News & Announcements

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the month of May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month to shed light on mental health challenges and promote support systems.

MPUSD wants our students, families and staff to know Tuesday, May 10, 2022 is

#NationalFentanylAwarenessDay.

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.

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.

Early February, MPUSD teamed up with Partners For Peace to offer the Strengthening Families Program within the Seaside community.

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.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is piloting a teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) program at Marina High School. Students have participated in one of three sessions to date, and will engage in a second session on March 3, 2022 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Marina High School.

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.