Walter Colton Middle School New Location
WCMS now has a new location at 251 Soledad Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
Walter Colton Middle School Home
This is a photo of our Leadership class.
Students and teachers in the Japanese Language room
students in the Japanese Language room
Water Balloon Toss to celebrate finishing the first week of testing!
Water Balloon Toss to celebrate finishing the first week of testing!
WCMS Custodians Ferdie and Benny
Mr. Thomas Back to School Night
Dr. Diffenbaugh and a "Go Colts!" sign
Students doing a blindfolded obstacle course
Mrs. Blomquist face painting at our Tropical Paradise Dance
Tropical Paradise Dance
Jr Wings in Japan!
Special Olympics 2018
Ms. Lucido and her drama class at the Orpheum Theater to see Aladdin
WCMS Jr Police Club
WCMS Volleyball vs. Seaside
Junior Wings 2018 group
Recent News
Walter Colton Middle School New Location
WCMS now has a new location at 251 Soledad Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
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.
MPUSD's open enrollment period opens November 14 for high school students
Students within the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District are given a specific window to request a transfer to a different school of their choice.
CDPH best practices for preventative measures for staying healthy this winter
As we enter winter and the holiday season, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) urges Californians to protect themselves and their families against many circulating viruses this holiday season, including the flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
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
MPUSD partners with Sun Street Centers for Overdose Awareness Symposium in August
A community discussion will be held at the Salinas Sports Complex from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31.
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline changing to 988/Línea Nacional de Vida de Suicidio y Crisis cambia a 988
On Saturday, July 16, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will change to 988. Anyone can text or dial that number to be connected to support./
El sábado 16 de julio, la Línea Nacional de Vida para Crisis y Suicidios cambiará a 988. Cualquiera puede enviar un mensaje de texto o marcar ese número para conectarse con soporte.
El sábado 16 de julio, la Línea Nacional de Vida para Crisis y Suicidios cambiará a 988. Cualquiera puede enviar un mensaje de texto o marcar ese número para conectarse con soporte.
Superintendent Diffenbaugh responds to Uvalde, TX school tragedy/El superintendente Diffenbaugh responde a la tragedia escolar de Uvalde, TX
The horrific school shooting at Robb Elementary School leaves our nation in mourning./El horrible tiroteo en la Escuela Primaria Robb deja a nuestra nación de luto.
Join the MPUSD Team
We want you! Check out some of the latest jobs at MPUSD. We invite you to apply today.
Join the MPUSD Team
We want you! Join the MPUSD team. We have various positions open and invite you to apply today.
Community effort to prevent opioid overdoses on first-ever #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay
MPUSD wants our students, families and staff to know Tuesday, May 10, 2022 is
#NationalFentanylAwarenessDay.
#NationalFentanylAwarenessDay.
California Healthy Youth Act: Comprehensive Sexual Health Education and HIV Prevention Education
We want to make you aware that California state law, the California Healthy Youth Act, (CHYA), requires that comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education be provided to students at least once in middle school or junior high school and once in high school, starting in grade 7.
Multiple MPUSD Students Complete AA Degrees or IGETC via Monterey Peninsula College Dual Enrollment Program
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is pleased to announce several high school students have completed their Associate in Arts degree or their Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Certification through the district’s dual enrollment partnership with Monterey Peninsula College.
Black history education discussions underway for MPUSD students and community members
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.
Three MPUSD staff members named Monterey County Office of Education Classified School Employee of the Year
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.
Seaside families graduate from 2022 Strengthening Families Program/Familias costeras se gradúan del Programa de Fortalecimiento de Familias 2022
Early February, MPUSD teamed up with Partners For Peace to offer the Strengthening Families Program within the Seaside community.