2026-27 Otter News

MPUSD Community Updates | September 26

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Your Voice Matters: YouthTruth Survey Opens September 28 - Each fall, MPUSD participates in the YouthTruth Su...

September 26, 2026

🎉 CLUBS & SPORTS START THIS WEEK! 🦦🏀🏃‍♀️

Dear Ord Terrace Families,We are excited to kick off another fun week of clubs and sports at Ord Terrace Elementary! 💙🦦 CLUBS START THIS WEEK!Please check your ParentSquare messages for the day and...

September 21, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | September 19

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. ​ Breaking News Monterey Adult School Student Earns Statewide Recognition - Monterey Adult School student Noufou Bontoulgou...

September 19, 2026

📣 CLUB & SPORTS UPDATE! 🦦💙

Dear Ord Terrace Families,We are excited to share that almost all of our clubs are now FULL, and sports sign-ups are officially underway! 🏀🏃‍♀️🎨 CLUB REMINDERIf your student DID NOT receive a Welco...

September 18, 2026

New date: Hispanic Heritage month celebration October 16th! Help needed!

Dear Ord Terrace Community,Our Hispanic Heritage Festival has been postponed to Friday, October 16, from 3:00–6:00 p.m.The postponement will ensure that we have plenty of time to thoughtfully plan ...

September 18, 2026

🏆 ORD TERRACE SPORTS ARE HERE! 🏆

🏆 ORD TERRACE SPORTS ARE HERE! 🏆🏀🏃‍♀️🦦 Quarter 1 Sports OpportunitiesDear Ord Terrace Families,We are excited to offer THREE sports opportunities this quarter! 🎉🏀 Basketball and 🏃 Running Club will...

September 17, 2026

Saturday Academy 09.19.26!

Join us for our first Saturday Academy session of 2026-27! 8:15 am - 12:30pm, breakfast and lunch provided. RSVP requested

September 16, 2026

Register for MPUSD’s ELO Fall Break Enrichment Program for 2026

MPUSD will once again offer Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) during our October break: October 5th - October 9th available to all MPUSD students grades TK - 8th.Registration opens TODAY- Tuesd...

September 15, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | September 12

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News MPUSD Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month - From September 15 through October 15, MPUSD proudly celeb...

September 12, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | September 5

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Labor Day | No School on Monday, September 7 - Please note that MPUSD schools and departments will be closed ...

September 5, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | August 29

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News 15 MPUSD Schools Earn Statewide PBIS Honors - MPUSD is celebrating another record year for positive school cu...

August 29, 2026

Saturday Night Fun @ Monterey Bay FC

Thanks to our ​community partner Monterey Bay FC, they are offering discounted tickets for this Saturday, August 29, 2026. Plus, it's ​bobblehead giveaway night.​​

August 28, 2026

6th Grade Student Mental Health Screening Opt-Out Form

Complete one form for each child in your family ONLY IF YOU WISH TO OPT OUT of mental health screening.If you have questions, please contact the MPUSD Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Department at ...

August 25, 2026

8.24.26 Otter Talk (Ord Terrace Newsletter)

August 24th, 2026 Message from the Leaders Ord Terrace Families, We can't wait to see ALL of our Ord Terrace Students and families at our Back to School Night on Monday, August 24th from 5:30-7:00!...

August 24, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | August 22

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Every Day at School Matters - Strong attendance helps students stay connected, engaged and on track for succe...

August 22, 2026

Updated volunteer requirements/volunteer orientation 8/26!

Ord Terrace Families,Recent changes to state law have required MPUSD to update its parent/guardian/volunteer visitor and volunteering policies. Below is information for all visitors to MPUSD school...

August 19, 2026

8.17.26 Otter Talk (Ord Terrace Newsletter)

August 12th, 2026 Message from the Leaders Ord Terrace Families, Back to School Connections conferences have started! Teachers are excited to meet with families to get to know them and their childr...

