School Announcements

At North Monterey County Unified School District (NMCUSD), we are dedicated to creating supportive environments where every student can focus, engage, and succeed. To help minimize classroom distractions, the NMCUSD Board of Education approved a new Mobile Communication Devices Policy at its May 28, 2026 board meeting.

This policy aligns with California’s Phone-Free School Act (AB 3216) and officially takes effect at the start of the 2026–2027 school year.

Our top priority is student learning and well-being. Research consistently shows that reducing personal screen time during the school day leads to positive outcomes for students, including:

• Improved Academic Focus: Fewer digital distractions mean better engagement in classroom lessons.
• Stronger Social Connections: Students interact more face-to-face with peers during downtime.
• Better Mental Health: Reducing constant notifications helps lower anxiety and stress among young people.

While we recognize that personal devices are a part of modern life and valuable for families before and after school, establishing clear expectations ensures that our instructional hours remain focused on learning.

The policy sets clear, age-appropriate guidelines across our schools:

• Elementary & Middle School: Personal devices must be turned off or silenced and kept completely out of sight for the entire school day.
• High School: Personal devices must be turned off or silenced and stored away during instructional time. Usage is permitted during lunch and designated non-instructional breaks.

We invite families to partner with us as we support our students in building healthy digital habits.

• 📝 Parent Workshops: Interested in learning more about managing digital balance at home? Fill out our Social Media & Cell Phone Safety Workshop Interest Form.
• ℹ️ Policy Details: Find complete policy details and additional family resources Visit the Mobile Device Policy Page.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership as we work together to ensure every student is college, career, and life ready!

Watch Cell Phone Policy and Procedures Video 

Get a head start on the upcoming school year! It is time to complete your annual student information update in ParentVUE.

Every school year, we ask our families to review and update their contact and emergency details. Taking a few minutes to do this now helps us prepare for a smooth and successful start.

Why this matters:

• Keeps records accurate: Ensures we can reach you quickly in an emergency and have the correct details on file.
• Helps us support your student: Keeps our teachers and staff ready to meet your child’s academic and health needs from day one.
• Keeps you connected: Ensures you do not miss critical school announcements, event invitations, and district updates.

Please note: Your family's information is 100% confidential and secure.

How to update your information:

1. Log in to your ParentVUE account.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to review and submit your annual update.

Need assistance? If you have questions or need help logging into your account, please call your child's school office directly.

Thank you for partnering with us to make this school year a great one!