Read more about Javier and watch his video below.
Parent-Teacher Conference Night @ Marina High - When parents visit Marina High School, there's always more to see than just the paperwork and classrooms. Recently, students presented music, art, and culinary treats to welcome guests during parent-teacher conference night.
Board of Education
Board of Education - The Board of Education meets on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the District Services Center located at 540 Canyon Del Rey in Del Rey Oaks. The agenda may be found here. And, you can attend in person, via Zoom, or watch live from AMP-TV. If you missed the meeting, you may read Board Highlights or watch Spotlight on Board Highlights later in the week. NOTE: Zoom Meeting ID: 938 1994 4823 and Passcode: 0aHs0?%E are available here and on our website.
Check out Spotlight on Board Highlights from the October 27 meeting.
Reminders
Expanding Your Horizons | STEM Conference and Career Fair - Our community partner, The Lyceum of Monterey County, is offering an exciting opportunity for girls in grades 5–10 to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Expanding Your Horizons Conference & Career Fair takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Hartnell College in Salinas. Participants will enjoy hands-on STEM workshops led by women in STEM, connect with local professionals and discover exciting career possibilities. Registration is FREE and opens October 27. Space is limited to the first 300 participants. Learn more and register.
Upcoming MPUSD Events
Most events are linked to MPUSD's website to receive more information. You may also access the district's school year calendar here. (Event dates subject to change. Check with your school site and this section regularly.)
11.10.26 Board of Education Meeting 11.11.26 Veterans Day | No School 11.23.26 Thanksgiving Break | No School 11.24.26 Thanksgiving Break | No School 11.25.26 Thanksgiving Break | No School 11.26.26 Thanksgiving Break | No School 11.27.26 Thanksgiving Break | No School