August 17, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | August 15

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Back-to-School Connections | August 17 - 21 - Elementary, TK-8, and middle school families, we hope you’ll jo...

August 15, 2026

UCP and Title IX Annual Notice 2026-2027

This message is being sent to MPUSD families, staff, and secondary-grade-level students.The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is pleased to share with you the 2026-2027 Uniform Complaint P...

August 14, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | August 8

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News We're Better Together | MPUSD School Year Video - Before the first school bell rang, MPUSD welcomed its team ...

August 8, 2026

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year | Message from the Superintendent

August 5, 2026

8.4.26 Otter News

8.4.26 Teachers To Do: Welcome Message Please plan to post a welcome message to your students' families sometime within the first couple days of school. A template is ready to go in ParentSquare if...

August 4, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | August 1

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News The countdown is on - The first day of school is Wednesday, August 5. Finish those summer adventures, find th...

August 1, 2026

Welcome to Ord Terrace! July 31st, 2026 Otter Talk (newsletter)

July 31st, 2026 Message from the Principals Dear Ord Terrace Families, Welcome to the 2026-27 school year at Ord Terrace Elementary School! We want to welcome families who are new to Ord Terrace, a...

August 1, 2026

ParentVue and StudentVue Applications | Updated

Hello MPUSD Families,Synergy has recently updated the ParentVUE and StudentVUE applications. Due to this update, legacy versions of these apps no longer permit users to log in, and anyone attemptin...

July 31, 2026

Important Information for MPUSD Families

As part of the new school year, families will receive information about optional student accident and medical insurance plans available for purchase. While MPUSD DOES NOT provide medical or dental ...

July 29, 2026

🎉 Free backpacks. Free tacos. Prize drawings. | Back-to-School Bash @ July 25

It's all happening at the annual MPUSD Back-to-School Bash!Join us Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Seaside High School for a fun-filled morning as we kick off the new school year toget...

July 20, 2026

Bus Pass Sales | Opens July 9

🚌 Bus Pass Registration opens July 9!Qualifying students can apply for a FREE bus pass from July 9 - 17. Beginning July 20, registration opens to ALL students.📅 Reminder: All students riding the bu...

July 9, 2026

NOW LIVE: MPUSD Enhanced and Improved District and School Websites

We are excited to announce that MPUSD's enhanced and updated district and school websites are now live! Designed with students, families, staff, and community members in mind, the new websites offe...

June 12, 2026

REMINDER: Website Transition Notice & Websites Temporarily Down | Friday, June 12

Just a friendly reminder that today (Friday, June 12) MPUSD (www.mpusd.net) and all school websites will be temporarily unavailable as we transition to our new website platform.We're excited to lau...

June 12, 2026

Website Transition Notice & Websites Temporarily Down | Friday, June 12

Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, MPUSD (www.mpusd.net) and all school websites will be temporarily unavailable for up to two hours as we transition to our new website platform.We're excit...

June 9, 2026

Public Hearing Notice: MPUSD Budget and Local Control Accountability Plan

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on June 9, 2026, on its 2026-2027 budget and Local Control Accountability Plan.The Monterey Peninsula Un...

June 4, 2026

The MPUSD Insider | June 2

The MPUSD Insider is the weekly internal newsletter for MPUSD all staff. **Last edition of the school year.** Of Interest to Staff MPUSD Website | Launch Date Moved to June 12 - As noted in a previ...

June 2, 2026

MPUSD Community Updates | May 30

Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. **Last edition of this school year.** Breaking News Vote for MPUSD - We’re honored to share that the Monterey Peninsula Uni...

May 30, 2026

The MPUSD Insider | May 26

The MPUSD Insider is the weekly internal newsletter for MPUSD all staff. **Only one more edition left this school year.** Of Interest to Staff MPUSD Insider Reader Survey - As we wrap up the school...

May 26, 2026