Important Message from the Superintendent
Please take a moment to read an important message regarding the state of our country from Superintendent Diffenbaugh.
Walter Colton Middle School Home
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
Monterey County Herald: Guest Editorial PK Diffenbaugh: State Budget Must Reflect Our Values: Invest in Schools
Educators will be forced to overcome this budget challenge — offering services despite the lack of adequate resources. We shouldn’t have to. It is a reflection of our societal values that we continue to underfund our schools while relying on them to be the primary institution responsible for meeting the needs of our most vulnerable populations. Read more in this weekend's Monterey County Herald (click headline link).
Mental Health Resources
We know this is a difficult time for our entire community. I
will serve you all to the best of my abilities. Please know that I will
get back to you within 24 hours Monday-Friday. If you need to reach
out to support during that time frame, please utilize the crisis lines
available:
Call 1-800-273-8255 or Text: Connect to 74174.
Enrollment for 2020-21 School Year
Enrollment for the 2020-21 school year is underway. Due to COVID-19, we have updated the ways you can register your child in an MPUSD school. This applies to all NEW STUDENTS (attending MPUSD for the very first time or students who were not enrolled with MPUSD in 2019-20). Learn more by clicking the headline link.
Implementation of Proposed Changes in Grading System and Graduation Requirements
The COVID-19 global health crisis has forced the closure of schools across the country and prompted sudden shifts to Distance Learning. In response, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education discussed and approved Resolution #19/20-25: Implementation of Proposed Changes in Grading System and Graduation Requirements for spring semester 2020 at their regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 14, 2020.
Distance/Online Learning & School Closure Update
Spring Break was very different this year as compared to other years, but we hope you had an opportunity to find some joy and rest. As our Spring Break comes to an end this Friday, March 27, I wanted to provide you some important information about school closures and our transition to online/distance learning. Today, the Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Deneen Guss and county district superintendents decided that all schools within Monterey County will be closed until at least May 4th.
Video Message from the Superintendent: March 25
Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh shares a message with families regarding an update on distance learning, technology access, and breakfast/lunches for students.
Grab and Go Meals: Beginning March 30
Beginning Monday, March 30, upon return from MPUSD's Spring Break, the district will offer Grab and Go meals at 16 school sites from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Federal requirements state students must be present to receive meal. Applies to students 18 and younger.
Stay Updated on MPUSD Coronavirus News
Thank you for your patience and understanding as together we address the Coronavirus and its impacts on our school system, students, families and staff. The safety and well-being of our community continue to remain at the forefront of our decision making. We realize that any decision we make will have impacts on many of our families and staff. Please continue to follow all updates on this landing page (click headline for more).
MPUSD Preschool Meal Service
MPUSD Preschool Meal Service: Due to the unexpected closure of our preschools, MPUSD wants to ensure our preschool children have access to food during the two-week closure. (Our TK-12 programs are observing their regularly scheduled Spring Break. We will continue to monitor the situation beyond Spring Break and address accommodations as needed for TK-12 programs.)
MCOE Health Alert Page for Coronavirus
Cold and flu season is upon us. The California Department of Public Health reports that influenza (also known as the flu) activity levels have increased over the past several weeks, including here in Monterey County.
The 2019-2020 flu season has been complicated by recent reports of a novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China. Although there have been reported cases of novel coronavirus globally, to date, there have been no reported coronavirus cases in Monterey County.
Learn more about Coronavirus, as it applies to Monterey County, and MCOE's resources and information for schools and communities.
Coronavirus risk to general public in U.S. remains low, but more cases are expecte
The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the immediate risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus) remains low for Americans, but more cases are likely to be identified in the coming days, including in the United States. (Read more by clicking headline link.)
Continuing Progress in MPUSD through Partnership and Collaboration
Over the past six years, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and the Monterey Bay Teachers Association have partnered to make significant progress in improving salaries for our deserving teachers and staff. Since the 2012-2013 school year, teacher salaries have increased between 20% and 34%, with our most experienced teachers now earning over $100,000. (Read more by clicking headline ...)
YONDR Presentation
Check out the YONDR Presentation for information about Colton becoming a cell phone free campus!
Sexual Harassment Policy
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY (EC §231.5; 5 CCR§4917): Each district is required to have adopted a written policy on sexual harassment, and shall provide a copy of such policy, as it pertains to students, notifying students at the beginning of each semester. Districts are also required to display such policies in a prominent location and include it in orientation for employees and students. Please find the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District's Sexual Harassment Board Policy and Administrative Regulation (BP & AR 5145.7) attached.
Parent Portal and Information about Grades
Click for more information about registering for Parent Portal and understanding your student's grades!
7th/8th Lunch Clubs - Click Link!
Check out what lunch clubs we have at Colton!
6th Grade Lunch Clubs! - Click Link!
Check out what lunch clubs you can attend at Colton!
Monterey High School Becomes First International Baccalaureate World High School in Monterey County
Monterey, CA - Monterey High School in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District was recently authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) as an IB World High School offering the Middle Years Programme. (Interviews and classroom walks available prior to Open House on April 18 @ 5:30 p.m.)