Seaside Middle School Earns 2026 California Purple Star Designation
MPUSD Now Home to Four Purple Star Schools Seaside Middle School has been named a 2026 California Purple Star School by the California Department of...
Recent Articles
Monterey County Women You Should Know
March is Women’s History Month—an observance that grew from a 1978 Women’s History Week organized in Sonoma County, California, and later gained national recognition through...
Making Summer Programs Work For Every Budget
When the summer finally rolls around, we parents are eager to fill these short months with meaning and memories. We’re up long past our bedtimes...
Camp Safety: What Parents Should Ask (and What Camps Wish Parents Knew)
As families begin registering for March and Spring Break camps across Monterey County, safety is top of mind. From theater intensives to sports camps to...
Camp Lessons Including “Don’t Stand Up in the Canoe”
FOUR . . . FIVE . . . SIX! The counselor seemed pleased with the new troop record as he flicked the last leech off...
Celebrating Pi Day in Monterey: Where Math Meets the Kitchen
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π and is observed by both pie lovers and math fans on March 14 One...
Education
Four Ways Monterey Bay Charter School Stands Out!
At Monterey Bay Charter School, learning is designed to move beyond the classroom. Serving students from TK through eighth grade, the school offers a public...
First Generation College Students in Monterey County
Three local women share their stories of perseverance, pride, and possibility The First to Go: A New Path Forward Monterey County is home to 24 school...
Innovative Public School Programs in Monterey County
How local districts are inspiring creativity, confidence, and community across the Central Coast Education Innovation Across 24 Districts The Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) oversees 24...
Sun, Fun, and Leadership: Why being a Camp Counselor Is Perfect For Teens
As summer approaches, many parents of teens and tweens start thinking about how to keep their kids engaged, active, and productive during the break. While...
The Importance of Modeling Reading for Your Children
March is National Reading Month and we know that encouraging children to develop a love for books is one of the most valuable gifts we...