Winter Break | December 22, 2025 - January 6, 2026
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will observe Winter Break December 22, 2025, through January 6, 2026. Our schools will be back in session on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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Central Coast High School students visiting Monterey Plaza Hotel
Central Coast High School and Marina High School students at Pebble Beach
Central Coast High School and Marina High School students at Pebble Beach
Central Coast High School and Marina High School students at Pebble Beach
Marina High Patient Care Students Tour the Anatomy Lab at Stanford
Worksite Tour at Pebble Beach Company
Mock Interviews with Community Partners
Worksite Tour during Monterey Symphony Rehersal
Auto Student Volunteering at Legends of the Autobahn
Worksite Tour at Wayside Garage
Announcements
Winter Break | December 22, 2025 - January 6, 2026
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will observe Winter Break December 22, 2025, through January 6, 2026. Our schools will be back in session on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
MPUSD Districtwide Science Fair | December 6, 2025
Come celebrate our young scientists and their incredible work.
Proposed MPUSD Workforce Housing
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education continues to move forward with its workforce housing initiative. The Board of Education received a presentation on September 9, 2025, from Education Housing Partners on this project.
Districtwide Calendars for 2025-2026 School Year Now Available
The Board of Education approved the districtwide school calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.
Special education students get summer opportunity to learn culinary and workplace skills
This summer, a group of high school-aged special education students got the chance to take on some new challenges in the kitchen and prepare for their future.
CNA Program for Graduating Seniors!
The Monterey Adult School will be offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program for graduating seniors. This is a perfect opportunity for any senior wanting to enter the health field right after high school and for any senior who will need clinical experience for programs in the future.
Career Technical Education Website Under Construction
This website is under construction and transferring from the former Walter Colton Middle School to MPUSD's Career Technical Education. Look for changes coming soon.
MHS Football
Incoming Freshman interested in MHS Football. Check out the information for upcoming Football Workouts.
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.
Walter Colton Middle School New Location
WCMS now has a new location at 251 Soledad Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
Community Conversations With Ohana
Come to the Monterey County Library to meet with Ohana. Ohana will be hosting talks about the Magic Years (1-5) and Drug Prevention. They will also be hosting a Teen Talk geared towards teens and adolescents. See the attached flyer for more information.
CSUMB Gear Up After School Tutoring
Our Gear Up team is pleased to announce that their after school tutoring program is now available. If your student needs extra support on their school work this is a great opportunity for them.
Why I Teach Where I Teach
Our very own Japanese Teacher, Zeller Sensei, is presented in this months "Why I Teach Where I Teach". We hope you watch the video and see why she is such an amazing teacher.
Partners for Peace Presenta: Programa Fortaleciendo Familias
TALLER EN PERSONA EN ESPAÑOL EN LOS ARBOLES MIDDLE SCHOOL: COMIENZA EL 31 DE AG0STO
Join the MPUSD Team
We want you! Join the MPUSD team. We have various positions open and invite you to apply today.
WCMS 2021/2022 Yearbook Now On Sale!!
Students be sure to order your Colton Yearbook. They are only $25.00. You can order online or pay at the front office with cash/check.
Attention 8th Grade Families
If you are planning on attending Monterey High School next year, it is time to select your classes! This is the information and links you need to help you with your course selection.
Welcome to Career Technical Education
Recent Highlights
MPUSD celebrates Inclusive Schools Week December 8-12, 2025
Inclusive Schools Week is a time to celebrate and recognize the importance of accessibility of educational opportunities for all students, including those with exceptional needs.
Substitute Appreciation Day | November 21
We celebrate our guest teachers on November 21, 2025, and thank them for their service.
MPUSD Embraces National STEM Day on Saturday, November 8
On November 8, MPUSD celebrates science, technology, engineering and math—and recommits to equipping every student for success.