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
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
Proposition 28, the Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act, provides annual funding to California public schools to support arts education programs.
September 18, 2026
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
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! 🏆🏀🏃♀️🦦 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
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
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
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
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
From September 15 through October 15, 2026, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District proudly joins communities across the nation in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the histor
September 1, 2026
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
September 13 - 19 is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
August 28, 2026
September is National Literacy Month, a time to celebrate the importance of reading, writing and literacy in helping students learn, grow and thrive.
August 28, 2026
September is Attendance Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight something that makes a meaningful difference in every student’s education: being at school each day and on time.
August 28, 2026
September 14 – 18 is Community School Coordinator Appreciation Week.
August 28, 2026
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
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or suicide-related crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
August 27, 2026
On September 11, MPUSD joins communities across our nation in observing Patriot Day and remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
August 27, 2026
MPUSD schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
August 27, 2026
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
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
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
Monterey Adult School, in partnership with Monterey County Works, will host a Multiple Employer Job Fair on Wednesday, August 26, from 1–4 p.m.
August 20, 2026
MPUSD families are invited to participate in our District English Learner Advisory Council (DELAC) meetings during the 2026 - 2027 school year. DELAC provides parents, guardians, and caregivers with
August 20, 2026
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
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
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
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
These conversations are about more than meeting your child’s teacher. They are an opportunity for us to get to know your child, and your family, more personally and begin building the partnership that
August 12, 2026
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m. regarding the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for the
August 10, 2026
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
Back-to-School Nights Begin Across MPUSD | Families and community members are invited to join us as our schools welcome the new school year with Back-to-School Nights.
August 7, 2026
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Trustees will receive an update on the district's 2026 – 2027 45-Day Budget Revision.
August 4, 2026
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
August 3, 2026
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
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
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
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
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 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
What began as an idea between art teachers grew into a large-scale community collaboration that brought together students from Marina High School, Monterey High School, and Seaside High School to
June 25, 2026
District recognized by the California Latino School Boards Association for advancing educational opportunities and student success.
June 25, 2026
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. **Second to last edition of this school year.** Breaking News Memorial Day | Schools and Offices Closed - This Memorial Day...
May 23, 2026
The MPUSD Insider is the weekly internal newsletter for MPUSD all staff. Of Interest to Staff Reading is Key Nominations - The Reading is Key Awards for the 2025 - 2026 school year nominations are ...
May 19, 2026
Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Enhanced Website Experience - MPUSD families, students, staff, and community members will see a fresh look an...
May 16, 2026
The MPUSD Insider is the weekly internal newsletter for MPUSD all staff. Of Interest to Staff Fruit Baskets | Incoming - In case you missed it, it's that time again for a tasty sweet treat ... fres...
May 12, 2026
Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Classified Appreciation Week - This time, we’re shining the spotlight on the team behind the scenes. For Clas...
May 9, 2026
The MPUSD Insider is the weekly internal newsletter for MPUSD all staff. Of Interest to Staff Fruit Baskets | A Token of Appreciation - Each May, MPUSD proudly honors the incredible contributions o...
May 5, 2026
Weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News TODAY: Kite Day & Spring Market | May 2 - Marina Vista Elementary School invites all MPUSD families and c...
May 2, 2026
In case you missed it in our weekly MPUSD Community News, from your school site, or social media, we wanted to share one more time.TONIGHT: Town Hall Board of Education Meeting | April 28 - Join us...
April 29, 2026
